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LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Yes it would be a shame...but has to happen some time ..and it could become an added pressure..although i'd rather it didn't go to team perceived as a promotion candidate
I don't want anything less than 2 wins and we are capable of getting them
Marshy
Well-known member
I liken Crofts to CMS.
Runs around a lot in midfield but has no ability as a footballer.
Just my opinion ofcourse, some see it differently.
We seriously need to move on from Crofts with the likes of Ince and JFC.
Early on in the season, Ince came on as sub to shore things up at the game's end. As soon as he was fit, CH gave that job to Crofts instead, presumably because he thought he was better. I'll side with CH's judgement.
Ince's time may come.
Brighton TID
New member
Crofts -ball winning midfielder
Ince -ball winning midfielder
Kayal -ball winning box to box midfielder
Stephens -ball winning box to box midfielder
That is the difference
Ince -ball winning midfielder
Kayal -ball winning box to box midfielder
Stephens -ball winning box to box midfielder
That is the difference
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Bambi On Ice's distribution is still a concern.
Crofts will step up I am sure.
Crofts will step up I am sure.
Should we not expect more than 4 goals, combined, from 2 ball winning box to box midfielders?
As much as Stephens tries I don't think they are quite the ball winning box to box midfielders you portray.
Granted the current formation doesn't really free up one of them, thereby negating the 'Frank Lampardesque' box to box aspect you think sets them apart.
Brighton TID
New member
maybe, just didn't seem as dynamically mobile as kayal or stephens. could be a match fitness issue though.
i agree with a previous poster, ince should be absolutely DOMINATING the centre of the park with his physical presence. Also, he should be absolutely DOMINATING the box during set pieces. These are the areas where he should be a real asset to us, but currently is not. could be a match fitness issue though.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
You might be right, but judging him after one game following a years absence is very unfair. Could it be that you simply don't like the fellow?
If he is the same Crofts that he was, which is possible, then he'll be a big asset to the squad.
Brighton TID
New member
Their mobility is the reason why our 442 formation has been so successful. Taking your point, perhaps they are move box to 'edge' of box midfielders, either way, as a partnership they are very effective.
Marshy
Well-known member
I like him very much, he tries his hardest and thats all i ask for generally, but I just dont rate him as a footballer.
Albumen
Don't wait for me!
Still got the Stephens blinkers on? POTS so far and we look terrible without him.
Machiavelli
Well-known member
I think he's as dynamic (or, at least, has been) as both Stephens and Kayal. I just don't think he's as good as either of them, and given his (and their) age(s), and his recent injuries, I'd be extremely surprised if that changed.
With you on Ince, he used to show signs of dominating the centre of the park, and his heading has always been poor in my book.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
I don't think it's been confirmed, but an Argus story said he hadn't trained since the injury.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Greer and Stephens to be assessed tomorrow, according to Johnny Cantor.