albionfan37
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Couldn’t of picked two better sides to face than Burnley away and Watford at home hopefully he’ll keep dcl quiet on Saturday too
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[Albion] Why has Shane Duffy's return gone so well?
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Wombat1965
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- Feb 21, 2009
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Maybe Shane returning to an old haunting ground last season was not his best career decision. I have been told that he has always liked to "enjoy" himself, take that as I you will. Maybe this and the style that Celtic wanted to play just didn't suit. I have no info re his personal life but hopefully if true he is now in a better place.
He is an old school central defender, but playing along side Dunk and Webster he can do the dirty work and let the other two take the "credit" for bringing the ball out of defence etc. I love the fact we now have so many combinations with regards to how we can set up at the back.
I think we agree that GP likes a 3-5-2 and or switching the front 2 using a false 9.
Once Lampety is back and hopefully the Cucurella goes deal goes through, we are sorted at the back.
Absolutely no comment re the strikers.
He is an old school central defender, but playing along side Dunk and Webster he can do the dirty work and let the other two take the "credit" for bringing the ball out of defence etc. I love the fact we now have so many combinations with regards to how we can set up at the back.
I think we agree that GP likes a 3-5-2 and or switching the front 2 using a false 9.
Once Lampety is back and hopefully the Cucurella goes deal goes through, we are sorted at the back.
Absolutely no comment re the strikers.
- Jul 6, 2011
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WHAT is with the CAPITALS all over the PLACE? It reads like you are shouting and yet the general vibe of this chat seems to be gentle, happy days, aren't things lovely when you win two games at the start of the season. So are you having an argument with yourself or are you the new Ernest?
I'm loving the Duffy renaissance including the increased set piece threat he brings and am firmly in the Ben Who camp already!
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
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I was very interested in his comments about surrounding himself with the right people and letting the wrong ones go.
We're all aware he likes a drink and sounds like he may have decided to dial back on that front to get his game back on track.
I may be misreading the comment, but fair play to him if he has.
We're all aware he likes a drink and sounds like he may have decided to dial back on that front to get his game back on track.
I may be misreading the comment, but fair play to him if he has.
schmunk
Why oh why oh why?
TO BE FAIR TO HIM, OF THE SIX WORDS IN capitals, FOUR ARE INITIALISATIONS WHICH SHOULD BE WRITTEN thus.
WHAT is with the CAPITALS all over the PLACE? It reads like you are shouting and yet the general vibe of this chat seems to be gentle, happy days, aren't things lovely when you win two games at the start of the season. So are you having an argument with yourself or are you the new Ernest?
I'm loving the Duffy renaissance including the increased set piece threat he brings and am firmly in the Ben Who camp already!
It's an NSC trait to put things in CAPITALS for EMPHASIS. I believe this TRAIT was started by ERNEST (RIP*) when he had his ARS. It doesn't always mean the PERSON is SHOUTING.
*RIP = Retired Internet Persona. (For those who saw it and worried a bit)
Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
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I was surprised to see that, as well as putting in solid defensive displays, Shane is also our top shot taker so far. He is joint 10th in the league for most shots in the two matches (7) and joint 7th for shots on target (3). Long may his form continue. I was so pleased for him when he scored on Saturday. He may not seem a natural fit for a Potter side, but he is doing everything he can for the team and his current attitude seems to be exemplary. He's also another leader on the pitch and hopefully can become a very positive influence off it.
Its interesting that someone has suggested on here that Duffy seems particularly close to Adam Lallana. I would think that, if this is true, it can only be of benefit. Lallana's signing seems to have been very good business for this club, not only on the pitch. He has spoken in interviews about sharing a nerd's obsession with the game with Pascal Gross, who has made himself virtually undroppable over the time that AL has been here. He has also spoken of the positive impact of the advice that Bruno has given him, echoing what Glenn Murray said about how El Capitan helped him extend his own playing days. AL seems to have fitted into a leader's role in just the way that the club hoped he would when he was signed. Having a core of dedicated veterans to set an example to the younger players seems key to development and hopefully Shane can continue to challenge for a first team spot and to contribute to this group.
Its interesting that someone has suggested on here that Duffy seems particularly close to Adam Lallana. I would think that, if this is true, it can only be of benefit. Lallana's signing seems to have been very good business for this club, not only on the pitch. He has spoken in interviews about sharing a nerd's obsession with the game with Pascal Gross, who has made himself virtually undroppable over the time that AL has been here. He has also spoken of the positive impact of the advice that Bruno has given him, echoing what Glenn Murray said about how El Capitan helped him extend his own playing days. AL seems to have fitted into a leader's role in just the way that the club hoped he would when he was signed. Having a core of dedicated veterans to set an example to the younger players seems key to development and hopefully Shane can continue to challenge for a first team spot and to contribute to this group.
Cowfold Seagull
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The question was asked in an earlier post, what on earth did Celtic do to Shane Duffy last season?
As l now understand it, and as the player had admitted himself, it wasn't what Celtic did to Shame Duffy, but what Shane Duffy did to Shane Duffy, that was the major reason for things going terribly amiss last season.
At a low spot in his personal life, the loss of his father, terrible self confidence all playing their part
As l now understand it, and as the player had admitted himself, it wasn't what Celtic did to Shame Duffy, but what Shane Duffy did to Shane Duffy, that was the major reason for things going terribly amiss last season.
At a low spot in his personal life, the loss of his father, terrible self confidence all playing their part
Weststander
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Duffy faced plenty of tall, route one teams in Scotland, yet failed.
The difference imho is better management. Both CH and GP are excellent coaches.
Even Celtic admirers describe Lennon’s coaching and tactics as minimal to say the least. He’s a motivator pre KO and at HT. Winning trophies as by far the biggest spender in the league, until they eventually faced genuine competition.
The difference imho is better management. Both CH and GP are excellent coaches.
Even Celtic admirers describe Lennon’s coaching and tactics as minimal to say the least. He’s a motivator pre KO and at HT. Winning trophies as by far the biggest spender in the league, until they eventually faced genuine competition.
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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- Aug 18, 2013
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Good defender
Bad opposition
Improved manager
Great partnership(s)
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Bad opposition
Improved manager
Great partnership(s)
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You think Potter lucked into Sanchez when he decided to bin our ever present first choice keeper and replace him with the third choice keeper?
You're a tough audience
Oh, and I had to look it up - Webster signed for Potter. I was assuming from your post he was a Hughton signing.
I don't think that Potter casually tosses anything. If there is any tossing going on here....
Also, judging by what I've seen of Lennon, if he thought Shane was having a tough time he'd advise him to go out and have a good drink.
Our weakness last season included letting leads slip and were particularly poor at set plays (offensive and defensive). Duffy, whilst not ideal, does provide better cover from set plays and will defend until the final kick. He doesn’t make my ideal 11 (Veltman, Dunk and Webster are my back 3) but Duffy has a lot of value in this squad. I imagine we’ll see a lot of Veltman and even Webster out wide to play Duffy when required plus the inevitable injuries and suspensions to cover for.
Shropshire Seagull
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When Veltman AND BDB are both fit it will be interesting to see if Duffy still gets a start - I don't think he will - but we shall see.
Weststander
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…. and joined him for (Cirrhosis) bonding sessions.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Very much this really.
Whilst l'm sure the great majority are keen to welcome him back with open arms, (i'm very much one of them), l think a lot of this thread is laced with a degree of sentimentality.
Although the ideal choice to combat the aerial menace of a Chris Woods or a Troy Deeney, many of the predominently better sides emply more nimble, and dare l say better quality strikers, and that's where Shane traditionally struggles.
maresfield seagull
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- May 23, 2006
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Hopefully those praising him to the rooftops now
Won’t be castigating him in equal measure when that happens
Weststander
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Strangely, we had the joint 7th best defence in the EPL last season with just 46 goals conceded. The Dunk-Webster-White combo seemingly an improvement on:
2019/20 - 54
2018/19 - 60
2017/18 - 54
So Potter got it right.
Whilst Duffy has come back a new player, totally focused on his EPL opportunities here.
maresfield seagull
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- May 23, 2006
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Think a few on here too quick to dismiss BW s part in that miserliness
RS also a massive part of the post Xmas improvement
Weststander
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BW had a great season, deserving of his England call up.
Arteta screwed up in that EPL opener with a straight forward 2 CB’s, both lacking physicality.