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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 24, 2019 19:20:41 GMT
Just want to highlight what an excellent signing Tom Davies has been. The last 2 games he’s been outstanding. He’s commanding, always talking and he’s given that extra security that Craig needs.
I honestly think he’s every bit the player Lockyer was for us.
Keep it up Tom!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 19:21:13 GMT
These threads are more like it!!
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Post by WeAreTheGas on Aug 24, 2019 19:22:26 GMT
He’s become a key cog in what looks a very solid back 3 - an excellent signing, as you said.
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Post by Big Jock on Aug 24, 2019 19:25:21 GMT
I think what these threads show is many of our fans need ta show just a little more patience.
Most of this squad were written off after two fucckin games!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 19:33:18 GMT
Don't think Craig needs any extra security, he's playing just as well as Davies. i really like the three of them they give our defending in general extra security.
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Post by axegas on Aug 24, 2019 19:39:28 GMT
When you risk playing 3 at the back with wingbacks, you’ve got to have good central defenders, that are willing to cover that extra yard of ground and I’m confident we’ve got that with Craig, Davies and Kilgour.
I was worried when we lost Lockyer, we were defensively superb last year, massive boots to fill for the lad but Davies has looked commanding and hasn’t put a foot wrong. So far a more than worthy successor to our departed captain.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 19:41:17 GMT
Without doubt all three of our centre backs are good players. Great for Tom and Alfie to be benefitting from Tony Craig's vast experience in the game.
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Post by trueblue on Aug 24, 2019 19:53:51 GMT
Tom has been outstanding, great replacement for Lockyer and I think his distribution is better. But all three centre backs are preforming great
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Post by daniel300380 on Aug 24, 2019 20:02:02 GMT
When you risk playing 3 at the back with wingbacks, you’ve got to have good central defenders, that are willing to cover that extra yard of ground and I’m confident we’ve got that with Craig, Davies and Kilgour. I was worried when we lost Lockyer, we were defensively superb last year, massive boots to fill for the lad but Davies has looked commanding and hasn’t put a foot wrong. So far a more than worthy successor to our departed captain. I agree, only worry is if we get injuries/suspensions. Could still do with brining in one more centre back, if we are going to continue playing 3 at the back.
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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 24, 2019 20:09:12 GMT
Don't think Craig needs any extra security, he's playing just as well as Davies. i really like the three of them they give our defending in general extra security. I’m sorry but Craig does not have the legs for L1 in a central pairing. However as a 3 he doesn’t have to cover the same amount of yards and has Kilgour and Davies a step or 2 in front of him. This has brought a solidarity in the back line and actually improved his game. He still is a great director of the defence from there and worthy of his place in this formation.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 20:25:12 GMT
Don't think Craig needs any extra security, he's playing just as well as Davies. i really like the three of them they give our defending in general extra security. I’m sorry but Craig does not have the legs for L1 in a central pairing. However as a 3 he doesn’t have to cover the same amount of yards and has Kilgour and Davies a step or 2 in front of him. This has brought a solidarity in the back line and actually improved his game. He still is a great director of the defence from there and worthy of his place in this formation. I think he has got the legs to play in a central pairing and has showed it many times, he will be outpaced at times as have our fullbacks and midfield. We had a good defence last season that wasn't just down to Lockyer.
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 24, 2019 20:29:12 GMT
When you risk playing 3 at the back with wingbacks, you’ve got to have good central defenders, that are willing to cover that extra yard of ground and I’m confident we’ve got that with Craig, Davies and Kilgour. I was worried when we lost Lockyer, we were defensively superb last year, massive boots to fill for the lad but Davies has looked commanding and hasn’t put a foot wrong. So far a more than worthy successor to our departed captain. I agree, only worry is if we get injuries/suspensions. Could still do with brining in one more centre back, if we are going to continue playing 3 at the back. Little can play right CB, plus Rollin is a back up, not sure I'd be too happy to see yet another defender brought in this season when we're crying out out for an ACM, plus we're short of CM's as there's only the presently injured Sercs as back up.
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Post by james246 on Aug 24, 2019 20:31:00 GMT
TD has done really well no opponent has it easy against him.
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Post by nailseamark on Aug 24, 2019 20:53:45 GMT
Tom Davies looks huge as well how tall is he?? Just think we have little to come back and maybe Holmes dennis. This formation is perfect with the team we have!
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Post by markczgas on Aug 24, 2019 21:04:04 GMT
I agree, only worry is if we get injuries/suspensions. Could still do with brining in one more centre back, if we are going to continue playing 3 at the back. Little can play right CB, plus Rollin is a back up, not sure I'd be too happy to see yet another defender brought in this season when we're crying out out for an ACM, plus we're short of CM's as there's only the presently injured Sercs as back up. ACM - yeah. if you get one of those you can be out for 9 months.
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Post by gas24 on Aug 24, 2019 21:06:32 GMT
Tom Davies loves defending
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Post by warwickgas on Aug 24, 2019 21:47:13 GMT
Should we be thinking about giving Widdrington some credit here? He’s had plenty of criticism but has brought us JCH , Tom Davies and Josh Hare. The jury might be out on Leahy and Jaakola but they look ok so TW has recruited the core of this current side
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Post by daniel300380 on Aug 24, 2019 23:31:05 GMT
I agree, only worry is if we get injuries/suspensions. Could still do with brining in one more centre back, if we are going to continue playing 3 at the back. Little can play right CB, plus Rollin is a back up, not sure I'd be too happy to see yet another defender brought in this season when we're crying out out for an ACM, plus we're short of CM's as there's only the presently injured Sercs as back up. Well GC thinks the same as he was after Scales, even before we changed formations. From the little I've seen of Rollin, I don't think he will make it. If you're counting him, you could count Russe as a midfielder, as I expect he can be recalled. You could also count Tomlinson and Hargreaves etc. Wouldn't class Little as a centre back, even though he's played there occasionally and if he did have to play there, we would be left with only one right back. I agree we need an attacking midfielder, hopefully we can get Bennett off the books to do that. We have Rodman, Bennett and Nichols who can play attacking midfield, so we do have them, we just need player's that do better.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Aug 25, 2019 4:52:21 GMT
When you risk playing 3 at the back with wingbacks, you’ve got to have good central defenders, that are willing to cover that extra yard of ground and I’m confident we’ve got that with Craig, Davies and Kilgour. I was worried when we lost Lockyer, we were defensively superb last year, massive boots to fill for the lad but Davies has looked commanding and hasn’t put a foot wrong. So far a more than worthy successor to our departed captain. Agree with this. I was worried after Lockyer went. A lot of fans never rated him but I thought it was going to be a case of be careful what you wish for after we had the best defensive record we have had for years last season. Lockyer is now getting rave review at Charlton but Davies looks like the perfect replacement and Kilgour looks to be getting better and better. It wont be too long before the bigger teams start looking at him! We will have to get one in on loan as cover if we are to keep this formation and with the players we have, this is the best suited formation for us right now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2019 7:49:50 GMT
Delighted with TD .. unit looks strong.
If we could still get Liam Scales In I would ...Let Rollin gain more experience on loan.
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