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Post by axegas on Oct 12, 2020 15:37:28 GMT
We haven't seen a great deal of Sam so far because he was injured, I was just thinking that I can't really see where he fits into the team at the moment.
At the moment Garner is employing a 3/5/2 / 5/3/2 system with wingbacks which has worked and this has made the need for an advanced winger, which is where he was operating before he got injured, kind of redundant.
I wouldn't really have him down as a wingback even though he played there a bit during pre season and we are well stocked with players in that particular position anyway.
Perhaps he could be utilised in a more central position, as a secondary striker playing off Hanlan or in the advanced midfield role currently occupied by McCormick.
He hasn't really played there before in his career but having seen him play, he certainly possesses some of the qualities that could suggest that he might be decent there.
The only problem is McCormick and Daly are both in a bit of good form and it would be a bit unfair to drop them. I feel like Nicholson is too good of a player to have on the bench though. Thoughts?
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Post by cockergas on Oct 12, 2020 15:58:35 GMT
Think with all the games coming thick and fast we will see more of him, probably rotating with Daly? But it’s a difficult one as you say. don’t forget JML, although he has not been as good this year as he was last, sure we will see him back at some stage. Does give us Good options and a strong bench on match days.
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 12, 2020 15:59:05 GMT
...but we will need everyone for our extended FA cup run! 😉
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Post by Marshy on Oct 12, 2020 16:06:34 GMT
That cock Appleton was right we have too big a squad 😁 We will undoubtedly need them all at some point though, so it’s good to have the strength in depth for a change. I also believe that Nicholson will have a big part to play for us, he’s too good a player not to feature.
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Post by 1986gashead on Oct 12, 2020 16:10:04 GMT
Wouldn’t be sad to see Westbrook dropped and Nicholson tried in the centre
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Post by WeAreTheGas on Oct 12, 2020 16:10:59 GMT
It’s a difficult one with Nicholson. The move from 343 to 352 has obviously taken away his main route into the XI.
But with us playing Saturday-Tuesday for the remainder of the month, there’ll be plenty of rotation. I imagine Nicholson will be used as backup RWB to Hare and backup striker to Daly for the next weeks.
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 12, 2020 16:13:23 GMT
Wouldn’t be sad to see Westbrook dropped and Nicholson tried in the centre That sounds as mad as playing Virgo as a centre forward!
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Post by pirate on Oct 12, 2020 16:13:56 GMT
With our lack of striking options,think it's good to have him on the bench as an option.Not sure where the new Guy Liddell will play and; Alfie,Kelly,Little and Barrett may also struggle and then Davies may well be back in Jan too. Who is Guy Liddell? I'd consider Nicholson as an option to play in any of the forward positions. Good versatility.
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Post by 1986gashead on Oct 12, 2020 17:19:15 GMT
Wouldn’t be sad to see Westbrook dropped and Nicholson tried in the centre That sounds as mad as playing Virgo as a centre forward! Can Nicholson not play an attacking centre midfield roll?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2020 17:25:28 GMT
That sounds as mad as playing Virgo as a centre forward! Can Nicholson not play an attacking centre midfield roll? If he was going to play in the midfield it would surely need to be in the more advanced position occupied by the Chelsea lad and not Westbrooke who plays deeper. In a 5-3-2 there is room for one of the midfield 3 to be an attacking player and Nicholson or Barrett would seem a good fit. Nothing against McCormick but I’d rather one of our own players started.
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Post by 1986gashead on Oct 12, 2020 17:35:55 GMT
Can Nicholson not play an attacking centre midfield roll? If he was going to play in the midfield it would surely need to be in the more advanced position occupied by the Chelsea lad and not Westbrooke who plays deeper. In a 5-3-2 there is room for one of the midfield 3 to be an attacking player and Nicholson or Barrett would seem a good fit. Nothing against McCormick but I’d rather one of our own players started. Yeah that was my thinking in regards to Nicholson in the centre, but McCormick is just offering more than Westbrook I reckon? he could play the deeper roll. If they keep up that Lincoln performance they can play whoever they like tho as far as I’m concerned haha
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Post by Qatar Gas on Oct 12, 2020 17:58:27 GMT
He looked very good when he came on against Northampton and was involved in many of our chances late on in that game.
As others have said, with a period of two games a week coming up there will be some rotation.
I would be amazed if Hanlan plays in all the upcoming games. The way he plays means many defenders have to try and take lumps out of him to stop him. It’s inevitable he’s going to pick up a few knocks.
We haven’t seen the new guy Liddle yet and one day Barrett will be back. Rodman may also be used higher up the pitch once he’s back and we will see a lot more of JML I’m sure.
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 12, 2020 18:02:26 GMT
Can Nicholson not play an attacking centre midfield roll? If he was going to play in the midfield it would surely need to be in the more advanced position occupied by the Chelsea lad and not Westbrooke who plays deeper. In a 5-3-2 there is room for one of the midfield 3 to be an attacking player and Nicholson or Barrett would seem a good fit. Nothing against McCormick but I’d rather one of our own players started. I thought McCormick had a very good game on Saturday, I doubt many of our own players could hit the volley he hit shown on the extended highlights. As far as Nicholson I can't see why he can't play in the No 10 role alongside Hanlan.
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Post by 1986gashead on Oct 12, 2020 18:39:04 GMT
If he was going to play in the midfield it would surely need to be in the more advanced position occupied by the Chelsea lad and not Westbrooke who plays deeper. In a 5-3-2 there is room for one of the midfield 3 to be an attacking player and Nicholson or Barrett would seem a good fit. Nothing against McCormick but I’d rather one of our own players started. I thought McCormick had a very good game on Saturday, I doubt many of our own players could hit the volley he hit shown on the extended highlights. As far as Nicholson I can't see why he can't play in the No 10 role alongside Hanlan. He could play the number 10 yeah... but would you drop Daly?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2020 18:55:41 GMT
If he was going to play in the midfield it would surely need to be in the more advanced position occupied by the Chelsea lad and not Westbrooke who plays deeper. In a 5-3-2 there is room for one of the midfield 3 to be an attacking player and Nicholson or Barrett would seem a good fit. Nothing against McCormick but I’d rather one of our own players started. I thought McCormick had a very good game on Saturday, I doubt many of our own players could hit the volley he hit shown on the extended highlights. As far as Nicholson I can't see why he can't play in the No 10 role alongside Hanlan Looking at clips of Nicholson’s career I think he has plenty of technical ability. Haven’t seen much of Barrett but he was highly thought of too. I’d only pick a loanee ahead of our own players if there was a vast gulf in quality. That remains to be seen. I think the only positions Nicholson should play in if we are going 5-3-2 would be the most advanced of the midfield 3 or just off the main striker as one of the front 2. He could probably do a job as a wingback but I think he has too much to offer in attack than being flogged up and down the flank, besides Hare and Tutonda should have those places tied up for the foreseeable future.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2020 18:59:31 GMT
I thought McCormick had a very good game on Saturday, I doubt many of our own players could hit the volley he hit shown on the extended highlights. As far as Nicholson I can't see why he can't play in the No 10 role alongside Hanlan. He could play the number 10 yeah... but would you drop Daly? I wouldn’t drop Daly after the weekend but in the longer term (and appreciating they don’t play exactly the same role) Nicholson will prove the far better player and regular starter. I see Daly as similar to Gaffney - will always be popular with his work rate but will his all round game and end product be good enough? Time will tell and I hope he’s a great success.
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Post by 1986gashead on Oct 12, 2020 19:11:28 GMT
He could play the number 10 yeah... but would you drop Daly? I wouldn’t drop Daly after the weekend but in the longer term (and appreciating they don’t play exactly the same role) Nicholson will prove the far better player and regular starter. I see Daly as similar to Gaffney - will always be popular with his work rate but will his all round game and end product be good enough? Time will tell and I hope he’s a great success. I think we can all agree these are much nicer questions to be asking/ answering tho compared to a few weeks ago haha I’m looking forward to finding out the answers
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Post by pucklegas on Oct 12, 2020 19:13:28 GMT
He could play the number 10 yeah... but would you drop Daly? I wouldn’t drop Daly after the weekend but in the longer term (and appreciating they don’t play exactly the same role) Nicholson will prove the far better player and regular starter. I see Daly as similar to Gaffney - will always be popular with his work rate but will his all round game and end product be good enough? Time will tell and I hope he’s a great success. Daly was highly rated at palace and I think he is going to be superb, great ability, fast and amazing work rate.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2020 19:31:41 GMT
I wouldn’t drop Daly after the weekend but in the longer term (and appreciating they don’t play exactly the same role) Nicholson will prove the far better player and regular starter. I see Daly as similar to Gaffney - will always be popular with his work rate but will his all round game and end product be good enough? Time will tell and I hope he’s a great success. Daly was highly rated at palace and I think he is going to be superb, great ability, fast and amazing work rate. Fingers crossed. It won’t be through want of trying - his attitude and work rate seem first class.
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Post by oliverhelmet on Oct 12, 2020 19:38:55 GMT
Nicholson,like Westbrooke will come good.They both want the ball and try to make things happen going forwards.Compare Westbrooke to O.Clarke who did appear to hide in some games,they’re like chalk and cheese.We have quality players in these two,amongst others as well.
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