with you on that mateJust annoyed at the club in general right now
with you on that mateJust annoyed at the club in general right now
Yeah, we are all annoyed this morning. Var and referee against us.with you on that mate
Not surprised, he’s absolute quality. Of all the players I’ve been excited to see get a go in the first team, Laird is the one I’m most excited for. In my opinion, he has all the qualities to be a fantastic modern full back.Tweet
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Unlike a certain £50m player we bought this summer?Not surprised, he’s absolute quality. Of all the players I’ve been excited to see get a go in the first team, Laird is the one I’m most excited for. In my opinion, he has all the qualities to be a fantastic modern full back.
The feck are you on about? I’m complimenting Laird, what’s Wan-Bissaka got to do with this?Unlike a certain £50m player we bought this summer?
Merely suggesting that if we are going to play with no right-winger, we should at least have an attacking fullback. And that AWB is not an attacking fullback.The feck are you on about? I’m complimenting Laird, what’s Wan-Bissaka got to do with this?
He prefers playing at RB. He's been deployed at CB at times in the past but definitely doesn't like playing in that position and even made that known to his Father on the sidelines on one occasion.I’ve not seen much of this lad but from what I’m hearing, he looks a real talent. Is his best position RB or LB or is he very comfortably good in both positions?
RB. He's really good at being able to pick out players when crossing. Not necessarily saying his crossing technique is great like Beckham, more so that his ability to be aware of where his teammates are and then finding them when the opportunities present themselves is an outstanding attribute of his.I’ve not seen much of this lad but from what I’m hearing, he looks a real talent. Is his best position RB or LB or is he very comfortably good in both positions?
He and Greenwood are the two that are both physically and technically head and shoulders above the rest of the youth players. The only issue with Laird is that he seems to have some lapses in decisionmaking defensively during the latter stages of matches.Tweet
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When players still are teenagers sending them out on loan deals tend to not be such a good idea, as they probably are just going to end up warming a bench somewhere. Also our U23 team is better then most League One sides, so making sure our talents gets a full season at the U23 level is fine.Maybe we should learn from our recent mistakes and make sure this kid goes on loan.
Agreed.When players still are teenagers sending them out on loan deals tend to not be such a good idea, as they probably are just going to end up warming a bench somewhere. Also our U23 team is better then most League One sides, so making sure our talents gets a full season at the U23 level is fine.
That will be a tricky situation. After spending 50+ mil on AWB, we put him on the bench for Laird? Unless we play Ethan as a wingback to accommodate both?Agreed.
The lads barely turned 18 and is only recently back from a few injury setbacks. He should at the very least be here here until the end of the season. And I know first hand that he believes he can make the RB spot his own over Wan Bissaka who doesn't have the attacking capabilities of Laird.
I think eventually Laird will bench him due to having a superior allround game even under Ole. Under a new manager like Rose or Nagelsmann, I don't see AWB getting the nod over a talent like Laird. AWB will either have to be moulded into a new position or will become deadwood IMO within 18 months due to his limitations as a fullback.That will be a tricky situation. After spending 50+ mil on AWB, we put him on the bench for Laird? Unless we play Ethan as a wingback to accommodate both?
Oh my god, I'm just imagining his passing in the centre of midfield.I'd prefer someone like him at right back, AWB is more of a DM for me. Doesn't get forward properly to make an impact
Please can I have this week's lotto numbers?I think eventually Laird will bench him due to having a superior allround game even under Ole. Under a new manager like Rose or Nagelsmann, I don't see AWB getting the nod over a talent like Laird. AWB will either have to be moulded into a new position or will become deadwood IMO within 18 months due to his limitations as a fullback.
Don't bother you wont win. Somebody else will, imo.Please can I have this week's lotto numbers?
You don't need to predict the future to see that AWB is a very limited fullback that would struggle to make the bench at top clubs.Please can I have this week's lotto numbers?
There's plenty of games for both Wan Bissaka and Laird, the players who need to watch their backs are Dalot and Young. Young is close to being done anyways but Dalot, whenever he recovers from injuries has stiff competition for both fullback spots with AWB, Laird, Shaw and Williams all looking impressive.That will be a tricky situation. After spending 50+ mil on AWB, we put him on the bench for Laird? Unless we play Ethan as a wingback to accommodate both?
Yeah, if Laird can step up to the level to push AWB out of the team then it will make squad very strong at least in FB position. There will be injuries, rotations, inconsistent form and like you said plenty of games for both.There's plenty of games for both Wan Bissaka and Laird, the players who need to watch their backs are Dalot and Young. Young is close to being done anyways but Dalot, whenever he recovers from injuries has stiff competition for both fullback spots with AWB, Laird, Shaw and Williams all looking impressive.
He's 22 years old and has 53 EPL games to his name. Who do you want there instead Young, Laird or Dalot;You don't need to predict the future to see that AWB is a very limited fullback that would struggle to make the bench at top clubs.