Far too much of a gamble, after nearly a decade playing left-back with the touchline protection he still hasn't worked out how to play that position properly, he'd be far too exposed centrally, looks okay on paper, as AWB Maguire Shaw Williams though.
He's no worse than Lindelof.
Shaw is actually very good in the air. Whenever opposition teams deliver crosses to the back post from the right, he's absolutely superb at dealing with the danger.
In reality, he’s probably a far worse Centre Back than Lindelof (who I don’t think is great). Being defensively good at LB is different to being defensively good LCB in a back 3 which is also different to being defensively good at LCB in a back 4.
I didn't say it was simple as that. I also don't think he's incapable of learning a bit. He wasn't born out of his mum's womb as a LB. I think he's got the skills to learn it and be at least as effective as Lindelof.
For a fullback.
weve seen seasons of square pegs in round holes now. Young and valencia as wingbacks. Mctominay and matic at centre back. Mata lingard pereira pretty much anyone who will have a go at right wing playing there. I cant see why on earth we would go back to that. I dont see why everyone has this idea that shaw and AWB never ever go forward. Everyone seems to think that TAA is the new standard, not the once in a generation talent he is. Its a bit like saying every forward theres been since Messi is shite so should be made into a central midfielder. Quite a funny post to be honest though.
Mate ..if this isn't a joke then you need to take up a different sport
People complain about Matic not being agile and fast. Then suggest Maguire as CDM. Caf for you.
Maguire is way too slow to play anything that isnt CB.
Thankfully someone with some sense . Honestly some of the posts on here make me believe that the posters have never played or never have been to a football game .. Shaw as a CB is hilarious and AWB and Shaw as a CB pairing is even more hilarious
I actually think you're on to something here. But I would say you have it a bit upside down. With our pressing style, I think some of our best defenders actually could be more useful closer to goal. It could lead to many chances. It wouldn't be a risk to have them so high up the pitch because we have hardworking attacking players doing good defensive work for the team. They are also much quicker than standard defender which would help. Nobody knows how to deal with attackers better than someone who is himself an attacker. I'd go with:
one of your best
This is a joke, right?
@Yagami s right though. Shaw is very decent in the air when dealing with crosses. He's strong/wide and has a good jump. No one really wins an easy header against him because his positioning is good.
Where’s the white text? Or do you genuinely believe TFM and Maguire are going to be a successful pairing in midfield, covering 2 full backs in central defence?
WUM’ing ?
Yup, this.
Love it
This.
Not in a back four. In a back 5 with more advanced full backs, yes.
