I agree with this. I thought that would suit Carrick, but against teams that park the bus, etc, Blind at CB is something we should look at.Our ball playing is so much better with him in the team. Should be a viable option against non attacking/threatening teams.
I've given up on that dream to be honest. He'll probably have to return to Ajax to play in midfield. Guardiola would love him in that role but no way we're selling him (or anyone else) to City!Solid again. Would love for him to be tried in the holding role at some stage.
Yeah your probably right, would love to see him end his career here. Been solid from the minute he joined us. John o sheaesque. Every team needs a john o shea.I've given up on that dream to be honest. He'll probably have to return to Ajax to play in midfield. Guardiola would love him in that role but no way we're selling him (or anyone else) to City!
Yes, but that was one match. Bailly has been comfortably the better player throughout the campaign. I'm not a big Blind fan, and I don't think he would work well in midfield simply due to him taking too long on the ball. However, he has been good lately, and long may it continue. Our defense looks better in possession with him and Romero.Love the underhanded compliments on here, utility player and squad player. He comfortably outperformed Bailly yesterday, if one of them is a squad player and another the cornerstone of our defense, I don't know which is which.
It wouldn't. Smalling's had more good games as a CB than Blind has, but Blind can also play lb and cdm. Jones may well leave this summer, but he also had a very decent stint.It makes you appreciate his professionalism and ability a lot more, when you consider that he's been playing with the knowledge that his manager doesn't rate him as a central defender. It'll be a travesty if he leaves before either Jones or Smalling.
I agree with this. His understanding of the game and positional awareness will negate his lack of speed and physicality.Blind can play in Carrick's role. He has enough attributes to do that.
Even if another player is bought to replace Carrick, Blind can deputize for such a player if the player is that much better than him.
If the Eric Dier rumours are true, I am wondering why Jose would prefer Eric to Blind.