Big_Nothing
Well-known member
I see this being raised in a number of threads and it seems to be splitting the opinion of the fanbase. Some even calling for O'Brien to be reinstated at left back when fit. Some said Bangura was signed because the club had concerns after Engel turned up.
How do we feel at the moment? Giles wasn't the best defensively but his output going forward and tightness of his passing made up for it. Are we convinced either of these lads are better defensively than he is? I'm not sure it's reasonable to expect them to be better offensively.
It does bring into question the impact playing a central midfielder out of position at fullback over natural fullbacks would have on their confidence. We ideally want Engel and/or Bangura to establish themselves as top end Championship players but currently I don't see it and I think most fans who have an eye for the game are seeing the same thing. We want points on the board but we also want those players to become assets.
It's a tricky one. It almost reminds me of interchanging Jones and Turnbull in goal in the hope one of them would grasp the opportunity and develop beyond their ceiling, it didn't happen, it cost us goals and ultimately our Premier League status. We already have a lot of points to make up from the mistakes of Engel.
What's the general consensus?
And before anyone accuses me of digging them out or risking hurting their feelings if they read the board etc... I'm simply asking the opinions of others on an issue regarding the team, on a football forum dedicated to that team!
How do we feel at the moment? Giles wasn't the best defensively but his output going forward and tightness of his passing made up for it. Are we convinced either of these lads are better defensively than he is? I'm not sure it's reasonable to expect them to be better offensively.
It does bring into question the impact playing a central midfielder out of position at fullback over natural fullbacks would have on their confidence. We ideally want Engel and/or Bangura to establish themselves as top end Championship players but currently I don't see it and I think most fans who have an eye for the game are seeing the same thing. We want points on the board but we also want those players to become assets.
It's a tricky one. It almost reminds me of interchanging Jones and Turnbull in goal in the hope one of them would grasp the opportunity and develop beyond their ceiling, it didn't happen, it cost us goals and ultimately our Premier League status. We already have a lot of points to make up from the mistakes of Engel.
What's the general consensus?
And before anyone accuses me of digging them out or risking hurting their feelings if they read the board etc... I'm simply asking the opinions of others on an issue regarding the team, on a football forum dedicated to that team!