Lewis O’Brien.
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MickaelDebevePhenomenal
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Promising signs, but his performances have been against a tactically naïve Southampton on a poor run and League Two opposition.
The biggest bonus of having him there is the tactical familiarity it brings for the players that were here last season, with O'brien playing the role very similar to Giles
The biggest bonus of having him there is the tactical familiarity it brings for the players that were here last season, with O'brien playing the role very similar to Giles
MichaelDebeve
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You can only play against the opposition in front of you. In terms of teams, Southampton might be one of the 'best' in terms of individuals he comes up against this season, i.e. Adam Armstrong/ Che Adams/ Flynn Downes/ Ryan Fraser/ Stuart Armstrong/ that Edozie lad
But agree, tactically they were all over.
indeedido
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O'Brien with Hackney I think will be pretty good. Howson to bolster in some away matches.
Bangura (injured I know), Engle, Coulson all signed this summer and yet we play one of the league's best midfielders at LB. He played well and credit to him for attitude as well as ability.
Bangura (injured I know), Engle, Coulson all signed this summer and yet we play one of the league's best midfielders at LB. He played well and credit to him for attitude as well as ability.
Il Preside
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I think we looked like the team of last season in regards to our shape and the football was equally entertaining. O’Brien seems to be the missing link at left back that allows us to play like last season
gizasqueezemister
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probably trying to accommodate him though. MC said last night when talking about how good Barlaser was 'we are blessed in that position'. 4 top midfielders fighting over 2 spots. Nothing needs doing there in Jan that's for sure, albeit O'Brien is a loaner and we all know what that means.
BoroMart
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The biggest bonus is that he isn't Engel who isn't ready to play championship football. Maybe Bangura is, we will see when he is fit.
If you watched the highlights only you would struggle to identify him as our left back. He was everywhere and could have had a couple of goals even. I've no doubt it was tactical to push into midfield and he has the fitness and pace to pull it off and then get back when needed.
As I said in the match thread, he was probably the biggest positive for me. We've missed someone who can do what Giles did. O'Brien attacked and defended with pace, wnet inside, went outside, put in some dangerous balls and his inswinging corners caused havoc. He had a major impact on our success last night.
Said to my dad on Saturday “it’s great to have someone who can take a decent corner”… then his first two were absolute shockers
Bruce
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Reminds me a lot of Tav. Pace, great engine and very versatile. I guess right now that Howson+Hackney in midfield with O'Brien as LB/WB is better than Hackney+O'Brien with Engel at LB. If Bangura (or Engel) are able to step up then a central midfield of O'Brien and Hackney with Howson and Barlaser as back-ups ought to be close to the best midfield unit outside of the parachute clubs.