Derk94 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 After watching today's game, and knowing we are struggling with cash to buy players, what do you make of McAllister pushing into left midfield and Nyatanga at left back? I think as it worked today we have got to try it surely?! They both had good games and McAllister was getting some decent crosses in. Could be the temporary answer!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thought McAllister had a very good game. Dont rate him at left back anymore - keep him at left midfield - much more effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 He played left-mid at Hearts, myself and numerous others have mentioned it in the past, I don't know why it hasn't been tried before. I remember he played there in front of Woodman for the Middlesbrough Cup tie in 2006/7 and had a stormer, eventually voted player of the round if my memory serves me correctly, and almost won the game with a sweet volley near the end. He was solid today and I'd keep this formation and line-up until required to make changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 After watching today's game, and knowing we are struggling with cash to buy players, what do you make of McAllister pushing into left midfield and Nyatanga at left back? I think as it worked today we have got to try it surely?! They both had good games and McAllister was getting some decent crosses in. Could be the temporary answer!?? Its just nice for us to be able to switch the play, Hartley playing so well is helped by him having both left and right to look for. Having a left footed player in the opposition half totally changes our style of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Great Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Very impressed today, it's something I amongst others suggested a month or so ago. No need for any changes unless they are forced upon us. If it ain't broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Scotty Murray Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Although I did not think McAllister played particularly great in left midfield what it does give us is balance. He sticks to the left and doesn't always have to cut in to get it on his right foot and this gives us good shape. I see no reason why he should not play there for the rest of the season unless we get a new left winger. Point is, we are clearly much better playing 4-4-2 and we should stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Shot JR? Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thought JM had a v good game today. I've moaned about him as of late, so fair play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fka dagest Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 His was one of a number of very good performances. On reflection, it seems like the obvious solution. I certainly hope to see him there for the next few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Although I did not think McAllister played particularly great in left midfield what it does give us is balance. He sticks to the left and doesn't always have to cut in to get it on his right foot and this gives us good shape. I see no reason why he should not play there for the rest of the season unless we get a new left winger. Point is, we are clearly much better playing 4-4-2 and we should stick with it. I agree with this I wasn't wowed by his performance but he played alot better Lm then in defence and could see him improving in that position although... would still like a left winger or someone to cover left back at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I thought he was decent today, but I wouldn't want him left wing week in week out. It worked because we always had that outlet, something we haven't had for so much of this season, but he doesn't exactly have searing pace, and he cannot take players on so in that respect he is not ideal. However it ws certainly an improvement on what we have been doing and yes I think he did ok today. I think he can do ok in that team but I'm not sure if he'd fit in all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 He was OK today but as some other posters have metnioned, the balance of the team was much better. Now if only we could buy someone decent for out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 After watching today's game, and knowing we are struggling with cash to buy players, what do you make of McAllister pushing into left midfield and Nyatanga at left back? I think as it worked today we have got to try it surely?! They both had good games and McAllister was getting some decent crosses in. Could be the temporary answer!?? No problem with Janmie mac in midfield fro now but Lewin is an accident waiting to happen at LB, he was Awful 1st half, didnt know if he was coming or going dont know if he improved in the 2nd? Put Fonts there and move Lewin to Cb if we are to persist with macca in midfield, even though Fonts is a better CB imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 McCallister is the type of left back i like, but has been generaly poor this season. One of the reasons for this is a lack of someone in front of him to link up with, whilst Tinnion was at the club he linked up play well with several left backs and it was one of our main attacking outlets. Put a natural left footed winger in front of McCallister and i reckon we would see a lot more from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 McCallister is the type of left back i like, but has been generaly poor this season. One of the reasons for this is a lack of someone in front of him to link up with, whilst Tinnion was at the club he linked up play well with several left backs and it was one of our main attacking outlets. Put a natural left footed winger in front of McCallister and i reckon we would see a lot more from him. hmm I'm not sure personally seeing as when he is in Left back this season all he does is run away from the ball and go more central!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Think he needs to get forward a little more, Did at times seem as if we had two left backs playing but guess his positioning is to be expected considering he has played at LB for so long for us. If we play him there for a while I can only see him getting better and better in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southy354 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 He was useful today, balanced the side and it us an outlet on both sides, which meant we could vary our attack. Same formation for tuesday please, unless we manage to get a left footed winger in. Just a shame he couldn't score, had a great opportunity to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigcheese Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 He did well, not sure if it was intentional but he kept coming back a lot almost defensively but that is a good and bad thing I guess. But, Preston got a shedload of crosses in down that side so while the setup is possibly good for going forward not sure about defensively?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_Lemon Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Sorry but I thought Mcallister was his usual self today and was very poor as normal, the guy needs a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon atyeo is my dad Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Mac was good but you can't judge after one game however if he was a permenant feature as a winger I feel a new left back is a must ( isn't matt hill looking for a game these days ) love to see him back down here I think gj would love his character and commitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red badger Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 It's a squad game and he's a good squad member in more than one position - thought he was fine yesterday...and Lewin is learning. We need a quality left sided player though...someone who can turn a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Think he needs to get forward a little more, Did at times seem as if we had two left backs playing but guess his positioning is to be expected considering he has played at LB for so long for us. If we play him there for a while I can only see him getting better and better in that position. An astute observation. I noticed as well that McAllister didn't hoof the ball at all probably because he had less space in front of him and obviously more passing options. In fact the whole team played hardly any long balls yesterday and that was refreshing to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 He balanced the midfield, and that was about it. Definitely not reminiscent of Tinnion & Barnard down the left, and I suspect that his limitations at left midfield might get exposed by better opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 He balanced the midfield, and that was about it. Definitely not reminiscent of Tinnion & Barnard down the left, and I suspect that his limitations at left midfield might get exposed by better opposition. No disrespect to JM, but I'd say this is about right. I certainly wouldn't see it as a long-term solution, but I do think you are right that it gave better balance to the side and for that reason, plus the fact that Nyatanga can do a job at LB if necessary, it should be considered an option until we get a specialist left winger/wide midfielder, which I hope we do soon, because yesterday showed, mediocre opposition notwithstanding, that we can be more threatening than we'd looked in the preceding months if weplay with a little more width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up the City Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I think McCallister played better at left mid than at left back and should keep his place at left mid for tuesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I think McCallister played better at left mid than at left back and should keep his place at left mid for tuesday night I'd like to see him get an extended run at left mid, with Fonts at LB. I could see this partnership working down the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 No disrespect to JM, but I'd say this is about right. I certainly wouldn't see it as a long-term solution, but I do think you are right that it gave better balance to the side and for that reason, plus the fact that Nyatanga can do a job at LB if necessary, it should be considered an option until we get a specialist left winger/wide midfielder, which I hope we do soon, because yesterday showed, mediocre opposition notwithstanding, that we can be more threatening than we'd looked in the preceding months if weplay with a little more width. You must be a terrific judge of a footballer to make such a judgement after one game in that position with such confidence. Remember that for vitrually all his City career McAllister has played at left back. He's had the occiasional foray as 'wing back' but thats not same role as a wide midfielder. Yesterday was his first game that I can remember in that position. He wouldn't be used to having someone behind him and his natural footballing instinct would be to get back to a defensive position. Thats probably why he didn't get forward as much as we would have liked. I'm not saying that he's the answer to the left sided vacancy and I'm certain Johnson has been is looking to fill the void. However quality left sided players are not easy to find and we may have to get used to seeing McAllister in that wide position. With more games/experience/confidence he can only improve. Give the guy a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 You must be a terrific judge of a footballer to make such a judgement after one game in that position with such confidence. In fairness, I think we have seen enough of him, albeit at left back, to have a pretty good idea of his limitations. In addition, I don't think that either Nyatanga or Fontaine are particularly good at left back, both can 'do a job', but that's about it. However, our first season in the CCC proved that balance and organisation can take you a long way, so it may well be that we are more effective using limited players who can do the job, rather than talented ones who look out of position. The negative view is that his limitations might be more obvious if Sproule comes up against a slightly better defender, and on yesterdays evidence, I would guess that there are 23 better left backs than Callum Davidson in this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 You must be a terrific judge of a footballer to make such a judgement after one game in that position with such confidence. Remember that for vitrually all his City career McAllister has played at left back. He's had the occiasional foray as 'wing back' but thats not same role as a wide midfielder. Yesterday was his first game that I can remember in that position. He wouldn't be used to having someone behind him and his natural footballing instinct would be to get back to a defensive position. Thats probably why he didn't get forward as much as we would have liked. I'm not saying that he's the answer to the left sided vacancy and I'm certain Johnson has been is looking to fill the void. However quality left sided players are not easy to find and we may have to get used to seeing McAllister in that wide position. With more games/experience/confidence he can only improve. Give the guy a chance. I know it's only one game and I thought he had a decent game, and the fact that we had the option out wide was a refreshing change. However do you not think his lack of pace and what would appear to be an inability to go past players will hinder us? I hope we can bring in a LW with a bit of quality and then I do think we will have a nice balance to our side, however having said that I'm happy for him to continue there for now and really hope we stick with the same team and formation for both Tuesday and coming games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I know it's only one game and I thought he had a decent game, and the fact that we had the option out wide was a refreshing change. However do you not think his lack of pace and what would appear to be an inability to go past players will hinder us? I hope we can bring in a LW with a bit of quality and then I do think we will have a nice balance to our side, however having said that I'm happy for him to continue there for now and really hope we stick with the same team and formation for both Tuesday and coming games. I thought he had a decent enough game as well but was he was overshadowed by speedy Sproules performance on the other side. I don't think any player has to have electric pace to play wide. McIndoe wasn't that pacy and neither was Tinnion or Wilkshire. Both the later were clever,skillful and creative and theres no reason McAllister can't do the same with the right support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1975Legend Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 For some reason McCallister is very under rated by some fans on here, in all respect to McCallister he has been left on his own for much of the season on the left side so is left exposed on a number of occasions, but can anyone point out a number of errors when he has played left back? For me he has been one of our most consistant players this season and he can only deliver balls if people actually want the ball and if they don't what other option does he have but to play it long. But I guess some of our 'fans' have to find the next target they want out..... McCallister does a fine job no matter where he plays and on Saturday he was outstanding, for me him and Fontaine should have been close to MOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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