reddogkev Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just fancied an in-depth look at our goal-scoring defender. It's well known that he's taken a while to adjust to the Championship - but now it seems he has settled at this level, and LJ has the big man against the goals again. What does the future hold for Flint? I could see him in the Prem in the next 2 years - hopefully with us, but I wouldn't hold a grudge if he got there with someone else. He's strong, athletic, imposing, a solid tackler, deadly in the box etc. What might stop him from reaching this level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I love Flint but he is not a Premier League defender. Consider the fact that Baker next to him is arguably a better player and can't get a game at a side cast adrift at the bottom of the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I never thought I'd see Wes Morgan in the Premier League was terrible at Forest, moved to Leicester now look at him captaining them to possibly the title. Anything is possible, I wouldn't bet against Flint playing at the top level one day. (hopefully with us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I think Flint has got better and better . When he first signed I thought never worth 300 grand he reminded me of a giraffe. But has improved every season mostly the second part of this season. Mick McCarthy gave him some big praise couple of weeks ago . Would love city to have baker and flint as there centre backs next season. Premiership maybe not but definitely a very good championship defender . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 When we get there and if Aden is still with us, we and he will find out, won't we? As I have said elsewhere, all things are possible but all are not probable. I suspect that nobody will ever know the answer to the question "Is Aden Flint good enough to play in the Premier?" But then, I have also learned never to say never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 With correct delivery at set plays his desire to be on the "end of it" deems him unplayable at times, if Mad Mick teams can't deal with him that is a pretty conclusive gauge pole. However his defending and positioning at times is questionable at best and as for his pace. To liken him to Shaun Taylor would be fair, both have/had there limitations but equally have/had something special. Just stick to what you CAN do and allow others to deal with what you can't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Short answer NO Long answer DEFINITELY NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Loads of people said Flint would never be good enough for the Championship... Loads said Bradley Orr could never play in the Premier League... There are people making the same mistake again on this thread... I'm very happy he's contracted until 2019, put it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Loads of people said Flint would never be good enough for the Championship... Loads said Bradley Orr could never play in the Premier League... There are people making the same mistake again on this thread... I'm very happy he's contracted until 2019, put it like that. I will admit I had reservations about him playing in a 2. Playing along side Nathan Baker they have look rock solid, I'll be disappointed to see Nathan Baker leave come the summer shame he will be going back to another Championship side. Tongue firmly in cheek, Steven Caulker fancy a wage cut in exchange for game time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 15 minutes ago, EmersonsKev said: I will admit I had reservations about him playing in a 2. Playing along side Nathan Baker they have look rock solid, I'll be disappointed to see Nathan Baker leave come the summer shame he will be going back to another Championship side. Tongue firmly in cheek, Steven Caulker fancy a wage cut in exchange for game time? Caulker and flint! Now there's a picture of prowess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 28 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Loads of people said Flint would never be good enough for the Championship... Loads said Bradley Orr could never play in the Premier League... There are people making the same mistake again on this thread... I'm very happy he's contracted until 2019, put it like that. Wasn't aware of his contract length - the fact he's tied up for another 3 years is very good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 35 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Short answer NO Long answer DEFINITELY NO And your reasons are...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 You would fancy him against a Carroll or Benteke not so much against an Aguero or a Vardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 West Brok fans thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, City169 said: West Brok fans thought so He wouldn't have made the same mistake Olsson made on the weekend. Oh my god, it's a bouncing ball, what do I do? Help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, reddogkev said: He wouldn't have made the same mistake Olsson made on the weekend. Oh my god, it's a bouncing ball, what do I do? Help!!! That highlight reminded me of Fontaine at Coventry away (Northampton) back in 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 No. He is a good Championship centre 'alf. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, City169 said: That highlight reminded me of Fontaine at Coventry away (Northampton) back in 2013 You're right - that was very similar. Shocking defending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 If he goes and does again whatever he did "that" summer where he went away a useless clodhopping waste-of-£300k lump and came back a rock at the heart of defence and a heading machine up front (and he did, I'm not being sarcastic) then maybe he will make it in the Prem. I'm not betting against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 He has far too many holes in his game to play in the Premier League. He may get there in time, but that's no more than wild speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, EnderMB said: He has far too many holes in his game to play in the Premier League. He may get there in time, but that's no more than wild speculation. Does he though? I'm not suggesting he is of the same quality, but I could see Flint playing a similar role to Mertesackers but at a lower end Prem team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 28 minutes ago, Super said: You would fancy him against a Carroll or Benteke not so much against an Aguero or a Vardy. Spot on. Anywhere where he can impose himself physically and win in the air then I don't see why he couldn't have half a chance. There are a few CB's making a living in the PL that can look decidedly ropey when up against a good striker. Marking the likes of Aguero however. Different gravy. Can't see him keeping up with that level of pace and skill. But then to be fair, not many do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, EnderMB said: He has far too many holes in his game to play in the Premier League. He may get there in time, but that's no more than wild speculation. That's what I was interested to know, what holes do you mean specifically, tell me more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 32 minutes ago, Super said: You would fancy him against a Carroll or Benteke not so much against an Aguero or a Vardy. Aguero v Flint...the thought gives me the shivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Bolasie proved a lot of people wrong. I think Flint could play there, but play well and stay there...? Another question altogether. I think the thing that possibly stands against him is his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: Aguero v Flint...the thought gives me the shivers Wes Morgan did alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCity Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Out of interest does anybody know who the highest scoring championship defender is? Flint has 5 i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I love Flinty. But this is another typical OTIB 'win a few games' total overreaction thread. At times this season he's looked incapable of playing in the championship. Consistency makes a Premier league defender. If you watch the football league show, the lower league you get, the more defensive howlers there are. Flint is susceptible to the odd howler as he's shown this season. Far too frequently to be Prem class. Sorry, as much as I'd love to say yes, it's a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 46 minutes ago, Super said: You would fancy him against a Carroll or Benteke not so much against an Aguero or a Vardy. You say that, but the striker to have him most in his pocket this season was the big chap up top at Birmingham - absolutely crucified poor Flinty. So much so that I can't remember his name.... Ah, Clayton Donaldson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Christ no. Unless there's a Premier in local football somewhere Has done a good solid job for us but to my mind he has his limitations, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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