Robbored Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 It’s easy to see why some managers become irritated during some press conferences. Twice Nige was asked the same question about Scott’s best position and in the past might he have reacted in an irascible fashion but he responded in a very calm and patient manner. I really think that these journalists should come up with some more interesting questions. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 You’re right, ridiculous question. We all know Scott’s best position. However, we are lucky he can adapt to wherever he is needed, albeit in a deeper role, or out wide. Basically the complete midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, Robbored said: It’s easy to see why some managers become irritated during some press conferences. Twice Nige was asked the same question about Scott’s best position and in the past might he have reacted in an irascible fashion but he responded in a very calm and patient manner. I really think that these journalists should come up with some more interesting questions. 100% agree - which is probably why I posted an almost identical question (without seeing this one ) on the Luton Town away match day thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, formerly known as ivan said: We all know Scott’s best position Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. Edited March 14 by Davefevs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. RWB for me..... 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 21 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. I don’t know if I would call it the no.10 role. That would suggest playing two up top. Furthest forward of a midfield three. I guess it’s referred to as the tip of the diamond. In my opinion anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 26 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. That’s pretty much what Nige was alluding to and I’m sure many would completely agree. The days of an 8 or a 10 (inside right or inside left) related to the time of the inverted Xmas tree formation.and was the formation everyone played back in the 60’s. It’s so old school………….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, formerly known as ivan said: We all know Scott’s best position. No10 for Arsenal after a £55 million transfer in the summer ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 9 minutes ago, Robbored said: That’s pretty much what Nige was alluding to and I’m sure many would completely agree. The days of an 8 or a 10 (inside right or inside left) related to the time of the inverted Xmas tree formation.and was the formation everyone played back in the 60’s. It’s so old school………….. These days it's commonly accepted that the number 10 role refers to a player who operates in the space between the midfield and strikers.......the number 8 role is a box to box midfielder.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, CodeRed said: These days it's commonly accepted that the number 10 role refers to a player who operates in the space between the midfield and strikers.......the number 8 role is a box to box midfielder.... These days a player that operates behind the strikers is an attacking midfielder. The box to box midfielder (Scott) is a central midfielder. King is another example. The only number that means anything these modern times is 9. Even GKs rarely wear number I. Players all have squad numbers nowadays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, Robbored said: These days a player that operates behind the strikers is an attacking midfielder. The box to box midfielder (Scott) is a central midfielder. King is another example. The only number that means anything these modern times is 9. Even GKs rarely wear number I. Players all have squad numbers nowadays. Nah its a 10 and an 8, you've also got a 6 or a 4 for describing different types of centre mid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: These days a player that operates behind the strikers is an attacking midfielder. The box to box midfielder (Scott) is a central midfielder. King is another example. The only number that means anything these modern times is 9. Even GKs rarely wear number I. Players all have squad numbers nowadays. Nothing to do with the number, Scott wears 7 but he doesn't play outside right. It's about modern shorthand terms for player roles. You clearly don't understand so no point in continuing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. Completely agree - I don’t think he sees enough of the ball further up the pitch. I prefer him deeper. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, The Journalist said: Completely agree - I don’t think he sees enough of the ball further up the pitch. I prefer him deeper. Which was kinda the point Nige was making - that his position and influence can vary depending on how we are playing. Its why I go for the general ‘centre midfield’ name…as it’s so wide ranging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 39 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Nothing to do with the number, Scott wears 7 but he doesn't play outside right. It's about modern shorthand terms for player roles. You clearly don't understand so no point in continuing. Ummm…….…… Scott wearing 7 highlights what I’m saying - that in todays game positional number are largely meaningless.7 in the old days was a winger as was 11. When the journalists asked Nige about 8 or 10 they must have been using the old positional numbers. Why they didn’t use modern terminology is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Scott, for me, is our best AM when he plays there, our best CM when he plays there, our best DM when he plays there and our best WB when he plays there! As for his position, I’m reminded of Bellingham. He wears 22 as his coaches thought he was both an 8, a 10, and a 4. So is Alex. So he’s a 22. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 To be fair, Bristol Live Reporter, Richard Forrester asked about Omar Taylor-Clarke... Not Alex Scott.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 6 hours ago, Robbored said: It’s easy to see why some managers become irritated during some press conferences. Twice Nige was asked the same question about Scott’s best position and in the past might he have reacted in an irascible fashion but he responded in a very calm and patient manner. I really think that these journalists should come up with some more interesting questions. If you listen carefully, you will hear that, Bristol Live Reporter, Richard Forrester asked about Omar Taylor-Clarke... Not Alex Scott.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 10 minutes ago, Tomo said: If you listen carefully, you will hear that, Bristol Live Reporter, Richard Forrester asked about Omar Taylor-Clarke... Not Alex Scott.... Listen again and you’ll hear two different journalists asking the same question about Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, slartibartfast said: No10 for Arsenal after a £55 million transfer in the summer ! I was going to say just in behind Harry Kane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 His comment about us not really having any passengers in our squad was interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 10 hours ago, Davefevs said: Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. 8 (ish) isn’t it, who says 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytango78 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 7 hours ago, Port Said Red said: I was going to say just in behind Harry Kane. Who wears number 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 5 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: His comment about us not really having any passengers in our squad was interesting. ‘Passengers’ is just another word for dead wood and that’s probably what Nige thinks but wouldn’t say that in a press conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 31 minutes ago, Robbored said: ‘Passengers’ is just another word for dead wood and that’s probably what Nige thinks but wouldn’t say that in a press conference. Where would we be without you to mansplain everything to us? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, jimmytango78 said: Who wears number 10 Isn't he on first. (one for the Abbot and Costello Fans ) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 16 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Where would we be without you to mansplain everything to us? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 28 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Where would we be without you to mansplain everything to us? I have a reputation to maintain PSR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 12 hours ago, Davefevs said: Which is? I guess most people will say “no10”. I say Centre Midfield. FWIW Nige’s answer was very good. Agreed - I don't think it's particularly clear-cut either and completely depends on how we lineup and the opposition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 Absolutely right. Scott is a CM who can play anywhere across the engine room. Using dark age positional numbers to describe his position is pretty meaningless. AW wears number 14 so he wouldn’t have got a game in the old days………..I rest my case…………… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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