Huge midfield upgrade

[BLRed]

Is it just me or have we massively upgraded our midfield this season with Knight and THG. Both young, high energy, increase in quality and both driven and forward thinking. 
 

huge upgrade on Williams, king and even James who are much older, susceptible to injuries and aside from James, lacking any real quality on the ball.

Definitely a step in the right direction but we are still just missing that jigsaw piece that offers creativity, and that can create havoc by turning and driving at and through the opposition in the 10 spot. (Maybe where Murphy came in before that seemingly fell flat on its face)

[mightyreds89]

Didn’t watch last nights match how was THG when he came on judging my above guessing he impressed? Centre mid or straight swap for Tanner? 

[Davefevs]

3 minutes ago, mightyreds89 said:

Didn’t watch last nights match how was THG when he came on judging my above guessing he impressed? Centre mid or straight swap for Tanner? 

Straight swap for Tanner at RB.

15-20 min cameo of technical proficiency / skill.  Can’t comment defensively.  He was unfairly yellow carded for playing the ball.  But the ref was James Linington, who was crap, as was the near side Lino (I’m not referring to the disallowed goal, he got that right, but the other decisions right in front of his nose he got wrong).

[Red Army 75]

Knight is a fantastic signing. Has huge drive in his own career, which will obviously benefit us. Fan favourite incoming 

[Davefevs]

Just now, Red Army 75 said:

Knight is a fantastic signing. Has huge drive in his own career, which will obviously benefit us. Fan favourite incoming 

Someone called him a Korey-Josh love child when he signed.  Not sure he’s quite Josh, but he has good traits of both.  It’s why he was my no1 (realistic) target this summer.  He’s a bloody good player, with 100 games at this level already.

[eardun]

I think Naismith in midfield is a good creative option too. In fact with Dickie back, I would put him there. 

[bcfc01]

19 minutes ago, eardun said:

I think Naismith in midfield is a good creative option too. In fact with Dickie back, I would put him there. 

Chance to have a look at that against Norwich maybe ?

[eardun]

4 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Chance to have a look at that against Norwich maybe ?

Yes would be good. Suppose another option for Norwich would be to keep Naismith in defence, rest Vyner, and play Dickie on the right. 

[Maltshoveller]

1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said:

Knight is a fantastic signing. Has huge drive in his own career, which will obviously benefit us. Fan favourite incoming 

When it first came out that we were looking at Knight

I spoke to a big Derby fan 

He said we didnt have a chance Way to good for us Will be going to a mid prem team

Seen him the other day Still cant believe we got him He is gutted

[Davefevs]

1 hour ago, eardun said:

I think Naismith in midfield is a good creative option too. In fact with Dickie back, I would put him there. 

1 hour ago, bcfc01 said:

Chance to have a look at that against Norwich maybe ?

Agree, also could mean Williams gets a rest from starting.

[bcfc01]

1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

Agree, also could mean Williams gets a rest from starting.

Having Naismith back gives us a lot more options.

I've never been a big Williams fan, he's not exactly technically gifted and he's had his injury issues (not that its his fault).

But I can never fault him for effort and commitment and he put in a great deal last night and was effective, so I'd agree with him getting a night off.

Mehmeti needs a full game, he's looking a bit down atm and Cornick deserves a start, be nice to see what TGH brings to the team as well.

For me, the Norwich game isn't all about the result, its about the performance and players getting the minutes to play themselves into form.

[Davefevs]

TGH cup-tied.

Will be interested to see what side Norwich put out too.

Edited August 26, 2023 by Davefevs

[GrahamC]

12 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Agree, also could mean Williams gets a rest from starting.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see King play an hour, allowing both James & Williams a break & one of those two also then coming on for Knight.

Edited August 26, 2023 by GrahamC

[Mr Popodopolous]

Sykes and Weimann, do we tnink they will be available come Tuesday?

Edited August 26, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Fuber]

Actually optimistic if we can be able to get McCrorie back fit.
McLeary. McCrorie, Vyner, Dickie, Pring, Naismith, TGH, Knight - as a base and spine could be quite tasty.

[The chief]

Knight was at the heart of our best moves…. Also think we look miles better with Naismith on the pitch . His positive forward passing adds an extra dimension to our play . Not sure if that should be at CB or Midfield as he can be done for pace back at the back. 

[The turtle]

2 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Straight swap for Tanner at RB.

15-20 min cameo of technical proficiency / skill.  Can’t comment defensively.  He was unfairly yellow carded for playing the ball.  But the ref was James Linington, who was crap, as was the near side Lino (I’m not referring to the disallowed goal, he got that right, but the other decisions right in front of his nose he got wrong).

I thought the ref was decent. The offside was odd (was it his fault?), but he was at least trying to allow a game of football to be played, and generally succeeded.

[bcfc01]

37 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

TGH cup-tied.

Will be interested to see what side Norwich put out too.

Forgot TGH was cup-tied.

Shame, ideal game for him.

 

[chinapig]

1 hour ago, Maltshoveller said:

When it first came out that we were looking at Knight

I spoke to a big Derby fan 

He said we didnt have a chance Way to good for us Will be going to a mid prem team

Seen him the other day Still cant believe we got him He is gutted

I had the same opinion as that Derby fan, I was both surprised and delighted we got him.

[Cityboy1954]

3 hours ago, BLRed said:

Is it just me or have we massively upgraded our midfield this season with Knight and THG. Both young, high energy, increase in quality and both driven and forward thinking. 
 

huge upgrade on Williams, king and even James who are much older, susceptible to injuries and aside from James, lacking any real quality on the ball.

Definitely a step in the right direction but we are still just missing that jigsaw piece that offers creativity, and that can create havoc by turning and driving at and through the opposition in the 10 spot. (Maybe where Murphy came in before that seemingly fell flat on its face)

Would like to see a midfield of knight naysmith and Gardner -Haskins now that has pace and looks to go forward .

[Super]

3 minutes ago, Cityboy1954 said:

Would like to see a midfield of knight naysmith and Gardner -Haskins now that has pace and looks to go forward .

I think there is still room for James.

[marcofisher]

I haven’t seen James get as much credit as he deserves from last night. Knight rightfully takes the plaudits, but I thought he was allowed to as James did a lot of the dirty work, made some good challenges (he really got stuck in one and muscled off the attacked to stop a Hull break and start our own) and really gave licence to those around him to play with a bit more freedom.

 

Williams is the player who I feel can be upgraded on, and I think we will see him replaced by Naismith, with James being pushed up, or TGH in the next game. I think away against Swansea it is likely we will see James and Naismith with Knight slight further on. Provides midfield stability and allows us to counter and thread balls through quickly to our forwards. 

[Cityboy1954]

1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Sykes and Weimann, do we tnink they will be available come Tuesday?

Weinman no chance.

[Tangle Foot]

1 hour ago, Fuber said:

Actually optimistic if we can be able to get McCrorie back fit.
McLeary. McCrorie, Vyner, Dickie, Pring, Naismith, TGH, Knight - as a base and spine could be quite tasty.

Have we signed a new GK? Who’s McLeary 

[eardun]

13 minutes ago, Tangle Foot said:

Have we signed a new GK? Who’s McLeary 

He’s just scored for Wycombe v Bristol Rovers! 

[JoeAman08]

38 minutes ago, marcofisher said:

I haven’t seen James get as much credit as he deserves from last night. Knight rightfully takes the plaudits, but I thought he was allowed to as James did a lot of the dirty work, made some good challenges (he really got stuck in one and muscled off the attacked to stop a Hull break and start our own) and really gave licence to those around him to play with a bit more freedom.

 

Williams is the player who I feel can be upgraded on, and I think we will see him replaced by Naismith, with James being pushed up, or TGH in the next game. I think away against Swansea it is likely we will see James and Naismith with Knight slight further on. Provides midfield stability and allows us to counter and thread balls through quickly to our forwards. 

That counter started when James bottled a challenge closer to the halfway line. Both him and Williams need to be upgraded over the next couple of windows. 

[joe jordans teeth]

3 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

Knight is a fantastic signing. Has huge drive in his own career, which will obviously benefit us. Fan favourite incoming 

He was very good last night,running at them and causing panic and able to pick a pass,going to be a great signing that lad and a profitable one sadly 

[mozo]

5 hours ago, BLRed said:

Is it just me or have we massively upgraded our midfield this season with Knight and THG. Both young, high energy, increase in quality and both driven and forward thinking. 
 

huge upgrade on Williams, king and even James who are much older, susceptible to injuries and aside from James, lacking any real quality on the ball.

Definitely a step in the right direction but we are still just missing that jigsaw piece that offers creativity, and that can create havoc by turning and driving at and through the opposition in the 10 spot. (Maybe where Murphy came in before that seemingly fell flat on its face)

Well... potentially, but it's hard to say after 4 games.

For me, Knight is an improvement on Williams.

THG we've seen 10 minutes so too early to judge. 

And I think James is the best of the bunch still.