Dullmoan Tone Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 hours ago, BCFC31 said: I have never seen a worst full back in possession of the football then George tanner. I’ve got news for you - he’s not even in the bottom 3 full backs at City. Some of us have lived through Rickie Foster and Nicky Hunt and Ryan McGiven and that’s just the past 15 years! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Dr Balls said: Been said before that right back is often the worst footballer, because if you are right footed and any good you would play in another position. Maybe a bit harsh, but Tanner does seem to struggle to see a pass or take the ball forward. The contrast with Pring on the left is marked. So if we have to have a back 3 without Atkinson or Naismith, then Vyner, Dickie and Pring seems the best option. I guess the concern then is playing Zak on the right and him getting caught out… As an ex right-back I categorically deny this. I was excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Son of Fred said: McRorie's best position is on the right of a back three...... Or defensive cover sitting in front of the defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey86 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: I think last week he retained possession well, even if people wanted him to be more ambitious. But we don’t know what instructions Manning gave him last week and it may have been that he was told to keep possession rather than playing speculative balls forward. In any case, I don’t think it even about Manning bringing players in - McCrorie was brought in to be first choice right back and I suspect he will be once fit. I also noticed that multiple times, not only in this game but against Norwich too, he lines up to pass into the middle and the player to receive the pass (assume it would be James or Williams/TGH point back, telling him to pass it back to Vyner/ Dickie. I don’t know if that’s because they don’t trust his passing or they don’t want to be played into trouble, but I don’t always think he plays backwards of his own volition 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, Dullmoan Tone said: I’ve got news for you - he’s not even in the bottom 3 full backs at City. Some of us have lived through Rickie Foster and Nicky Hunt and Ryan McGiven and that’s just the past 15 years! Brian Mitchell please and thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Dullmoan Tone said: I’ve got news for you - he’s not even in the bottom 3 full backs at City. Some of us have lived through Rickie Foster and Nicky Hunt and Ryan McGiven and that’s just the past 15 years! Depends what your referring to in term of passing and going forward I'd say Tanner is worst then Foster no one is worst then hunt though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) In fairness a lot of the weaknesses people talk about on this thread are things that Manning could potentially work on. He’s a good solid defender which is a good base to start with Obviously Manning isn’t going to improve players overnight Funnily enough in the Southampton game i thought he was one of our better players Edited December 10, 2023 by East Londoner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 The covering defender was Matty James who’s the slowest player in the team. The coaching team are as much to blame as GT. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 I like Tanner as a defensive RB, but I have noticed that he doesn't 'see a pass,' as he receives the ball. This necessitates him stopping the ball, looking up to see what is on and then going backwards as forward passing options are closed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said: I like Tanner as a defensive RB, but I have noticed that he doesn't 'see a pass,' as he receives the ball. This necessitates him stopping the ball, looking up to see what is on and then going backwards as forward passing options are closed down. suprises me really as he was coached for quite a number of years at Manchester Utd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Dr Balls said: Been said before that right back is often the worst footballer, because if you are right footed and any good you would play in another position. Maybe a bit harsh, but Tanner does seem to struggle to see a pass or take the ball forward. The contrast with Pring on the left is marked. So if we have to have a back 3 without Atkinson or Naismith, then Vyner, Dickie and Pring seems the best option. I guess the concern then is playing Zak on the right and him getting caught out… Erm, Gary Neville, Phil Neal, TA-A, that's before you get to the likes of Thuram, Lahm, Cafu etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 9 hours ago, TomThumb84 said: As an ex right-back I categorically deny this. I was excellent. But, judging by your username, a little on the small side right? Anyway back to the beasting, George isn't a natural wingback, but he is clearly working hard to add what's necessary to his game. He has been combining well with Sykes in recent games, but if course yesterday he was not only out of position he was literally outclassed in terms of pace. Generally my only regular issue with him is that he plays very narrow in defence, but the fact he has been like this under two managers for two seasons, suggests it's how he is being asked to play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: But, judging by your username, a little on the small side right? Anyway back to the beasting, George isn't a natural wingback, but he is clearly working hard to add what's necessary to his game. He has been combining well with Sykes in recent games, but if course yesterday he was not only out of position he was literally outclassed in terms of pace. Generally my only regular issue with him is that he plays very narrow in defence, but the fact he has been like this under two managers for two seasons, suggests it's how he is being asked to play. Unusually tall for a right back actually. Terrible in the air, but then, if you are having to head a football as a full-back, you are probably out of position or your centre-backs are not good enough. Thats what I always said anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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