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Post by sudbury on Nov 10, 2015 0:06:30 GMT 1
I'd like to know who decided that Davidson was an adequate left-back. The fact is that DH preferred him, rather than shelling out more than £800 thousand for James.
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Post by royrace on Nov 10, 2015 0:43:15 GMT 1
My god...you bast@Rd. .. you have made me think about and remember Kevin Sharpe.... no please no... Was Kev sharp really that bad!? He was our only left back option that season and stayed fit for the whole season and only missed 3 games due to suspension it was his Leeds roots that didn't help him Yes he was that bad, he was a terrible footballer, absolute dog shit. Worst left back by a country mile I've seen in over thirty years watching town. Just thinking about him and that team in general makes me cringe and he epitomizes everything bad about that awful season. That horrific kit still haunts me at most home games someone has it on, they should all be burned. Davidson needs replacing and quickly, as someone has pointed out he's costing us a goal a game. Whoever scouted him has some questions to answer. Sent from my GT-I9505 using proboards
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Post by ozterrier on Nov 10, 2015 5:39:01 GMT 1
Now that is scary !!! Who is our chief scout Stevie Wonder ? To be fair the lad is neat and tidy when the game is played at a continental pace - evidenced by his good showing in Deportivo friendly - if all the games where played at that pace he'd be ok - why he will have looked ok in Holland and with aussie The pace of our game was always gonna be an uphill struggle - his dad told me it would be the physical side of the game that will be his problem and it has been - its unusual for an aussie to be an inferior athlete but that's the case - and given his football brain operates at a slower pace too its a bad combination. The thing is though, he didn't just look 'ok' with Australia - he has been excellent most times I've seen him. And its nothing to do with inferior opposition etc because some of his best performances came during the World Cup against the likes of Netherlands and Chile (I have no idea if he was any good against Spain - the whole team was so poor and the game so boring its all a blur now). The 2 Town games I've watched (on the telly) he's been very poor and its really disappointing being quite a big fan of his - and being so pleased he signed.
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Post by kennyk2 on Nov 10, 2015 8:22:03 GMT 1
To be fair the lad is neat and tidy when the game is played at a continental pace - evidenced by his good showing in Deportivo friendly - if all the games where played at that pace he'd be ok - why he will have looked ok in Holland and with aussie The pace of our game was always gonna be an uphill struggle - his dad told me it would be the physical side of the game that will be his problem and it has been - its unusual for an aussie to be an inferior athlete but that's the case - and given his football brain operates at a slower pace too its a bad combination. The thing is though, he didn't just look 'ok' with Australia - he has been excellent most times I've seen him. And its nothing to do with inferior opposition etc because some of his best performances came during the World Cup against the likes of Netherlands and Chile (I have no idea if he was any good against Spain - the whole team was so poor and the game so boring its all a blur now). The 2 Town games I've watched (on the telly) he's been very poor and its really disappointing being quite a big fan of his - and being so pleased he signed. There's time yet.
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Post by 5kippy on Nov 10, 2015 8:57:47 GMT 1
Am disappointed in him so far, He aint found any form as such. He appears to lack, A right foot, Awareness, Pace and aggression, But am not having Harry Bunn doesn't pass to him cos he thinks he is shit, Bunn doesn't pass to him cos he aint fucking seen him. Nor do any of the squad have any problems with him, Or he with any of them. Some folk come out with some right guff to back up their views once we have a new scapegoat. Is this a Haiku, or are you not that good at poetry?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2015 10:02:37 GMT 1
I'd like to know who decided that Davidson was an adequate left-back. The fact is that DH preferred him, rather than shelling out more than £800 thousand for James. Paying £800k for James would have been crazy, especially with our budget. Defensively there wasn't a great deal between him and Davidson on what we've seen. I think people just remember his set piece delivery, which was excellent. Why do you think no other Championship club was willing to buy him?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2015 11:27:58 GMT 1
I preferred Robinson over James.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2015 12:05:39 GMT 1
Kaiser Wagner may well decide the best left back we have at the club is Lolley or Charles !! You never know we may already have a ready made improvement on JD at the club.
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Post by 3Pipe on Nov 10, 2015 21:04:56 GMT 1
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Post by araucaria on Nov 12, 2015 10:29:15 GMT 1
Australia currently playing Kyrgyzstan with Bradford's James Meredith making his debut at left back instead of our Jason (who has 21 caps). Meredith is three years older than Davidson and has made over 100 appearances each for York and Bradford. Perhaps he's injured, but he's probably dropped. Oh dear.
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Nov 12, 2015 10:51:54 GMT 1
Coach probably watched the videos v Wolves and Leeds!
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Post by terrier10 on Nov 12, 2015 10:55:29 GMT 1
Australia currently playing Kyrgyzstan with Bradford's James Meredith making his debut at left back instead of our Jason (who has 21 caps). Meredith is three years older than Davidson and has made over 100 appearances each for York and Bradford. Perhaps he's injured, but he's probably dropped. Oh dear. Slight calf strain apparently (although on bench)
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Post by teddytheterrier on Nov 12, 2015 11:22:29 GMT 1
Hope he stays in Aus.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 11:35:07 GMT 1
Oh yeah, what a brilliant idea. Paying someone and them not play or even train with us. Remember how sometimes it takes people a while to find good form? It takes a bit of patience and encouragement regardless of the quality of their performances. Do you think comments like yours benefit anyone?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 12:01:54 GMT 1
Definitely injured...been struggling all week and was wrapped in ice at training yesterday.
Meredith had the kind of game that makes him difficult to drop for the Bangladesh game though.
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Post by Hubertrum Winthrop III on Nov 12, 2015 12:09:20 GMT 1
If he is not fit (or too tired like last break) for Weds game then who will play at Left back? Joel usually slots in there. But he is doubtful as well. Debut for Jack Senior? Or Crainie to switch to left and Smith back at Right back?
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 12, 2015 12:35:31 GMT 1
Definitely injured...been struggling all week and was wrapped in ice at training yesterday. Meredith had the kind of game that makes him difficult to drop for the Bangladesh game though. Plus it'll be like being around VP for him ;D Sent from my SM-G900F using proboards
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Post by formerlymirfin5 on Nov 12, 2015 12:41:20 GMT 1
If he is not fit (or too tired like last break) for Weds game then who will play at Left back? Joel usually slots in there. But he is doubtful as well. Debut for Jack Senior? Or Crainie to switch to left and Smith back at Right back? Cranie was playing left back in a clip posted on twitter yesterday. Might have been done with the Davidson injury in mind?
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Post by htfc63 on Nov 12, 2015 20:13:30 GMT 1
Have to say having watched the development games on a regular basis Senior is already as good if not better. He is faster, more physical, has greater awareness and can get forward. It would be good to bring in a new experienced left back however maybe he is another youngster we should be looking at. At right full back I think we have one of the best prospects in Hanson and hopefully he gets his chance in the none too distant future.
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Post by Giggity on Nov 12, 2015 22:30:22 GMT 1
Have to say having watched the development games on a regular basis Senior is already as good if not better. He is faster, more physical, has greater awareness and can get forward. It would be good to bring in a new experienced left back however maybe he is another youngster we should be looking at. At right full back I think we have one of the best prospects in Hanson and hopefully he gets his chance in the none too distant future. Say no more. Put him in the first team Mr Wagner.
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Post by impact on Nov 12, 2015 22:44:59 GMT 1
I preferred Robinson over James. Ah but remember James could take a corner and that's all that matters.
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Post by nicovaesen on Nov 13, 2015 10:12:52 GMT 1
Oh yeah, what a brilliant idea. Paying someone and them not play or even train with us. Remember how sometimes it takes people a while to find good form? It takes a bit of patience and encouragement regardless of the quality of their performances. Do you think comments like yours benefit anyone? Like James Vaughan
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Nov 13, 2015 10:20:54 GMT 1
Have to say having watched the development games on a regular basis Senior is already as good if not better. He is faster, more physical, has greater awareness and can get forward. It would be good to bring in a new experienced left back however maybe he is another youngster we should be looking at. At right full back I think we have one of the best prospects in Hanson and hopefully he gets his chance in the none too distant future. Both of them are on the Spannish trip so will have the chance the impress.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 10:46:13 GMT 1
Is Senior the small lad who played there in pre season at Guiseley??
I liked him, started off a bit dodgy but grew into the game, did alright for defensively and worked well with Bunn going forwards.
Vaguely remember quite a few thinking he looked out of his depth though....Championship football is different to u21 and pre season friendlies.
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 13, 2015 10:48:13 GMT 1
I'd like to know who decided that Davidson was an adequate left-back. The fact is that DH preferred him, rather than shelling out more than £800 thousand for James. Paying £800k for James would have been crazy, especially with our budget. Defensively there wasn't a great deal between him and Davidson on what we've seen. I think people just remember his set piece delivery, which was excellent. Why do you think no other Championship club was willing to buy him? Disagree with that totally. james was FAR stronger defensively IMO ( and obviously FAR better going the other way ). Agree though that £800k wasn't realistic for us to spend on a left back. Not before selling Butterfield, Coady and Smithies especially.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 11:10:12 GMT 1
Paying £800k for James would have been crazy, especially with our budget. Defensively there wasn't a great deal between him and Davidson on what we've seen. I think people just remember his set piece delivery, which was excellent. Why do you think no other Championship club was willing to buy him? Disagree with that totally. james was FAR stronger defensively IMO ( and obviously FAR better going the other way ). Agree though that £800k wasn't realistic for us to spend on a left back. Not before selling Butterfield, Coady and Smithies especially. I remember James getting taken apart in a number of his games - Forest away (where we had to move Smith over to left back, as James was struggling so much) and Derby at home being prime examples. Granted Davidson's errors have cost us more goals and he's got a lot to do to prove he can play at this level, but I just thought James was weak defensively and his set piece delivery didn't make up for it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 11:16:59 GMT 1
Disagree with that totally. james was FAR stronger defensively IMO ( and obviously FAR better going the other way ). Agree though that £800k wasn't realistic for us to spend on a left back. Not before selling Butterfield, Coady and Smithies especially. I remember James getting taken apart in a number of his games - Forest away (where we had to move Smith over to left back, as James was struggling so much) and Derby at home being prime examples. Granted Davidson's errors have cost us more goals and he's got a lot to do to prove he can play at this level, but I just thought James was weak defensively and his set piece delivery didn't make up for it. He wasn't too great defensively at Wednesday either. At fault for their goal by not getting tight enough and not having enough pace. If we'd got him for £400k I'd have been OK with that. £800k was over the odds. Robinson was a much better player defensively and went for similar money.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 11:20:02 GMT 1
why oh why did we not go for reece james? poor decision that.
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Nov 13, 2015 11:51:39 GMT 1
Disagree with that totally. james was FAR stronger defensively IMO ( and obviously FAR better going the other way ). Agree though that £800k wasn't realistic for us to spend on a left back. Not before selling Butterfield, Coady and Smithies especially. I remember James getting taken apart in a number of his games - Forest away (where we had to move Smith over to left back, as James was struggling so much) and Derby at home being prime examples. Granted Davidson's errors have cost us more goals and he's got a lot to do to prove he can play at this level, but I just thought James was weak defensively and his set piece delivery didn't make up for it. Smith had a blinder in that game at Forest - stubbing out Antonio. I thought he moved across because Antonio did? I can vaguely remember James having a poor game. Nahki missed another gobber at the end. Good win though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 12:04:13 GMT 1
I remember James getting taken apart in a number of his games - Forest away (where we had to move Smith over to left back, as James was struggling so much) and Derby at home being prime examples. Granted Davidson's errors have cost us more goals and he's got a lot to do to prove he can play at this level, but I just thought James was weak defensively and his set piece delivery didn't make up for it. Smith had a blinder in that game at Forest - stubbing out Antonio. I thought he moved across because Antonio did? I can vaguely remember James having a poor game. Nahki missed another gobber at the end. Good win though. I seem to remember Antonio got subbed off. Also think it was Ish that missed the sitter after being set up by Gobern, I could be wrong on both though. Was a good performance and win.
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