SleepyGinger
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Id still bring in a centre half in the summer who will compete with Kitching and Thomas to start, then Latibeaudiere as cover.
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And he was a long way from goal. What, 35 yards out? Yellow card would have sufficed.
SkyBlueMatt
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We will bring in another CB (maybe 2) in the summer but it won't be to 'replace' but to add and increase competition.
Kitching is a good player, he is going through a tricky patch but that's all it is, he'll come through it. His performances during this time have generally been fine but has let himself down with rash/bad decisions. With a calmer head and more maturity, those will be coached out of him.
Next year, Thomas and Kitching will be a brick wall.
This. I think in the PL thats a yellow because of Thomas covering.
Kitching is a good player, he is going through a tricky patch but that's all it is, he'll come through it. His performances during this time have generally been fine but has let himself down with rash/bad decisions. With a calmer head and more maturity, those will be coached out of him.
Next year, Thomas and Kitching will be a brick wall.
This. I think in the PL thats a yellow because of Thomas covering.
torchomatic
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Totally agree, Matt. I really like Kitchin and Thomas. Think they will be a great pairing for us. I wonder what the scope is for getting McNally back? Didn't pull up any trees at Stoke, but he seemed to really settle in here.
SleepyGinger
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We ask a lot more of our centre halves this year compared to last year. I don’t think McNally would look as good in this system.
Stafford_SkBlue
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We need defenders who can pass the ball forward, which is why I would prefer Binks playing, notice the difference at Wembley and then when he came off against Hull.
Hobo
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Kitching's touch and passing was poor at Wembley. But not typical of his normal standard. But I do like the look of Binks.
Balli001
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Is 3 games so probably right
I might be wrong here, but it feels as though our build-up play this season has been a completely different approach from last year - i.e. playing it out from the back to feet. And so, the defence is clearly going to be under more pressure, and more mistakes are going to happen. It has felt at times as though the problem is players not making themselves available for the ball in midfield, or at least pulling opposition players away to allow the CB's to carry the ball forwards. I also think if you want your CB's striding forward, then you need players at DM who can effectively cover if we lose the ball.
skybluecam
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That sounds far too complex for this forum to understand, please stick to surface level reactionary takes only. Thanks.
shmmeee
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We’ve played out from the back for a while. But having Sheaf and Hamer meant we could play the ball especially to Hamer under pressure and he could get us forward or beat the press with a pass. We’ve lost that close control and passing range with Eccles this season for all his other traits.
SkyBlueSam01
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We also had the option of lumping it up to Gyok if in any doubt
stupot07
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Yeah I thought Thomas was on the cover but he's actually behind Gallagher and Kitching, Gallagher would have definitely have got a shot off, and therefore a goalscoring opportunity. Also had Thomas got across Gallagher would have rolled it to Szmodics for a free shot at goal.
Hobo
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Needs to grow up a bit and stop getting involved in needless squabbles. You can't be the tough guy and allow your buttons to be pressed so easily. Needs to focus more on his role as a defender.
The potential is there though.
stupot07
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Yeah he was there, he was wearing shorts
SkyBlueSam01
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Still really like Binks and hoping we can get him when Bologna realise they are vastly overpricing him (if rumours are to be believed)
I'd pay the same amount we paid for Kitching
I'd pay the same amount we paid for Kitching
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torchomatic
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We used to do it at St Andrew's, so a long time.
shmmeee
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This really does wind me up. Pro footballers passing behind players. My main gripe about Thomas from day one has been the absolute shite balls he gives MvE. MvE then gets stick for “not taking his man on”. If he got the sorts of balls Dasilva and Bidwell get he’d be ten times the threat.
MrBlueFace
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Apparently got in an argument with SBS and got sent back to the dressing room. I hope he sorts his head out over the summer as there's deffo a player in there.
Cov kid 55
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I’d definately keep Binks if the price is right. Think there’s potential there.
MrBlueFace
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Potential is good, but I want my centre halves to be reliable.
In SBS?
SkyblueTexan
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No more red cards son!
I honestly feel us switching from a back 5 to a back 4 and not having a proper DM to cover the space left has impacted the defenders. If we sign a decent proper DM for next season I believe Thomas and Kitching will be excellent.
messiahrobins
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Binks is better tha nKitching, i have said that all season, but he is raw. We need experience at the back, at minimum we need a 27/28 year old big bastard hard nut who is vocal and a leader as first choice CB, ideally who can play either side.
