Not good enough. He’s one of our own so gets given a lower bar of expectation imo. Offers nothing going forward; he’s of AWB mould but not as good. We need competition in both full back positions. I’m sure pat would replace TM with a player that suits the style he wants to play if he could but there’s other pressing areas

There was a huge clamour to f*** PVA off and get Tyrick in who's done well IMO.

My impression was that PVA was a bell end. Despite that he's still the best left back during my time apart from Sansom. Cole was never our player.

PVA would have made a massive difference to the current team IMO.

Apart from defending, which was his main role.

In bygone days full-backs traditionally tended to be defensive players. As the game has developed, full-backs have grown in importance in attack: the term ‘modern full-back’ highlights the position’s all-round contribution in the modern game.

I have a dear friend and we have had a few conversations about the evolution of the role of full-back since the days when he played in this position as a professional at league clubs in the 70s and 80s.

Modern full-backs have to be extremely fit and hard-working, willing and able to chase back after a loss of possession to protect the areas outside the centre-backs. They need to cover long distances to chase the ball down after an opposition switch of play.
The modern full-back also has to be agile, fast and smart with their defensive positioning, and therefore able to defend effectively in one-on-one situations.

Edited by Willo (29 Jan 2023 12.23pm)

I don’t rate Tyrick. An upgrade is needed. I would take PVA over him and day if the week.