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ex hibitionist Hastings 25 Oct 22 2.34pm | |
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He got all the plaudits for his second half display v Wolves, but he was in the full back's pocket first half, as he was v Chelsea and Leeds for much of the game - seems better playing more centrally these days. And he has shown a tendency to hang on to the ball too long and lose possession - infuriatingly so first half v Wolves. Our squad isn't deep enough to lose him in January, if Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs or Newcastle want him in the summer he's gone most likely. If we could cash in in Jan to fund the midfielder we desperately need after losing Kouyate and Gallagher or get a swap over the line I think we should consider it - I know Zaha going does make the drop more likely, but so does not ensuring our midfield can function properly.
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taylors lovechild 25 Oct 22 2.51pm | |
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We currently have three right-wingers (Ayew, Olise and Ebiowei) and one left-winger in Wilf. I would argue the second-half against Wolves was his only good performance since the transfer window closed, but as it stands he still carries more threat than most if not all of the rest of the squad. He normally scores against Southampton, so we can probably look forward to the Wilf/JWP pantomime this weekend.
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PatrickA London 25 Oct 22 7.38pm | |
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Zaha has been one of our all time great players, but I have to confess that I sometimes wonder if we would have a better balanced team if we play players in their best and natural positions.
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sprites Auckland 26 Oct 22 4.01am | |
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He has nor the pace or the inclination to be a winger anymore, I don't believe. However I do think he could make a decent central striker. Always have. Personally, I'd play him centrally.
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dreamwaverider London 26 Oct 22 6.41am | |
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Originally posted by PatrickA
Zaha has been one of our all time great players, but I have to confess that I sometimes wonder if we would have a better balanced team if we play players in their best and natural positions. In other words play like PSG do. And look how they perform. 7-2 last night champions league
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VinceHilaire London 26 Oct 22 7.29am | |
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My view on Zaha… Tend to agree with other..perhaps time to use others on the wings and move Wilf more central - he is not a great header of the ball - so perhaps with JP? 4-4-2
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taylors lovechild 26 Oct 22 8.03am | |
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I agree about him playing more centrally, but he has said he doesn't like playing there and you get the feeling you don't really tell Wilf what to do. Going back to what someone else said, I think we are vulnerable down the left because Wilf doesn't seem to be tracking back as much and defence is the weakest side of Eze's game.
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NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 26 Oct 22 9.32am | |
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Those that speculate about the team without Wilf in it will probably get the answer next season. In the meantime he is still capable of individual brilliance that can turn a game.
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 26 Oct 22 9.37am | |
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Originally posted by NEILLO
Those that speculate about the team without Wilf in it will probably get the answer next season. In the meantime he is still capable of individual brilliance that can turn a game. I get the point I really do and often ask the question myself. A team without Wilf however really does fall into a 'fear of the unknown' for me and I live in fear that we will see a 'Would we be in the relegation zone if Wilf had stayed' thread in the near future.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 26 Oct 22 9.40am | |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
I get the point I really do and often ask the question myself. A team without Wilf however really does fall into a 'fear of the unknown' for me and I live in fear that we will see a 'Would we be in the relegation zone if Wilf had stayed' thread in the near future. Yes, we need to move on one day ! But while we have him, appreciate him !
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Uphill Bedford 26 Oct 22 10.14am | |
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Originally posted by NEILLO
Yes, we need to move on one day ! But while we have him, appreciate him ! Entirely agree. You don't appreciate what you've got until you don't have him anymore.
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Phil’s Barber Crowborough 26 Oct 22 10.15am | |
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Originally posted by NEILLO
Those that speculate about the team without Wilf in it will probably get the answer next season. In the meantime he is still capable of individual brilliance that can turn a game. True but these moments are few and far between and his ineffective ‘gone missing / not interested’ performances far out weigh these. He has been great for our team but he rarely beats his man anymore and gives away possession far too often. He occupies a team place that could be filled by someone who would contribute just as many goals (but more assists). A good percentage of Wilfs recent goals have also been penalties, yet he should be nowhere near them, as his conversion rate is very poor. Wilf is now more effective up top through the middle as he has lost his pace and fullbacks have him in their pocket when he plays out wide. On the plus side I think his finishing has improved and is the best it’s ever been and I believe he does track back and defend (certainly way more effectively than Eze or Olise when they play in midfield). Ultimately I reckon it’s the same situation as when all the members on here said Hodgson was the only manager capable of keeping us in the Premier League each year and dreaded the thought of him leaving. Edited by Phil’s Barber (26 Oct 2022 10.17am)
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