Central Defenders under threat - RedPassion.co.uk

Congy Red · 14th May 2018, 18.07:57

Tharme stays but Raven and Marx gone. Raven was the backup, Marx could have been considered, but Tharme is too inexperienced for next year. I think this indicates either three at the back (not likely surely) or Ricketts wants a ball player in the middle of defence.

You could argue we weren't very good at starting attacks and the central defenders often get the ball first. Our two aren't the greatest ball players. I think we're looking for a classy central defender.

Superunknown · 14th May 2018, 18.13:12

CB is surely the last place we need to strengthen. Would need a back up player only.

Centre midfield is where we need class.

benwilliams · 14th May 2018, 18.21:34

Maybe a bit out there but could Wedge play centre half?

redone · 14th May 2018, 18.28:36

we are in the 5th tier of football theres not too many classy CBs about, think SR will go with manny and shaun, with mabye a CM taking the ball off them with wedge as the shield

elles-dragon · 14th May 2018, 19.21:33

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Originally Posted by benwilliams

Maybe a bit out there but could Wedge play centre half?

Maybe not Wedge but I'm sure Wright can........well he was a DC/M on football manager lol
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Quay Red · 14th May 2018, 20.07:58

The OP states that our Centre back pairing aren't the greatest ball players and that Ricketts may be looking for a classier player.
Personally hope he's right as that's where the control is needed and a positive first ball out of defence rather than the Hoof.
To suggest that Wright or Wedgbury could fill in in their position only exacerbates the problem, neither can pass the ball effectively.

Another Centre back is needed to cover or replace one of the 2 we've got.

Big A · 14th May 2018, 20.08:50

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Originally Posted by benwilliams

Maybe a bit out there but could Wedge play centre half?

He certainly struggles in midfield, so maybe worth a punt.

EnglishRed · 14th May 2018, 21.28:07

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Originally Posted by Big A

He certainly struggles in midfield, so maybe worth a punt.

I'm glad you aren't the manager

subbuteorob · 14th May 2018, 21.40:59

McNulty if released would be a good player for cover.

14th May 2018, 18.07:57	#1-0 (permalink)
Congy Red Cult Hero Joined: Apr 2007 Racecourse Spot: Pigeon Loft Real Name: Twitter: @	Central Defenders under threat Tharme stays but Raven and Marx gone. Raven was the backup, Marx could have been considered, but Tharme is too inexperienced for next year. I think this indicates either three at the back (not likely surely) or Ricketts wants a ball player in the middle of defence. You could argue we weren't very good at starting attacks and the central defenders often get the ball first. Our two aren't the greatest ball players. I think we're looking for a classy central defender.

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Superunknown Legend Joined: May 2014 Racecourse Spot: Tech End Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Central Defenders under threat CB is surely the last place we need to strengthen. Would need a back up player only. Centre midfield is where we need class.

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benwilliams Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Central Defenders under threat Maybe a bit out there but could Wedge play centre half?

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redone Legend Joined: Feb 2016 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Central Defenders under threat we are in the 5th tier of football theres not too many classy CBs about, think SR will go with manny and shaun, with mabye a CM taking the ball off them with wedge as the shield

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Quay Red retired & running a pub (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Apr 2006 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Central Defenders under threat The OP states that our Centre back pairing aren't the greatest ball players and that Ricketts may be looking for a classier player. Personally hope he's right as that's where the control is needed and a positive first ball out of defence rather than the Hoof. To suggest that Wright or Wedgbury could fill in in their position only exacerbates the problem, neither can pass the ball effectively. Another Centre back is needed to cover or replace one of the 2 we've got.

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subbuteorob Club Captain (info) Joined: May 2012 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: Robert Twitter: @	Re: Central Defenders under threat McNulty if released would be a good player for cover.