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John Neals Dynasty · 18th July 2019, 14.08:25

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Originally Posted by Lets Av A Riot

i think it will be a lot closer than that mate.. for me the teams you mentioned.. along with Barrow , Harrogate , Sutton , Eastleigh and Barnet will be in the Mix . and will be so close will be 3-5 teams in with a title shot with 2-3 games to go.

Let's be honest non of us really know until the season is underway and a good few games in.
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Jebudo · 18th July 2019, 14.20:22

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Originally Posted by techender

Hate to change the subject slightly, but what was peoples opinion of Barton last night?

First time I have seen him and frankly I wasn't that impressed. Looked slow and cumbersome and some of his distribution was woeful. Definitely at fault for their first goal. Hope it was "first game at home nerves", but he needs to up his game a bit.

Other than that I thought there were some positive signs. Grant looks a new man, and you can tell Hooper will be a handful this season. Also liked the lad from Cardiff, got a bit of pace and can put in a good cross.

Seen enough now to say we look an improvement on last season and should do well.

Never a centre half, didn't win a header, looks weak as piss, showed some nice touches saturday at Telford in all fairness to him so may be better as a defensive midfielder.

moynkeepthefaith · 18th July 2019, 15.01:44

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Originally Posted by fezbob

We need a specialist RB, simple as.
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I agree ! I never said that Wright was the answer at RB I merely suggested that it might be a better position than centre mid. In which case (like Carra) he could provide some cover. As I said two months ago - I personally believe that we should have signed a RB and LB who were hopefully good enough to overlap as wingers.

redavid · 18th July 2019, 15.14:57

[QUOTE=Phils-an-alki;2274966]Don't think so. I'd have him back here, would add a bit of backbone in midfield that's severely lacking.[/QUOTE Oh Really ? seem to remember people on here thinking him a liability , spent as much time suspended as on the pitch , Short memories some people .

Alan Attack · 18th July 2019, 15.17:43

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Originally Posted by fezbob

We need a specialist RB, simple as.
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How does this differ from a right back “by trade”?

Phils-an-alki · 18th July 2019, 15.23:44

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Originally Posted by redavid

Oh Really ? seem to remember people on here thinking him a liability , spent as much time suspended as on the pitch , Short memories some people .

fezbob · 18th July 2019, 15.29:24

Harris achieved two promotions and was one of their best players towards the end of last year. Agree that he doesn't fit in here

pagl · 18th July 2019, 21.13:03

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Originally Posted by Jebudo

Never a centre half, didn't win a header, looks weak as piss, showed some nice touches saturday at Telford in all fairness to him so may be better as a defensive midfielder.

Going to be another marmite player. Lets see

Alan Attack · 18th July 2019, 21.27:10

The benefits of Barton should be seen by how advanced the full backs get and how influential the other two midfielders are going forward. His position could be vital it terms of allowing the 5 in front of him to attack and covering for the full backs by dropping in between Pearson and Lawlor. I hope he’s as good a passer as Walker.

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redavid Legend Joined: Nov 2006 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Stoke Reaction [QUOTE=Phils-an-alki;2274966]Don't think so. I'd have him back here, would add a bit of backbone in midfield that's severely lacking.[/QUOTE Oh Really ? seem to remember people on here thinking him a liability , spent as much time suspended as on the pitch , Short memories some people .

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Alan Attack Printing My Own Banknotes Joined: Feb 2005 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road End Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Stoke Reaction The benefits of Barton should be seen by how advanced the full backs get and how influential the other two midfielders are going forward. His position could be vital it terms of allowing the 5 in front of him to attack and covering for the full backs by dropping in between Pearson and Lawlor. I hope he’s as good a passer as Walker.