Jake Wright

[Bruce Wayne]

There was so many stand out performances today it is hard to single anyone out for special praise. But for me one player who hardly ever gets noticed on the pitch is one of the big reasons behind our surge and that man is Jake Wright. He won't get the headlines, he won't even get out of his own half (even for a corner) but what he brings is what we have been missing for a long time. He controls the movement of the back line, tells them where to stand, who to mark, when to go, when to stay, he is the calming influence over EEL and young O'Connell, he never stops talking and directing, in fact I would go as far as saying he owns everything in his own half of the pitch. Fleck was outstanding today but for once lost possession 30 yards out, the Vale opportunity went to waste but it was noticeable to see Wright have a little word with him, point out what he should have done and then pat him on the back.

Sharp is the captain, but this guy is the leader.

 

[Kenilworth]

We've not lost with Wright in the side. Anyone else noticed that?

Talker, organiser, reads the game, makes other players better.

 

[Foxy]

There was so many stand out performances today it is hard to single anyone out for special praise. But for me one player who hardly ever gets noticed on the pitch is one of the big reasons behind our surge and that man is Jake Wright. He won't get the headlines, he won't even get out of his own half (even for a corner) but what he brings is what we have been missing for a long time. He controls the movement of the back line, tells them where to stand, who to mark, when to go, when to stay, he is the calming influence over EEL and young O'Connell, he never stops talking and directing, in fact I would go as far as saying he owns everything in his own half of the pitch. Fleck was outstanding today but for once lost possession 30 yards out, the Vale opportunity went to waste but it was noticeable to see Wright have a little word with him, point out what he should have done and then pat him on the back.

Sharp is the captain, but this guy is the leader.

Don't like to single them out, but...

Communication, decision making and confidence from the keeper.

Organisation and calmness from Wright (look so much more well drilled when he plays).

Calmness and getting nearly the complete game from Coutts.

Makes such a difference to the panicking, quiet, lack of spine we've been recently used to.

 

[Lmaobob]

There was so many stand out performances today it is hard to single anyone out for special praise. But for me one player who hardly ever gets noticed on the pitch is one of the big reasons behind our surge and that man is Jake Wright. He won't get the headlines, he won't even get out of his own half (even for a corner) but what he brings is what we have been missing for a long time. He controls the movement of the back line, tells them where to stand, who to mark, when to go, when to stay, he is the calming influence over EEL and young O'Connell, he never stops talking and directing, in fact I would go as far as saying he owns everything in his own half of the pitch. Fleck was outstanding today but for once lost possession 30 yards out, the Vale opportunity went to waste but it was noticeable to see Wright have a little word with him, point out what he should have done and then pat him on the back.

Sharp is the captain, but this guy is the leader.

Well said

 

[Grizzly blade]

Very good OP.....astute bit of management from Wilder in both signing him, and then bringing him in to solve a problem.
The formation we have suits the players well, none more so than Wright who's lack of Pace and height is more than covered by the two alongside him. Becoming our very own Baresi or Beckenbauer tidying up and leading his troops.
And to cap it all off, the lads alongside him will be learning a hell of a lot.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

Jakenbauer?

 

[Benny and the Blades]

OK so we now have a defence defending and a midfield midfielding, so when are we going to get the strikers striking ?

 

[Ricky]

All of the back three are in their perfect positions. It's a perfect balance. That helps an awful lot.

 

[Caseh]

OK so we now have a defence defending and a midfield midfielding, so when are we going to get the strikers striking ?

If we keep winning, I don't care if they score again this season or not. They are working hard and causing problems.

 

[eric_oulthwaite]

OK so we now have a defence defending and a midfield midfielding, so when are we going to get the strikers striking ?

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a partridge in a pear tree!

 

[Bladeinleeds]

Got to say it has turned out to be an astute signing so far. I assumed when he signed it was for cover in case of injury and didn't expect to see much of him.

You can tell he's not played above this level before when he is on the ball but in terms of organisation and helping the younger lads O'Connell EEL have looked better players for having him in there with them

 

[Iceybabey]

Wrights like the mastermind gangster boss that's in charge and EEL and O'Connell are his hench men. Loved watching the quality defending on show today!

 

[shiposwaistline]

Not sure MOM keeping in mind they had nothing up top but yes a decent performance apart from that shocking tackle which was a cert yellow.

 

[spongebobblade]

There was so many stand out performances today it is hard to single anyone out for special praise. But for me one player who hardly ever gets noticed on the pitch is one of the big reasons behind our surge and that man is Jake Wright. He won't get the headlines, he won't even get out of his own half (even for a corner) but what he brings is what we have been missing for a long time. He controls the movement of the back line, tells them where to stand, who to mark, when to go, when to stay, he is the calming influence over EEL and young O'Connell, he never stops talking and directing, in fact I would go as far as saying he owns everything in his own half of the pitch. Fleck was outstanding today but for once lost possession 30 yards out, the Vale opportunity went to waste but it was noticeable to see Wright have a little word with him, point out what he should have done and then pat him on the back.

Sharp is the captain, but this guy is the leader.

Beat me to it BW. I said exactly the same leaving the ground. EEL, Coutts etc have all come in for special praise of late and rightly so. In the meantime Jake "no nonsense" Wright has stepped into the side when we were all over the place and steadied the ship with a no fluster, calm head. He organises, encourages, is a born leader that just gets on with the job. Once again he was immense today. At the moment his name on the team sheet is an absolute no brainer. Long may it continue

 

[Slug]

In a perfect world you shouldn't notice a good defender without looking hard. Jake Wright is exactly that bloke. Leader

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Absolute bargain and just the type of player we've lacked for many seasons.

 

[davidblade]

Not sure MOM keeping in mind they had nothing up top but yes a decent performance apart from that shocking tackle which was a cert yellow.

Actually I thought it was a straight red.
Wonderful save by our keeper afterwards.
Great performance by the team Keep it up.

 

[Liaminho9]

Oxford dropped a massive clanger deeming him not good enough, fantastic old fashioned centre back that commands the back line well.

 

[ShefRedandWhite]

OK so we now have a defence defending and a midfield midfielding, so when are we going to get the strikers striking ?

Probably when the defenders stop defending and the midfield stop midfield ing

 

[AdamSufc1997]

Many was worried about him not stepping up in this league including myself. Guess we was wrong, Great Defender.

 

[Ricky]

You don't need quality players in every position in this league. He has limitations but as I said, this back three has a great balance and it makes the job easier for each of them individually. He's got two big, strong athletes to the side of him who can both play in the full back positions, and one of them is good on the ball. All three of them are talkers as well.

If it's looking like 3-5-2 is going to be our preferred formation all season it'll be interesting to see if we look to upgrade on him in January (Craig Morgan?).

 

[Bartleby]

We've not lost with Wright in the side. Anyone else noticed that?

Talker, organiser, reads the game, makes other players better.

Yes. I mentioned him before the Oxford game as I felt it was time to bring him into the side and give him a try, he had a reputation as a leader/organiser and we we seemed to be lacking that. I don't think it is a coincidence that our fortunes turned then though obv. other factors at play as well such as Moore.

 

[s35blade]

Hold my hands up, I though Wright was signed as a faithful Donkey who'd sit in stands most of the season. He's actually quality, he'd be awful in a two but in a three he plays a key role.

 

[mattbianco1]

There was so many stand out performances today it is hard to single anyone out for special praise. But for me one player who hardly ever gets noticed on the pitch is one of the big reasons behind our surge and that man is Jake Wright. He won't get the headlines, he won't even get out of his own half (even for a corner) but what he brings is what we have been missing for a long time. He controls the movement of the back line, tells them where to stand, who to mark, when to go, when to stay, he is the calming influence over EEL and young O'Connell, he never stops talking and directing, in fact I would go as far as saying he owns everything in his own half of the pitch. Fleck was outstanding today but for once lost possession 30 yards out, the Vale opportunity went to waste but it was noticeable to see Wright have a little word with him, point out what he should have done and then pat him on the back.

Sharp is the captain, but this guy is the leader.

We've got a lot of captains on the pitch this season. Sharp IS. Basham is VICE, O'Connell takes the armband when those two aren't on the pitch. Then we have Wright who was Oxfords captain and Moore who I can hear from Gangway G on south when he's at the Kop end.

 

[Charlie boy 29]

We've not lost with Wright in the side. Anyone else noticed that?

Talker, organiser, reads the game, makes other players better.

I also believe our clean sheets came when wright was in the team..might be wrong though

 

[s4-blade]

Slightly off topic but is there any reasoning behind the J. M. Wright he wears?

If it's because we have two Jake Wrights, I thought we were separating them by using jr and sr, besides JW jr. isn't currently at the club.

 

[northsomersetblade]

 

[Pinchy]

Many was worried about him not stepping up in this league including myself. Guess we was wrong, Great Defender.

Many "were". We "were". Just trying to help...

 

[mattbianco1]

Slightly off topic but is there any reasoning behind the J. M. Wright he wears?

If it's because we have two Jake Wrights, I thought we were separating them by using jr and sr, besides JW jr. isn't currently at the club.

Theyre not father and son so I imagine the younger one would feel belittled slightly having junior on his shirt.

 

[sheffielder]

He might not have the legs, but he organises the 2 young pups next to him and is positionally sound. I find him very calming and seemed to be first to every ball into our box