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Why do you think an unwanted Richard Stearman would be our main target over an other teams star man? Stearman is a confidence player and that will have done him the world of good but it doesn't mean it's true.
If we were to say 'yeah nice to get him but Leonard is our number one target' his price would shoot up even more.
Switch on.
I certainly hope you're rightCoutts and Fleck ARE going to run it like last year. They will prove to be amongst the best CM pairs in the division.
It might, at times, mean sacrificing a player in the Duffy type role for a genuine DM to bolster the middle of the park.
But I'll stand by my ascertion as regards our 2 middy maestros.
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Ask Danny.
His was original quote.
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Haven't you seen the constant interviews from their side?
OK. I'll take a crack.Define: "Run it"
OK. I'll take a crack.
More often than not, they will be superior to their direct opponents in the middle of the park.
Tactically. Technically.
My one and only worry would be that physically, in a real rough and tumble battle, they might be found wanting.
Which is where brick shithouse DM comes in !
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Coutts has an uncanny knack of finding space wherever it may be found across the middle of the park.Fair enough.
I certainly agree in Fleck's case, I have no doubt that he'll have no problem adapting.
I'm
My reservations are with Coutts. I think he's a superb footballer, and he's arguably one of our most gifted players, my worry is that his role is better suited to a side with time on the ball dominating possesion.
I hope I'm wrong and I'm by no means writing him off: I think he's a fantastic player.
I think though, like you say, a defensive midfielder will allow both players the best possible chance to flourish.
OK. I'll take a crack.
More often than not, they will be superior to their direct opponents in the middle of the park.
Tactically. Technically.
My one and only worry would be that physically, in a real rough and tumble battle, they might be found wanting.
Which is where brick shithouse DM comes in !
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Aka....Basham
While someone above has just pointed out how Coutts always finds space I just wanted another shout out to Fleck.
If any young footballer watches anyone in th lower leagues to see how the game should be played he's my pick.
He's constantly looking around, he knows where his team mates are, where the opposition players are and where the space is. He moves in angles, always making for an easy pass or an outlet for his team.
He's so hard to mark, never stands and admires a pass, mixes up his pace to keep the other team guessing, has little bursts of energy and then on other occasions simply keeps the ball. Like Duffy he never hides, always shows for the ball and is always thinking 2 or 3 passes ahead.
He also often drops deeper to receive the ball and normally uses it well.
Coutts has an uncanny knack of finding space wherever it may be found across the middle of the park.
Left.
Right.
Central.
He also often drops deeper to receive the ball and normally uses it well.
If he manages to keep in good shape, as he was last year (so no reason to suspect he won't), I'll go as far as to say he might be a sensation at this level.
And with his fellow Scot along side him, I'm confident last seasons dominating performances can continue. Scottish caps await.
They are both that good. IMHO.
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I've been thinking about this when people have been saying we're crying out for a defensive midfielder... (not you I'm just using your point!).
I'm not sure it's a defensive midfielder we need more someone with an engine and 'shithouse' quality.
I think back to last year and Coutts spent 50% of his time on the pitch collecting the ball deep more or less alongside our centre backs... I don't think we need another man in there more someone that can mix it up a little... but play. Please let him be able to play... otherwise it sounds like I'm asking us to find Monty mk2.
Hope so, then we can move on to the next target
Let's get this show on the road
Lenihan will be a Blade by the end of next week. Information from source at U-23 game.......
There is dropping deep to collect the ball and then there is breaking up play, Fleck does the latter to some extent as does Coutts to give them their dues but neither are an out and out ball winning midfielder IMO, I would be prepared to go on record as saying JOC would be the best DM currently at the club
There is dropping deep to collect the ball and then there is breaking up play, Fleck does the latter to some extent as does Coutts to give them their dues but neither are an out and out ball winning midfielder IMO, I would be prepared to go on record as saying JOC would be the best DM currently at the club
Not sure he is a liability. I seem to recall that some stat was posted where Coutts made more interception tackles than anyone else in the midfield. I could be mistaken with that but in the games I went to I certainly witnessed Coutts put his foot in regularly to win the ball and invariably come out with it.Coutts Is premier league when he's on the ball, but when the opposition have it, he's a liability. Be interesting how we set up next season against the better teams.
Indeed we do need to be United - and i'll post it again for a second time.
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