Jose Baxter...

[wizadry]

How people continue to think he's fat astonishes me. He'd had a poor game? Unbelievable. The vast majority of our fans can't spot quality and can only see obvious contributions. This is why many think Scougall is better than Baxter (he's far worse) because he's busy and runs about and is quick so fans notice it more despite the fact that in reality he's contributing less. Same applied last year where the majority saw Murphy as the better of our two wingers (both class, Flynn edged it last year) because of Murphy's pace he's more obviously good. Admittedly that's a weaker example than Baxter V Scougall.

As far as him giving the ball away I haven't seen it myself but if he does it's more often than not because of a lack of options or people not being turned on to the opportunitys and runs he is.

Baxter is certainly a classy player for this league,there should be no one doubting that really, but they will do.

The thing i don't agree with though is you saying he's miles better than Scouggs.Scouggs is a completely different kind of player,who brings different attributes to the game.Baxter ain't going to run at anybody,where as Scouggs will,but that doesn't mean Scouggs is better,it just means he can do something different to Baxter

I think what some people get fixated to is what Pinchy reffered to in another post.The certain area of pitch they play in or somewhere along them lines.Just because they play behind the striker doesn't mean they have to play the same role or stay in that position,they should be able to do other things.

Another thing i don't agree with,is you saying Flynny was better than Murphy last yearMurphy was a lot more influencial going forward and also learnt to do the defensive side of the game as shown at Villa Park and a numerous of other games.Flynny was also brilliant at the defensive side of the game and wasn't bad going forward until the latter part of the season,where his form dropped a bit.At this point Murphy kept plugging away and edged it for me on consistency levels alone.

 

[Pinchy]

How anyone thinks any footballer is fat amazes me.

If you've ever stood next to a footballer, most of them are skinny.

According to the OS, Baxter is 11 stone 9 pounds and I believe that. He is not fat.

I had a good look at Jose on Saturday at close-quarters. He is a bit pigeon-chested, which gives an illusion of 'fat' but he isn't.

 

[MBoreman]

Baxter is certainly a classy player for this league,there should be no one doubting that really, but they will do.

The thing i don't agree with though is you saying he's miles better than Scouggs.Scouggs is a completely different kind of player,who brings different attributes to the game.Baxter ain't going to run at anybody,where as Scouggs will,but that doesn't mean Scouggs is better,it just means he can do something different to Baxter

I think what some people get fixated to is what Pinchy reffered to in another post.The certain area of pitch they play in or somewhere along them lines.Just because they play behind the striker doesn't mean they have to play the same role or stay in that position,they should be able to do other things..

I'm not by any means saying they're the same. I merely used that as a n example because there's been a lot of discussion comparing the two.

I wouldn't even say they play the same position, Scougall plays deeper and can play central midfield.

 

[wizadry]

I'm not by any means saying they're the same. I merely used that as a n example because there's been a lot of discussion comparing the two.

I wouldn't even say they play the same position, Scougall plays deeper and can play central midfield.

You did say Scouggs is far worse though,which i don't agree with.On the whole,you can't compare players who have different attributes.

 

[SESKU Blade]

There ya go mate,bit late,but well worth everyone watching it over and over,if this was a prem goal we'd be havin it shoved down our throats all weekend !

Cheers mate, cracking strike that.

He's got plenty of quality, the annoying thing is the consistency, he should be tearing this league up week in, week out

 

[alcoblade]

I got on the scales this morning and I was 18st8lbs, that's an anxious weight

Good lad.....at 220 pounds I'm a finely tuned athlete then!



UTB

 

[2ndtenorblade]

Good lad.....at 220 pounds I'm a finely tuned athlete then!



UTB

Lightweight

 

[Mendi]

is he getting a new deal soon?

 

[Roygbiv]

is he getting a new deal soon?

I've heard Wolves are sniffing......

 

[FleaPitBlade]

Another cracker yesterday.

I ❤ Jose

 

[Esablade]

'A quality goal from a quality player'

If he keeps on bangin' em in like this he'll be undroppable ( if that's a word) ?) ...no matter how 'fat' he is....

UTB!

 

[wizadry]

I've heard Wolves are sniffing......

Tell them in no uncertain terms to fuck right off.

 

[mattbianco1]

Anyone got a link to the goal, missed it due to finishing a shit, cold, overpriced, fizzy Carlsberg if it's not finishing a drink, I'll miss a goal to taking a piss! Maybe I should stay on the concourse in future!

It was 5 mins plus stoppage time before HT, why were you inside at that point? Never understand paying for games then turning up late, leaving early or beating the HT rush.

There's always time for beer but only 90mins of football.

 

[SESKU Blade]

It was 5 mins plus stoppage time before HT, why were you inside at that point? Never understand paying for games then turning up late, leaving early or beating the HT rush.

There's always time for beer but only 90mins of football.

He scored on 47 mins against Crawley! Watch still showed that it was 4 so we didn't realise we'd kicked off until goal popped up on sky sports news.

 

[SwissBlade]

Yesterday was the first time i've seen Baxter in the Centre of the Park for the Blades and for me its confirmation that his best position is Centre mid/ Attacking Centre Mid. As much as i think Scoogs does a cracking job in there, Baxter offers us something special.

Jose was receiving the ball with a man on him every time, but he wasn't flustered, he didn't just give the ball away, but he was calm, composed and had the strength to fend off his man. Looked a class above at times.

I see Scoogs playing a more central attacking role, perhaps ahead of Jose. I'd look to get Scoogs up front with McNulty or perhaps Higdon.

Wallace looked decent, certainly better than Basham, Doyle held the midfield together well and JCR was absolutely the stand out player, but i think because of the intelligence, movement and distribution of Jose, JCR was given the freedom on the wing(s)

We do need to start scoring more goals, but with a tight back four and a strong midfield, with lots of options to switch things about we probably need to give a striker or strikers a run of games to allow them to settle up front. Personally i'd go with the following starting 11

Howard
Davies - McGahey - Collins - McEverly
Doyle
JCR - Jose - Wallace - Murphy
McNulty

(Scoogs to come in once 100% fit)

 

[Liaminho9]

Yesterday was the first time i've seen Baxter in the Centre of the Park for the Blades and for me its confirmation that his best position is Centre mid/ Attacking Centre Mid. As much as i think Scoogs does a cracking job in there, Baxter offers us something special.

Jose was receiving the ball with a man on him every time, but he wasn't flustered, he didn't just give the ball away, but he was calm, composed and had the strength to fend off his man. Looked a class above at times.

I see Scoogs playing a more central attacking role, perhaps ahead of Jose. I'd look to get Scoogs up front with McNulty or perhaps Higdon.

Wallace looked decent, certainly better than Basham, Doyle held the midfield together well and JCR was absolutely the stand out player, but i think because of the intelligence, movement and distribution of Jose, JCR was given the freedom on the wing(s)

We do need to start scoring more goals, but with a tight back four and a strong midfield, with lots of options to switch things about we probably need to give a striker or strikers a run of games to allow them to settle up front. Personally i'd go with the following starting 11

Howard
Davies - McGahey - Collins - McEverly
Doyle
JCR - Jose - Wallace - Murphy
McNulty

(Scoogs to come in once 100% fit)

Where exactly?

 

[SwissBlade]

Where exactly?

Good question... I'd probably say up front with McNulty, but in the 11 I've stated I'm not sure who he'd replace without upsetting the balance.

 

[mattbianco1]

Yesterday was the first time i've seen Baxter in the Centre of the Park for the Blades and for me its confirmation that his best position is Centre mid/ Attacking Centre Mid. As much as i think Scoogs does a cracking job in there, Baxter offers us something special.

Or, as the muppet next to me said "Cloughie, get that fat lazy bastard off. He's useless and is gonna cost us soon"

Comments like that which make me want my own capsule to sit in

 

[Liaminho9]

Good question... I'd probably say up front with McNulty, but in the 11 I've stated I'm not sure who he'd replace without upsetting the balance.

I agree that i think he'd play well working with a striker, but as you say, in the fully fit team, who loses their place? Still, nice dilemma to have!