Seriki or Gilchrist

[jono_t2000]

Will end up being both now.

Seriki RB
Gilchrist RCB
Robinson LCB
Burrows LB

 

[shorehamview]

I still think when Burke first came in for us his pace legitimately made sides back off and create more space for us. Not necessarily a bad thing!

Then after five minutes when they realised he was worse on the ball than a Jack Russell on Filey beach they stopped worrying.

 

[Younger Dryas Blade]

Will end up being both now.

Seriki RB
Gilchrist RCB
Robinson LCB
Burrows LB

Wilder might go to a back 3 with this one.
RCB Gilchrist
JLT CB
RND LCB

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Souttar looked a worry when we signed him as he's got the turning circle of the Titanic but he's always positioned himself well to compensate for it until the past week when he's been horribly exposed by quick movement around him, now he's taken himself out of the team and it might actually strengthen us as Seriki and Gilchrist are great (unless Wilder loses his mind and puts Shackleton at right back)

 

[Iceybabey]

I’m generally still high on Seriki but I fear he reminds me a bit of Oli Burke at times.

Gi ore lad. Seriki was getting assists for fun for the under-21s. The lads still learning and I'm sure that final bit will come.

Changed the game today and pocketed that Watson lad who was ragging Gilchrist

 

[Gin&Juice]

I’m generally still high on Seriki but I fear he reminds me a bit of Oli Burke at times.

Overran it a couple of times. But he was our best player in the second half. Never got that from Burke.

 

[LondonBlade89]

Gi ore lad. Seriki was getting assists for fun for the under-21s. The lads still learning and I'm sure that final bit will come.

Changed the game today and pocketed that Watson lad who was ragging Gilchrist

Overran it a couple of times. But he was our best player in the second half. Never got that from Burke.

Don’t get me wrong, I really like him. The Burke comparison was unfair. I just think his attacking decision making needs work. But if he sorts that, we’re talking about a seriously high-end right back. I fully agree that he covered Watson a lot better than Gilchrist. I actually think Seriki is better defensively than Gilchrist. I just think it’s easy for people to say Gilchrist is better defensively because he feels safer.

 

[SGBlade]

Will end up being both now.

Seriki RB
Gilchrist RCB
Robinson LCB
Burrows LB

It’s not a disaster of a back four - has strength, tenacity, bit of pace, and quality on the ball from the full backs.

But I think all four of them are under 6 foot. Suddenly we’ve gone from being a very big team (Anel 6’4? Moore 6’5? Souttar 6’7? Plus Souza) to a very small team in the space of a couple of weeks.

Not sure how big West Brom are but Corberan is an excellent tactician. Wilder might need to do a bit of thinking.

 

[Iceybabey]

Don’t get me wrong, I really like him. The Burke comparison was unfair. I just think his attacking decision making needs work. But if he sorts that, we’re talking about a seriously high-end right back. I fully agree that he covered Watson a lot better than Gilchrist. I actually think Seriki is better defensively than Gilchrist. I just think it’s easy for people to say Gilchrist is better defensively because he feels safer.

I agree with all of that. Seriki looks better attacking when he has less to think about.

 

[dc_blade]

He is a bit chaotic at times and (like a lot of young players) his decision making can be questionable. But he has all the attributes to be a top player. Probably deserved MOTM tonight.

 

[Thrice]

Gilchrist is probably a bit small for a centre-back. But he's so much more mobile than Souttar. And you can see with the way he plays even at RB that he's a CB at heart.

I fully trust him to do the job. He just knows how to defend. He always seems to be in the right place.

 

[FTPE]

Souttar looked a worry when we signed him as he's got the turning circle of the Titanic but he's always positioned himself well to compensate for it until the past week when he's been horribly exposed by quick movement around him, now he's taken himself out of the team and it might actually strengthen us as Seriki and Gilchrist are great (unless Wilder loses his mind and puts Shackleton at right back)

I like being optimistic and I appreciate your point, but in no way will losing Souttar strengthen us.

 

[Booker4]

Gilchrist is probably a bit small for a centre-back. But he's so much more mobile than Souttar. And you can see with the way he plays even at RB that he's a CB at heart.

I fully trust him to do the job. He just knows how to defend. He always seems to be in the right place.

I thought Gilchrist did well tonight but Seriki was superb also and I think Wilder will have Seriki playing as first choice right back after January because if he does it now Chelsea might recall Gilchrist and then we're having to sign someone else and Gilchrist can cover rcb too. I really like Gilchrist too though.

 

[Nick Jansky]

I don't see it as that at all

Seriki is the better defender and attacker

Seriki is not a better defender at all, but probably edges it in that specific position, which isn’t Gilchrist’s natural one. As purely a defender, Gilchrist is a long way ahead.

 

[coolasanidiot]

Souttar looked a worry when we signed him as he's got the turning circle of the Titanic but he's always positioned himself well to compensate for it until the past week when he's been horribly exposed by quick movement around him, now he's taken himself out of the team and it might actually strengthen us as Seriki and Gilchrist are great (unless Wilder loses his mind and puts Shackleton at right back)

Souttar has been brilliant this season - losing him is a massive negative, no way is this a good thing. There are many players who have contributed to us being top right now, but none more so than Souttar.

I'd take a point right now next Sunday and welcome Souttar and Anel straight back after that. It was a brain fart last night- but the seasons mark for him so far is A*.

 

[SouthStandGBlock]

I thought either/or, but after the 2nd half last night, why not both? Gilchrist is good defensively, but Seriki is excellent offensively and can defend as well. I'd play him RWB with Gilchrist behind him. Leaves Brooks out though, but some have said he's better centrally, and with Arblaster out, perhaps Brooks in the CM is a decent shout?

Good problems to have.

 

[NotFallowfieldBlade]

Seriki is not a better defender at all, but probably edges it in that specific position, which isn’t Gilchrist’s natural one. As purely a defender, Gilchrist is a long way ahead.

Seriki is stronger , faster and more athletic better in the tackle i havent seen Seriki lose one 50/50 yet

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Have people not figured out that these 'either or' discussions are pointless?

We wont have a settled team all season. I'd be shocked if we name an unchanged team all season.

Horses for courses. Keep everyone fresh as possible. 60min/30min teams.

There are very few positions absolutely nailed on. Cooper and Souza, maybe Souttar.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Seriki is stronger , faster and more athletic better in the tackle i havent seen Seriki lose one 50/50 yet

Gilchrist's positioning and anticipation are much better.

 

[ancientblade]

I thought Gilchrist did well tonight but Seriki was superb also and I think Wilder will have Seriki playing as first choice right back after January because if he does it now Chelsea might recall Gilchrist and then we're having to sign someone else and Gilchrist can cover rcb too. I really like Gilchrist too though.

very much doubt chelsea will be needing gilchrist back this season but ive no worries about him playing centre back its his natural position anyway

 

[VictoryBlade]

Think is we don't own Gilly, so the future has to be Seriki. BTW who'll do for me!

 

[Stretch]

The makeshift back 4 did a better job in the 2nd half v Sunderland than the starting defence in the 1st half.

I think they will be fine against West Brom, provided Souza has another stormer in front of them, which I expect him to do.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

The makeshift back 4 did a better job in the 2nd half v Sunderland than the starting defence in the 1st half.

I think they will be fine against West Brom, provided Souza has another stormer in front of them, which I expect him to do.

Souza can drop back in central defence when Seriki bombs forward, Gilchrist can move right.