Which triad is stronger?

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

The two flanks, now orchestrated by Norwood form the basis of our wonderful system.

But which of the two sides is stronger?

And on that basis, where, if anywhere should we be looking to improve longer-term (without getting above our station of course, our squad are fantastic).

UTB

 

[Houso]

That Chinese one I reckon.

(srsly, it's impossible to pick lately. Baldock has had the best season out of the wing backs, Bash has been outstanding for so long and better going forward than Jack, but Fleck has been our best midfielder this season arguably)

 

[Brian Deane]

No option of both. UTB

 

[bromtom]

Fleck swings it.

George and Enda, even.

Bash Vs O'Connell, Bash edges it for his driving runs that give us a kick up the arse.

Fleck Vs Lundstram, Fleck ahead on goal contributions.

 

[SteveBlade]

Stevens = Baldock
JOC = Basham
Fleck > Lundstram

It's going to have to be a vote for Corbyn.

 

[Ricky]

On balance, the wing backs really have been superbly matched this season. Both as good as each other. Machines.

 

[Houston_Blade]

I always think we play a lot more down the left than the right. Might be wrong though. It’s based on gut feel rather than fact.

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Ricky Tan

 

[Large Mendonca]

We seem to play more along the South Stand - more Enda, JoC & Fleck 1st half, with George, Bash & Lunny 2nd half. Dunno why.

 

[Brian Deane]

I always think we play a lot more down the left than the right. Might be wrong though. It’s based on gut feel rather than fact.

That depends on which end of the ground your looking from. UTB

 

[Sam64]

I always think we play a lot more down the left than the right. Might be wrong though. It’s based on gut feel rather than fact.

Attack sides have been 39% down the left, 20% through the middle, 41% down the right

 

[Stretch]

Individuals within each triad may have had varying performance levels but when taking judging as teams within a team, I don't think you can put a fag paper between each.

What I would say is that we seem to attack most down the left, and generally with more width from deeper positions. So I think our opponents worry about us the most on this flank. On the right our best attacks seem to start with Bash making more central runs [something which JOC is not as comfortable doing on the opposite side] with the attacking play shifting very wide, and further up the pitch before the final ball is made.

We are like an orthodox boxer; probing, jabbing and scoring more points with the left. Then occasionally sending in a belter from the right.

At least that's how my infantile mind makes sense of it these days!

 

[Carlton Blade]

I always think we play a lot more down the left than the right. Might be wrong though. It’s based on gut feel rather than fact.

It always feels like we play down the South Stand side at home, regardless which way we are kicking

 

[Punk Blade]

I think the attacking styles are different.

If breaking from deep we seem to get Stevens or Fleck into a crossing position very quickly (perhaps assisted by one of the forwards), but on the right Baldock or Lunny will sprint up to half way then check back.

If controlling the ball high up the pitch, on the right they’ll play neat little triangles, keep moving and probing and often get someone in behind. On the left if they can’t work a crossing angle or play someone into the box they’re more likely to work the ball back to Norwood sooner.

Maybe at home it’s more counter attacking in the first half (more effective down the left) and more sustained possession second half (better down the right)?

 

[Houston_Blade]

Attack sides have been 39% down the left, 20% through the middle, 41% down the right

Thanks, shows that my perception is bollocks then.

 

[DerbyStar]

Fleck swings it.

George and Enda, even.

Bash Vs O'Connell, Bash edges it for his driving runs that give us a kick up the arse.

Fleck Vs Lundstram, Fleck ahead on goal contributions.

No way does Bash edge JOC. No chance. JOC is head and shoulder above, as much as I love Bash. He’s absolutely faultless every week.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

I really enjoy watching baldock play - the effort and engine he has are outstanding.

He is about as sound a full back defensively as I can remember for us and looks equally as good against top level PL as he did in the championship.

after an solid if unspectacular start for us (like Stevens tbh) he’s is one that has only got better and better. enda has more quality attacking wise imo but over the last couple of months baldock has shaded it for me.