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Post by fiveattheback on May 23, 2021 11:29:42 GMT
Yep, looks like Regan has a good chance of being a Championship player next season. For me he's never quite been there in regards to our squad, but who knows if he can keep himself in the Championship then why not further down the road Still only 22, wasn't Ashley Williams at Stockport at that age? |
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 23, 2021 22:02:18 GMT
Yep, looks like Regan has a good chance of being a Championship player next season. For me he's never quite been there in regards to our squad, but who knows if he can keep himself in the Championship then why not further down the road Still only 22, wasn't Ashley Williams at Stockport at that age? I think you're right. I honestly could see Poole challenging Mepham in that squad for the right sided centre back role very soon, particularly if Poole plays in the Championship, and Mepham continues to struggle for Bournemouth. Poole will also make a great squad player, with the capability of playing at CB, RB and CM at a push. I think he could replace Gunter as the "defensive utility man" in the squad, and I can see Gunter retiring after the World Cup campaign Would be a great thing for Welsh football if Lincoln go up, with Poole & Johnson starring |
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Post by hooky on May 23, 2021 22:31:50 GMT
Poole?
Are you having a laugh?
Mepham had a calamity in a Championship play off but has hardly had any game time.
Poole is not exactly looking a cut above in the third tier and looks plain average to me.
Why on earth do random players from lower leagues get called out as replacements for far better players. Mepham is as young as Poole (he is 23, Poole is 23 in June), much taller (6ft 3in vs 6ft), a far better centre back (wasn't Poole playing full back) and is playing at a decent club and has played in the Premiership, while he has usually performed decently for Wales! There is a reason why Poole is playing in the third tier
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Post by gimli on May 24, 2021 7:36:43 GMT
Poole? Are you having a laugh? Mepham had a calamity in a Championship play off but has hardly had any game time. Poole is not exactly looking a cut above in the third tier and looks plain average to me. Why on earth do random players from lower leagues get called out as replacements for far better players. Mepham is as young as Poole (he is 23, Poole is 23 in June), much taller (6ft 3in vs 6ft), a far better centre back (wasn't Poole playing full back) and is playing at a decent club and has played in the Premiership, while he has usually performed decently for Wales! There is a reason why Poole is playing in the third tierI hate this line of reasoning. Especially for young players. It's lazy and completely disregards the massive part luck and being in the right/wrong place at the right/wrong time plays in player's career. There are countless examples of players who plied their trade at the lower levels before getting their chance in the Championship/Premier League and excelling there, Jamie Vardy obviously being one of the best ones. Did he just miraculously become a great Premier League striker overnight once he entered the league at 26? No, he clearly always had the ability but didn't get the opportunity until later in his career. As for an example a little closer to home, Ashley Williams could very well have ended up being nothing more than a solid Championship defender had Swansea not gotten promoted. But as it happens, they went up and he became one of the best centre backs in the Prem for a few seasons. I'd say it happens very often with defenders actually. Apparent journeymen or Championship quality centre backs get promoted and then establish themselves as solid Premier League defenders. If you look at the squads of recently promoted teams, they often have loads of defenders on the older side who are only now playing in the Premier League for the first time, but doing well there. Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas at Leeds this season for a recent example. Not saying the same will be true of Poole (and neither was the poster you replied to as far as I can tell, he was saying that Poole COULD challenge Mepham IF he establishes himself in the Championship and Mepham continues to struggle). But if Lincoln do get promoted then he'll probably be a Championship regular next season. And while he has mostly played RB for Lincoln, he can, and does, also play as a RCB in a back 3. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 24, 2021 10:57:12 GMT
Poole? Are you having a laugh? Mepham had a calamity in a Championship play off but has hardly had any game time. Poole is not exactly looking a cut above in the third tier and looks plain average to me. Why on earth do random players from lower leagues get called out as replacements for far better players. Mepham is as young as Poole (he is 23, Poole is 23 in June), much taller (6ft 3in vs 6ft), a far better centre back (wasn't Poole playing full back) and is playing at a decent club and has played in the Premiership, while he has usually performed decently for Wales! There is a reason why Poole is playing in the third tierI hate this line of reasoning. Especially for young players. It's lazy and completely disregards the massive part luck and being in the right/wrong place at the right/wrong time plays in player's career. There are countless examples of players who plied their trade at the lower levels before getting their chance in the Championship/Premier League and excelling there, Jamie Vardy obviously being one of the best ones. Did he just miraculously become a great Premier League striker overnight once he entered the league at 26? No, he clearly always had the ability but didn't get the opportunity until later in his career. As for an example a little closer to home, Ashley Williams could very well have ended up being nothing more than a solid Championship defender had Swansea not gotten promoted. But as it happens, they went up and he became one of the best centre backs in the Prem for a few seasons. I'd say it happens very often with defenders actually. Apparent journeymen or Championship quality centre backs get promoted and then establish themselves as solid Premier League defenders. If you look at the squads of recently promoted teams, they often have loads of defenders on the older side who are only now playing in the Premier League for the first time, but doing well there. Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas at Leeds this season for a recent example. Not saying the same will be true of Poole (and neither was the poster you replied to as far as I can tell, he was saying that Poole COULD challenge Mepham IF he establishes himself in the Championship and Mepham continues to struggle). But if Lincoln do get promoted then he'll probably be a Championship regular next season. And while he has mostly played RB for Lincoln, he can, and does, also play as a RCB in a back 3. Spot on, that's exactly what I was saying. I qualified my statement quite clearly I thought I agree stating the level players play at is just a lazy way of evaluating them. It's funny I see a lot of people slag off Smith when he gets picked over Vaulks for "only" playing in L1. But then the same people get excited over Brennan Johnson, despite the same being true. The truth is, as you eloquently put it, players sometimes have the ability to play at higher levels but don't until they get lucky. Young players certainly so, especially players like Poole who have put in the time to establish themselves in the pyramid, and slowly begin to rise. If Lincoln get promoted it's a great opportunity for Poole to cement himself as a Championship footballer, at the age of 23. That's a great position to be in, and he will be at the right level to be in the frame to make our squad in the future IF promotion happens for him |
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 24, 2021 11:00:16 GMT
To Poole's credit, he has 142 senior appearances under his belt as well. He's done the right things in his career so far, and seems like a good pro
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Post by gimli on Jan 12, 2022 13:01:28 GMT
He's been playing CB recently and getting rave reviews. Some Lincoln fans on twitter think they'll be lucky to keep hold of him much longer. Would be great if he got a move to the Championship this window.
Still only 23 too, seems like he's been around for ages. Could definitely be useful for Wales in future. Possible heir to Gunter as the jack of all trades utility defender?
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Post by marsvolta on May 2, 2022 22:30:35 GMT
Won both Player of the year and Player’s player of the year for Lincoln
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 3, 2022 13:17:07 GMT
Won both Player of the year and Player’s player of the year for Lincoln The new Gunter - he's still only 23 as well Found this article about him, a few interesting quotes... "It was no surprise to see Poole pick up a string of player of the season awards. The Welshman has impressed at both right-back and centre-back this term, with many fans calling for him to made captain next season. 'This is the season I can look back on and feel it is the most I’ve developed in my career', said Poole" www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/player-season-regan-poole-makes-7023433 |
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Post by insertname on May 3, 2022 13:52:39 GMT
Won both Player of the year and Player’s player of the year for Lincoln Edit: double post |
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Post by insertname on May 3, 2022 13:53:58 GMT
Won both Player of the year and Player’s player of the year for Lincoln That’s pretty impressive going because it wasn’t too long ago he and Ash Taylor were absolutely crap when I watched Northampton concede 6 goals at league one level to Bristol Rovers. Admittedly he was a wing back that day and I’m not sure that’s his natural position (wasn’t he a defensive midfielder at Man United?) Fair play to him, sounds like he’s turning things round. |
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Post by jimexotic on May 3, 2022 21:16:06 GMT
A versatile young defender with a growing reputation, very good news for us.
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Post by mortillsy on Jul 20, 2022 12:01:19 GMT
DS reporting that Poole is being linked with a Championship move (Sunderland/Blackpool).
He probably hasn’t developed as most wished with his early Utd move and first team appearances at 16 for Newport, but, it sounds like he’s had an excellent season with Lincoln.
He impressed me the few times I watched him playing for Newport. He’s only just turned 24 so I’m sure he’ll get several more caps if he performs at Championship level.
He’s versatile, although I’d only consider him a CB/RCB never liked seeing him in midfield and didn’t sound like he had a great time playing RB.
He could be a good replacement for Gunter’s place in the squad long term. Dependant on how Denham and Astley get on this year.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jul 20, 2022 12:11:30 GMT
This is a ready made replacement for Gunter for me. At 24 he has plenty of time ahead of him & his best years will probs be from 26+. I think he'll be a top level Championship player & that's perfect for our squad
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Post by fiveattheback on Jul 20, 2022 13:18:47 GMT
Surprising he's still uncapped
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Post by paj on Jul 20, 2022 15:43:35 GMT
Be good to see if he can play regular Championship football. If he can then should be in with a shout of a full cap.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jul 21, 2022 21:00:45 GMT
Surprising he's still uncapped Surprises me too tbh |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Dec 8, 2022 12:34:16 GMT
Being linked with QPR and Huddersfield recently. Feels like he's Championship bound either this season or next. A natural replacement for Gunter, I'd like to see him called up in March
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Post by mortillsy on Dec 8, 2022 16:28:22 GMT
Yes, I agree. I prefer him in that CB/RCB role rather than RB or midfield. But he offers flexibility as a squad option.
Always impressed me playing for Newport. I’m glad it looks like he’s making the step up and I’m looking forward to see him perform.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Dec 8, 2022 17:07:33 GMT
Yeah think he will be a RCB predominantly for us, but I can see him putting in good defensive shifts for us as a RWB when we need him as well
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Post by talyfan on Dec 16, 2022 8:32:36 GMT
Linked with Sunderland as linked dragon soccer. Not sure if he would be playing right back though as they've got a small army of players at full back so imagine he'd be playing centre half?
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Post by allezlesrouges on Dec 16, 2022 14:48:57 GMT
Do they play a back 4? I think Poole is predominantly a full back who can play RCB in a back 3, I don't remember him ever playing CB in a 4 before
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Post by iot on Dec 16, 2022 15:44:37 GMT
Do they play a back 4? I think Poole is predominantly a full back who can play RCB in a back 3, I don't remember him ever playing CB in a 4 before That's where he played all his football at Newport wasn't it? |
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Post by welwyn on Dec 16, 2022 15:57:26 GMT
Regan seems to be linked to several Championship clubs (including Luton).
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Post by mortillsy on Dec 16, 2022 15:59:02 GMT
Do they play a back 4? I think Poole is predominantly a full back who can play RCB in a back 3, I don't remember him ever playing CB in a 4 before That's where he played all his football at Newport wasn't it? Yeah, definitely! And he was quality there. Granted it was at a lower level! |
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Post by jimexotic on Dec 16, 2022 16:24:43 GMT
Sunderland, Luton, QPR, Millwall and Huddersfield in the hunt apparently, it's a shame that Cardiff and Swansea aren't.
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Post by surge on Dec 18, 2022 14:52:26 GMT
There was a time where every RB had to be at least as good attacking as they were defending, but I wonder if Jules Koundé's performance at this World Cup has helped convince anyone that predominantly defensive RB's can still work effectively depending on what's going on around them?
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Post by jimexotic on Dec 18, 2022 15:48:39 GMT
If you have a very attacking wide player in front of you you don't have to be Cafu or Roberto Carlos. Dan James on the left makes Ben Davies at left back a viable option providing Davies is 100% on it because when he's not he gets exposed as a plodder.
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Post by fiveattheback on Dec 18, 2022 18:29:59 GMT
Surely then you don't want James on Davies' side? James is decent defensively so would surely be better served covering for the more attacking Neco?
Davies as a pure defender can then cover Brennan Johnson
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Post by jimexotic on Dec 18, 2022 19:03:02 GMT
I was more along the lines of thinking that James would be able to utilise his energy more for attacking but what you're suggesting sounds good to me.
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