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Post by manulike on Dec 13, 2020 12:57:44 GMT
James starting, but squarely to blame for the first goal after 9' and did himself no favours when being lobbed far too cheaply for the 2nd, to beat a poor offside trap.
He looks very good going forward. Leading many of the attacks, out from the back and spraying some really decent diagonal balls.
Won the header in the box that hit the post and they scored the equalizer from that.
My problem with him, is that he looks really uncomfortable defending as a FB in a back four.
8 points from 11 games ;-( |
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Post by talyfan on Feb 1, 2021 9:16:27 GMT
Played 90 minutes this weekend after a spell on the sidelines. St. Pauli won 4-3.
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Post by talyfan on Feb 5, 2021 22:01:21 GMT
Another 90 and another win beat Sanhausen 2-1
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 24, 2021 23:53:28 GMT
Can he join up with us for the Czech game or not? I thought he played well against Belgium and I feel we could do with him in the squad. If not, we have to be asking the question as Jude Bellingham has joined up with the England team.
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Post by dlwilliams on Mar 24, 2021 23:54:32 GMT
Can he join up with us for the Czech game or not? I thought he played well against Belgium and I feel we could do with him in the squad. If not, we have to be asking the question as Jude Bellingham has joined up with the England team. I think that’s it for him now for this window. |
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 24, 2021 23:56:03 GMT
Can he join up with us for the Czech game or not? I thought he played well against Belgium and I feel we could do with him in the squad. If not, we have to be asking the question as Jude Bellingham has joined up with the England team. I think that’s it for him now for this window. I see, so one rule for us and another for the elite teams. |
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Post by conwy10 on Mar 25, 2021 0:38:23 GMT
Quite strange that. He can join our players in a bubble in another country but he can’t remain in that same bubble in ours. I know the line has to be drawn somewhere but really?
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 25, 2021 0:40:16 GMT
Has had his fair share of criticism but deserves praise when he earns it. Was steady tonight and did well. Performed better than Mepham & am starting to think he will be of use in a back 3 as a deputy to Davies
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Post by dai on Mar 25, 2021 0:40:18 GMT
If we are going for a similar line up against the Czechs, wouldn't it have been wiser to select players available for both matches for some continuity?
He's hardly the saving grace of the Welsh defence, so I fail to understand how playing him tonight was a good idea.
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 25, 2021 9:16:26 GMT
Yeah I’ll hold my hands up and admit I was very sceptical when I saw him in the squad, let alone starting. He did well in a three chwarae teg.
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Post by dragonsoccer on Mar 27, 2021 22:26:57 GMT
Rob Page in post match media conference
James Lawrence could be joining up with the squad ahead of the Czech Republic game, more to follow
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Post by dragonsoccer on Mar 27, 2021 22:28:14 GMT
rough notes from media conference (Rob Page)
Rules have changed re Covid
German FA say yes
FIFA say yes
just waiting for club to say Yes
sorted asap
then can join up tomorrow
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Post by dai on Mar 27, 2021 22:36:08 GMT
Interesting, and makes Page's job even harder to choose his back three.
Rodon is cemented. But the other places are up for grabs between Gunter, RND, Ampadu, Mepham and Cabango. The first three being favourites imo.
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 28, 2021 8:42:45 GMT
If available, he must start for me. Looked solid against Belgium and RND probably won't start after playing 90 minutes last night.
That being said, I'd favour Gunter to Mepham in the RCB slot.
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Post by cymroircarn on Mar 28, 2021 9:15:55 GMT
If available, he must start for me. Looked solid against Belgium and RND probably won't start after playing 90 minutes last night. That being said, I'd favour Gunter to Mepham in the RCB slot. Yes would agree with this |
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Post by marsvolta on Mar 28, 2021 9:44:21 GMT
If they’re going to the trouble of bringing him back over it suggests that he will play, or at least play a major part, against the Czechs.
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Post by hooky on Mar 28, 2021 10:14:46 GMT
If available, he must start for me. Looked solid against Belgium and RND probably won't start after playing 90 minutes last night. That being said, I'd favour Gunter to Mepham in the RCB slot. Yes would agree with this Why? Mepham is 6ft 3in and Gunter is 5ft 11in Gunter is no better technically than Mepham and is far older (approaching 32) He plays in the first division - in which Charlton are ninth! Mepham lost his place in a talented team going for promotion back to the Premier League. No one loves Wales more but I do not agree he is better than Mepham as a centre back! Mepham's problem is he has not been playing regularly and is a bit low on confidence. I would rather play decent players in their own, natural position than throw a dice |
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Post by hooky on Mar 28, 2021 10:17:47 GMT
Has had his fair share of criticism but deserves praise when he earns it. Was steady tonight and did well. Performed better than Mepham & am starting to think he will be of use in a back 3 as a deputy to Davies In a match where Mexico were going through the motions. How many times was he tested? Mepham was playing versus a multi talented, highly motivated Belgian team, that are apparently ranked #1 in the world! England's defence struggled to contain them! His mistake for the penalty was poor but I put that down to tiredness and hopefully the benefit of a full on match and best part of a week's rest will have helped him in that regard |
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Post by hooky on Mar 28, 2021 10:20:07 GMT
So we play a back 5, which includes Gunter instead of RND versus the world beating Czechs? Gunter is honest but does not attack from full back.
If we have this cautious mind set then their is no point turning up for the Euros. We are playing in Cardiff for goodness sake!
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 28, 2021 10:22:13 GMT
Yes would agree with this Why? Mepham is 6ft 3in and Gunter is 5ft 11in Gunter is no better technically than Mepham and is far older (approaching 32) He plays in the first division - in which Charlton are ninth! Mepham lost his place in a talented team going for promotion back to the Premier League. No one loves Wales more but I do not agree he is better than Mepham as a centre back! Mepham's problem is he has not been playing regularly and is a bit low on confidence. I would rather play decent players in their own, natural position than throw a dice Gunter looked more assured at the back than Mepham and he brings much needed experience to the backline. I'd say Gunter's natural position is more of a RCB now. |
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 28, 2021 10:24:30 GMT
So we play a back 5, which includes Gunter instead of RND versus the world beating Czechs? Gunter is honest but does not attack from full back. If we have this cautious mind set then their is no point turning up for the Euros. We are playing in Cardiff for goodness sake! Eh? Who said we play Gunter over RND? |
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Post by dai on Mar 28, 2021 10:26:10 GMT
So we play a back 5, which includes Gunter instead of RND versus the world beating Czechs? Gunter is honest but does not attack from full back. If we have this cautious mind set then their is no point turning up for the Euros. We are playing in Cardiff for goodness sake! People are suggesting Gunter at RCB, the position he played last night, not WB. |
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Post by hooky on Mar 28, 2021 10:26:18 GMT
Why? Mepham is 6ft 3in and Gunter is 5ft 11in Gunter is no better technically than Mepham and is far older (approaching 32) He plays in the first division - in which Charlton are ninth! Mepham lost his place in a talented team going for promotion back to the Premier League. No one loves Wales more but I do not agree he is better than Mepham as a centre back! Mepham's problem is he has not been playing regularly and is a bit low on confidence. I would rather play decent players in their own, natural position than throw a dice Gunter looked more assured at the back than Mepham and he brings much needed experience to the backline. I'd say Gunter's natural position is more of a RCB now. More assured? He was never attacked? He was not tested against a Belgium! If he was so great he would not be playing for a team in the middle of the first division with all his experience and has just played 90 minutes! Mepham has to improve but come on he was OK except for that stupid swing of the leg which was clearly caused by fatigue |
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Post by alarch on Mar 28, 2021 10:27:41 GMT
Why? Mepham is 6ft 3in and Gunter is 5ft 11in Gunter is no better technically than Mepham and is far older (approaching 32) He plays in the first division - in which Charlton are ninth! Mepham lost his place in a talented team going for promotion back to the Premier League. No one loves Wales more but I do not agree he is better than Mepham as a centre back! Mepham's problem is he has not been playing regularly and is a bit low on confidence. I would rather play decent players in their own, natural position than throw a dice Gunter looked more assured at the back than Mepham and he brings much needed experience to the backline. I'd say Gunter's natural position is more of a RCB now. I wouldn't mind seeing Gunter at RCB, but Mepham's long ball distribution is the best we have in the back line. This could be especially important if we start with Moore, which I believe we should (and will). |
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Post by welshiron on Mar 28, 2021 11:02:16 GMT
Mepham and Lawrence made one big mistake each, Lawrence got away with his
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 28, 2021 11:05:38 GMT
Has had his fair share of criticism but deserves praise when he earns it. Was steady tonight and did well. Performed better than Mepham & am starting to think he will be of use in a back 3 as a deputy to Davies In a match where Mexico were going through the motions. How many times was he tested? Mepham was playing versus a multi talented, highly motivated Belgian team, that are apparently ranked #1 in the world! England's defence struggled to contain them! His mistake for the penalty was poor but I put that down to tiredness and hopefully the benefit of a full on match and best part of a week's rest will have helped him in that regard James Lawrence didn't play against Mexico so I'm not sure what you're talking about |
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Post by rico on Mar 28, 2021 14:23:51 GMT
In a match where Mexico were going through the motions. How many times was he tested? Mepham was playing versus a multi talented, highly motivated Belgian team, that are apparently ranked #1 in the world! England's defence struggled to contain them! His mistake for the penalty was poor but I put that down to tiredness and hopefully the benefit of a full on match and best part of a week's rest will have helped him in that regard James Lawrence didn't play against Mexico so I'm not sure what you're talking about Couldn't even make an impact whilst stranded on mainland Europe, not good enough for me. |
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Post by Agent B on Mar 28, 2021 16:23:52 GMT
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Post by dai on Mar 28, 2021 17:17:25 GMT
He must be starting then. I doubt they'd drag him over just to sit on the bench.
I would personally give RND another run out, looked better.
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Post by iot on Mar 28, 2021 17:36:59 GMT
Might be unfair, but I will always feel more nervous with James Lawrence in the backline. I'm sure manulike saw him playing for Anderlecht a few times in a back 5 where he was culpable for a few goals. He has lots of mistakes in him...
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