covcity4life
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Rich
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This, I think we have to keep expectations low for the first 3 or 4 games, but I'm sure he can have a huge impact later in the season when he and the squad get fully up to speed.
Hugh Jarse
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Don't remember that before his injury he was looking for another club!!
Greggs
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Strange how we've started winning now he is back in the side though? You sound very bitter
Mucca Mad Boys
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Involved in both goals v Oxford too. He’s a player that is underrated and is still developing, he may even cut it in the Championship one day.
better days
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Other clubs were making offers to the club for him but the lad wasn't looking for a move
steve cooper
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Reminds me of my mum when I was young
Dimi_Konstantflapalot
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Interesting to see how he fits in when he's fully fit. As others have said, Shipley offers us considerable balance on the left and I'm not overly convinced about JJ's defensive capabilities in a 4-4-2. Wonder if we'd change system back to the 4-2-3-1 with a fluid front 4 maybe.
Sky Blue Harry H
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You mean another club was looking at him (Leeds?)
Paxman II
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Two players like Thomas and Jones plus Bayliss in the middle would leave Doyle totally exposed as the sole defensive midfielder. It just wouldn't work. The balance is players like Shipley. ideally I think two holding defensive midfielders is a must (Doyle/Kelly) so that leaves two more attack minded. Bayliss and one other. Or you could place 5 in midfield with a third attack minded midfielder opening it up for Jones and Thomas either side. Then you would have to lose JCH. Not so easy is it? It's about a balanced team to do a job. Use of substitutes are a big part these days for that reason as you change the side and tactics on the fly.
Otis
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Except she was a woman, right?
ceetee
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This is exactly why I have to remind people that your best team is not necessarily your 11 best players
better days
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The club had rejected at least one offer from Leeds as I understand it
The lad hadn't spoken to Leeds or any other club
steve cooper
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No!
Simonlawrence
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Such an exciting talent. So frustrating to miss out on it for most of last season. I think we will need to be patient though. Can’t see him getting up to speed for a few months.
Simonlawrence
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Shipley deserves a lot of credit. However he isn’t a right or left winger.
I hope his career doesn’t fizzle out because he doesn’t nail down one position as his own. He might be one of those who gets screwed over as a jack of all trades but a master of none.
Littlewood CCFC
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LOL don't think I'm going to be bitter about a football player bab... Just my opinion. And saying one player starting has suddenly turned around our form magically? Classic drivel you get on here. He's garbage mate,sorry if I touched a nerve
Littlewood CCFC
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Greggs
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Bab, it sounds like it's more of an obsession to you than an opinion?
TomRad85
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I don't usually have any inside info on the club but i do know Jones' cousin pretty well so this is one player i do actually know something about. Before his injury Jones was aware that Leeds, Norwich and Wigan had all been watching him closely and although he wasn't pressing for a move he wasn't exactly against a move either. Also Addai is his best mate in the club and he thought Vincenti was shite.
I don't think a midfield of JJ/Bayliss/Doyle/Thomas is too lightweight,
Jones battles back, watch the highlights video above and you'll see the amount of time he nicks the ball and starts a counter attack, he'll be defending against wingers or wing backs so pace will be key in tracking back, not being as strong or powerful as Shipley isn't an issue. Having pace on both wings acts as a form of defence as opposing full backs are less likely to commit to attacks due to worrying about counters on their wing.
The notion that you can only play one attacking winger is nonsense, Doyle and Bayliss can hold their own in midfield as proven on Saturday against one of the leagues better sides, Doyles leadership and communication is key though in talking 3 relatively inexperienced midfielders alongside him through the game, when to sit, when to go etc
Jones battles back, watch the highlights video above and you'll see the amount of time he nicks the ball and starts a counter attack, he'll be defending against wingers or wing backs so pace will be key in tracking back, not being as strong or powerful as Shipley isn't an issue. Having pace on both wings acts as a form of defence as opposing full backs are less likely to commit to attacks due to worrying about counters on their wing.
The notion that you can only play one attacking winger is nonsense, Doyle and Bayliss can hold their own in midfield as proven on Saturday against one of the leagues better sides, Doyles leadership and communication is key though in talking 3 relatively inexperienced midfielders alongside him through the game, when to sit, when to go etc
skyblueelephant76
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He didn't get sucked infield, he is supposed to tuck in when the ball is on the opposite side, that's how we play. The B team against arsenal got criticised by Robins for not doing exactly that. Considering he is actually a central midfielder he is positionally very good on the left and gives us balance.
It's clear he doesn't really like a challenge and I wish he'd tackle with more committment at times but overall he's done ok and it's clear he does have ability. If we didn't have Bayliss he would have got more credit last season.
Spurs 'City Away Kit' Kit
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Both had a lot of offers from Leeds!
Gazolba
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That's what they said about Tony Andreu.
But is he fully fit ?
Of course you can play two wingers, they keep the fullbacks pinned down especially if they have pace, then it’s down to our central midfield to do the business. Going back to the JH days Willie Humphries and Ronnie Rees our best ever pair of wingers, hardly ever went in our half and Gordon Milne’s best team had Ray Graydon and Tommy Hutchison both out and out wingers, can’t beat them.
In fact if we had Humphries and Rees today we would walk this league.
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Captain Dart
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That's what they will say about Max Biamou
Warwickhunt
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Andreau,Jones, Biamou & Agogo are all coming back from such seroius Knee Injuries and we should be looking at 6 months from starting a game to get to the required match fitness! I dont believe we see the best of Andreau until January in my Opinion.
Bertola
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And at that point, he'll be like a brand new signing
