Cranie training with Leeds (1 Viewer)

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ericagradus

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• Jul 13, 2012

• #1

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7896404/Leeds-look-at-Cranie

According to Sky Sports - Cranie is training with Leeds.

I am very much in the minority here - but I believe he is a more accomplished defender than Keogh. Really sad to have seen him go.

 

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castlevaleskyblue

New Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #2

Sad to see him go but Keogh is better imo. much better team player and leader

 

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CCFC_Charlie

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #3

The main problem with Cranie is that he lacked the physicality and commitment . He was a good defender but he always seemed quieter and more reserved than say, Keogh. He will still be missed though.

 

hill83

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #4

ericagradus said:

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7896404/Leeds-look-at-Cranie

According to Sky Sports - Cranie is training with Leeds.

I am very much in the minority here - but I believe he is a more accomplished defender than Keogh. Really sad to have seen him go.

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I agree, Cranie is the better player. People tend to sway towards Keogh being the better player though because he was more 'blood and guts'. Massive loss Cranie I think.

Edit: See post above for evidence

 

grego_gee

New Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #5

Maybe keogh's performance would be less without Cranie alongside him?
Keogh's transfer cost 88k Cranie's was 880k, 10 times more! He'd likely be on a higher salary too?

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Sky Blue Sheepy

New Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #6

Cranie was more positionally sound imo. Covered well some of Keoghs Hollywood tackles

 

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SkyBlueScottie

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #7

Cranie is the better centre half, no doubt.

That will probably end Leeds interest in Keogh if they sign Cranie, unless they want a couple centre halfs.

 

CovisGod

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• Jul 13, 2012

• #8

Keogh ---> Cranie

All day long.

 

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ClarrieB

New Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #9

Preferred Keogh as a full back myself.

 

Astute

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #10

Sky Blue Sheepy said:

Cranie was more positionally sound imo. Covered well some of Keoghs Hollywood tackles

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But who always put in the most tackles. Who cut out the majority of crosses in the box? Who tried to get the ball forward the most?

One of them always waited to see what happened next, so did nothing to stop any attacks until it was too late leaving Keogh to do one of his many tackles or clearances. The other one made things happen with his actions. The one that did the most work made the most mistakes. Is that because he had the ball or even challenged for it a lot more?

They complemented each other very well. If you want a defender that sits back and waits then Cranie is your man. If you want a defender that will go for the ball all the time and get it most of the time then Keogh is your man.

Would prefer 2 Keogh's than 2 Cranie's

 

TheParsonsHose

Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #11

We will need 11 Keoghs to get out of this League.

 

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CCFC_Charlie

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #12

Is anyone else thinking that if Cranie signs for Leeds it may be further incentive for Keogh to go to Leeds?

 

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SkyBlueBlood

Member

• Jul 13, 2012

• #13

Brilliant news that, might mean they are not coming in for Keogh.

 

lordsummerisle

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• Jul 13, 2012

• #14

Cranie>Keogh

 

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diggerdaley

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• Jul 13, 2012

• #15

Ben Turner = Keogh + Cranie :thinking about:

 

sw88

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• Jul 13, 2012

• #16

Dirty Leeds