Transfer Rumour Frank Onyeka (17 Viewers)

Otis

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I think it's fair to say that Lampard tweaked the tactical approach when Onyeka came in, so it wasn't just a personnel change. We were far too open and gung ho before, with the full backs going AWOL and Grimes having no help. Onyeka has played a big part in rectifying that, but it's not all down to him.
No, but having FTT enabled that tactical change. We had no-one else who could play the role Onyeka has been able to.

So, so much IS down to him, because we look a much stronger side because he is now included.
 

Calista

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No, but having FTT enabled that tactical change. We had no-one else who could play the role Onyeka has been able to.

So, so much IS down to him, because we look a much stronger side because he is now included.
Fair comment, but I remain puzzled by Lampard's insistence in playing Eccles so far forward. Having him alongside Grimes could have been an effective way of tightening us up when we went through that rocky period, especially away from home.
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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Fair comment, but I remain puzzled by Lampard's insistence in playing Eccles so far forward. Having him alongside Grimes could have been an effective way of tightening us up when we went through that rocky period, especially away from home.

A key consideration is his aerial abilities because as a team, we like to put balls in the box and the AM is expected to be a credible threat.
 

JSL

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Onyeka is not only one of those players who breaks up play at the expense of a niggly little foul at the occasional expense of a booking, but he seems also to be able to make up ground quickly and win the ball. Just recently he has also shown he has some skill in his tool chest and has also started shooting which is more than we bargained for. A great bit of business.
 

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