Maddison (5 Viewers)
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Is it time to start using him a bit more in the first team? He has come on a few times but would be ideal as the link between midfield and the front two.
He might just be a little bit too lightweight
It's a delicate thing Isn't It Nick ,we all thought Bigi would be all that ,James certainly looks like he's got It In the locker ,but up against the Bullies in this league you'd worry .
You never know unless It's tried of course .
I can't believe this area wasn't sorted through the summer !!
Otis
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Is it time to start using him a bit more in the first team? He has come on a few times but would be ideal as the link between midfield and the front two.
He might just be a little bit too lightweight
Agree.
That's my one worry. He's very slight. think he needs to bulk up just a bit. Otherwise he looks really promising.
TrueSkyBlueLiam
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I think he needs a loan spell to a lower mid table League 2 club to gain some experience. Some like Mansfield or York. Somewhere he can play and also improve. Cant see him breaking into the 1st team for a while, so its bets to get him playing elsewhere to continue his development
Del Boy 82
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Games changed theses days, smaller technical players are player higher up the leagues now as they are protected more. Look at Raheem sterling, fast an skillfull, yet not very big an a international player. (When not tired) I'd give him his chance.
Nick
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The thing is, higher up the leagues is fine but League One is a bit rougher than say the Premier League. Not as much time before getting taken out.
pusbccfc
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This was always the question with Bigi.
To me, Maddison (or Madderz as he likes to be known) plays in position which allows him to be the size he is. That attacking midfield position is played by small players around the world, Ozil, Messi, Robben etc..
In this league, it is a tad more physical, but if he's good enough, his size won't matter.
To me, Maddison (or Madderz as he likes to be known) plays in position which allows him to be the size he is. That attacking midfield position is played by small players around the world, Ozil, Messi, Robben etc..
In this league, it is a tad more physical, but if he's good enough, his size won't matter.
Del Boy 82
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Yeah maybe a little less time but no point in sending him out on loan then to say the conference or L2 to be kicked around where it is still a lot more physical, may as well blood him here where he'll have to desire to prove himself an stake his claim for a regular spot. Just my theory to it.
Seaside-Skyblue
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Our current first team gets bullied out the game so I don't think wed have anything to lose playing him. I know its a different league but the physicality can't be that much difference between league 1 and 2. I think the big gap is the championship and league one. At least he would look to go forward and play the ball for Jackson and McQuoid etc.
Skyblueweeman
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skybluebeduff
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If Norway can play a 15 year old at International level, then we can Maddison in League One surely.
Hobo
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Great idea our schools are full of 15 year olds why buy another player?
Hobo
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Sterling is a good example, yes a 19 year old can play in the first team or even at International level. But they are still developing physically and mentally and need to be looked after.
he needs blooding but with a view to bringing him on for next season rather than the saviour for this one.
he needs blooding but with a view to bringing him on for next season rather than the saviour for this one.
fernandopartridge
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We need more solidity in the side not another lightweight player. Not that he isn't an exciting prospect.
covmark
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Exactly, we need a couple of midfielders that can do the ugly stuff well, and kick lumps out of the opposition. At the moment we are far too soft.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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I think he's the type of player that we are lacking, an attacking midfielder/striker who can link the midfield and attack although he probably isn't ready for first team football at this level
ccfcway
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an attacking midfielder/striker who can link the midfield and attack, one who can defend, attack with flanks and is excellent in goal
Harry will be monitoring him now.
Del Boy 82
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The boy did well against a very big defence. Dropped an linked play up well, always thinking about the forward ball an run. Great pass for miller to get in behind an score. Worth his place in the match day squad.
Del Boy 82
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Think Harry's got more chance of the chop than pressley. An mr Fernandes loves harry
cloughie
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Give it 12 months and he will be lower mid table lge 2 player ..............for CCFC