Great_Expectations
Well-Known Member
Even when McCallum came into the team last year and had a few rabbit in the headlight moments it was clear he had potential. Plus, he has the physical attributes which further enhance his ability.
However, if big clubs weren’t rumoured to be interested would we be having this debate? Mason was in better form than McCallum pre injury but we didn’t have the same conversations about him. As it stands Mason is the better full back on my eyes, despite his stature he has the ability to get under players and he reads the game well.
For me, McCallum needs to cut out the odd sloppy mistake (normally around his first touch as he is already thinking of his next move) and improve his crossing (rather than the floating ones he likes). I’m confident he will do both and continue to progress into a brilliant player.
We’re lucky to have two good, young and competitive right backs, both with bags of potential and pushing each other.
I don’t think McCallum is in the shop window, I think he saw his chance and hasn’t dropped the ball since. It’s good to see his confidence improving game by game, it’s a shame we can’t fit them both in the team!
However, if big clubs weren’t rumoured to be interested would we be having this debate? Mason was in better form than McCallum pre injury but we didn’t have the same conversations about him. As it stands Mason is the better full back on my eyes, despite his stature he has the ability to get under players and he reads the game well.
For me, McCallum needs to cut out the odd sloppy mistake (normally around his first touch as he is already thinking of his next move) and improve his crossing (rather than the floating ones he likes). I’m confident he will do both and continue to progress into a brilliant player.
We’re lucky to have two good, young and competitive right backs, both with bags of potential and pushing each other.
I don’t think McCallum is in the shop window, I think he saw his chance and hasn’t dropped the ball since. It’s good to see his confidence improving game by game, it’s a shame we can’t fit them both in the team!