Tactically - Lampard is pretty good (14 Viewers)

[clint van damme]

Onyeka seems to be more of a talisman because he made the fewest defensive contributions of all the midfielders, barely touched the ball yesterday and had by far the lowest rating of those who started, yet is still getting credit. I would say having a CB who can defend has done more for us tbh.

But as Brighton said, its our shape, its so much better with him in the team.

 

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[Sick Boy]

But as Brighton said, its our shape, its so much better with him in the team.

It’s clear a lot of work has been done on the training ground. Massive credit to FL and the coaches.

 

[covcity4life]

It’s clear a lot of work has been done on the training ground. Massive credit to FL and the coaches.

Ya it's not as simple as onyenka in and now we defend better

 

[TomRad85]

Ya it's not as simple as onyenka in and now we defend better

Time to dig out the elite tactician meme?

 

[clint van damme]

Ya it's not as simple as onyenka in and now we defend better

No. Its more nuanced, but his signing is a major factor.
Grimes was being left hung out to dry on his own.

 

[Nick]

No. Its more nuanced, but his signing is a major factor.
Grimes was being left hung out to dry on his own.

Grimes seems to be pushing on a lot more as well.

Although yesterday yeah Onyeka wasn't as in the spotlight as his first 2 games but still made a very good interception just as they were about to shoot.

 

[oneofourown]

Onyeka presence is doing wonders for the team and now teams are focusing on him more than on Grimes. If we get to the promised land, which is becoming more of a reality game by game we have to get used to seeing quality. That is no disrespect to our lads but they need a few calming influences that can take the fluid out of an opponent and can instill authority in our play. FL can do so much but you need brains and it is no coincidence that since Lati came in the defence seems more resilient. Lati is a smart player.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Onyeka presence is doing wonders for the team and now teams are focusing on him more than on Grimes. If we get to the promised land, which is becoming more of a reality game by game we have to get used to seeing quality. That is no disrespect to our lads but they need a few calming influences that can take the fluid out of an opponent and can instill authority in our play. FL can do so much but you need brains and it is no coincidence that since Lati came in the defence seems more resilient. Lati is a smart player.

It's ironic that a lot of the players we paid money are only making the bench and sometimes not even there..

 

[SBAndy]

Onyeka seems to be more of a talisman because he made the fewest defensive contributions of all the midfielders, barely touched the ball yesterday and had by far the lowest rating of those who started, yet is still getting credit. I would say having a CB who can defend has done more for us tbh.

Maybe I’m mad, but I’d be intrigued by him playing CB.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It's ironic that a lot of the players we paid money are only making the bench and sometimes not even there..

Eh? We paid money for nearly every player in the starting line up yesterday.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Onyeka seems to be more of a talisman because he made the fewest defensive contributions of all the midfielders, barely touched the ball yesterday and had by far the lowest rating of those who started, yet is still getting credit. I would say having a CB who can defend has done more for us tbh.

Exactly what a man who said he would be a shite signing would say

 

[TomRad85]

Exactly what a man who said he would be a shite signing would say

He's been an outstanding pick up for us. Just what we needed.

 

[Gint11]

Onyeka is the missing piece to our jigsaw but the unsung hero of the season is Rushworth. Class act. He needs a song

 

[TomRad85]

Onyeka is the missing piece to our jigsaw but the unsung hero of the season is Rushworth. Class act. He needs a song

I don't think he's particularly unsung tbf. Everyone thinks hes great.

 

[Ricketts]

Onyeka is the missing piece to our jigsaw but the unsung hero of the season is Rushworth. Class act. He needs a song

To the tune of Sam Cooke, wonderful world.

His sheets are clean
He plays for sky blues
Oh Carl Rushworth, we love you
It’s fantastic to see, what a wonderful save
It’s amazing to see, What a wonderful save

 

[clint van damme]

I don't think he's particularly unsung tbf. Everyone thinks hes great.

Just got a shit name for the purpose of lyric writing!

 

[Evo1883]

Onyeka seems to be more of a talisman because he made the fewest defensive contributions of all the midfielders, barely touched the ball yesterday and had by far the lowest rating of those who started, yet is still getting credit. I would say having a CB who can defend has done more for us tbh.

His worse game so far for us .. but last 2 games he was superb

 

[TomRad85]

Just got a shit name for the purpose of lyric writing!

Time to dig out the "England's number 1" song

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Just got a shit name for the purpose of lyric writing!

Simple:

He dives to the left
He dives to the riiiiiight
Super Carl Rushworth
He's fucking dynamite

Or you can do as the Rangers fans did for Allan McGregor and change the last line to 'shags 10 birds a night'...

 

[clint van damme]

Time to dig out the "England's number 1" song

We were singing that at West brom!

 

[TomRad85]

We were singing that at West brom!

Oh I didn't hear that. Nice work.

 

[clint van damme]

Oh I didn't hear that. Nice work.

Yeah, didn't really take off. Probably got a (muted) airing last night as well

 

[covcity4life]

No. Its more nuanced, but his signing is a major factor.
Grimes was being left hung out to dry on his own.

It's definitely helped don't get me wrong

 

[nicksar]

Maybe I’m mad, but I’d be intrigued by him playing CB.

He played CB as a youth player.