Timber

[RedandBlueSash]

I thought the same the other day.

It would make the signings of Guessand, McNeil, Gozo, Osorio seem completely pointless though... But I guess they've not exactly done much anyway. I'd quite like to see a bit more of Osorio tbh.

Not sure they are all pointless. Gozo is one for the future. Osorio will get time because of injuries and fatigue. McNeil same and maybe also a few games in midfield if we get enough injuries. Guessand is looking to miss out, I fear, but I'm happy those other players are all there. We may well need at least three of them this season.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Gozo is one of the most highly rated young players in the world.

He may not evolve as hoped. He may.

To judge him as is could be premature.

Really? I thought it was just the states, the world might be pushing it a bit

 

[mtp1958]

Really? I thought it was just the states, the world might be pushing it a bit

Think thats a LM rating

 

[doombear]

Think thats a LM rating

Apparently Messi puts Gozo in the same category as Dowman as one of the top ten youngsters.

 

[Rossboss2908]

Could not disagree more. Timber is exactly what we need alongside Wharton. The only reason he gets dropped is if Doucoure gets up to fitness and regains the form he had at his peak. Our defensive frailties at the moment are all down to the system and the weak defence, not Timber.

I don't understand for the life of me why you'd suggest moving Kamada back, when he's finally playing well and starting to contribute as a 10. This season is the best he's looked by a country mile. Leave him where he is. The future of our midfield is Wharton, Timber and Doucoure...with Hughes/Lerma doing a job too when needed.

Because Sarr is our best RW option and Kamada and Wharton partnership worked very well last season.

 

[sprites]

Because Sarr is our best RW option and Kamada and Wharton partnership worked very well last season.

No it didn’t, we got played through like butter every game.

I like Sarr on the bench for now. Sets an example that you can’t be petulant and get away with it. Good on Sage.

 

[Rossboss2908]

No it didn’t, we got played through like butter every game.

I like Sarr on the bench for now. Sets an example that you can’t be petulant and get away with it. Good on Sage.

player better today without timber and got cut through a lot less. I think he lacks positioning and discipline to suit our current system and often loses possesion high up the field leaving wharton exposed.

We’ll agree to diagree, my opinion is we got cut through a hell of a lot less last season

 

[PatrickA]

Having Kamada back in midfield meant that we moved the ball quicker with more one touch passing and fluidity.
I like Timber but he does tend to take 3 or 4 touches of the ball meaning we don't progress the ball as quickly.
Ideally I'd like a 3 man midfield of Wharton, Kamada and Timber which offers a balance of different attributes, but I recognise that it's unlikely to happen.

 

[MarkA333]

Henderson

Khalaili Richards Disasi Mitchell

Wharton Kamada Timber

Sarr Mateta Pinot

 

[Casual]

The positive is that he breaks up play, runs about and puts in effort (which should be a minimum for even an amateur player).
He’s alright, a poor man’s Connor Gallagher, minus the goal threat.

player better today without timber and got cut through a lot less. I think he lacks positioning and discipline to suit our current system and often loses possesion high up the field leaving wharton exposed.

We’ll agree to diagree, my opinion is we got cut through a hell of a lot less last season

 

[Username]

Having Kamada back in midfield meant that we moved the ball quicker with more one touch passing and fluidity.
I like Timber but he does tend to take 3 or 4 touches of the ball meaning we don't progress the ball as quickly.
Ideally I'd like a 3 man midfield of Wharton, Kamada and Timber which offers a balance of different attributes, but I recognise that it's unlikely to happen.

I think Kamada's positioning is better defensively as well.

He doesn't win as many physical challenges as Timber maybe, but I think he's better at blocking off passing lanes and intercepting the ball before it gets to the intended recipient.

 

[doombear]

I think Kamada's positioning is better defensively as well.

He doesn't win as many physical challenges as Timber maybe, but I think he's better at blocking off passing lanes and intercepting the ball before it gets to the intended recipient.

That's his strength and it often goes unnoticed because he isn't seen running around tackling every opponent in sight. The Wharton/Kamada combination has been our most successful midfield partnership in recent times.

 

[JessieJ]

That's his strength and it often goes unnoticed because he isn't seen running around tackling every opponent in sight. The Wharton/Kamada combination has been our most successful midfield partnership in recent times.

His tackling around the pen. box isn't so good though; last night again. But i think that they both have qualities to offer and Timber does have the attributes to settle into a role so that Kamada is an option for centre and further forward

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Apparently Messi puts Gozo in the same category as Dowman as one of the top ten youngsters.

Much as I hope messi’s right, it’s a different level over there though, I should imagine Dowman has had tougher opposition so far in his career

 

[joe_cpfc]

What’s wrong with him?

Splinter