Rich wrote: ------------------------------ For me, playing at wing back is Dallas's position. Since he arrived I have constantly questioned what exactly is he and what position is he most suited. I think he's found it at wing back and for me he gets that position over Ayling. He has improved his defensive play despite not being a natural right back but he offers so much going forward. His goal against Stoke away showing that he is devasting when breaking out of defence. Ayling might be a more experienced right back but doesn't offer as much going forward. Could you play Dallas in front of Ayling as a right winger. Possibly but then I think you lose that element of surprise as he breaks out of defence, finds the space and surges forward. As a right back he will receive the bal in midfield and then be expected beat his man which as Costa and Harrison frequently show us is not easy. So give Dallas the number 2 shirt for me. I also think he can get better and play in the premier league. I feel Ayling is firmly rooted in the Championship. I don't think Dallas is a Madeley though. He looked lost at left back although tried his best to switch inside and shoot/cross with his right foot. Also when he's played in midfield he's not been as effective. For me, Dallas is the most improved player at the club but that's because we've found his position but now Bielsa is fucking around with him.
Agree with all the above about Dallas. 1st touch and awareness both good. But not a central midfielder at all. For me there are 6 nailed-on starters in a 4-1-4-1. I've marked them with a *. The others I've put in order of preference, although it is very close in each position.I would respect other peoples' opinions who may differ. Cassilla * Dallas/Ayling (Dallas improved defensively and better going forward to exploit space Pablo leaves when roaming) White Cooper Douglas/Alioski (Not seen the best of him, but a safer defender on the side where Harrison already gives width) Phillips Hernandez Kilich Roberts/Forshaw/Shackleton (Roberts just gets it for inventiveness, goals, and support to Bamford) Harrison/Costa (I know Costa has played more on the right, but Pablo is a cert and Costa is more like Harrison in style) Bamford/Nketiah What it seems to show, is that while we have the 'big' players, there could be 6 on the sidelines who can step in for the others quite seamlessly. + Berardi and Davis who few would make 1st choice, but good to go on the bench. I would be expecting Davis to be pushing for the left back spot by the end of the season. KOT ____________________________________________________________ UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Registered in England and Wales as a limited company. Company number 6330639. Registered Office: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1FF. This email and any attachments are intended for the named addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify UK SBS immediately and do not disclose, distribute, or retain this email or any part of it. While UK SBS has taken every reasonable precaution to minimise risk of this e-mail or any attachments containing viruses, the recipient should carry out its own virus checks before opening the attachments. The Company does not accept any liability for any losses or damages which the recipient may sustain due to presence of any viruses. Any opinions expressed in this email (including attachments) are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the company's opinions. We will not accept responsibility for any commitments made by our employees outside the scope of our business. The Company reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through their networks for the purposes of preventing and detecting crime. ____________________________________________________________ This message has been scanned by the iCritical Email Security Service. For more information please visit http://www.icritical.com ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ RIP Jimmy WAC-COE
