We have stuffed the midfield area with talented players whilst neglecting the positions with big red warning signs.
So Moyes will shoehorn players into those positions and we'll start the moaning against Palace.
Merlin Röhl
Re: Merlin Röhl
Another young player whose development potentially has to take a step back to play out of position
Hope he’s good there but hope it’s a one off.
Hope he’s good there but hope it’s a one off.
Re: Merlin Röhl
I think he fits Moyes' required profile. Tall, athletic, can run all day and can play a bit too.
He's there all season lads.
He's there all season lads.
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Kerryblueboy
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Re: Merlin Röhl
I don't think while he's young it'll do him any damage, I agree it's not ideal but from Kevin Ratcliffe to Phill Jagielka many have done it and been them better for it
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blueToffee
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Re: Merlin Röhl
I feel like he's definitely more naturally suited to a midfield role. He can "do a job" at RB, and it's useful to add some pace to the team too, but unless he really kicks on in his defensive awareness I don't see it as a good long term solution. I really like the guy, but if Garner was fit I think he's the better makeshift RB.
On a side note it could actually be interesting to see Garner and Rohl trade off mid-game switching between RB and central midfield depending on the need.
For a squad like our it's definitely helpful to have players who can play multiple roles.
On a side note it could actually be interesting to see Garner and Rohl trade off mid-game switching between RB and central midfield depending on the need.
For a squad like our it's definitely helpful to have players who can play multiple roles.
Re: Merlin Röhl
Not advocating the idea of not signing an RB, but Rohl and Johnson flying up and down the right side is going to be some departure from JOB and McNeil.