2020/21 Ben Godfrey

[Drumblue]

I think he’s settled now. No reason he should be better at left back than on the right, and pretty sure that won’t be the case.

If we have a fit LB Godfrey could fill in for Doucoure.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Personally would play him right back on Weds (likely against Harvey Barnes who is a good player), and Holgate centre midfield.

Holgate hardly ever gets done one on one. Godfrey is rapid but Holgate is fairly quick too. They’re just both great players to have in the squad. In a season or two they might be our starting centreback pair but for now they’re the best defensive full backs in the league. The form of that back 4 in general means that if we score in any game we have a huge chance of winning it because teams are struggling to even get a shot off against us.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

Holgate hardly ever gets done one on one. Godfrey is rapid but Holgate is fairly quick too. They’re just both great players to have in the squad. In a season or two they might be our starting centreback pair but for now they’re the best defensive full backs in the league. The form of that back 4 in general means that if we score in any game we have a huge chance of winning it because teams are struggling to even get a shot off against us.

This is why I think Digne will continue to play upfield ahead of Godfrey. Both are too good to drop which is a good problem to have.

 

[royvernon39]

One area where EFC is superior to LCFC is in the air. They have smallish centre-backs and playing Holgate and
Godfrey again might be a good bet. Digne plays in front of Godfrey and this lets Richarlison play inside, nearer DCL.

James, Gomes and Tom make up the rest of this cunning plan.

 

[Brendan Janus]

Digne & Godfrey both class !!

 

[Martin Alvito]

This is why I think Digne will continue to play upfield ahead of Godfrey. Both are too good to drop which is a good problem to have.

In the near term this is true.

As we strengthen the squad, I think you'll see them increasingly in rotation at their natural positions. They'll play the same number of games as now, but we'll have Europe and longer cup runs to manage.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

In the near term this is true.

As we strengthen the squad, I think you'll see them increasingly in rotation at their natural positions. They'll play the same number of games as now, but we'll have Europe and longer cup runs to manage.

I would think it’s short term when we bring in reinforcements for sure. I don’t think Digne is rapid or two footed enough to be considered a long term option there.

Still, what Digne lacks in rapid pace he more than makes for it with technical ability. The guy can stop the ball on a dime every time it is pinged out to him and that suits our long ball game atm. Doesn’t hurt to have your best players all out on the pitch at the same time.

 

[PeregrineT]

A year ago we were concerned we could barely find two starting CBs and it was a desperate need. Now our 4th option in Godfrey feels like a luxury thats almost as good as the guys in front of him.

 

[Mashtray]

Finally a player with proper snide, they seem so rare these days

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Finally a player with proper snide, they seem so rare these days

Wouldn't say he's a snide,more a throw back. A solid tackler who gives no quarter and gives 110%. To suggest someone is a "snide" is a slight on their character. I don't think this right for him.

 

[Groucho]

Apparently like Holgate, he can also play CDM. I love him more.

 

[Goat]

Apparently like Holgate, he can also play CDM. I love him more.

Holgate cant play CDM and I doubt neither can Godfrey.

 

[Nymzee]

Apparently like Holgate, he can also play CDM. I love him more.

I can play CDM but it doesn't me I - like they - should.

 

[Groucho]

I can play CDM but it doesn't me I - like they - should.

Holgate did very well there.

Holgate cant play CDM and I doubt neither can Godfrey.

He did ok there last season when needed

 

[allen]

Holgate cant play CDM and I doubt neither can Godfrey.

Holgate absolutely can play there.