So far looking every bit the typical Moyes signing and a huge success:
- Made a bad previous move and was set to rot on the bench despite his huge potential which got him the move in the first place.
- Wasn't content to be a backup player getting just a handful of games each season.
- Was willing to take a step down to become a bigger fish in a smaller pond.
- Is thriving with not responsibility and in a role he can flourish in.
- Has exactly the personality and character that was prevalent in Moyes' first tenure
Rehnman
Player Valuation: £1.5m
You’re spot on with that main three - it’s an exciting trio who can do a bit of everything between them. My one worry would be that if Garner got injured we’d struggle to replace him amongst our current squad.
Not sure about Rohl yet. We seem to have taken a bit of a risk given his fitness record, but I do like him and the deal means I’m sure he’ll be here next season, so I think we just have to cross our fingers and trust our medical team - not an easy thing to do!
Zatara
Player Valuation: £100m
When has Ndiaye ever looked good as a 10? Sheff Utd only?
I hate to prattle on but again, he certainly wasnt "playing the best football of his career" in the first 45-70mins last week and then was electric after moving deeper.
At 8 he looks exceptional. At 10 he looks crap.
Blue Roo
Player Valuation: £20m
Well further context may help here Zat.
He's the best player in the side with ball at feet, undoubtedly so. If you bring him in the middle what happens - with the sqUad available. He's better on the wings within the overall play.
Maybe George will work as a duo between the 10 and W.
Getting back to the original thought
with KDH-Garner- Illy and George who plays around them?
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toffeeblue9
Player Valuation: £35m
I particularly like the backpedaling where they just pretend like they never said anything bad about him in the first placeSome of the backpeddling in this thread has been a sight to behold I must say..
Zatara
Player Valuation: £100m
I think just on midfield i'd say
LW: George
LCM: KDH
RCM: Garner
RW: Ndiaye
That leaves one more position. When we want:
Tackle machine = Iroegbunam
Allround quality = Armstrong
Attacking nous = Dibling
Pressing = Rohl
I would say I think George & Ndiaye should be swapping sides frequently as well becaus for me both are best on the left.
Tbh im mystified / bewildered / amazed / gobsmacked that anyone watching KDH as a 10 thinks he's effective.
The pressing is not close to Doucoure or even Rohl. For me, the ONLY thing he does at 10 is make the forward runs for Grealish who has already stood on the ball.
Its both a waste of a player with KDHs talent & a waste of an opportunity for us.
As an 8 he's been fantastic. Hard to fault him at all when used alongside Garner. One of the leagues best midfielders and together a really fantastic pairing.
Thats my issue and its not KDHs fault.
Totally agree on KDH
The issue is during the back end of the 90's a no10 position really hit in and brought an exciting new spark to the game, as that moved on into the 21st century young kids all wanted to be that player, the longer that position progressed on, teams started looking at a sole no9 position.
Being a striker lost that no1 appeal to the younger generation, which is why today it's become so hard to find quality strikers to go around.
Strikers that would never really fit in to the professional game ( top tier ), have somehow fitted in, basically because of need..
Tactics are now gradually changing again, Cm's need to be alround players again and the No10 can hinder that if they don't also carry the other aspects..
The No6 is the new No10
Players are defined by numbers now.
The centre of the pitch is the heart of the team, really you just need 3 quality alround CM's that compliment eachother's game.
Garner + KDH both already do that, Armstrong carries those traits and looks to be the perfect fit..
When you have missing parts in your team, that centre gets ripped apart cleaning up for others.
