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Conan
Davey Langan I’m not very bright. Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 945 |
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Browne doesn't have the BS factor of other squad members. Was never hyped as a youngster, never played for a big, fashionable club, not English with an Irish granny and a couple of England youth caps. Just a decent player who is usually one of our better performers when he plays....much like Whelan was
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Eoink21
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What this Browne revisionism craic about lads? I think he's always been within a range of ok to very good for Ireland and has been one of Preston's main players in the Championship with years, at one point being on the cusp of moving upwards if I remember correctly but not quite working out for him.
I'd be surprised if many Ireland supporters disputed the above points so who is the "up yours" stuff aimed at?
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SeaSharp
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I personally think Browne had been poor-OK for Ireland up til recently, despite picking up a fair few goals. He was superb in the last window though and looks to be having a great start to the season so fair play.
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Conan
Davey Langan I’m not very bright. Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 945 |
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He is usually the first player to be criticised in any line up Kenny names and then blamed individually when we lose,during and after the match even when more fashionable players like Molumby and Cullen have been a lot less effective. Its a consistent thing through all the match threads for around four years now. Its all based on a perception of him being substandard , contrasting with the perception that Molumby for instance is top class, which is in no way reflected in their relative performances or even evident ability.
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The O'Shea
Jack Charlton I know everything and I’m NEVER wrong Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Status: Online Points: 9558 |
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He really hasn't, Browne has mostly been recognised for what he is, a good Championship midfielder with excellent athleticism. He looked like he might improve to an EPL level player at one stage, but he kind of plateaued a few years ago. At 28 he's very much in his prime, so maybe he will be able to kick on another level now. For me he's one of those players who you'd always want in the squad, but not quite good enough to be a guatanteed starter.
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We're decent enough..
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Conan
Davey Langan I’m not very bright. Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 945 |
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He performs better than any other midfielder we have who is at any point considered a regular starter under Kenny so for that in itself is reason enough for him to be a regular starter. Agreed about his overall ability level, but that still places him equal to or above our alternative midfield options at the moment.
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J89
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Out of contract next summer. Big decision for him to stick with Preston or push for a move like Lenihan who was in a similar position 12 months ago.
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The O'Shea
Jack Charlton I know everything and I’m NEVER wrong Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Status: Online Points: 9558 |
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Disagree, Cullen has been poor the last 4-5 games, but in general has been good and demonstrates an ability to dictate play beyond Browne's ability. Molumby's been excellent under Kenny - he's been chosen as a scapegoat (like so many other Irish midfielder's before him) due to the crime of not being Pirlo. He was picked out vs France for supposedly hiding from the ball, but as the stats later showed he had more completed passes than any other Irish player in that game despite only playing 67 minutes. Himself and Browne are extremely similar in many ways, but Molumby has more natural ability and a higher ceiling ultimately.
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We're decent enough..
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Artie Ziff
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A fair assessment. I'd agree with the other poster too, he get's more criticism then he deserves. When you play in a crap team most players look crap. But some get more blame for it then others. |
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PaddyMaddenIsCounty!
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Modern day Alan McLoughlin
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Is he going on holidays
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kevincronin2000
Jack Charlton Cork Airport Dogging Administrator Joined: 17 Aug 2009 Location: P. Rep of Cork Status: Offline Points: 5289 |
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First post I saw when I searched Browne on ybig. The thing is you'll always nearly have to scroll back a few pages to find the Browne thread. Look id imagine he's fairly settled in life now can only see him moving clubs if he doesn't have to move house etc.
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Banana_RepublicFC
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I can't see him leaving Preston. He must be considered club legend there. It will be 10 years at the club at the start of 2024. Preston are in with a chance this season. Play-offs at worst. |
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Makes the EFL Championship Team of Midweek
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Idah Dream!
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Conan
Davey Langan I’m not very bright. Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 945 |
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You seem to imagine Hendrick is always bossing the game even when he's only touched the ball twice on 90 minutes to make 2 sideways passes. Browne consistently outperforms Molumby at both club and international level so for the moment at least that makes him a better player by a clear margin. I'd rate his ability level similar to that of Cullen, very good championship performer but maybe a little short of Premier league class. Difference to Cullen though is he makes more direct impact on a game(in a positive way anyway). If we have any promising attacking moments in a match Browne will often be prominent in them - Cullen seldom.
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The O'Shea
Jack Charlton I know everything and I’m NEVER wrong Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Status: Online Points: 9558 |
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What's Hendrick got to do with anything? He's nowhere near starting any more. Molumby was arguably WBA's best performer last year, the fans love him. He's got Browne's athleticism and is a more natural footballer, it's that simple. Cullen is a significantly better footballer who has some ability to dictate play from deep, there's no choice between him and Browne, it's between Browne and Molumby.
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We're decent enough..
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John Nice
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Not for me Bob, headless chicken, lacks composure, looked to be improving for a while last season but has reverted to his ineffective runabout style lately. Browne looks to have found a bit extra to his game this season, might just be a short term thing, but he's certainly in form at the moment and affecting games positively. Playing with confidence, miles clear of Jayson on current form. Cullen hasnt been great for Ireland lately but he retains credit in the bank for me, plus I'd expect him to improve for the experience in the PL although that's not a given either. It's Cullen, Knight and one of Browne or Smallbone for me. Molumby as the third just renders the whole midfield too negative for me.
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Idah Dream!
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The O'Shea
Jack Charlton I know everything and I’m NEVER wrong Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Status: Online Points: 9558 |
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Where have Molumby's performances dropped? He got slaughtered on here after France, but as I've already said he completed more passes than any other player. He's simply getting scapegoated. Browne has improved a lot technically to the point he's competent on the ball, but he's still quite robotic in his movement and clearly it doesn't come naturally to him. Molumby ain't Pirlo, but he came through at Brighton and it's fairly obvious he has a more natural touch for the intricate stuff than Browne does.
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