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Jack Charlton Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Status: Offline Points: 6773 |
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Captains Middlesbrough in the playoff semi final first leg against Coventry at 12 o'clock. McNally starts for Coventry, Seanie Maguire on the bench for them also.
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It finished 0-0, which is probably the scoreline you would want with two Irish centre backs playing. Keith Andrews was at it. I only saw the second half but Lenihan looked good, while McNally didn't have as much defending to do but looked very comfortable in possession. Two very decent players, but in a position we're relatively strong in. They're probably next in line now after Egan, Collins, O'Shea and Omobamidele - not sure where Duffy sits at this stage as he hasn't been playing much. With O'Shea probably injured and Duffy hardly playing, either or both of them could be in the next squad.
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Yeah wouldn't be surprised, especially with Coleman out wh also covers RCB and Collins too playing very little ball. Lenihan should arguably have been a regular in the squad anyway, he was excellent in last summers games for us and has been performing just as well as Egan and O'Shea in the Championship. |
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kevin100
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Coleman’s out and O’Shea is a question mark too.
Both Lenihan and McNally are next in line and should be in the squad. About time we brought in McNally now perfect for the way he’s trying to play and playing to a decent standard now with potential for a higher ceiling again.
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seanyshuffler
Jack Charlton PM snitch Joined: 09 Jun 2011 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 9538 |
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Bit mad this fella is 29 and only has 3 caps. Seems solid and consistent.
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BrendanD88
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Thought he was dreadful last night, look at his positioning for the winner as a LCB.
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The O'Shea
Jack Charlton I know everything and I’m NEVER wrong Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 9574 |
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I've been saying for years he's not up to it, O'Shea lacking match fitness would still have been better.
Unfortunately, none of the big calls worked last night. Lenihan and O'Dowda were really poor, the midfield shape didn't work, and Idah wasn't good up front.
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We're decent enough..
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John Nice
Jack Charlton Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Wexford Status: Offline Points: 5137 |
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Had a poor game, I was surprised Egan didnt start in that LCB role and said as much before the game. Egan has played there often for Sheff Utd and would maybe have been better able to help O'Dowda. Lenihan did the same thing as outlined on a number of occasions - clearly not used to playing in a 3 where you have to sometimes mark the space inside or behind the LWB rather than pick up a man.
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Idah Dream!
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Banana_RepublicFC
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Despite some iffy moments, he was ranked as Ireland's 2nd best player statistically speaking. 80 touches 60/70 passes completed (86.7%) 2/3 long ball completed (66.9%) 5 passss into final third 5/5 aerial duels won (100%) Dribbled past - 0 times 5 clearances 3 blocks 2 recoveries |
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John Nice
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Lies, damned lies and statistics
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Idah Dream!
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BrendanD88
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The game is played on grass.
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Banana_RepublicFC
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That's great. But you can't deny statistics either. He wasn't as bad you claimed. Maybe post some clips of his mistakes if you want to provide more context outside of your eye test.
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BrendanD88
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He was terrible! Positionally all over the place, I posted a link above for context showing this chief.
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John Nice
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And you could have picked out several further examples of exactly the same positioning issue. He clearly isnt used to playing in a 3 and boy did it show last night.
What is disappointing is that the coaching staff obviously knew he doesnt play in a 3 regularly and this should have been worked on in the training games, particulalry given that O'Dowda was the selected LWB.
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Idah Dream!
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Banana_RepublicFC
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He has played in a back three this season under Wilder/Percovich. But is usually in the middle of a trio.
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John Nice
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Clearly didnt go well so
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Idah Dream!
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Banana_RepublicFC
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Was just correcting your incorrect assumption. Glad to have enlightened you.
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The O'Shea
Jack Charlton I know everything and I’m NEVER wrong Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 9574 |
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He played in a 3 all last year with Blackburn anyway, I don't know what system Boro play. He's a bargain version of Shane Duffy, there's been clamour over the years to get him more involved but every time he's played he's been a bombscare.
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We're decent enough..
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