Looks like the best solution will be as Neil did today. Browne isn't totally comfortable deeper but can do the job in the short term. I'd rather that, with Potts into the 10 role, than have Ledson as a regular in the side.
Ben Pearson
But we didn't, went another game with out scoring and our goal difference which not too long ago was pretty good is steadily decreasing.
The other games that we didn't score in included Ben Pearson.
You posted we could have won, but we didn't because we did not score again, whether with or without Pearson, we have an issue scoring and especially via our forwards.
Goal difference may also play a part in who ends up in that sixth position and ours is slowly and steadily decreasing.
Goal difference may also play a part in who ends up in that sixth position and ours is slowly and steadily decreasing.
Fair enough, but the thread is called Ben Pearson, after all.
My point is that we are not a one man team and, shouldn't shit the bed if Pearson is out.
I didn't shit the bed when I heard Pearson was out, as you so politely put it.I think most would agree we are a stronger and better team with him in the side.
The next month will show how much we either miss him or don't.
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Based on league starts only from here:
2017/18 with Pearson: P35 W16 D9 L10 Pts 57 (PPG: 1.63)
2017/18 without Pearson: P11 W3 D7 L1 Pts 16 (PPG: 1.45)
2018/19 with Pearson: P30 W13 D9 L8 Pts 48 (PPG: 1.60)
2018/19 without Pearson: P16 W3 D4 L9 Pts 13 (PPG: 0.81)
But for those who want to look on the bright side:
2019/20 with Pearson: P32 W13 D8 L11 Pts 47 (PPG: 1.47)
2019/20 without Pearson: P4 W3 D0 L1 Pts 9 (PPG: 2.25)
I had the ppg with him right for last year! And wasnt a million miles away with the ppg without him. I'm gonna take that as a win
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Absolutely - I was just curious how we'd fared with/without him across the last 3 seasons. 👍
I’ve said it before, if Ben Pearson is so fundamental to our success then in my opinion we have a problem that Alex and his staff should be looking to solve.
Yeah this year has been a real upturn but I think a lot of that is down to the form of DJ and I mentioned on the MDT we didnt play like we were missing him which was a real positive result aside
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tbh, I don't think this season's number of games played without Pearson is enough to draw much of a conclusion - I guess we'll know a lot more by Easter!
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Sadly its not so easy to replace the best DM in the league... We'll see that this summer.
We went on a decent unbeaten run last season when Robinson was out. Maybe, just maybe, we could do the same without Pearson?
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Sure, maybe. Maybe a lot of things. Not seeing any statistical correlation between those 2 things though (Robbo last season, Pearson this).
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Typical, innit? Benny reduces the number of games he typically misses in a season through being suspended, only to pick up an injury that then rules him out for a fair few games. Blummin' heck.
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Is Pearson a player who helps prevent us from losing? Or is he a player who helps us to win? Which of those types of player would be most important for us to have in the final ten games? Or is this a daft question?
Not a daft question DH, Pearson is mainly played as a defensive midfielder, breaking up the opposition attcaking plays, sitting in front of our back four, putting in vital challenges, tackles and blocks.
But also helping us regain and retain possession and not giviving the ball away cheaply.
In doing so and helping us defensively he is helping to prevent a loss, but in doing that, giving us an even better opportunity to snatch a win.
We definitely showed more urgency getting forward yesterday without Pearo but were badly let down by the finishing. If we are going to have a chance of the playoffs we need to throw caution to the wind. I know it won't happen but I would like to see a 442 line-up against QPR and have a right go.
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I know it won't happen but I would like to see a 442 line-up against QPR and have a right go.
So would I but pigs won't fly so I won't hold my breath. Dack injury created despair in Plastic fans but they have done well without him . Players coming in for us have an opportunity and like Potts yesterday they need to step up to the mark and if we wish to stay in play offs we should be getting points against upcoming opposition.
So would I but pigs won't fly so I won't hold my breath. Dack injury created despair in Plastic fans but they have done well without him . Players coming in for us have an opportunity and like Potts yesterday they need to step up to the mark and if we wish to stay in play offs we should be getting points against upcoming opposition.