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DJ the wingback.

DJ the wingback.

djwoody said:
I didn't read much into last week as Barnsley were horrendous, but he played very well against a good side today. McCann needs to be play regularly - he's everywhere, all the time, breaking it up and winning possession.
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One of the first names on the team sheet for me. No brainer. He simply has to play in the middle.
 
If we were to challenge next season (obviously very questionable), nothing wrong with fairly regular rotation in the middle. I imagine some games will suit McCann more than Browne and vice versa too.
 
I'd have doubts about it long term, as it would physically wear him down and lead to muscle injuries and we'd lose his creativity in the middle. Good option to have for emergencies but a young, pacy, dedicated left wingback needs to be signed as an immediate priority.
 
I think against teams like Middlesbrough, who look to control possession and are quite expansive it could be an option. The midfield trio won the ball a combined 17 times today (Browne 5, Whiteman 5, McCann 7), and McCann's inclusion really restricts how easily teams can play through us.

Against teams who will look to be compact and sit deep, I think that midfield will end up looking quite stagnant, and we'd be much better served with DJ in an advanced role.

Either way, there is absolutely no excuse to not invest in wing backs based off the back of 2 performances
 
Lee Trundle said:
I think against teams like Middlesbrough, who look to control possession and are quite expansive it could be an option. The midfield trio won the ball a combined 17 times today (Browne 5, Whiteman 5, McCann 7), and McCann's inclusion really restricts how easily teams can play through us.

Against teams who will look to be compact and sit deep, I think that midfield will end up looking quite stagnant, and we'd be much better served with DJ in an advanced role.

Either way, there is absolutely no excuse to not invest in wing backs based off the back of 2 performances
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Or no excuse to not build a team round McCann........... I think there's a chance that my suggestion might happen but your " investment" theory might be a little trickier.. 🙂
 
djwoody said:
I didn't read much into last week as Barnsley were horrendous, but he played very well against a good side today. McCann needs to be play regularly - he's everywhere, all the time, breaking it up and winning possession.
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But...But...But he (McCann) cannot play in a Ryan Lowe team and formation dontcha know?

🙄
 
djwoody said:
I didn't read much into last week as Barnsley were horrendous, but he played very well against a good side today. McCann needs to be play regularly - he's everywhere, all the time, breaking it up and winning possession.
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Spot on….and nearly scoring, very close today on a couple of occasions.
We definitely need two wing backs though but having players who are capable/comfortable in that position isn’t a bad thing.
 
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