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Greg Cunningham

rem said:
There was a slight improvement on Wednesday but massive improvement still needed
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Agreed, at one point Earl had the ball on his chest near the byline. The next thing the ball goes out for a throwing to Huddersfield. Completely unmarked, frustrated to say the least.
 
I like Earl but Wednesday he was driving me crazy! He was faffing about so much out wide, instead of pinging crosses in it was constantly sideways and backwards and messing about on the ball.
 
Preston Lad said:
I think some people fail to realise just how deep set our old ways of playing are and how, for some, it takes time for new ideas to get through.
There was an occasion last night where Bauer had the ball in acres just inside our half. He immediately started running back towards our goal ready to pass it back before it seemed the whole stadium shouted no to him and he spun around.
There we’re little signs of improvement with Earl last night, hopefully, if we have to use him more regularly now, he’ll step up to the plate.
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I love you ❤️
 
Loved seeing Patrick sticking his thumbs into Greg's ankle and having a good rummage around.

Suppose he knows all about that part of the body.
 
Moving Hughes from LCB would be a huge mistake. He's found his perfect position and has been excellent this season.

I'm just not convinced by Earl. On paper he has some (potentially) excellent qualities. I just don't see where we're going to get a truly effective LWB from with him? I also cannot see him ever being an effective LCB. Doesn't have the natural defensive side that Hughes has. Happy for him to prove me wrong but just don't see it.

Cunningham in his prime was a quality LB/LWB. He's done well this season but just cannot do it anymore as sadly injuries caught up with him. On his day a top player.

LWB is a critical role to fill this summer. Greg to be a backup LWB/LB/LCB Subject to fitness, if doubts a 2nd option needed. I'd let Earl go. Hughes to stay at LCB.
 
Earl has all the physical qualities needed to be class in the left wing back position. Hopefully, Lowe can work on his mental qualities - belief and responsibility.
If he believes that he can get down the line and put a decent ball into the middle then he needs to do that far more frequently. The statement from the manager has got to give him confidence to go and do that. If not, and he continues to shirk responsibility by playing it safe, then we need to upgrade as soon as possible.
 
Preston Lad said:
I think some people fail to realise just how deep set our old ways of playing are and how, for some, it takes time for new ideas to get through.
There was an occasion last night where Bauer had the ball in acres just inside our half. He immediately started running back towards our goal ready to pass it back before it seemed the whole stadium shouted no to him and he spun around.
There we’re little signs of improvement with Earl last night, hopefully, if we have to use him more regularly now, he’ll step up to the plate.
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That was the closest thing to a Pantomine I've seen at Deepdale. The entire crowd roaring at Bauer to turn around 😂
 
Preston Lad said:
I think some people fail to realise just how deep set our old ways of playing are and how, for some, it takes time for new ideas to get through.
There was an occasion last night where Bauer had the ball in acres just inside our half. He immediately started running back towards our goal ready to pass it back before it seemed the whole stadium shouted no to him and he spun around.
There we’re little signs of improvement with Earl last night, hopefully, if we have to use him more regularly now, he’ll step up to the plate.
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I remember that, one hell of a roar from the whole ground even the Huddesrfield fans who I think were laughing!
 
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