Don't think Pearson would get in the team that took us to the play off final against Bolton .the midfield of Greagan rankine and McKenna was something special.
Injuries.
It’s an interesting debate.
Greegs/Ranks and ‘Kenna/BON were the midfield pairings that actually got us to the finals and that ought to put them in the box seat.
In saying that, Carty was playing in the first final with BBM on the bench. Broomes was on the bench against West Ham.
Our squad seems pretty strong in comparison and not getting in the top six would be/will be a massive missed opportunity.
Greegs/Ranks and ‘Kenna/BON were the midfield pairings that actually got us to the finals and that ought to put them in the box seat.
In saying that, Carty was playing in the first final with BBM on the bench. Broomes was on the bench against West Ham.
Our squad seems pretty strong in comparison and not getting in the top six would be/will be a massive missed opportunity.
...and Browne?
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You are suggesting that rankine is better than pearson???? Think that everyone’s view of rankine is “inflated” due to that goal v bham. Pearson is ten times the player rankine waa
Saying Gregan is ten times the player Pearson is.
here we go... a nice hypothetical argument
For me the reality today is that Pearson is good and on his day Premier League standard. But, he lets himself down too regularly (discipline) and isn't forward looking enough to be an obvious buy for any premier league team.
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It’s a laugh really because everyone has their favourites and will argue till the cow’s come home for their man. 🤣
On the Pearson thing, would have to say that his discipline has improved tremendously and I would say that the getting forward thing is more down to the team’s tactics.
Would be surprised though if Prem clubs are queuing up?
His discipline has improved I agree. But he is still petulant.
I know what you mean, but I don't see it as tactics only. He often looks for a sideways/backwards pass when he could look forward. I doubt Alex would complain if he passed it forward a bit more 🙂
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Given Pearson’s discipline has improved a lot but has this been to the detriment to his overall game?
you can tell that from AN's disappointment at Forest's goal.... saying we spoke a lot about 'not doing sideways passess' because of how Forest look to nick those and break and the first thing Pearo does is a sideways pass to Maguire who loses it and breaks.....clearly that was BP choice contary to the managers tactics.
I actually think BP was having a better season pre covid since he stopped his silly bookings and rash tackles.... he was reading the game defensively far better and I never felt we would be playing with 10 men often....
We missed him badly v QPR in that roll but sadly he hasnt started back as good as he was pre injury.
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I would say that the way AN tries to improve his discipline is by stopping him running all over the pitch and committing silly lunges. He now sits deep and waits for the chance to intercept.....meaning less 50 50 challenges.....
Sitting Pearson deeper was supposed to allow the full backs to push up further, which they did early doors, but because the front 4 lose possession so easily they've probably stayed back more than was planned.....
for all everybody elses attacking football, very few of the play off pack have outscored us by many, so presumably we score as often as the attacking teams.