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Yes. He and McCann swapped for a brief period. They did swap back though.
Whiteman
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The whole midfield unit could be a massive strength for PNE if we stuck to playing one up front. It gave the likes of Browne and Whiteman license to play forward. Ched pretty much said it regarding Mads in that interview. I thought Whiteman was okay. Don't think I'm ever going to be a huge fan tbh.
But Lowe thinks playing two upfront against inferior opposition is the way to go. It actually makes us more defensive as a unit as the midfield has to sit back, covering two isolated strikers and inviting large amounts of pressure.
Today was a good exercise in how a new manager could play with this side. We HAVE to give opponents plenty to think about at their end. We have to go for a second goal. We just are not the team Lowe wants us to be: a high possession, slow ploddy strangle the life out of opponent side. We are just a high octane, balls to the wall, front foot high aggression side waiting to ditch their bizarre tactician manager.
But Lowe thinks playing two upfront against inferior opposition is the way to go. It actually makes us more defensive as a unit as the midfield has to sit back, covering two isolated strikers and inviting large amounts of pressure.
Today was a good exercise in how a new manager could play with this side. We HAVE to give opponents plenty to think about at their end. We have to go for a second goal. We just are not the team Lowe wants us to be: a high possession, slow ploddy strangle the life out of opponent side. We are just a high octane, balls to the wall, front foot high aggression side waiting to ditch their bizarre tactician manager.
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Agreed. And also the notion that we can't play a back four. However, to do that, one of either Ledson or McCann must be that defensive shield at number 4 as neither of them are technically good enough to be an 8 at this level.
Looking forward to seeing Whiteman play alongside Browne as an 8 against lesser opposition than today (and Leicester away)
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Agreed. Although as I said in the matchday, I’d be inclined to put Mads in for McCann and drop Whiteman back in the games where we’d expect teams to have a low block against us ala Rotherham
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Today?! Are you still up celebrating? Great effort mate.
Anyone else think Whiteman looks a lot less built than in the previous season or two?
Maybe his hernia operation has caused him to lose a lot of mass that he hasn't been able to get back on with a pre-season.
Looks skinnier to me thats all.
Maybe his hernia operation has caused him to lose a lot of mass that he hasn't been able to get back on with a pre-season.
Looks skinnier to me thats all.
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I think you're just looking for a new angle to tell people they are wrong about something.
Or not.
Whiteman received in excess of three toblerones for Xmas so I doubt he’ll be thin for long.