AshfieldRam Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Isn't ward out of contract at the end of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Isn't ward out of contract at the end of the season? Yes, but there is a 1-year option to extend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 He often steps up for big games, but after seeing Russell and Bamford against Forest I think they do too. I'd want Ward and Russell starting tomorrow, but we'll see who's playing best by the time we get to the play-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pej1956 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 When Ward, Russell, Dawkins and Bamford are all fit Ward would be in my starting 11. It's close between the other 3 but I think Ward is the most consistent. Yep I think the same. I'd like to see Russel and Ward as the first choices, but the great news is we have choices and when all 4 are fit we can bring them on to refresh us as we have done many times this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yep I think the same. I'd like to see Russel and Ward as the first choices, but the great news is we have choices and when all 4 are fit we can bring them on to refresh us as we have done many times this season So do I. Russell and Ward to start if both 100% fit. But at the moment I'd give as much game time as possible to Dawkins, just to get him fully fit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_J_DCFC Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 When Wardy is under pressure to perform and show he is worthy for a starting place (after the performances of Russell and goal scoring exploits of Bamford) he produces a great performance just like he did at Donny and Birmingham after being dropped for a few matches. Out of all 4 wingers, I believe that Wardy at his best is the best out of the 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammie002 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Dawkins always cuts inside to beat his man, Ward always goes out wide to beat his. They're like a poor mans Ronaldo and Bale. Is that why we play ward on the left (apart from with Dawkins) so he can cross the ball with his left foot?? Would say ward favours the inside while Dawkins favour the inside pass rather than actually taking people on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammie002 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 He often steps up for big games, but after seeing Russell and Bamford against Forest I think they do too. I'd want Ward and Russell starting tomorrow, but we'll see who's playing best by the time we get to the play-offs. Wardy had a great game before he went off injured, and we were already 3-0! Think Russell had it easy, absolute quality goal though. Would start Ward + Russell for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Dawkins and Ward against Barnsley,(still need game time) with Russell and Bamford off the bench 2nd half. I would always start Ward and Dawkins out of those 4 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Ward takes responsibility but is likely to break down He is the best of the four by a country mile. Only he could deliver that ball for Martin v Donny. Dawkins blows a bit hot and cold and often takes the easy option Russell is more of an inside forward Bamford is totally out of position These are two positions that we will need to strengthen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm happiest to see Dawkins back. There's a really brilliant player in there. He's more consistent than Ward (which is the reason Ward isn't playing at a higher level imo. If the 10 great performances were the norm...) If he finds that final ball then he'll be proper good. But I suppose Robben has been one of the best players of his generation up until the final third. He's never grabbed those headlines though. Weird how a gifted footballer can get the final ball wrong 70% of the time. Why?!?!? Natural talent and they can't be taught to look up and think quickly. Surely composure and quick thinking are what makes these sort of players great in possession!! Robben drives me crazy. Dawkins I love. I hope he finds that sharpness. This post might look silly one day but I honestly think he could be a recognised top half PL player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Agreed, also has that suarez like ability to look like he's not really in control but still comes out with the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Ease Ward back gently as we head towards the playoffs, so just give him another 10-15 minutes against Barnsleh. It's great we have so many options to choose from, with Ward, Russell, Dawkins, Bamford, Bennett, who all have strengths and each offer something different. But there's only one Coldplay. That's the real worry when it comes to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Agreed, also has that suarez like ability to look like he's not really in control but still comes out with the ball He's got a bit of an awkward dribbling style hasn't he? Lol. Atleast he keeps it close! Always stands a chance of keeping possession when tackled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Out of all 4 wingers, I believe that Wardy at his best is the best out of the 4. Really? It's an interesting point of view. On actual ability alone, he's dead last out of the 4. I think his will to win makes up for a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_J_DCFC Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Oh yeah they are all similar ability wise and maybe Russell and Dawkins are better ability wise but I think he has a more about him in terms of work rate and determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I think we need Dawkins on one side and Ward or Russell on the other for balance. Personally I hope Bamford never starts another game for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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