InigosLeftPeg Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I didn't think Whitbread was all that good, why would Leicester let him go otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wonder whether Bucko will move on? I wonder whether you're on drugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I didn't think Whitbread was all that good, why would Leicester let him go otherwise? Simply because he's not Prem level. He seems more than competent as Championship centre-half cover though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Simply because he's not Prem level. He seems more than competent as Championship centre-half cover though. Don't see why he'd loan out there to try get games here, not get any... So sign permanently to still not play. Doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Don't see why he'd loan out there to try get games here, not get any... So sign permanently to still not play. Doesn't make sense. Yeah. If no-one else is interested though then maybe he thinks he can fight for a place here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Don't see why he'd loan out there to try get games here, not get any... So sign permanently to still not play. Doesn't make sense. Not a bad move for him though. Doesn't have to move and will still earn a fair wack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshfieldRam Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'd be hugely disappointed if it was Whitbread. Nothing against whitbread, he's a decent player, but nothing to get you excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 If Whitbread could stay fit and have a proper pre-season (doubtful) then I could see him having at least some impact next season, and force his way into the team. Personally I'd have him with us on a trial basis throughout pre-season and give him a contract if he gets through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroRam Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I wonder whether you're on drugs! Random statement... We'll see won't we. Bucko gave it a season. I know for a fact there was talk of him leaving within close circles by those who know him immediately after Clough was sacked. That may have been reactionary as his attitude has turned 180 since the Ipswich game but if the right move comes along for him, he may well leave. And Whitbread? I have my doubts that Whitbread can play on the right hand side. Left hand side has been Bucko's territory for most of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Ram Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 whitbread is a good centre half, but he still needs to prove himself imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I wouldn't mind Whitbread, I think he is a good experienced player that could come in and hold the fort. Yes, he was poor against Leeds, but when he first came in I didn't think his presence significantly weakened the team and he could more than hold his own with Buxton and Keogh. I must admit, however, that I would prefer a younger player to come in a potential drive for a place in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1ghterfeul Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I'd have that youngster as Mark O'Brien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkinson Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 The only problem with Whitbread he is feckin sicknote. We already have two in O'Brien and Barker (will never play again). Hardly a good cover for two CB positions. I think Tom Naylor can not be considered as a first team player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroRam Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yes, he was poor against Leeds, but when he first came in I didn't think his presence significantly weakened the team and he could more than hold his own with Buxton and Keogh. I've only just realised that when people are talking about his performance against Leeds, they are talking about the away game (Which I didn't see so have no reference of) and not the home game against Leeds (In which he performed perfectly well). It would be harsh to judge him on his performance against Leeds, in a meaningless game, after months on the bench. With a full pre-season, I'm sure he could slot straight in. Only worry is his fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think this is the thread we should be anxious about. Keogh/Buxton/Whitbread doesn't sound to me like a promotion winning combination. We scored more goals than anyone else last year and that wasn't enough. We need a dominant centre half who controls the back four. Buxton and Keogh should be fighting for one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think this is the thread we should be anxious about. Keogh/Buxton/Whitbread doesn't sound to me like a promotion winning combination. We scored more goals than anyone else last year and that wasn't enough. We need a dominant centre half who controls the back four. Buxton and Keogh should be fighting for one place. I agree with you that we need another CB who can come straight in but the issue is it both Buxton and Whitbread are left sided CB's and Keogh is the right sided CB so if we were to bring someone in its either to replace Keogh or to move Keogh to his unusual left side of CB....or maybe Keogh RB? May sound daft but the Ipswich home game showed Buxton couldn't handle it at the right side of CB and i've even seen terry struggle for England when he has been put on the right side as he normally plays on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I agree with you that we need another CB who can come straight in but the issue is it both Buxton and Whitbread are left sided CB's and Keogh is the right sided CB so if we were to bring someone in its either to replace Keogh or to move Keogh to his unusual left side of CB....or maybe Keogh RB? May sound daft but the Ipswich home game showed Buxton couldn't handle it at the right side of CB and i've even seen terry struggle for England when he has been put on the right side as he normally plays on the left. Not sure how you can write a player off based upon just 45 minutes, but it is DCFCFans so all logic does tend to go out of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Not sure how you can write a player off based upon just 45 minutes, but it is DCFCFans so all logic does tend to go out of the window. Who am I writing off after 45mins, Buxton? I'm just saying he plays left side so why move him when he was our best CB last season. Personally I think we need someone to replace Keogh but thats my own opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Who am I writing off after 45mins, Buxton? I'm just saying he plays left side so why move him when he was our best CB last season. Personally I think we need someone to replace Keogh but thats my own opinion. You said that, (on the basis of the first half) against Ipswich, Bucko could not play on the right side of the defence. Seems to be a pretty straightforward condemnation to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 You said that, (on the basis of the first half) against Ipswich, Bucko could not play on the right side of the defence. Seems to be a pretty straightforward condemnation to me. Please tell me what the score was at half time and then what the score was full time when he reverted to the left side at half time. Wasn't just the fact he struggled he got absolutly battered yet was our best CB all season...is that not just proof he should stick to the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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