ollycutts1982 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Although Shotton played tues I would like to see Whitbread return on sat. The problem with Shotton on tues was that everytime the ball was played to him from Grant he had to go back inside into his natural foot or take a touch and play a dodgy ball to Fozzy with his left foot. With the left footed Whitbread he can keep the move flowing and get the ball out wide with much more ease. Considering the majority of our play starts from short balls to the CB's I think we need a left footer playin in there. Whitbread looks comfortable and Shotton just looks awkward in that position. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shotton should start. Didn't give one of the best strikers in the league a sniff on Tuesday and so deserves to keep his spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 It's a tough one. Both haven't done too much wrong and it could be just whose face fits best. Whitbread, arguably, has been the better performer in the past month and should get the nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 It's a tough one. Both haven't done too much wrong and it could be just whose face fits best. Whitbread, arguably, has been the better performer in the past month and should get the nod. Neither have had much game time in recent months so it's impressive that they can come in and do a good job. I don't mind either, but I have to say Shotton seems to offer us more physical presence in both boxes, which is something we lack in the team and possibly one reason Mac put him in against the Gumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 But did Whitbread not have a decent game last sat? I believe Shotton was brought in on tues to counter the threat. I think calling him one of the best strikers in the league is slightly flattering. Martin genuinely is one of the best strikers in the league and the gulf is massive. Milwall you would of thought wouldn't pose too much attacking threat. I like Shotton just not at left CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashz09 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 From what i heard we used Shotton due to wilsons pace? If so it payed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Whotton and Shitbread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan DCFC Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Both are great championship defenders. The hard thing is going to be when Bucko is back to fitness. Will have 3 of them all playing decent this season and Keogh will not loose his place unless he gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 How refreshing is it to be able to have these debates just shows the depth we no have. Options at CB, CM and wide areas. Makes for a good season IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovis aries Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 We Have to look after Whitbread a bit or it will be Shotton or Shotton . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bucko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaftesbury Street Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shotton has kept 3 clean sheets out of 4 games. I really don't mind tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shotton.... Like someone said, nice to have strength in depth. Bucko will have to fight hard for his place. Carry on the way we are he will be a bench player for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltenhamRam Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 From what i heard we used Shotton due to wilsons pace? If so it payed off. This was my expectation on Tuesday too ahead of the game. Either for Saturday tho pretty confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippo26 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shotton I'd say, feels harsh on Whitbread though never does a lot wrong especially with not a lot of game time under his belt. Such strength in depth all points to automatic contenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Although Shotton played tues I would like to see Whitbread return on sat. The problem with Shotton on tues was that everytime the ball was played to him from Grant he had to go back inside into his natural foot or take a touch and play a dodgy ball to Fozzy with his left foot. With the left footed Whitbread he can keep the move flowing and get the ball out wide with much more ease. Considering the majority of our play starts from short balls to the CB's I think we need a left footer playin in there. Whitbread looks comfortable and Shotton just looks awkward in that position. Discuss. Good observation, Olly, but start Shotton! For 2 reasons. 1 he was rock soild last game in every aspect (dont want to change a good thing), and 2 ... and it will bug american ram cuz he's already wearing his Whitbread jersey. ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shotton and Keogh looked very shaky on Tuesday for the first 10 minutes - but once they had sorted out who was going for what, the defence looked absolutely watertight for the rest of the match. Then again, Whitbread and Keogh were imperious at Bolton. Anyone got a coin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robglosta Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shotton all day long for me, a class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Tough call for Mac, but in the end I would go with Shots just because of how good the form the team has been in with him in the lineup and how he controlled Wilson. As others have said, it is quite a good feeling and a luxury to have the depth so such as discussions like these can be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Whitbread all day long for me, a class act. FTFY You made just small spelling mistake, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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