Jayweb95 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Where does he even play and do any of you think he'll fit into our starting 11? I've never honestly seen him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 When he was last fit he played down the right of our midfield but he can play in the centre as well. And no I don't think he'll make our starting 11, not really similar to our other wingers so doubt he'd fit in there and he's not as good as Hughes/Bryson/Hendrick to take their spot. Not sure if he'd work in holding midfield but I doubt McClaren would risk trying something brand new out 1/4 of the way into the season anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'll be absolutely shocked if he starts more than 2 league games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Every time I saw him play with Brayford at right-back he looked very good. Whenever Brayford wasn't there he looked like a lost sheep. It'll be interesting to see how he fits into our side. I can really only see him as cover for Hendrick, Hughes and Bryson, but then again, Nigel never played with wide attackers or defensive midfielders so it just might be that he'll surprise us all and excel in one of those positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 This years Bailey, some appearances as unused sub, the odd cameo released at the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilHunt180 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Gives us extra cover in the centre of midfield if he can stay fit. Can't see him displacing any of our main 3 if I'm honest, but he gives us another option. Probably one of the better strikers of a dead ball at the club as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 i think if he get s his fitness right he's going to be brilliant. he was a consistent 7 for us before, out of position, when we were abit rubbish and mid table. back up for now. but i expect to see him and russell pushing for a jock all up in 8 to 12 months. wishful and optimistic about ode couttsy. i'm BANKING on him being an important squad member. pun alert. soz 'ard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Think they may send him out on loan for 93 days.... Get some games in, wouldn't be surprised he ends up on loan somewhere like Rotherham, Huddersfield, Birmingham etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennettDCFC Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I personally think people will be surprised by Coutts - he is a good player and as above have said he was consistent when played out of position. People seem to forget he played in defensive midfield for Preston.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Although I don't see him being a regular starter I think he could do a very handy job off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 He didn't play def mid at preston he played centre mid of wide just like he has here. I cant see him near the starting 11 we have Eustace, Mascarell, Hughes, Bryson, Hendrick who are all ahead of him. I can see him going on loan to play some games once fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 He has a huge problem in that the position he's most suited to in our current formation is currently occupied by three of the best players at the club. It's galling to have to leave one of Hendrick, Bryson or Hughes out as it is, so I can't see Coutts getting game time there unless one of them suffers a long term injury. He also has to overcome the considerable barrier of going 18 months without playing. I think it would be best to try and get him a loan move once he's been through a few games for our reserves so he can prove his fitness and match sharpness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Holding midfield role is his best chance. He was hung-out to dry by Clough - can you imagine Hendrick in a wide position? He was a square peg in a round hole and people expected a lot from him. The 2 centre mid positions have three excellent options; the defensive midfield position not so much. He'll need to adapt his game, but it's his only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I thought Coutts did really well out wide for us. I see no issue with playing him as a wide midfielder, but the attacking wingers we currently use are asked to perform very different duties to what Clough asked of the wide midfielders in his time here. Does anyone know what position he actually played for his previous clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I think he'll see most of his game time on the wing. He's technically a very sound player who can produce a good cross so would be a different option out wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I think he'll see most of his game time on the wing. He's technically a very sound player who can produce a good cross so would be a different option out wide Yeah I think you could be right. All of our wimgers blow a bit hot and cold, so if he gets a chance and delivers an end product, he could get some games. Didn't he provide lots of assists during his best run in the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Might be a window for me before thorne gets back otherwise tricky to see him getting game time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Might be a window for me before thorne gets back otherwise tricky to see him getting game time I mean him not me the entire male population would have to go get injured before I get any game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 He would be a good bench option in our new formation. A good dcm if chasing a game. Cover cm which would be his preferred position. Good winger if closing the game down and just wanting to retain possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Could play on Tuesday night in the cup against Fulham.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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