Ashz09 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 We'll miss the old man I think I watch him a lot most of the time in a good position covers the back four really well. The thing which impresses me the most is his leadership he's always shouting and encouraging the others..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condor Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 And Coutts and Shotton are not going to be shoehorned into The CDM position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Diego Poyet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yes but the point is that CDM is vital to the way we play. Now Eustace is injured we only have one natural defensive midfielder (Mascarell) When Grant was injured we didn't just shrug our shoulders and let Roos play, we brought in one of the best English goalkeepers in the country. Grant was also only out for a month. What? How is this in anyway similar to the main goalkeeper getting injured so having to play a kid in goal? One of our two CDMs have got injured, so the other one - who happens to be a Real Madrid player and has played a number of games this season already - will play until Thorne is ready. If Mascarell was to go down, then you would see a loan in sharpish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I think he got called back to play for Arsenal. Guess that was short term while they had injuries. Oh. Well they've all but signed Bielik, a young German DM. And aren't they looking at Ilkay Gundogan and Krychowiak (sp?) who also play that position. Could be an option but I definitely think we need someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I know some people don't like the idea of players switching positions. But if we want a meathead in that role, and mascarell can't do it, Forsyth (midfielder when he signed) another possibility now Warnock is here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I know some people don't like the idea of players switching positions. But if we want a meathead in that role, and mascarell can't do it, Forsyth (midfielder when he signed) another possibility now Warnock is here? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I know some people don't like the idea of players switching positions. But if we want a meathead in that role, and mascarell can't do it, Forsyth (midfielder when he signed) another possibility now Warnock is here? Maybe Roos could play there? Or Bent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Google says 4 weeks to be back doing "regular" activities, assume it will be longer to get back to football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Forget Omar, 4-2-4 attack!!!! Grant, Forsyth, Buxton, Keogh, Christie, Hughes, Bryson, Ibe, Bent, Martin, Russell Defending is so overrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsilks Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Might now have to look at the loan market.. Owen Bradley ?@OwenBradley Steve McClaren reveals that John Eustace needs a knee operation. No idea of time-frame for recovery yet. #dcfcfans Why would we need to look into the loan market? I'm sure we have a defensive midfielder just returning from injury and a perfectly good backup in Mascarell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB BIGGS Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Rotten Luck and rotten timing. He's done very well recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condor Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 What? How is this in anyway similar to the main goalkeeper getting injured so having to play a kid in goal? One of our two CDMs have got injured, so the other one - who happens to be a Real Madrid player and has played a number of games this season already - will play until Thorne is ready. If Mascarell was to go down, then you would see a loan in sharpish. It's similar. A defensive midfielder is vital to our play. I'd say second to the goalkeeper, that position is the most important. This is true because our best games under McClaren is where the defensive midfielder had given a dominating performance: Thorne against Brighton Mascarell against Wolves The fact he's from Madrid is irrelevant. If he's so good then why isn't he starting every single game? -because there have been games where Mascarell has been an inappropriate choice in the CDM position. I agree we probably won't sign a replacement, but it would be nice to have the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Forget Omar, 4-2-4 attack!!!! Grant, Forsyth, Buxton, Keogh, Christie, Hughes, Bryson, Ibe, Bent, Martin, Russell Defending is so overrated On your head be it. Change a perfectly good system I don't think so thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condor Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I also don't think McClaren would risk changing our entire style of play just because Eustace is injured. 4-3-3 works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 It's similar. A defensive midfielder is vital to our play. I'd say second to the goalkeeper, that position is the most important. This is true because our best games under McClaren is where the defensive midfielder had given a dominating performance: Thorne against Brighton Mascarell against Wolves The fact he's from Madrid is irrelevant. If he's so good then why isn't he starting every single game? -because there have been games where Mascarell has been an inappropriate choice in the CDM position. I agree we probably won't sign a replacement, but it would be nice to have the cover. Well Martin is far more important, but that's by the by. Classic case of we win it's because of Eustace, when we don't, it's because of Mascarell. Mascarell has played well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Why would we need to look into the loan market? I'm sure we have a defensive midfielder just returning from injury and a perfectly good backup in Mascarell. Mascarell should be given the starting berth regardless, but the problem is that this encourages us to rush Thorne back before he's ready. We need to be very careful with Thorne as not only does he represent a very significant investment, we could ruin a young guy's career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Bad luck John Eustace get back soon and thanks for what you've done for us so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Warnock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Maybe Roos could play there? Or Bent? Just putting it out there. His passing is no worse than Eustaces IMO. Has played midfield (admittedly wide most of his career. Is a decent defender. Is big. We now have an alternative at LB. There are reasons to consider it - OMG away from home worries me I don't like playing players out of position. I'm not Nigel Clough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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