Igorwasking Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 About the imminent return of gorgeous George? Having him coming back to play alongside Tom is a defensive midfield dream. Vydra and Lawrence should be smacking their lips with anticipation of the service and protection they will get. I will go as far as to say if we can keep our first team fit for this season - we will be challenging for the title (might regret saying that later though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Igorwasking said: About the imminent return of gorgeous George? Having him coming back to play alongside Tom is a defensive midfield dream. Vydra and Lawrence should be smacking their lips with anticipation of the service and protection they will get. I will go as far as to say if we can keep our first team fit for this season - we will be challenging for the title (might regret saying that later though!) Looking forward to seeing him play tonight for the U23s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Excited yes. But Johnson is going to take some shifting. It should be a good battle for that midfield spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, ashram said: Excited yes. But Johnson is going to take some shifting. It should be a good battle for that midfield spot? If Thorne can demonstrate accurate consistent passing in training he'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sage Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, ashram said: Excited yes. But Johnson is going to take some shifting. It should be a good battle for that midfield spot? He will be streets ahead of Johnson if he recaptured his form and fitness. I would suggest that but for these injuries he would have been the best CM in the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 There was a spell when he looked a genuine Prem player. If he can get back to 90% of that form, he's in any discussion for the best midfield player in the division. I wonder if Hudds and he might be too alike, but then, their passing and ability to receive and look after the ball might just make them dominant as a pair, especially with a lot of running head of them. I'm loving that he's playing tonight, but also terrified at the same time. #prayforgeorge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Igorwasking said: About the imminent return of gorgeous George? Having him coming back to play alongside Tom is a defensive midfield dream. Vydra and Lawrence should be smacking their lips with anticipation of the service and protection they will get. I will go as far as to say if we can keep our first team fit for this season - we will be challenging for the title (might regret saying that later though!) When I read the title I thought it was going to be about Sheff utd away ! And yes I am ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Not sure why we'd play Thorne and Huddlestone together? For me if we could get Thorne back to his best he'd replace Tom. We don't need two sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, ViewsFromTheMiddle said: Not sure why we'd play Thorne and Huddlestone together? For me if we could get Thorne back to his best he'd replace Tom. We don't need two sitting. One exciting thing is that Thorne could perhaps play a bit more advanced and box-to-box. He's not a slow player despite his height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think people forget how much of an incisive passer George is. On his best days he consistently passed the ball through 2 lines of players taking 4-5 players out the game with his first time through balls. If he didn't have to defend as much (with Huddlestone beside him) and with our front line we should be decimating teams. I always though we should play Thorne slightly higher up the pitch to let free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Shang said: I think people forget how much of an incisive passer George is. On his best days he consistently passed the ball through 2 lines of players taking 4-5 players out the game with his first time through balls. If he didn't have to defend as much (with Huddlestone beside him) and with our front line we should be decimating teams. I always though we should play Thorne slightly higher up the pitch to let free. I don't particularly have that much confidence in Huddlestone's defensive contribution. I think people let that slide though as he plays the odd nice pass now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, ViewsFromTheMiddle said: I don't particularly have that much confidence in Huddlestone's defensive contribution. I think people let that slide though as he plays the odd nice pass now and again. I know what you mean but I'm not saying Thorne won't do anything defensive, but shouldn't need to think about it that much. Huddlestones accurate over-the-top passes with Thornes through balls and we are laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Don't f****** jinx it! Seriously tho who wouldn't get excited seeing his name on the team sheet, him and the hudd in the two would be immense! Both can spray balls around to the front four all day long, and Thorne will add the defensive steel that potentially were lacking at the moment. Just hope to God he can stay fit, imo he's the best player in the league when fully fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Geroge and Tom would be a dream. GT actually loves getting in the mix as well, look at the goal he scored against Cardiff at home a couple season back played a 1-2 on the edge of their area and smashed it bottom corner. Rowett said last night if all goes well he should be available for selection after the international break, it will be the loudest cheer at PP in years when his name is called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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