Norman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 34 minutes ago, Remy the hare said: Really? That stat amazes me. Don't let it. Hugely misleading when compared to other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: Hudders certainly can tackle...he just seems soooo ponderous in his movements. However....that can be decieving,it's not all about how fast you can run....having some quality decision making and an eye for the right pass is more important. He can't be that ponderous given he can receive the ball with 3 men climbing up his jacksie and still find time and space for a pass. I agree he's far from rapid but if he had blinding pace in his armoury he'd have 100 caps for England too. (See earlier disclaimer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igorwasking Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think his size makes him look slower too. Don’t get me wrong, Usain Bolt he ain’t - but smaller players look quicker - even when their not (Jamie Ward springs to mind). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram8 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I really do hope that Thorne gets back to his best, but comparing him competitively with Tom Huddlestone is futile and unfair, both of them are superb footballers, and a treat for connoisseurs of ‘real football’ to watch .. Having them both in the team and firing at the same time would be awesome, and the perception that having two CDMs in the team together would be cautious / over defensive would be superfluous as they both have the ability to turn defence into attack with one touch forward passing. Neither is ‘quick’ or ‘mobile’ in the conventional sense of the word, but their superior football brain gives them the edge over ‘quicker’ players who don’t have anywhere near the same ‘vision’ In tight situations. As far as I have seen on the forum recently (86 Points and Kash aside) there are many posters on here who have only come to realise the value of Huddlestone in particular since he has become injured, and to lose him to Stoke would be an extremely serious ‘own goal’ for this club ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Time for George thorne to come back in now the two george's look like our best options for the holding roll. ledley and huddlestone are rowett pap. Ledley can play a good short passing game but has the occasional stinker (burton away) hudds can fire laser guided missiles but can't tackle and has the occasional stinker (burton away) George looks in good shape. Therefore play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnram Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 George Thorne would suit our current style. Quick thinking, accurate passing and always available to receive a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKWORTHRAM Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I was shocked he wasn't on the bench last night. Especially considering that he didn't play for the U23s. He was at the game though. Lampard must see something in training every day for him not to think Thorne is good enough. But I've got a feeling we won't be seeing too much of Evans this season now. So hopefully Thorne still has a role to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazal77 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I was pretty gutted we didn’t see him last night, hopefully he’ll get a look in at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike93rh Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'm coming on here once a week to profess my love for George Thorne, and let the world know I still believe in him. It's therapeutic at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDerby Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 He needs a loan until January, go and let him rip league 1 up in a good passing side, if he can go and get some minutes under his belt which is absolutely what he needs, get him into the team in the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 George could be just what we need. He must be chomping on the bit, and with evans injured, there is a need for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I wonder if it is becoming a mental issue with George rather than a physical or ability one? Is he showing enough in training and U23 matches that he's willing to put a tackle in and be brave. If he is playing with the fear factor, and is just too scarred mentally from his injuries, he could be done. Speculation, but I'm not the first one to say it. If Huddlestone still isn't ready for Saturday and Evans is out, he surely makes the bench if he stands any chance of making it with us now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Why is no one in the local media asking the question? We could bury the thread and all speculation if a journalist just asked the ducking question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Surprised he wasn’t involved last night. Something must be going on if he’s not making the squad and he’s pulled from the u23’s, the only thing that would make sense now is a loan move yet there seems no movement here either. Very odd and we are now very light in his position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Putting 2 and 2 together here, but Mac at QPR says they're very close to some loan deals, Thorne pulled from under 23s, reckon he might be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Putting 2 and 2 together here, but Mac at QPR says they're very close to some loan deals, Thorne pulled from under 23s, reckon he might be one of them. If he's fit enough to go and do a job at QPR then I just don't get why he's not getting a chance here. Doesn't make sense to send a fully fit George Thorne to another Championship side. It's like Martin to Fulham all over again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 If Evans is long term injured then I can't see him leaving now on loan or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ramarena said: Surprised he wasn’t involved last night. Something must be going on if he’s not making the squad and he’s pulled from the u23’s, the only thing that would make sense now is a loan move yet there seems no movement here either. Very odd and we are now very light in his position Or it could be that with Johnson getting injured Monday then thirne was pulled from the U23 as cover for the senior squad should anyone else take a knock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorsforthRam Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 4 hours ago, TomBustler1884 said: I wonder if it is becoming a mental issue with George rather than a physical or ability one? Is he showing enough in training and U23 matches that he's willing to put a tackle in and be brave. If he is playing with the fear factor, and is just too scarred mentally from his injuries, he could be done. Speculation, but I'm not the first one to say it. If Huddlestone still isn't ready for Saturday and Evans is out, he surely makes the bench if he stands any chance of making it with us now? He put in and received some hefty challenges against Blackburn U23s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, HorsforthRam said: He put in and received some hefty challenges against Blackburn U23s That's what I'd heard, just seems very odd to not be in contention unless he's off on loan. Which again, seems odd IF Evans is out long term. Saturday is make or break I fear for George at DCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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