Poynton ram Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Not seen too much of him before last night Got in to a couple of decent positions and put some good balls across the box. But better than Fozzy, not sure?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I did not rate But not played that much yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Only his second start wasn’t it? Might need a few more games to get up to speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Definitely seemed like he’d been given instruction to make defending a secondary concern. If that’s the game plan, the style of play we’re going for, then fair enough. If he wasn’t given that instruction, then he’s just a pretty poor defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, TigerTedd said: Definitely seemed like he’d been given instruction to make defending a secondary concern. If that’s the game plan, the style of play we’re going for, then fair enough. If he wasn’t given that instruction, then he’s just a pretty poor defender. He looked like a clumsy version of Fozzy to me, which takes some doing. Never seen such thin legs on a professional footballer either, makes Crouch look like the Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Scott Malone has never been a very good defender, and probably never will be. He is pretty sound on the basics, but his strength is making it happen further up the field with surging runs and crosses. He needs some time to bed in, and for fans to accept him for what he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, i-Ram said: Scott Malone has never been a very good defender, and probably never will be. He is pretty sound on the basics, but his strength is making it happen further up the field with surging runs and crosses. He needs some time to bed in, and for fans to accept him for what he is. So great when we are on top but not to be relied upon under the cosh? Can see why F.L would bring him back in at home from your description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Would rather have saved the money and chanced it with Lowe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Forsyth back for away games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, Zag zig said: So great when we are on top but not to be relied upon under the cosh? Can see why F.L would bring him back in at home from your description. I think he will have been bought to play home and away, and in my view should be first choice. But he needs a sound defender next to him (Davies) and a left winger who he can work in tandem with, prepared to watch his back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, i-Ram said: I think he will have been bought to play home and away, and in my view should be first choice. But he needs a sound defender next to him (Davies) and a left winger who he can work in tandem with, prepared to watch his back. Will we do the same for Fozzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Will we do the same for Fozzy? What is your problem? Personally I think you can only play one left back in a team. Forsyth is in my opinion the better defender. However, everything points to Lampard wanting to play an expansive style, and if that is the case Malone would be the better option (with the caveats I gave). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, i-Ram said: What is your problem? Personally I think you can only play one left back in a team. Forsyth is in my opinion the better defender. However, everything points to Lampard wanting to play an expansive style, and if that is the case Malone would be the better option (with the caveats I gave). What is my problem? I don't have one, why are you so miserable? Lampard can do as he wants. Doesn't mean the fans can't comment, isn't that what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Not played much but I’ve not been particulary impressed at all if I’m honest. Reads the game poorly in defence and steps up too high too often. Clearly a talented footballer no doubt, decent crosser and good on the ball, but off the ball is key for a defender and he lacks imo. Prefer Forsyth and I’m not a Forsyth fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramcoteRam84 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Full backs playing high is how Lampard plays. Did it from the first game. Not down to Malone, Bogle was as culpable. Some excellent passes and a wand of a left foot - given time to get match fitness he’ll do well. I think people are criticising because he “looks” awkward, doesn’t make him a bad player, someone mentioned crouch earlier on this thread - what a player he is! Malone was the best left back in the league for Fulham two seasons ago. He’s proven at this level and will prove it again mark my words. From left back being a problem position we now have two decent ones with another great prospect out on Loan who in time will be better than both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 47 minutes ago, reveldevil said: He looked like a clumsy version of Fozzy to me, which takes some doing. Never seen such thin legs on a professional footballer either, makes Crouch look like the Rock. Am getting the vibes that you're not overly keen on him then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Just now, Inglorius said: Am getting the vibes that you're not overly keen on him then.... He's ok, just doesn't seem a massive upgrade on the incumbent, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, reveldevil said: He's ok, just doesn't seem a massive upgrade on the incumbent, that's all. Incumbent now there's a good word ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Watched him get but megged 3 times in second half in the space of 15 minutes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, QuitYourJibbaJivin said: Watched him get but megged 3 times in second half in the space of 15 minutes ? The first ooh matron of the day. Who’s going to oblige gents? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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