Richards Obita or Blackett ?

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Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Westwood52 » 13 Nov 2019 12:21

Who’s our first choice LB. ?

Richards Good energy,getting better ,great potential.Less nervous now,than previously.
Might be short on pace,and could be bullied.Positional sense ?

Obita.Elusive,experienced.Got a goal in him.Not the best defensively,Might be a bit physically fragile.

Blackett.Good in the air.Physical.Wand of a left foot.Prone to misjudgement and lack of concentration.But can play CB.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Hendo » 13 Nov 2019 12:33

No poll? :arrow:

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by URZZZZ » 13 Nov 2019 12:52

As a LB probably :
Blackett > Richards > Obita

As a LWB probably :
Obita > Richards > Blackett

But it’s all pretty close, none are good enough to stand out from the others, none are bad enough to lag behind

This time a year ago, I’d completely written Richards off however, so the transformation in his play is good to see

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Hound » 13 Nov 2019 13:11

Interestingly, 2 of the 3 are ooc at the end of the season. I suspect depending on where we are in the table that might come into play.

Alternatively, there could be some interest from other teams in Richards, either in January or the summer, which would make keeping one of, if not both, the other 2 important.

For now, I think I'd slightly go with Obita. Close over Richards though, sounds like he was excellent on Saturday. See Blackett more as a spare CB

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by WoodleyRoyal » 13 Nov 2019 13:22

there are very few better LB's in the division than a fully fit, match fit, confident Obita. If he can get back to the sort of form he had before his injury. there is no question 100% obita


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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by NewCorkSeth » 13 Nov 2019 13:41

Ian Royal.

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by Hendo » 13 Nov 2019 13:45

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Nah, he played right back.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Forbury Lion » 13 Nov 2019 14:26

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by Snowflake Royal » 13 Nov 2019 17:17

I probably favour:

LB - Blackett, Obita, Richards
LWB - Obita, Richards, Blackett

But Richards has really come on and ultimately its whoever is training and playing best.

If Swift is taking all the corners then Obita is slightly less valuable, as he used to have a superb corner on him back in the Jobi days, but if he's not taking them that's not really a plus point.


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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by WestYorksRoyal » 13 Nov 2019 17:27

Snowflake Royal I probably favour:

LB - Blackett, Obita, Richards
LWB - Obita, Richards, Blackett

But Richards has really come on and ultimately its whoever is training and playing best.

If Swift is taking all the corners then Obita is slightly less valuable, as he used to have a superb corner on him back in the Jobi days, but if he's not taking them that's not really a plus point.

Always good to have decent left foot and right foot options for set pieces. But I agree, with Swift playing well it's not so critical.

I think Obita is the best, most rounded player of the 3 if I'm honest. But he can't play every week at the moment given his time our.

Blackett is a last resort LWB in this formation. Better left back though.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by windermereROYAL » 13 Nov 2019 19:07

Can only be between Obita and Richards for me, very close call, while the former as a goal and assist in his last two apps, Richards has an outrageous first touch and control, defensively both on par. both plus Yiadom need to work on their crossing.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by NewCorkSeth » 13 Nov 2019 21:43

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Nah, he played right back.

Oh. Then I go Obita, Richards, Blackett.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Snowflake Royal » 15 Nov 2019 16:35

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Nah, he played right back.

Oh. Then I go Obita, Richards, Blackett.

I can play either full back position or DM actually.

Badly in all.


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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Barb » 15 Nov 2019 16:51

Richards is in pole for the regular start now.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by CountryRoyal » 15 Nov 2019 17:02

On current form, Richards.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by sandman » 15 Nov 2019 17:39

I've given it a lot of thought and decided on.

F, M, K.

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by NewCorkSeth » 15 Nov 2019 18:02

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Nah, he played right back.

Oh. Then I go Obita, Richards, Blackett.

I can play either full back position or DM actually.

Badly in all.

But you have fun while doing so right? Thats what is important.

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by SCIAG » 15 Nov 2019 22:57

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Nah, he played right back.

Oh. Then I go Obita, Richards, Blackett.

I can play either full back position or DM actually.

Badly in all.

Ah, the classic trio of positions for the incapable park footballer.

Could you do a job as a “defensive winger” when protecting a narrow lead?

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Snowflake Royal » 16 Nov 2019 09:01

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NewCorkSeth Oh. Then I go Obita, Richards, Blackett.

I can play either full back position or DM actually.

Badly in all.

Ah, the classic trio of positions for the incapable park footballer.

Could you do a job as a “defensive winger” when protecting a narrow lead?

Not on an XI a side pitch at the moment.

You've got me nailed otherwise.

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Re: Richards Obita or Blackett ?

by Millsy » 16 Nov 2019 09:35

Bodin > everybody.

**** me I can’t remember when we had so much choice for LB

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