by Sun Tzu » 17 Nov 2009 18:27
by brendywendy » 17 Nov 2009 18:34
Sun Tzu Henry isn't really a classic winger.
He's just as comfortable in attack or central midfield, where he's played quite regularly for the reserves over the years.
He's certainly not a winger in the touchline hugging / full back skinning mode
by Sun Tzu » 17 Nov 2009 18:47
by brendywendy » 17 Nov 2009 18:50
Sun Tzu Could be right Brendy. Just needs to find his niche. Potentially I could see him and Sigardsson being pretty effective as the outer two of a four man midfield (although I prefer a couple of out and out wingers !). A four of Karajan, Davis, Sigardsson and Henry in a couple of years would be very interesting. Church up front, maybe Baggie-Bell coming through.... I still think we've got the makings of a pretty useful home produced side.
by Royal With Cheese » 17 Nov 2009 19:22
brendywendy greed
the madness of schards innit
by Ian Royal » 17 Nov 2009 19:50
Sun Tzu Could be right Brendy. Just needs to find his niche. Potentially I could see him and Sigardsson being pretty effective as the outer two of a four man midfield (although I prefer a couple of out and out wingers !). A four of Karajan, Davis, Sigardsson and Henry in a couple of years would be very interesting. Church up front, maybe Baggie-Bell coming through.... I still think we've got the makings of a pretty useful home produced side.
by sandman » 17 Nov 2009 20:05
brendywendy Dont even like long that much. No idea why im defending him. But henry is currently bit part in league 1. And ill take trappatonis view over anyones on here,including my own!
by bootboy » 17 Nov 2009 20:58
Ian RoyalSun Tzu Could be right Brendy. Just needs to find his niche. Potentially I could see him and Sigardsson being pretty effective as the outer two of a four man midfield (although I prefer a couple of out and out wingers !). A four of Karajan, Davis, Sigardsson and Henry in a couple of years would be very interesting. Church up front, maybe Baggie-Bell coming through.... I still think we've got the makings of a pretty useful home produced side.
Sig is ok wide, but I much prefer him sat behind the striker or in a more conventional central midfield role.
Henry does have a very good eye for goal, which should in theory make him an ideal candidate for Rodger's 4-2-3-1 formation in the wide right slot. He just hasn't really lived up to his promise.
by Sun Tzu » 17 Nov 2009 21:03
bootboyIan RoyalSun Tzu Could be right Brendy. Just needs to find his niche. Potentially I could see him and Sigardsson being pretty effective as the outer two of a four man midfield (although I prefer a couple of out and out wingers !). A four of Karajan, Davis, Sigardsson and Henry in a couple of years would be very interesting. Church up front, maybe Baggie-Bell coming through.... I still think we've got the makings of a pretty useful home produced side.
Sig is ok wide, but I much prefer him sat behind the striker or in a more conventional central midfield role.
Henry does have a very good eye for goal, which should in theory make him an ideal candidate for Rodger's 4-2-3-1 formation in the wide right slot. He just hasn't really lived up to his promise.
Henry has struggled all season with hamstring problems, 'a la Ryan Giggs', and is still suffering with this problem hence the last couple of weeks playing a cameo role at Millwall. I understand from a close friend of his dad that he will be returning to RFC this week for rehab etc. to try to overcome his problem. Apparently it stems from the graft he had for his knee cruciate ligament repair. Maybe this is why he has struggled to come to the fore this season.
by bootboy » 17 Nov 2009 21:20
Sun TzubootboyIan Royal Could be right Brendy. Just needs to find his niche. Potentially I could see him and Sigardsson being pretty effective as the outer two of a four man midfield (although I prefer a couple of out and out wingers !). A four of Karajan, Davis, Sigardsson and Henry in a couple of years would be very interesting. Church up front, maybe Baggie-Bell coming through.... I still think we've got the makings of a pretty useful home produced side.
Sig is ok wide, but I much prefer him sat behind the striker or in a more conventional central midfield role.
Henry does have a very good eye for goal, which should in theory make him an ideal candidate for Rodger's 4-2-3-1 formation in the wide right slot. He just hasn't really lived up to his promise.
Henry has struggled all season with hamstring problems, 'a la Ryan Giggs', and is still suffering with this problem hence the last couple of weeks playing a cameo role at Millwall. I understand from a close friend of his dad that he will be returning to RFC this week for rehab etc. to try to overcome his problem. Apparently it stems from the graft he had for his knee cruciate ligament repair. Maybe this is why he has struggled to come to the fore this season.
by Y25 » 17 Nov 2009 22:10
by brendywendy » 18 Nov 2009 09:41
sandmanbrendywendy Dont even like long that much. No idea why im defending him. But henry is currently bit part in league 1. And ill take trappatonis view over anyones on here,including my own!
That would be the same Trapattoni who is constantly criticised in Ireland for not going to enough club games. He hardly has an abundance of striking talent to choose from either.
by Schards#2 » 18 Nov 2009 09:56
brendywendysandmanbrendywendy Dont even like long that much. No idea why im defending him. But henry is currently bit part in league 1. And ill take trappatonis view over anyones on here,including my own!
That would be the same Trapattoni who is constantly criticised in Ireland for not going to enough club games. He hardly has an abundance of striking talent to choose from either.
LOL
trappatoni>>>>>>>>sandman
he took ireland through a qualifying campaign unbeaten ffs
by brendywendy » 18 Nov 2009 10:41
by rg6royal » 18 Nov 2009 11:18
by sandman » 18 Nov 2009 12:45
by brendywendy » 18 Nov 2009 13:26
by sandman » 18 Nov 2009 14:36
by yappy » 18 Nov 2009 15:34
sandman It is well known in Ireland that the manager doesn't go to club matches very often as is proved by the fact the in form Andy Reid is continually overlooked for reasons that are seemingly personal rather than footballing.The fact that he also picked Long over N Hunt last season while the former was warming our bench and the latter was scoring goals in the starting line up may also give you a clue as to the amount of games Trapattoni actually watches.
by sandman » 18 Nov 2009 16:25
yappysandman It is well known in Ireland that the manager doesn't go to club matches very often as is proved by the fact the in form Andy Reid is continually overlooked for reasons that are seemingly personal rather than footballing.The fact that he also picked Long over N Hunt last season while the former was warming our bench and the latter was scoring goals in the starting line up may also give you a clue as to the amount of games Trapattoni actually watches.
People seem to forget there is more to international management than just picking the best individuals, its about having the best team possible. One of the main problems England have had in the last years were that we were trying to put the best 11 individuals on the teamsheet. Obviously Gerrard and Lampard are the two best central midfielders we have, but you need a Barry, Carrick or a Hargreaves to get the balance right.
No offence to Noel, but I'd rather have Long off the bench than him, and Noel wasn't realistically going to start, so I think his decision makes sense. I will agree with you on Andy Reid though.
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