I thought he played reasonably well in his cameo today, Tried to beat defenders and has much more strength than Wagstaff, Worth a try next match if fit enough?
Thought he looked useful and I agree maybe the left midfield slot could be his if he's fit. Has the pace and skill to beat people, plus knows how to score. And the left midfield slot is still up fro grabs as no-one has done brilliantly there.
Hopefully he stays fit now as I think he could be useful for us this season.
Looked very lively and really wanted it. Probably realisation dawning that he's a Championship level player that needs to get through his injury problems and show something soon or he might not have anything near a Championship club. Very hungry cameo and took players on.
mckenzie looks like he knows what a football is and what to do with it as opposed to apko who had one decent moment and about 4 when he looked worse than a park player with his attempted control of the ball
[quote][cite]Posted By: Ru1986[/cite]I like him and am not sure why we have not see more of him.[/quote]
Because Mcenzie keeps getting injuries after he plays. His lay off before he came to us seems to have weekend his core strength, the club have been working on this but everytime he has appeared he has then had a few weeks lay off
I was impressed with Leon as I have been almost every time he has come on for us this season, certainly another option both upfront now Mooney may be injured and on the left. Question maybe over his defensive discipline if playing on the left as Basey needs all the help he can get, also Llloyd Sam is a great example of how important it is for the winger to give his full back some help.
If he's fit enough, then I definitely think he needs to be the replacement for Mooney (if required). He's looked lively in the three games I've seen him involved in and he's a more natural foil for Burton than Akpodje, imo.
Akpo Sodje looks to have about as good a touch as McLeod and doens't have as much pace. McKenzie doesn't look fit enough for a start yet. If Mooney is out for Swindon I reckon we'll see McLeod partnering Burton.
[cite]Posted By: LargeAddick[/cite]Akpo Sodje looks to have about as good a touch as McLeod and doens't have as much pace.
Yeah but he's also stronger, looks to have a better shot (like I said McLeod would never score a goal like Akpo's away at Yeovil) and although not great in the air, better than McLeod is. Still early to judge but Akpo looks to have the slightly better all round game than McLeod.
Don't think either will be the answer long term, but both have played a part this season and are useful in this league until we can sign better.
Don't forget Luke Holden. Well down the pecking order but with injuries and suspensions starting to bite Prky's not left with a lot of other options. Personally I'd like to see him get a chance as I thought he looked lively as a sub in the JPT at Saints and we don't have much time left to check him out.
Although I thought McKenzie did ok in his cameo, he didn't look 100% fit and I'm not convinced he'd offer that much protection to Youga/Basey at left back. This is something Bailey did very well when he was playing on the left, and something which Sam excels at on the right.
We could go back to 4-5-1 against Swindon, with Racon and Shelvey coming in for Mooney and Sam (if his suspension does come into effect by then). I know Bailey has done well in the middle, but I'd put him out on the left for the next game, as we don't have any better options.
A Sodje is surely ahead of McLeod in the pecking order and prob. McKenzie too (if he can stay fit in training) this week as Parky seems to rate him and from the brief glimpses we've seen of him is probably right, again assuming he can stay off the treatment table
very disappointing to hear of Racon leaving the ground at 1.30pm - a very good player imo and one we will need for the rest of the season
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Hopefully he stays fit now as I think he could be useful for us this season.
Mooney was on crutches after game, so front would have to be changed next game i expect
Because Mcenzie keeps getting injuries after he plays. His lay off before he came to us seems to have weekend his core strength, the club have been working on this but everytime he has appeared he has then had a few weeks lay off
Don't think either will be the answer long term, but both have played a part this season and are useful in this league until we can sign better.
That would be my preferred option as well.
Of course that means playing someone out of position but I think it can work.
Shame Youga is still out because I would've brought him in and moved Basey up to the wing.
I think Jonjo may well be back for the Swindon game.
That too.
We could go back to 4-5-1 against Swindon, with Racon and Shelvey coming in for Mooney and Sam (if his suspension does come into effect by then). I know Bailey has done well in the middle, but I'd put him out on the left for the next game, as we don't have any better options.
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Omo Sodje Dailly Basey
Waggy Racon Semedo Bailey
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very disappointing to hear of Racon leaving the ground at 1.30pm - a very good player imo and one we will need for the rest of the season