Bobby Moore....Pat Rice....hardly the 'modern' game, not great examples there
Think of the England Vs Brazil game 1970, I don't think that Brazil team loses anything in comparison to anything you'll see today, and Moore gave the greatest display of defending I've ever seen. I can't see why Rice isn't a good example of the point I made, which is that attitude and application are as important as talent (obviously I don't mean someone who has no talent at all)
Looked OK against Notts Forest without standing out too much. Still don't agree with those who say he is a better defender than Rhoys Wiggins. Not in a million years.
Looked OK against Notts Forest without standing out too much. Still don't agree with those who say he is a better defender than Rhoys Wiggins. Not in a million years.
I haven't seen/heard anyone actually say that though. At most it's that Fox should keep his place once Wiggins is fit again, which is only fair.
As defenders in the championship, Fox is better in the air( has played CB) Both have been skinned this season by wingers. Fox has had 7 out of ten marks recently, and is playing with more confidence, As Rhoys is spending more time walking his dog than playing, he really must get more protection for his feet. On the attacking front Wiggins is well ahead, and Luzon style of play will benefit Rhoys more than anyone as this is the strongest part of his game. at least at the moment we don't have to rush him back as Morgan is having a decent spell.
You need to watch his defensive positioning. It's terrible. Going forward - absolutely, improved no end. But he gives the winger far too much room to cross. You watch Solly/Gomez, they are on the winger like a rash. Fox just half-heartedly watches them cross the ball.
Can't see any truth in those teams being interested in him, despite his upturn in performances but if he were sold for decent money (£2-3 million) then that would surely be the player sale to help balance the books that many expect RD to demand this summer.
We have sicknote (Wiggins) as the main left back and we could then promote one of the promising youngsters from the U21's.
Out of all the current first team squad I think we would miss him the least.
Fox is a good player, always maintained he would come good, just needed a run of games. With the experience he is getting he will only but get better, rather see fans encourage the lad than get on his back.
People on this forum, do love a player or players to slaughter. Morgan Fox is 21yrs old, still learning and has improved tremendously under Guy Luzon. I am sure that Roger Johnson and Tal Ben Haim must be a great help. Give the boy a break. Do you remember the last full back that you slaughtered?.
You need to watch his defensive positioning. It's terrible. Going forward - absolutely, improved no end. But he gives the winger far too much room to cross. You watch Solly/Gomez, they are on the winger like a rash. Fox just half-heartedly watches them cross the ball.
Fine, but he needs time in the team. How many 21 year olds are instantly top players? With the right coach, which we all hope Luzon is, he'll improve. I reckon he might get a loan spell next year with Wiggins and Homes-Dennis as our first choices.
You need to watch his defensive positioning. It's terrible. Going forward - absolutely, improved no end. But he gives the winger far too much room to cross. You watch Solly/Gomez, they are on the winger like a rash. Fox just half-heartedly watches them cross the ball.
Fine, but he needs time in the team. How many 21 year olds are instantly top players? With the right coach, which we all hope Luzon is, he'll improve. I reckon he might get a loan spell next year with Wiggins and Homes-Dennis as our first choices.
Agree that not all are instantly top players, however - he doesn't seem to be learning from his mistakes. You would have thought the Fulham game would've sent him in the right direction on what he needs to work on... his positioning.
Once again getting a raw deal from some on here. Fox was clearly a nervous wreck earlier in the season which probably wasn't helped by the Peeters and Bikey blame game!
He has recently been a solid performer and for me, Wiggins doesn't get back into the team. Fox has performed better than Solly on occasion even.
A lot of people criticise him for not getting tight on the winger every time but that's because our wingers are JBG and Bulot, neither of whom are renowned for their defensive quality. If Fox goes too tight, gets beaten (as happens to any fullback at some point) and the opposition winger is free and dry unless Fox risks a booking or even a red card with his lack of pace trying to get back and challenge. Better to stand off and allow the early cross, and let the CBs handle the box. Gomez is the opposite, he'll always get close and gets beaten more often - but he's quicker and more agile and recovers better than Fox, it's to Morgan's credit he knows his weaknesses.
You need to watch his defensive positioning. It's terrible. Going forward - absolutely, improved no end. But he gives the winger far too much room to cross. You watch Solly/Gomez, they are on the winger like a rash. Fox just half-heartedly watches them cross the ball.
He has improved a lot in recent games and been one of the best performers in some of them. Young lad, with the right guidance could get even better. Certainly has the right attitude.
But, Sir Chrissy, if I understand you correctly you would pay for his journey to one of three PL clubs for us to get an undetermined fee to go into RD/Network pocket? Seems odd but then again they do say fools and their money are easily parted!
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I can't see why Rice isn't a good example of the point I made, which is that attitude and application are as important as talent (obviously I don't mean someone who has no talent at all)
Was awesome to see how much passion he showed when the penalty went in. Charlton through and through!
Both have been skinned this season by wingers. Fox has had 7 out of ten marks recently, and is playing with more confidence,
As Rhoys is spending more time walking his dog than playing, he really must get more protection for his feet.
On the attacking front Wiggins is well ahead, and Luzon style of play will benefit Rhoys more than anyone as this is the strongest part of his game.
at least at the moment we don't have to rush him back as Morgan is having a decent spell.
I'd pay for his journey there if it's true...!
We have sicknote (Wiggins) as the main left back and we could then promote one of the promising youngsters from the U21's.
Out of all the current first team squad I think we would miss him the least.
He has recently been a solid performer and for me, Wiggins doesn't get back into the team. Fox has performed better than Solly on occasion even.
Wiggins got injured, so Fox stepped up.
Too many people are far too quick to make judgements when it comes to young players.
I'm not having that.
But, Sir Chrissy, if I understand you correctly you would pay for his journey to one of three PL clubs for us to get an undetermined fee to go into RD/Network pocket? Seems odd but then again they do say fools and their money are easily parted!