Clare had a decent second half against Man Utd. But based on his form over the past 5 games, don't think he would have kept his place if we'd had another option to play there.
Thought Clare did well Vs man u so can only assume it's fitness related.
The main surprise is Payne over Morgan as can't imagine that is fitness related. Morgan gives far better balance to that midfield 3 than Payne I feel.
Hopefully CBT can come on for the second half. Campbell has done ok but hasn't shown he's ready to start league games IMO but needs must.
My problem with Payne playing is that he means Fraser has to play differently. Payne isn't as good at what Fraser has been doing and Fraser isn't as good when he tries to do something else. So it weakens you in two areas. From overflowing with center mids we now look a bit short.
The only reason I would start Payne in midfield is if Fraser isn't avaliable. I would probably have started Payne instead of Cambell.
This will probably look a load of tosh in about 2 hours time 🤷
Clare doesn’t have discipline or positional sense for right back imo. He appears to like playing further forward. Never been confident with Clare at right back. I understand that is preference & instinct to play further up the pitch - what with injuries at right back, he has had to cover there. Probably not his choice.
Clare’s understanding of right back might help with forging a good relationship with an attacking right back, if he can cover those runs forward. 🤔 Maybe needs to practice shooting / work on his composure but that might happen with more time on the pitch.
Would like to see Clare find his niche in the team & do well.
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Shave attack!!
SHAVE ATTACK!!!
You love to hear it down The Valley
I'd rather keep one of DJ or Kirk and see if they can thrive in a 4-3-3 setup that better suits them than the other systems we've been playing.
The main surprise is Payne over Morgan as can't imagine that is fitness related. Morgan gives far better balance to that midfield 3 than Payne I feel.
Hopefully CBT can come on for the second half. Campbell has done ok but hasn't shown he's ready to start league games IMO but needs must.
The only reason I would start Payne in midfield is if Fraser isn't avaliable. I would probably have started Payne instead of Cambell.
This will probably look a load of tosh in about 2 hours time 🤷