In a back 3 you do need a CB who's comfortable on the ball, and can move into midfield, as otherwise you can end up with 3 CBs marking one centre forward.
You said this some time ago but I heard West ham played the 3 CB today yet the analyst said they left Chris Wood unmarked and he scored as they looked at each other !
First goal for Zach Mitchell and may he continue to improve whether he ends up a CB or Midfielder.
Thought he struggled first half (nice goal aside) and they targeted him. It's hard to comment about the second half as the view isn't so great of the other end of the pitch. I am a big fan of Zach Mitchell but feel that a carefully selected loan for the second half of the season at a level where he could play the majority of games would be good for his development.
Struggled early on and even second half most of their attacks down his side resulted in a cross into the box - though he wasn't getting much/any help from those in front of him. Didn't help him when we played out from the back with their pressure on a tight pitch either.
Well taken goal and made some crucial challenges in ET, but doesn't look ready to be a first team regular just yet.
Surprised & saddened to note that the majority of posters haven't mentioned Zach's goal yesterday on the post match thread.
Right place for TT's free kick and a brave diving header ...what's not to like ?
OK, he's in the team mainly for his defensive duties but recently NJ has admitted there could be another role for him to play in the future.
As Zach's stated in a recent interview, he's still learning & we know that opportunities to show his merits have been few & far between thus far.
He IS one of ours with the world his oyster /lobster ( thanks Del Boy) if you like...
Get behind him & help him cement a regular place in OUR team.
Not in an opponents' shirt.
Sorry but after seeing him in the last 2 games I can see why he isn’t starting! Started well on Tuesday night but then fell to bits! And on Saturday had a torrid time against a non league winger and apart from the goal was ordinary at best.
Surprised & saddened to note that the majority of posters haven't mentioned Zach's goal yesterday on the post match thread.
Right place for TT's free kick and a brave diving header ...what's not to like ?
OK, he's in the team mainly for his defensive duties but recently NJ has admitted there could be another role for him to play in the future.
As Zach's stated in a recent interview, he's still learning & we know that opportunities to show his merits have been few & far between thus far.
He IS one of ours with the world his oyster /lobster ( thanks Del Boy) if you like...
Get behind him & help him cement a regular place in OUR team.
Not in an opponents' shirt.
Sorry but after seeing him in the last 2 games I can see why he isn’t starting! Started well on Tuesday night but then fell to bits! And on Saturday had a torrid time against a non league winger and apart from the goal was ordinary at best.
Similar to what a lot of fans said about Chris Solly when he too got his first team debut out of position against Millwall.
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You said this some time ago but I heard West ham played the 3 CB today yet the analyst said they left Chris Wood unmarked and he scored as they looked at each other !
First goal for Zach Mitchell and may he continue to improve whether he ends up a CB or Midfielder.
Gomez and Konsa also played FB for us at times, as indeed did Steve Brown.
Right place for TT's free kick and a brave diving header ...what's not to like ?
OK, he's in the team mainly for his defensive duties but recently NJ has admitted there could be another role for him to play in the future.
As Zach's stated in a recent interview, he's still learning & we know that opportunities to show his merits have been few & far between thus far.
He IS one of ours with the world his oyster /lobster ( thanks Del Boy) if you like...
Get behind him & help him cement a regular place in OUR team.
Not in an opponents' shirt.
Thought he struggled first half (nice goal aside) and they targeted him. It's hard to comment about the second half as the view isn't so great of the other end of the pitch.
I am a big fan of Zach Mitchell but feel that a carefully selected loan for the second half of the season at a level where he could play the majority of games would be good for his development.
I think we'll keep him here though as Jones rates him, and at some point he'll get a run in the side. Hopefully when that comes he takes the chance.
Well taken goal and made some crucial challenges in ET, but doesn't look ready to be a first team regular just yet.