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Solly - midfielder ?

LenGlover
LenGlover Posts: 31,720
edited March 2011 in General Charlton
Could Chris Solly be converted into a box to box midfielder?

His lack of height would be less of a factor, he likes a tackle, has a reasonable turn of pace and can finish as he showed against Orient. The only question for me, mainly because I've only seen his matches at The Valley for the first team, is how good is his passing? Mind you it can't be worse than the present incumbents can it?!

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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,482
    Len, I expect better of you.

    As a respected elder statesman of the board you should know better than to

    NOT PUT THE TOPIC OF THE DISCUSSION IN THE *&%$£*" TITLE

    It's bad enough when the youngsters do it with they "Do you think" and "Does anyone agree" but now you. : - )

    As for Solly, yes he can. He could be the new Keith Jones (and that is a big complement from me) but lets give him a proper run out at right back, something he's never really had due to injuries, first to show what he can do.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,482
    Sneaky edit there Len, I'll let you off this time but don't do it again or its "Into the Valley" for you! : - )
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,720
    [cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]Sneaky edit there Len, I'll let you off this time but don't do it again or its "Into the Valley" for you! : - )

    When did they hand you the keys to the board?

    :-)
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 9,010
    He used to play as a centre-mid didn't he?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,482
    [cite]Posted By: LenGlover[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]Sneaky edit there Len, I'll let you off this time but don't do it again or its "Into the Valley" for you! : - )

    When did they hand you the keys to the board?

    :-)

    They haven't, the ungrateful sods.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,747
    I've only seen him at full back but I think he could. Him and Jenkinson have both occasionally played CM in reserve/youth games in the last few years.

    Not sure to what level but I'd definitely like to see how he'd play in CM.
  • dabos
    dabos Posts: 2,717
    Not many true box to box midfielders at the top level anymore.

    Solly is perfectly capable at full back, no need to convert him to another position.
  • dickplumb
    dickplumb Posts: 4,835
    No he couldnt.
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,118
    Always though Konchesky should've swallowed his pride and played there for us.

    Havent really seen Solly on the ball enough to comment.
  • Granpa
    Granpa Posts: 2,995
    I suggested this myself on a thread not long ago so obviously I agree. In fact although we all seem to hate Dennis Wise with a vengeance, they are of similar stature, and I certainly would welcome the combative Solly in place of McDonald and even Racon. I could see no harm in CP giving it a go in training etc.

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  • cafcdan18
    cafcdan18 Posts: 3,664
    Yes I think he could, has played there a little before and has some good attributes which would suggest he could do a job. Then again so could Jenkinson.

    Also with Francis and Jenkinson also available at RB, Solly's chances of a run at RB seem slim atm.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,720
    Found one of my old threads but interested in what people might think now....
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,334
    Think Wilson would be a more likely candidate
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,129
    Would rather he went back to right back he's wasted on the left
  • cafcvfr
    cafcvfr Posts: 179
    happened to be looking through some old programmes the other day actually, and in the one just after he signed a new contract it said that he can also play as a midfielder, which i didn't know.
  • MattD
    MattD Posts: 1,530
    Not a big enough figure for box to box, nor does he suit a winger role. Right back for him.

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,493
    at one time I thought he could do a job there .. now .. wide on the right ? .. possibly, in cenral midfield? .. no
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    edited October 2012
    I wonder if he could play at right back.

  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,436
    Scored his one and only goal when he came on as a central midfielder against Orient
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,124
    I'd just like to have him as a right back again to be honest.

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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,677
    edited October 2012
    MattD said:

    Not a big enough figure for box to box, nor does he suit a winger role. Right back for him.

    Chris is comfortable on the ball. Decent pace, can tackle, decent striker of the ball, keeps things simple, good engine and attitude. Of course he could play in midfield. As for height. Not stopped Messi has it.

  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,609
    No.
  • Redskin
    Redskin Posts: 3,133
    No. He will be a Premiership right-back...
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,976
    Square pegs in round holes. He's a right back - end of.
  • Derek1952
    Derek1952 Posts: 781
    I thought that,Cris Solly in midfield,I did surgest it to him last season and he said no way would he play in midfield.

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