JiC (and anyone else who has chosen him), why Lonwijk?
Sorry JIC, but totally disagree on this. The Randell/Butcher partnership is built on them dovetailing, one sitting when the other moves forward, and also both being able to pass the ball. That discipline is vital, and Camara doesn't have that discipline. His strength is running with the ball, rather than passing. Another strength is having the engine to press high up the pitch, an area you want to remove him from. I think this "amazing" combination is something of a fantasy in order to get your favourite players into the team, but in practice would constrain Randell which none of us want.That's great news!! - I feel Pan could be amazing as a deeper CM next to Randell
What have you seen about Hardie playing upfront on his own that makes you so confident?
to answer you in regard to lonwijk i selected scarr and wilson as ouur two centre back with lonwijk playing just in front as a defensive midfielder with adam and joe bossing the midfield.
Did you see Wednesday’s game? The boy looked class. Can’t vouch for his fitness though. You may be right that he’s not ready for two games within a few days. Based on what I saw on Wednesday I would guess he’s going to be a starter all season once fully fit.
If mayor and azaz can start scoring in the same way we will have a great season.
I did see it. I thought Lonwijk was decent, but wasn't faultless. I just think we are sometimes to eager to see a new face that we are prepared to drop someone who had an excellent season last year, and hasn't done too much wrong so far this season.
