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Ince man of the match
- Thread starter Doc Lynam
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Tex, Ince, then Halford, closely followed by Holla and Stockdale.
By having Ince and Holla, with their strength breaking up the play, it allowed Tex to dictate how he wanted to play....Fulham could not get near him.
By the way, i thought O'Grady looked keen when he came on.
That's not controversial - he was, by a country mile.
Rich Suvner
Skint years RIP
I've heard people close to the club say that Ince doesn't know how to play in midfield - and I think they talked utter shite then, and think the same now.
BensGrandad
New member
Perhaps they were talking of a position further up field rather than in front and protecting the back four, in which case it would be fair comment. You obviously play a player in his best position or should, you wouldnt expect Lua Lua to play in Ince position or vice versa but both are classed as midfield.
Well, while i am at it, and mentioned 5 players that were very good tonight.....i was thinking earlier about Dunk, i remember some poster saying he was not playing well atm, well after partnering Greer and Halford and Hughes...the way he has adapted and played is a credit, and he played well tonight.
Saw him at Derby and tonight, and he was great, and at Wolves, and that is just away.
Rich Suvner
Skint years RIP
you're playing with semantics.
i don't think anyone has ever discussed Ince as an attacking midfielder.
he has clearly been recognised as playing a destructive role, with force and presence, whilst also offering the ability to occassionally break forward. he plays that role well, imho, and i simply don't agree with the opinion that he's not up to it.
Fountainhead
Active member
Hello CW
He's up to it.
BensGrandad
New member
I was just trying to explain another view to that. I believe that as the sole DM he is awful but partnered with Holla they look a good mix together.
Rich Suvner
Skint years RIP
a midfield pairing that I simply cannot understand Sami Hyypia overlooking all this time. Idiot.
BensGrandad
New member
They looked so good together at Ipswich that I couldnt understand why he didnt continue with it to stop shipping goals.
Rich Suvner
Skint years RIP
i sometime wonder whether JFC is printed on the team sheet template - the manager gets to pick the other 10
I think "awful" is a tad harsh but I don't completely disagree with you. He struggles to turn under pressure, so as a lone DM, he gets the ball into feet from a defender and he has to give it straight back to them. Very different from the days of Bridcutt who could receive the ball under pressure and just roll his marker and get away up the pitch. I also think Ince struggles technically. I didn't go to the game but I can imagine how he'd compliment Holla very well. You'd get the destructive presence of Ince but also the impressive passing range of Holla. It'll be interesting to see if they get a run together in the team after tonight. It's certainly more inspiring than Gardner and JFC.
BensGrandad
New member
awful is a tad harsh perhaps I should have said not very good.
The Birdman
New member
Always liked Ince I think a little bit raw at times but will get better with games should be encouraged to drive forward when he wins the ball strong in the air defensively needs to work at attacking the ball in the air in offensive situation.
maltaseagull
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This is something I have heard from the commentary team on player, not just this game but V Reading too. I really hope we can keep him as a signing rather than loan.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Hallford shaded it for me, he had a massively good game
BensGrandad
New member
I cannot understand this 'strong in the air' comments for a man who is 6ft 4in tall he is very poor and that is probably his biggest weakness and possibly why Chelsea released him. He is competitive and wins tackle and having Holla next to him to give the ball to distribute it for him he looks solid. Without Holla looks lost passing the ball. I think he is a gem playing with the right players but a mile behind Bridcutt in all areas of his play.