[Albion] Duff's Distribution.

Stat Brother said:

He seems to be getting it for not scoring goals and poor distribution.

With the exception of 1 piss poor back pass, Duffy has been plenty good enough at his actual job.

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Nixonator said:

While I'm never usually one for singling anybody out, that is simply just not true.

There have been many other clumsy moments throughout the season which thankfully haven't been punished.

I can even take you back to the first game of the season, a game we lost apparently because of a Stephens error, well I remember quite vividly at 0-0 Duffy laying it off to Aguero for a sitter who uncharacteristically missed the target.

He has issues with concentration, I don't think anybody here can deny that. The worrying thing is it doesn't appear to be getting any better. I haven't even delved into the "head it as far as I can rather than worry about any direction" attitude towards heading the ball, which is all fine when defending set pieces, less so when meeting an opposition GK and handing them possession. Then there is the matter of attacking set pieces, where we all thought the signing of Duffy was going to reap the most rewards. He's not even testing the keeper with free headers, some of them have been criminal.

Out of all our players who I could identify as not having a great first (hopefully) season in the PL, Duffy would be one. That is not to say I don't rate the guy or think he should be ousted.

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Nixonator said:

While I'm never usually one for singling anybody out, that is simply just not true.

There have been many other clumsy moments throughout the season which thankfully haven't been punished.

I can even take you back to the first game of the season, a game we lost apparently because of a Stephens error, well I remember quite vividly at 0-0 Duffy laying it off to Aguero for a sitter who uncharacteristically missed the target.

He has issues with concentration, I don't think anybody here can deny that. The worrying thing is it doesn't appear to be getting any better. I haven't even delved into the "head it as far as I can rather than worry about any direction" attitude towards heading the ball, which is all fine when defending set pieces, less so when meeting an opposition GK and handing them possession. Then there is the matter of attacking set pieces, where we all thought the signing of Duffy was going to reap the most rewards. He's not even testing the keeper with free headers, some of them have been criminal.

Out of all our players who I could identify as not having a great first (hopefully) season in the PL, Duffy would be one. That is not to say I don't rate the guy or think he should be ousted.

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Stat Brother said:

He seems to be getting it for not scoring goals and poor distribution.

With the exception of 1 piss poor back pass, Duffy has been plenty good enough at his actual job.

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One Teddy Maybank said:

Think you’re being a little harsh, at the start of the season he was a stand out player IMO, along with Dunk.

The second half of the season he has been below par, though some of that is because he is playing with Schelotto who is positionally lacking (again IMO).

The back pass was a disaster, though he hadn’t seemed to let that affect him yesterday.


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sussex_guy2k2 said:

Strange that we went on our best run of the season when Schelotto was brought in to the team. I’d argue the exact opposite to you - I think Schelotto and Dunk spend far too much time covering for Duffy’s poor defensive work.

I also think it’s really hard to argue he’s been a standout player at any point this season, unless you simply go based on stats and the amount of headers he completes.

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One Teddy Maybank said:

Schelotto is too far away from Duffy, the majority of the game. You should generally have no more than 5 -10 yards between your CB and RB.

Schelotto as an attacking threat is frequently 15-20 yds away and rarely tucks in, whereas Bruno is borderline perfect in that respect, but offers a lot less offensively.

Out heaviest defeat in terms of goals conceded have been with Schelotto in the team. Chelsea, Liverpool, Bruno came off vs Liverpool and we still let in another 2.

Yesterday he was really poor.

It depends what you want, a steady defence with more leadership or a flamboyant attacking full-back.

For me it’s an area that needs urgent investment.


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BensGrandad said:

I think that we should bring in Goldson as a 3rd CB to play on Duffys right and play Schelotto as a more attacking wing back. The drawback to that is that Schelottos's crossing of the ball isnt so hot.

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sussex_guy2k2 said:

If his sole job is heading a ball upwards and, at times, away, then he’s been fairly good at it. But considering the amount of corners we’ve conceded from, I’d argue not quite good enough.
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Nixonator said:

While I'm never usually one for singling anybody out, that is simply just not true.

There have been many other clumsy moments throughout the season which thankfully haven't been punished.

I can even take you back to the first game of the season, a game we lost apparently because of a Stephens error, well I remember quite vividly at 0-0 Duffy laying it off to Aguero for a sitter who uncharacteristically missed the target.

He has issues with concentration, I don't think anybody here can deny that. The worrying thing is it doesn't appear to be getting any better. I haven't even delved into the "head it as far as I can rather than worry about any direction" attitude towards heading the ball, which is all fine when defending set pieces, less so when meeting an opposition GK and handing them possession. Then there is the matter of attacking set pieces, where we all thought the signing of Duffy was going to reap the most rewards. He's not even testing the keeper with free headers, some of them have been criminal.

Out of all our players who I could identify as not having a great first (hopefully) season in the PL, Duffy would be one. That is not to say I don't rate the guy or think he should be ousted.

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Stat Brother said:

He seems to be getting it for not scoring goals and poor distribution.

With the exception of 1 piss poor back pass, Duffy has been plenty good enough at his actual job.

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Brighton Mod said:

Have we not forgotten his noticeable dip in form pre christmas after playing for Eire. Could it be that whilst others have moved up he has nod improved as much or has stayed static. Body on the line and heading clear is one thing, we're now looking for him to do something with the ball. To be honest his passing has been poor for a while, he gives cause for concern when in posession at the back. Not scapegoating, just an opinion.

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maffew said:

Every player has a dip in form, becomes out of sorts, makes a few errors in a short amount games, its the nature of the beast. Glad to have him, lets gGoldson a run out though, its been a long season for Duffy (and thats not saying lets drop him, but no one should be certain of their starting place)

The easiest way to fix this insert name <out> is to have a sub forum off the main board with 25 sticky threads, one for each player so we can slate/praise them to our hearts content and it will be fair for everyone

Its could start at the back
Maty Ryan official thread - too short, doesnt control the penalty area
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Shane Duffy needs to work on headers in training and pass more like Beckham
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Dunk who are we going to replace him with when he goes to a top 6 and is England captain
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Bruno wont play again put him on the coaching staff

Locadia waste of money, does he touch the ball?

The Greyhound - needs a good song

Gross - how do you do that little B symbol in his name, I cant find it on my Omsung

Knockhart Not really a prem player, attitude problem, needs to see a sports psych

Izquerdo I could miss one on ones for a lot less money than he gets paid

Murray, drop him from Palace games and penalties, he should have got 20 goals this season, too old. Should play this W/C mind[/QUOTE]



(I singled out only one quote - they are all class).

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Brighton Mod said:

Have we not forgotten his noticeable dip in form pre christmas after playing for Eire. Could it be that whilst others have moved up he has nod improved as much or has stayed static. Body on the line and heading clear is one thing, we're now looking for him to do something with the ball. To be honest his passing has been poor for a while, he gives cause for concern when in posession at the back. Not scapegoating, just an opinion.

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Stat Brother said:

Seemingly not scoring a hat-full of goals or setting up a hat-full of goals from the edge of our penalty area.

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