GT49er
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Yes, it's a bit of a poser for GP, isn't it. Some people will come out with that old chestnut, 'oh yes, that's a good problem to have'..
They aren't the ones who have to try and solve it!
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[Albion] Dunk’s return:
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Yes, it's a bit of a poser for GP, isn't it. Some people will come out with that old chestnut, 'oh yes, that's a good problem to have'..
They aren't the ones who have to try and solve it!
There was also newspaper talk of him getting an England call up at one point. I appreciate it was nothing more than gossip and I think it was related to a regular being injured but it’s a sign of his form and that he was doing something right.
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Or..... having an opinion .... stop being a snowflake.
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aolstudios
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Absolutely. Veltman is a far more savvy pro & game manager.
Lewis is an excellent defensive CB but they are totally different players with different jobs (JV's main one being filling in behind Tariq at the moment. Pretty much faultlessly).
If Lewis has direct competitors they're Webster, Burn & Duffy
Exactly……..a lot will depend on chosen formations game by game. If we go with 3 CBs then Dunk will be back in pronto, but if we go with 2 then there’s a tricky decision to be made as Burn and Webster have been magnificent lately.
They've learnt a new word..
Washie
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Veltman is needed when playing Lamptey, as he covers Lampteys defensive weaknesses. Lamptey is more attacking and Veltman is good on the right.
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A few years ago maybe, not so much anymore.
aolstudios
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Exactly this ^
aolstudios
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We disagree
Couldn't agree more
Seasider78
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Dunk is out captain, leader and a solid and consistent high performer as soon as he is fit Potter will put him straight back in the side
Uh_huh_him
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I suspect that is true, but it would be particularly harsh on BDB who is in the form of his life right now.
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Seasider78
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It would be but we saw the same when Duffy was in the form of his life earlier in the season. If he goes with a 3 BDB may keep his place but the players will know and understand the captain when fit will be back in the side
Uh_huh_him
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Big difference with Duffy was it was more a return to form, doing a particular type of job.
Dan Burn is playing at a higher level than Duffy was IMO.
Seasider78
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The point I am making is we have seen before there is a pecking order in defence based on the overall quality of the player and that when the more senior player returns the in form player still makes way.
Dunk is our captain and alongside Webster the first two names on the team sheet for central defenders when both fit. The idea Potter will keep Dunk on the sidelines when fit for Dan Burn or Veltman is just crazy talk
Uh_huh_him
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I think you're right. but BDB is really stretching that view to the limit right now.
I would say that he has been playing better than Dunk was, prior to the injury.
Maybe not to the levels that Dunk has performed at, but definitely at least as well, as Dunk has achieved this season.
Papa Lazarou
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I don't think it's that crazy. I posted elsewhere that IMHO Dunk slows down our progression forward, as he is a less adept / adventurous passer of the ball than Webster (adept) and Burn (adventurous). Dunk does have that long crossfield pass, but that is used sparingly, otherwise it's a lot of sideways stuff, and short passes out wide.
I think the FA Cup game come perfectly for Dunk to get a game and see how he does.