Calderon's role last night

[Black Rod]

Mings tore us apart earlier in the season from left back so playing Calderon there was a shred tactical move

Whether it was a one off because of the threat of an outstanding left back remains to be seen but you'd have to doubt whether it would be needed against some of the poorer teams in the division

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

He did a decent job, mainly in keeping Mings quiet.

However give me Elliot Bennett in that role any day of the week thank you.

Just the slight problem that Elliott Bennett isn't with is at the moment...... although according to the BBC Website report, he did provide the pass for one of the goals.

 

[Jim Bob]

Just the slight problem that Elliott Bennett isn't with is at the moment...... although according to the BBC Website report, he did provide the pass for one of the goals.

Yeah i noticed that last night, but they have changed it to Joe now. Maybe its a sign 'Bring Benno Back'

 

[BensGrandad]

Yeah i noticed that last night, but they have changed it to Joe now. Maybe its a sign 'Bring Benno Back'

Yes please.

 

[BensGrandad]

Mings tore us apart earlier in the season from left back so playing Calderon there was a shred tactical move

He looked a different player last night well done to who sorted out the tactics be it CH or NJ, who incidentally didnt appear on the touchline so much last night.

 

[edna krabappel]

Aside from Calderon's defensive/ midfield work: if you watch the goals again, he's the closest Albion player to the net on at least two of them. You need players to follow up chances in case of rebounds etc, and it was great to see his enthusiasm in doing so.

We'd expect nothing else of the Great Man of course.

 

[Withdean11]

My favourite footballer. Ever.

 

[Poppett63]

Yes a new contract please and a place on the Legends Wall! The Dos Amigos looked as they they were having a lot of fun, smiling a lot and creating lots

 

[Stat Brother]

Aside from Calderon's defensive/ midfield work: if you watch the goals again, he's the closest Albion player to the net on at least two of them. You need players to follow up chances in case of rebounds etc, and it was great to see his enthusiasm in doing so.

We'd expect nothing else of the Great Man of course.

In fairness he was doing that when playing right back. If only there was some way of working out why he'd get caught out of position!!

Once again I'm reminded of the game he came on as a late sub but not for Bruno, towards the end of the the season possibly Wolves.

The first thing Calde did was push Ulloa out to the left, played centre forward and DIDN'T track back.

I can only assume he plays right back just to keep him out of the penalty area, as once he's in he never leaves.

 

[Beach Hut]

The other bonus was Greer will pass to Bruno whereas will rarely pass to Calde

 

[Gullys Cats]

I thought he was superb

 

[BensGrandad]

Much as Calderon did really well last night I cant see that happening too often but could imagine Elliott Bennett performing the role well and consistently.