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If we did manage to beat FGR, we would be just four points behind them.A big 9 days coming up with FG next Saturday
If we did manage to beat FGR, we would be just four points behind them.A big 9 days coming up with FG next Saturday
Always thought O'Connor could double up as standby for Spearing when thoughts were we may be short in that department. CB might be a stretch though. However I often think Foley might fit in if ever we played 3 at the back - rather than play all recognised CBs. He's tall enough, good athlete and as midfielder he'll be ok on the ball.OConnor maybe doesn’t have the height to play CB but as I think Boz or BBTC have said many times we need some cover at centre back. Davies does have some injury history but hopefully it’s nothing serious
It sounded like Foley was fairly comfortable in central defence, but he's really needed for midfield cover, especially given Watson's departure. I think O'Connor has played occasionally in a back 3 for us, but agree that lack of height and the fact he's doing so well in central midfield; radio had him as MoM today. One thing we could thank Hill for, showing Lee could do a job in that position. I'd still like to see us bring another central defender in though.Always thought O'Connor could double up as standby for Spearing when thoughts were we may be short in that department. CB might be a stretch though. However I often think Foley might fit in if ever we played 3 at the back - rather than play all recognised CBs. He's tall enough, good athlete and as midfielder he'll be ok on the ball.
He didn't put a foot wrong all game. Slotted in really well.It sounded like Foley was fairly comfortable in central defence
That's brilliantBring on the Vegans, Let us shove our meat in them
Hill only played O'Connor in central midfield once in a Pizza Cup game, and nearly always started him at right back. It is Mellon who should get credit for converting him to midfield on a permanent basis, and he has looked a completely different player this season.It sounded like Foley was fairly comfortable in central defence, but he's really needed for midfield cover, especially given Watson's departure. I think O'Connor has played occasionally in a back 3 for us, but agree that lack of height and the fact he's doing so well in central midfield; radio had him as MoM today. One thing we could thank Hill for, showing Lee could do a job in that position. I'd still like to see us bring another central defender in though.
O’Connor rarely started as full-back under Hill, who preferred Otis Khan or even on one occasion Sid Nelson as right-back. He did play a few league games last season in midfield, mostly as the base of a diamond, along with the Pizza Cup games you mention. Some of his starts were as part of a back 3. So while I don’t like the man, it’s not wrong to recognise Hill’s part in spotting Lee’s potential for playing in the middle and there were plaudits last season for some of his performances in that role.Hill only played O'Connor in central midfield once in a Pizza Cup game, and nearly always started him at right back. It is Mellon who should get credit for converting him to midfield on a permanent basis, and he has looked a completely different player this season.
Hill clearly did not particularly rate O'Connor. He was a bit part player during his tenure, and was only used in midfield when Spearing was injured or we were resting players. He would never have been a key member of the midfield as he has become under Mellon.fieldO’Connor rarely started as full-back under Hill, who preferred Otis Khan or even on one occasion Sid Nelson as right-back. He did play a few league games last season in midfield, mostly as the base of a diamond, along with the Pizza Cup games you mention. Some of his starts were as part of a back 3. So while I don’t like the man, it’s not wrong to recognise Hill’s part in spotting Lee’s potential for playing in the middle and there were plaudits last season for some of his performances in that role.
This season, maybe thanks to Dawes/Parky for bringing O’Connor’s versatility to MM’s notice when considering loan players to bring in. Certainly credit for Micky recognising his ability and developing him in the midfield role. There have even been some games where Lee has surpassed the midfield maestro that is Jay Spearing.
I agree with your first sentence. During Hill's tenure he used Macdonald, Khan and even Nelson once at right-back, when O'Connor was available. It was only towards the end of his stint that he belatedly recognised that Lee was capable of doing a job in that position.Hill clearly did not particularly rate O'Connor. He was a bit part player during his tenure, and was only used in midfield when Spearing was injured or we were resting players. He was not a key member of the midfield as he has become under Mellon.
He also started more games at right back under Hill rather than in midfield, contrary to your post.
Was going to take some credit myself before Hill Boz. I proferred Lee as a solution when if was feared we didn't have back up for Spearing. Must be great for Mickey to have a couple of versatile types who can do more than just a job for him in an alien position.It sounded like Foley was fairly comfortable in central defence, but he's really needed for midfield cover, especially given Watson's departure. I think O'Connor has played occasionally in a back 3 for us, but agree that lack of height and the fact he's doing so well in central midfield; radio had him as MoM today. One thing we could thank Hill for, showing Lee could do a job in that position. I'd still like to see us bring another central defender in though.