Is TAA worth breaking the wage structure ?
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What is Trent? The way he runs back you would think he was a #9. He did play in MF but what I remember he wasn't great. Maybe because he was played as a CDM, which involves defending and we know won't do that . May be his best role is a CM or RMF but our set up does not allow it.
Also, why have we become so poor from set pieces?
Also, why have we become so poor from set pieces?
There’s no position in modern football that allows for such little effort and care off the ball – it just shifts the problem elsewhere. If he stays, indulging him with a positional change isn’t the solution, no matter what nonsense ideas he might have about winning the Ballon d’Or. If those performances continue, he’d struggle to win a balloon, let alone anything else.
In my opinion, he's not a CM. Does not have the workrate, game intelligence or ability to play in tight spaces to play the CM role. Needs time on the ball.
His best position is probably right midfield in the old 4-4-2, where he can play like a lazy version of David Beckham.
In the modern game, I'd say with his one-way effort (going forward) he could probably play as a CF or RW, where he cheats and the rest of the team make up for his workrate. Almost like a Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi (in their older years; both worked hard in their prime).
You have to be at that level, to play in an attacking position without workrate and still make it at a top team.
Otherwise you have to work hard, or be playing that role at a lower division team.
He’s like an old fashioned #10 playing at RB. What could possibly go wrong?
One match is not enough to make such statements.
No he hasn't
He'll play a few good games, everyone adores him, ego builds, puts in a few stinkers, everyone gets annoyed, puts in a few good performances, everyone adores him etc
Rinse and repeat
I think it was McNulty that said TAA was disappointing yet again - I didn't think so (bar shit corners - Tsimi seems to be our best corner taker) but then I didn't pay him much attention though my post match impression was he was good overall (maybe Konate added to that impression because there was little danger down that side with him covering). I'd need to rewind the match to see if I was under/over appreciating his involvement.
He was targeted in the United game, while Tsimikas was targeted in our last game, so I think it's pretty hard to make a judgement on his defensive improvement / effort on this one game alone.
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Didn't know whether to post this here or in the Slot thread but I love this.
As long as Trent knows he is a defender 1st and a playmaker 2nd, I won't have anxieties about him
Me too.
Should also put to bed any notion that he didn't sub Trent off against United because of the contract situation. I don't think Arne has any fucks to give tbh.
Should have subbed him earlier though.
No argument from me. But his decision not to wasn't related to fear about offending him.
Yeah, I think Rio Ferdinand is a subtle, Machiavellian genius. You've got it.
By the way, the funny part is the dry comic timing. That he goes pause it here, like something really analytical is coming, then a pause... these two are ace.
Na. he's got a terrific viral moment for his podcast. Hence the "Fanks"
At some point you have to draw the line, and call it a day
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Real Madrid would considering they would be getting him on a free.
In sexual terms a unicorn is a female that wants to be the uncommitted part of a ffm three-way.
Like, she just shows up, is bi, and doesn't ruin your relationship.
So yeah, is the best thing ever.
A contract with a unicorn is just Mormonism. That's not sexy at all.
Wait, I thought we were talking about Trent.
Like, she just shows up, is bi, and doesn't ruin your relationship.
So yeah, is the best thing ever.
A contract with a unicorn is just Mormonism. That's not sexy at all.
Wait, I thought we were talking about Trent.
Hmm I'm going to disagree here. They are totally different players in both style and how they address the RB role.
Trent : generational talent as a creator/distributor. Was at his best when playing higher up the pitch under Klopp (before he started inverting). His assists have dropped off a cliff in the past 2 seasons in comparison.
2018-2022 he was at his best with 15, 15, 9, and 18 (all comps). He's then gone 10, 9 and 6 (this season so on for roughly the same 10-12).
Bradders : far more defensive-minded (but still naive at times). Has more pace than Trent but is not what I'd call fast. Over-laps far more than Trent and his recent stats (past 18 months) see him with a better assists and goals per match stats. Tracks back far better even though he's not the total package.
Interesting to see the Who's Scored Strengths and Weaknesses :
Tackling - Very Strong
Holding on to the ball - Strong
Passing - Strong
Through balls - Strong
Gets fouled often
Likes to tackle
Commits fouls often
Player has no significant weaknesses.
There are no significant minutes for Bradley this season so looking at last season (head to head vs TAA) :-
Trent 2,161 mins vs Bradders 761 mins
Tackles : Bradley 3.89 per 90 mins vs Trent 1.51 per 90 mins
interceptions : Bradley 1.21 per 90 mins vs Trent 1.25 per 90 mins
Ground Duels : Bradley 14.09 per 90 mins (won 8.14 ) vs Trent 7.27 per 90 mins (won 3.23)
Dribbled Past (both are very bad!) : Bradley 1.70 per 90 mins vs Trent 2.41 per 90 mins
Goals scored : both are 0.12 per 90 mins
Goal Involvement : Bradley 0.47 per 90 mins vs Trent 0.29 per 90 mins
Assists : Bradley 0.35 per 90 mins vs Trent 0.17 per 90 mins
Mins per assist : Bradley 254 mins vs Trent 540 mins
Key Passes : Bradley 1.82 per 90 mins vs Trent 2.62 per 90 mins
So who is more suited to the PL ?
IMO I think Bradders is overall (esp. vs weaker opposition - i.e. most teams, though his highest ever FotMob rating 9/10 was vs Real Madrid), however Trent can be a more potent key to unlock certain games, certainly against better opposition. That said I'm not 100% sure that Bradders is the solution to RB but he's certainly a very good option.
If we are looking for the perfect RB then Trent is a B- and Bradders currently a B. I like that we are better defensively with him in the team and that he overlaps and gets involved on the edge of the box far more (helping out our right sided attackers).
