In answer to the question why are we playing Holland, the answer is we don't have anyone else but I would like to think that if we had any other options, Pardew wouldn't be playing him.
I would have to disagree with Valley 11, with the exception of Bailey, the midfield as a unit is a real cause for concern in that it creates next to nothing.
Hmmm ...... better to start an untried 18 year old who's been out of the game for 10 months - rather than an experienced veteran international who, despite the team's result, is actually performing better than most.
In any case, if Holland was to be dropped by Pardew, surely it'd be better to play Josh Wright.
All academic ..... no doubt Holland starts vs Bristol City.
Asmuch as i like matt holland i dont think he is up to the job anymore. he should be given a coaching job for next season. bailey and racon should be the number one choices in the center of midfield.
[cite]Posted By: Valley11[/cite]Oh you must be talking about the INJURED Racon and ZZ, Mortiamerican?
So you want to throw a 16 yr old, and an inexperienced player still finding his feet at Championship level, into the heart of our midfield?
That's ridicluous and proves you're the fool!
Anyway, our main problem is not centre midfield, IMHO.
We've got far more to worry about down both flanks and with our shot-shy strikers.
Duuuuuurrrrrr. No I'd not suggest playing injured players ahead of them. Allow me to be clear, I'd play those other players in that spot IF FIT. Is that OK. WRT Shelvey - yes despite his age I'd use him ahead of Holland, although clearly not for every game, I wouldn't burn him out. That said, there was no option last night. Without Hudson playing he had to be in, as captain.
Excellent interview, I'd forgotten just how successful that Ipswich team was, 5th for a newly promoted side, and not a "returning giant" is an astonishing achievement
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I would have to disagree with Valley 11, with the exception of Bailey, the midfield as a unit is a real cause for concern in that it creates next to nothing.
Just agree with Dazzler, who agrees with Valley11, then I can agree with you...
In any case, if Holland was to be dropped by Pardew, surely it'd be better to play Josh Wright.
All academic ..... no doubt Holland starts vs Bristol City.
Only kidding I love Matty Holland not in a gay way... but I agree he is lacking in pace and is always going to be a players player he is Charlton.
what a boring pair of twonks you and your boyfriend are.
Still think Bailey brings more to the team than Holland?
Bailey had a bad game but on form he offers a lot to the team.
Got to use Holland less often than we have been, hopefully with Racon back and Pardew giving Wright a chance that will happen.
Agreed, but what a stinker he had today! Almost laughable, quite unbelievable at times, hope he can get over it
Bailey was gash and Matty was quite absent but thats what happens when you only play 10 minutes at the end!
He'll come through with that attitude.
Reminds me of a Bulgarian chappie....
Great interview. Looks like he wanted to stay with us when we went down to League 1. We could do with him now.
Asked by John Champion if he's "a blue nose for your time with Ipswich" or "a red nose for your time with Charlton"...
His reply: "I wear a blue t-shirt with a red one underneath".