Thierry Small also wasn't a right wing back but Jones eventually saw the potential positives in putting him there and he became a key part of our way of playing. I'm actually delighted that it looks … (View Post)
I’ll be very happy when and if his Knibbs signs. Great option as an advanced midfielder and exactly what we lack. I really hope this one comes off. (View Post)
@Braziliance on that chart from Transfermarkt, Apter has played at right midfield a lot, and wouldn't you agree that in possession, our formation employs a right midfielder? Out of possession he'll j… (View Post)
Small moving to Preston was not great surprise. He’s 20 and PNE are his seventh club. Two of which admittedly were on loan. His first club was his local team, WBA and he jumped ship aged 12 to Evert… (View Post)
Our RWB role isn’t a traditional RWB role though. If you look at what Small did last year it is probably closer to what is expected of a RM in a 4-4-2, the exact role that Apter played for Blackpool… (View Post)
I’ve a mate who is a football scout using the same data model that’s brought Brighton so much success, and that I believe NJ favours. He worked for a number of League 1 clubs last season, sometimes … (View Post)