Interesting to see them mentioning him playing as a pressing No8 as opposed to a No10. Fully expect he'll play the advanced role for us but something interesting I noticed there.
Ideal for us, assuming we play the same way he’ll defend as a CM when tracking back but when we press high he’ll be more like a 10.
Good read and very encouraging, especially the part about playing as an 8.
I wonder if Jones has signed Knibbs to play with Coventry in midfield as that box to box player while Coventry covers, and has other plans for the 10? Knibbs played as a central midfielder almost every game last season, was mainly used as an attacking midfielder prior to that in 23/24:
Don’t think Knibbs as an 8 works for us in the Champiosnhip yet. In L1 it would work perfectly but when under the cosh we’ll want a more defensively minded 8 like Doc or JRC. Someone else mentioned it above but his ability to play as an 8 helps in the system we played last year as the 10 is expected to drop back
Don’t think Knibbs as an 8 works for us in the Champiosnhip yet. In L1 it would work perfectly but when under the cosh we’ll want a more defensively minded 8 like Doc or JRC. Someone else mentioned it above but his ability to play as an 8 helps in the system we played last year as the 10 is expected to drop back
Knibbs is a better defensive midfielder than Docherty. If I am being honest but harsh, he is better than him in every single aspect. I don't see Docherty starting much based on our transfer business, unless he suddenly becomes a better player at a level above.
If you would have asked me who I wanted Charlton to sign for this season, Knibbs and Kelman were in my top5, I never thought we could get them both, I am astounded.
Knibbs couldn't be anymore of a Nathan Jones player if he tried. Big, strong, athletic, work rates, has goals in him, can tackle, can cover a number of positions, great fitness record, good character by all accounts, versatile, a player on the up, hungry. The list could go on.
For me, this is the most exciting signing since JBG. I don't think we could have signed a better player for what we needed personally. Delighted doesn't do it justice, I firmly believe he will be the catalyst to our surivival.
I am utterly convinced he will be our player of the season, and I see him being a firm fan favourite in general.
A very warm welcome Harvey Knibbs. It's doubtful the owners read here, but thank you for spending money and giving us a fighting chance, that's all we can ask for as fans. 👍🏻
Harvey Knibbs was their talisman - his presence on the pitch, a big personality, tenacious and involved with everything. Plus goals galore!
There loss is our gain.
I love the " Charlton? Really!" as if he is lowering himself after leaving Reading. Its that Big Club debate again. I haven't checked that Bigness Table but I would think we would be put on a par with them, probably slightly above. I know QPR were one above us and it pissed off the Tilehust End that MBengue went to them.
Good read and very encouraging, especially the part about playing as an 8.
I wonder if Jones has signed Knibbs to play with Coventry in midfield as that box to box player while Coventry covers, and has other plans for the 10? Knibbs played as a central midfielder almost every game last season, was mainly used as an attacking midfielder prior to that in 23/24:
Some of that is an artifact of how transfermrkt tracks positions. Reading played a lot of 433 formations. Knibbs played in the midfield 3 so was listed as a central midfielder but he was midfielder who played the most forward positionally and had the freedom to drift centrally in attack with the other midfielders covering. It was kind of like a hybrid of an attacking midfielder and a central midfielder.
It will be interesting to see if Jones uses him in the Berry AM role from last year or if we will see a more fluid midfield formation this year
Obviously as cover for Coventry or as a game finisher to close games out.
But he's perhaps our current 'Darren Pratley'.....and we saw how his game suited the Championship better than League One.
Maybe we'll be surprised? 🤔
I can see Anderson growing into that role, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he overtakes Docherty in the next year or two.
Docherty still has a part to play of course, and we don’t know what injuries we might pick up or how players will settle into the Championship, so some may get more game time than we expect.
Good read and very encouraging, especially the part about playing as an 8.
I wonder if Jones has signed Knibbs to play with Coventry in midfield as that box to box player while Coventry covers, and has other plans for the 10? Knibbs played as a central midfielder almost every game last season, was mainly used as an attacking midfielder prior to that in 23/24:
Some of that is an artifact of how transfermrkt tracks positions. Reading played a lot of 433 formations. Knibbs played in the midfield 3 so was listed as a central midfielder but he was midfielder who played the most forward positionally and had the freedom to drift centrally in attack with the other midfielders covering. It was kind of like a hybrid of an attacking midfielder and a central midfielder.
It will be interesting to see if Jones uses him in the Berry AM role from last year or if we will see a more fluid midfield formation this year
True, he did play on the right hand side of a midfield 3, his heat map and line ups show that.
I'd quite like to see us play a 433, Coventry in that defensive role and then Knibbs on the right and Donley on the left if we pull that move off (wishful thinking) on a side note, Coventry's heat map BTW, my word, some player.
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Harvey Knibbs was their talisman - his presence on the pitch, a big personality, tenacious and involved with everything.
Plus goals galore!
There loss is our gain.
I wonder if Jones has signed Knibbs to play with Coventry in midfield as that box to box player while Coventry covers, and has other plans for the 10? Knibbs played as a central midfielder almost every game last season, was mainly used as an attacking midfielder prior to that in 23/24:
Obviously as cover for Coventry or as a game finisher to close games out.
But he's perhaps our current 'Darren Pratley'.....and we saw how his game suited the Championship better than League One.
Maybe we'll be surprised? 🤔
It will be interesting to see if Jones uses him in the Berry AM role from last year or if we will see a more fluid midfield formation this year
Docherty still has a part to play of course, and we don’t know what injuries we might pick up or how players will settle into the Championship, so some may get more game time than we expect.
I'd quite like to see us play a 433, Coventry in that defensive role and then Knibbs on the right and Donley on the left if we pull that move off (wishful thinking) on a side note, Coventry's heat map BTW, my word, some player.
But travelled with the squad.