Well, on the grounds that people ought to have alternative views on a forum, I'll humour it. But no, McLeod would not be able to play up front on his own, so unless we're relying on the keeper hurling the ball into his path 6 yards out, I couldn't see him making an impact.
Why do "usually" sensible people have to be so abusive to other posters? You do nothing to enhance this site, so why do it?
Personally I dont think Burton is donkey material in this division. You cant expect the players to play out of their skins week in and week out at this level (or any level realistically)...
We are a little bit thin on the ground, and more worryingly for me is can we play anything other than the preffered 4-4-1-1? Burton is the only forward who can effectively lead the line with this tactical formation.
JT I'd like to think we could go 4-4-2 but whilst we mainly have a game a week let's stick to 4-5-1. I reckon when other teams start struggling with injuries in the winter it may be worth it. Fact is though that even when Shelvey has been average he still is a major threat from dead ball. And from what I've seen in this div you can get promotion just from the goals you score from deadball.
Burton is no donkey, he did not even play that bad the other day just that Exeter defended well against him and he could not have such an influence has usual. Yet he still held the ball up well and could have got a couple of goals
Don't think Burton had that bad a game. Thought the problem was that the central midfielders played far too deep which game him few options especially as Shelvey couldn't get into the game. Complete overreaction to call for him to be dropped.
mcleod seems to be a poacher and not a lot else, admittedly he can run onto a long ball but more often than not that ball will come straight back at you, Dickson maybe a bit more, but no I wouldn't start either on their own, and would pair them with Burton or similar type player as he can hold the ball up and win it/lay it off.
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Based on what ......?
Probably his 5 goals and 3 assists Oggy?
Talk about a knee jerk reaction....
On the whole, this season he has been brilliant. Give him a f**king break!
Oh, and give the capslock a rest!
SAD
WTF? what a ridiculous posting !
Personally I dont think Burton is donkey material in this division. You cant expect the players to play out of their skins week in and week out at this level (or any level realistically)...
We are a little bit thin on the ground, and more worryingly for me is can we play anything other than the preffered 4-4-1-1? Burton is the only forward who can effectively lead the line with this tactical formation.
No understanding of Burton's role in the team and what he's achieved this season so far.
No understanding that we can't even recall Chris Dickson for 28 days.
No understanding that you don't scream in capitals when you post.
The thread is just looking for reaction - WUM alert.
Maybe we should just move on. Nothing to see here.
JT I'd like to think we could go 4-4-2 but whilst we mainly have a game a week let's stick to 4-5-1. I reckon when other teams start struggling with injuries in the winter it may be worth it. Fact is though that even when Shelvey has been average he still is a major threat from dead ball. And from what I've seen in this div you can get promotion just from the goals you score from deadball.
Also does anybody remember that Burton had suffered a broken nose against Norwich so that could be why he wasn't very good on Sat