Not got to see either play yet, what positions would best suit them, how would the team shape have to change if they were to feature in the first team, and who would they replace ?
Cook was very promising last night...left wing seems to be his position but i'm sure he equally could do a job on the right.
Kerkar was used as a CM yesterday and you could tell that he wasn't very experienced in that position. But to have him on the bench at least gives cover to the likes of whoever is playing left-wing/CM.
Both have something to offer. Both good on the ball and look to attack. Unfair to judge them on last night when they played in a scratch side. I think both could slot in to the first team without much trouble.
I think Kerker could play in the middle or wide. Not sure about how well Cook would do the Jackson role but in a 4 -5-1 or in-behind Kermo might be a very useful.
Kerkar has the sort of ability that could have him anywhere in attacking midfield. He seems comfortable on the ball and is very direct.
Jordan Cook was brilliant last night. Very tight ball control and can dribble through players too. One of his runs in the second half reminded me of Paul Mortimer! Just wish he had taken a shot at the end of it.
Kerkar doesn't work too well in a flat 4 midfield, he got caught in possession in our own half a couple of times, he's more of an attacking midfielder imo, playing infront of 2 holding midfielders in a midfield 3
Cook looked good. He is quite direct and likes to dribble with the ball. Kerkar looks like he might be more at home on the left of midfield. The reason I say this is because his positioning was not great from goal kicks,throw ins etc. He lost quite a few headers.
If Cook can play right midfield then the starting XI is sorted. It looks the one position where we might be a bit light (away to Birmingham don't be surprised if Wilson plays in front of Solly or visa versa).
Kerkar has the sort of ability that could have him anywhere in attacking midfield. He seems comfortable on the ball and is very direct. Jordan Cook was brilliant last night. Very tight ball control and can dribble through players too. One of his runs in the second half reminded me of Paul Mortimer! Just wish he had taken a shot at the end of it.
Brilliant might be overstating it, but i agree with this
Impressed by both although I agree with the 4-2-3-1 comment regarding Kerkar. Impressed by his technique (corners and a few really nicely weighted passes), just didn't look solid enough play in a flat 4. Who knows though, could adapt, get stronger etc
Cook looked very impressive until he had a nasty tumble in the 2nd half, came back on but seemed to fade in influence and energy, though after the shift he put in seems probable he was just tired! Kerkar seems a bit out of the Thomas/Rommedahl/Bouzza mold, speed and some genius touches, then bottles it/makes a duff call at inconvenient times. That said I believe he is probably not 100% match fit so judgement reserved.
Short version: neither automatic first team choices, both good to have as subs/challenging for a start.
Cook looks like the kind of guy you bring on after an hour to run at a tired full back with a yellow card to his name. I still think the first XI will be unchanged from last year, but I am happy with that right now. The 7 subs rule will really help out people like Kerkar, Cook, Wagstaff and Pritchard this season.
I think Pritchard will start CM with Stephens on saturday, both Hollands and Kerkar looked knackered
Not sure I would want kerkar and Stephens in central midfield to start on sat. neither have particularly strong defensive qualities, Kerkar was hustled off the ball quite a few times lat night, I'd have him on the bench and brought on as a match changer
I thought Kerker was superb at times last night where as cook wasn't. I think he will be a luxury player though as i'm not sure where he will fit into a 442 starting line up.
I thought Kerker was superb at times last night where as cook wasn't. I think he will be a luxury player though as i'm not sure where he will fit into a 442 starting line up.
This. x10. Cook showed some good moments, but I thought Kerkar was a bit of a playmaker - seemed to have a bit of pace and made some good runs.
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Kerkar was used as a CM yesterday and you could tell that he wasn't very experienced in that position. But to have him on the bench at least gives cover to the likes of whoever is playing left-wing/CM.
I think Kerker could play in the middle or wide. Not sure about how well Cook would do the Jackson role but in a 4 -5-1 or in-behind Kermo might be a very useful.
Jordan Cook was brilliant last night. Very tight ball control and can dribble through players too. One of his runs in the second half reminded me of Paul Mortimer! Just wish he had taken a shot at the end of it.
Kerkar looks like he might be more at home on the left of midfield. The reason I say this is because his positioning was not great from goal kicks,throw ins etc. He lost quite a few headers.
In my opinoin I would start cook at LM and move jackson inside as he has no pace for a LM and at champ level it will get exploited.
Really impressed with Cook, good feet and a good passer of the ball
Short version: neither automatic first team choices, both good to have as subs/challenging for a start.
I think Pritchard will start CM with Stephens on saturday, both Hollands and Kerkar looked knackered