I think Naby struggles to play with Pearce because he always looks to take the ball forward. In those circumstances you'd expect your fellow defenders to follow you up the pitch but Pearce doesn't. So Naby has a choice, do I join our attack or drop back to help out Pearce because if we lose the ball we can't play offside. Leads to indecision, but caused by Pearce lack of pace.
Anticipation of through ball. Check. Intercept it. Check. Keep it in, look up and deliver outrageous 30 yard cross perfectly first time. Check. Celebrate. Check. Test Dillon’s reflexes, just for a laugh, two minutes later. Check.
I think Naby struggles to play with Pearce because he always looks to take the ball forward. In those circumstances you'd expect your fellow defenders to follow you up the pitch but Pearce doesn't. So Naby has a choice, do I join our attack or drop back to help out Pearce because if we lose the ball we can't play offside. Leads to indecision, but caused by Pearce lack of pace.
Pearce did well today but I do get your point. I think Pratley would be the best option in the middle of the three. Sarr does have weaknesses, but he is also our best defender and with the right players around him could play at a higher level.
If he played like that every week, he’s championship quality . We all know he doesn’t, sadly . Still, this what about the time when he started to play much better last season- long may it continue.
A few of us can see the player in there and a few can't. I believe with the right players around him that could cover the weaker aspects of his game, he could play in the Premier League. I do know some people will laugh at that and I understand why, but I think you have to open your mind to the clues that are definitely there to see.
Player Marks have him as one of our best and most consistent players during this recent difficult run. He's really standing up
Sarr is many things. Consistent definitely isn't one of them.
I'm not even sure what his best position is. When you see his control and finish at QPR and that cross last night, then compare it with some of his highly suspect defending on occasions this season, you wonder if he should be played somewhere other than centre back.
A few of us can see the player in there and a few can't. I believe with the right players around him that could cover the weaker aspects of his game, he could play in the Premier League. I do know some people will laugh at that and I understand why, but I think you have to open your mind to the clues that are definitely there to see.
No pace and no concentration render him anything but a premier league centre back.
A few of us can see the player in there and a few can't. I believe with the right players around him that could cover the weaker aspects of his game, he could play in the Premier League. I do know some people will laugh at that and I understand why, but I think you have to open your mind to the clues that are definitely there to see.
No pace and no concentration render him anything but a premier league centre back.
He's no Usain Bolt but he's actually pretty quick considering the size of him, in fact I would say of all the potential CBs we have he's probably the quickest of the lot over middle to long distance.
The occasional brain fart moments I will concede though, I don't think any of us in the Naby fan club can deny that when he does make a boo-boo it's often at a very bad moment.
He has great skills but a currently persistent Bambi on Icw moment nearly every game. When he’s feeling xo disentangle and on his game he is up to premiership standard.
Unfortunately he hasn’t yet seemed to be able to build that confidence for himself.
He’s on and off and on again more based on external input than him taking control. I think he’s great and am pretty sure he will learn to dominate the game without needing others to feed him as much.
if he adds a drive and ruthlessness to his game we would be lucky to keep him.
I reckon it would be good for the Charlton to sign him up on a 2 year with an option for a third.
Don’t know what his transfer value is but reckon we would pay a sizeable transfer fe to get better.
Who knew ? I've been saying for years he's not a very good defender and he's accidentally found his best position. Left wing.
Naby, oh Naby Sarr runs down the wing for me.
You joke but there is a serious point here. Naby has only ever played CB because if his physical attributes I.e. size.
Hes actually technically one of the best players in our squad.
If he was smaller which would have made him a little quicker and more athletic I'm sure he would have been a class midfielder
Take that Sander Berge though who is 6.4ft (?) at Sheffield United - Agree with Leuth when he says he'd like to see him as a Defensive Midfielder, would give him more freedom to roam and would be a bit less emphasis on holding his position
Who knew ? I've been saying for years he's not a very good defender and he's accidentally found his best position. Left wing.
Naby, oh Naby Sarr runs down the wing for me.
You joke but there is a serious point here. Naby has only ever played CB because if his physical attributes I.e. size.
Hes actually technically one of the best players in our squad.
If he was smaller which would have made him a little quicker and more athletic I'm sure he would have been a class midfielder
Take that Sander Berge though who is 6.4ft (?) at Sheffield United - Agree with Leuth when he says he'd like to see him as a Defensive Midfielder, would give him more freedom to roam and would be a bit less emphasis on holding his position
Holding midfield for Naby scares me. A huge, huge part of being an effective holding midfielder is concentration. Being able to read not only where opposition players are and where they're going to be, but also monitoring what your teammates are doing - particularly your full backs - and dropping in to cover them when they go up the pitch. Naby has a lot of great attributes but concentration isn't one of his best and I think we'd suffer with him galivanting around in the middle of the park spraying banter balls around, as hilarious as that would be. It's the same reason no manager has ever trusted David Luiz to be a holding midfielder; sure he can be a total liability when he switched off at the back and he has an excellent passing range and decent creative instincts, but play is built through the middle of the park and if you think Luiz is a problem when he's the last line of defence, just wait until your team are being totally overrun because Dave's gone on a wander again and now there's a 5 on 2 break going on
Who knew ? I've been saying for years he's not a very good defender and he's accidentally found his best position. Left wing.
Naby, oh Naby Sarr runs down the wing for me.
You joke but there is a serious point here. Naby has only ever played CB because if his physical attributes I.e. size.
Hes actually technically one of the best players in our squad.
If he was smaller which would have made him a little quicker and more athletic I'm sure he would have been a class midfielder
Take that Sander Berge though who is 6.4ft (?) at Sheffield United - Agree with Leuth when he says he'd like to see him as a Defensive Midfielder, would give him more freedom to roam and would be a bit less emphasis on holding his position
Holding midfield for Naby scares me. A huge, huge part of being an effective holding midfielder is concentration. Being able to read not only where opposition players are and where they're going to be, but also monitoring what your teammates are doing - particularly your full backs - and dropping in to cover them when they go up the pitch. Naby has a lot of great attributes but concentration isn't one of his best and I think we'd suffer with him galivanting around in the middle of the park spraying banter balls around, as hilarious as that would be. It's the same reason no manager has ever trusted David Luiz to be a holding midfielder; sure he can be a total liability when he switched off at the back and he has an excellent passing range and decent creative instincts, but play is built through the middle of the park and if you think Luiz is a problem when he's the last line of defence, just wait until your team are being totally overrun because Dave's gone on a wander again and now there's a 5 on 2 break going on
Also not got the pace or athleticism for midfield.
I think the way he uses his body and strength, heading and anticipation have cine on leaps and bounds (pardon the pun) this year. Definitely something that has made him seem more assured defensively. He may still not be as consistent but seems more comfortable in his own size and yesterday the way he shielded the ball and won headers was a far cry from the naby of old.
Who is Naby Sarr similar to ? David Luiz or John Stones, in they have moments of madness in defence but can also show great flair.
I have been consistent in my views this season that Naby deserves his place in the Charlton Line up but that does mean you accept the ridiculous with the sublime.
Over 90+ minutes Sarr can't play in any other position. Naby would have been great in a Dutch total football system in the freedom it would give him but his starting position would still be CB. I believe Lee Bowyer know the unique skillset of Sarr at CB and the good, bad and ugly moments which will accrue from that.
The great thing with Naby is that he adds a bit of passing flair that you don't need to supply from the midfield and allows you to play 3 centre halves. It is always about horses for courses and I have had so many arguments at lower levels I have managed when I feel I can see attributes and others don't. There are a few like minded people on here who really see the potential of the guy, some who are more in the middle and then those that don't rate him. If I was Bowyer, when I write my team sheet, the first name on it would be Phillips, followed by Taylor, then Cullen and then Sarr.
We are pretty much all guilty of bigging up players too much and then shooting them down as soon as there is a blip. Naby has real talent but is very inconsistent - thats why he plays for Charlton and not Real Madrid.... Support the player and don't fly off the handle when he has an off game! Also don't like the "used to be shite" chant, helps no one
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I've been saying for years he's not a very good defender and he's accidentally found his best position. Left wing.
Naby, oh Naby Sarr runs down the wing for me.
Intercept it. Check.
Keep it in, look up and deliver outrageous 30 yard cross perfectly first time. Check.
Celebrate. Check.
Test Dillon’s reflexes, just for a laugh, two minutes later. Check.
3 points... Check.
I love Naby.
I'm not even sure what his best position is. When you see his control and finish at QPR and that cross last night, then compare it with some of his highly suspect defending on occasions this season, you wonder if he should be played somewhere other than centre back.
I do think he could play at a higher level, with quality beside him I think he'd push on.
I hope he gets offered a new deal, I think he deserves one. Would like to see him play in a three without Pearce.
Hes actually technically one of the best players in our squad.
If he was smaller which would have made him a little quicker and more athletic I'm sure he would have been a class midfielder
The occasional brain fart moments I will concede though, I don't think any of us in the Naby fan club can deny that when he does make a boo-boo it's often at a very bad moment.
if he adds a drive and ruthlessness to his game we would be lucky to keep him.