JohnnyPimp Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I like the way our midfield options look now... think we have a bit of everything... and with O'Grady, Whittaker, Lee and Chrissy who can all play on the left... I dont really expect a strict LW to come in, and the 4-3-3 will be back with a vengeance next year... In Shez's Latics World interview he mentions that he would still like to sign a left-sided player, although he was non-committal on whether that person would be a left-back or left-midfielder. Incidentally, there is also LW footage of Lomax knocking in left-footed crosses during a recent training session although the ones I saw weren't very good (keep practicing Kelvin!). My guess on the left side would be a wing-back, probably young and on a season-long loan from a Champ or Prem club. He is also still on the lookout for a creative midfielder which, I must admit, I thought Whittaker had been brought in to play as. With the unexpected signing of Williams, our squad is looking awfully plump at the moment so I would think that the creative midfielder will have to wait until JP sorts himself out with another club (although I can't help but feel he's waiting for a pay-off from the club first). I've got to say though that the current squad is looking strong enough to challenge this year. Are those butterflies in my stomach or is it just wind!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) Macca, are you serious? I love the guy, and he is a great box to box midfielder (on his day of course) but I think even if you asked him he would say his biggest weakness in his game is creativity and passing. I don't think he was an amazing passer, but I think he created things through using positional intelligence. Probably better described as a box to box player. However I also think that KK was a great passer (as long as it went sideways) and Wellens liked to take on the world on his own. Macca played the simple pass and for me is the better mid (on his day). Edited July 11, 2008 by jimsleftfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchie82 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I don't think he was an amazing passer, but I think he created things through using positional intelligence. Probably better described as a box to box player. However I also think that KK was a great passer (as long as it went sideways) and Wellens liked to take on the world on his own. Macca played the simple pass and for me is the better mid (on his day). GMac better than KK and Wellens? You have got to be having a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzman07 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 i read yesterday we lost out of signing yantoro as he has gone to another scottish club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 i read yesterday we lost out of signing yantoro as he has gone to another scottish club Murray has gone to a Shropshire club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Err, I know Whitaker is left footed, pretty sure O'Grady is, and we all know Lee played left back for Manure... indicating he can play with his left foot... Whittaker is "very right footed" quote from Vale forum, and O'Grady is a striker. And I think, Lee played left-back but is right footed a la Taylor and Lomax who just don't look comfortable. I think we have to hope Black comes through this year or we will have a very un-balanced side again IMO. Unless of course somebody else comes in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I heard Whitaker is very left-footed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Lets just hope he is very both footed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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