McParlandTheGreat
Vital Champions League
His reading of the game is great. He concentrates on the ball and his tackling is sharp and decisive. That was the best DM performance I've seen for a long time.
Ask our defenders who they would like in midfield and who would they prefer? Just think that Marvellous gives us a better balance. Supported Dean 100% last season but without Marvellous our midfield was paper thin and our defence was too easily breached. He looked vulnerable too often as Luis and John were always eager to get forward. Marvellous is by no means the finished article but we look a tighter unit when he plays.His reading of the game is great. He concentrates on the ball and his tackling is sharp and decisive. That was the best DM performance I've seen for a long time.
Do you think we need Nakamba against Sheffield United? I think Luiz would be better for us in possession to go at them on the front foot, I suppose there is an argument if Nakamba plays that allows others to push up higher.. I guess that’s the trade off.
I think vs Sheffield United we will revert to our “normal” team and then vs Wolves we’ll switch back to to Leeds set up, Smith made similar tactical changes last time vs Wolves (“to give us energy in midfield” in Smith’s own words) so if he does the same that might mean Nakamba and Ramsay back in
Clever enough Silhill,he certainly has a good engine.Nothing fancy about Nakamba no silly flicks or backheels or dummies, just quietly and efficiently gets on with the job. Probably drives a Volvo .
I mentioned something in the McGinn thread how Nakamba allows McGinn to be more free-roaming. We've seen that in spades in the last two games. Balance, as you say. For me it's the key to a good midfield and Marvelous gives us the balance.Bit of mystery why Deano has been reluctant to play him given his performances in the last 2 games and when he has played before this season.
Shame for him the season has ended because it would have been his place to lose now.
Tremendous last 2 games from him. Brings balance to the team.
A point worth mentioning about Marv's performance yesterday was how many free kicks were given away in dangerous positions that would give chances to Mount or Pulisic?I mentioned something in the McGinn thread how Nakamba allows McGinn to be more free-roaming. We've seen that in spades in the last two games. Balance, as you say. For me it's the key to a good midfield and Marvelous gives us the balance.
I think DS sees Luiz as more of a ball-mover and uses him in games where he feels we'll see more of the ball, whereas against the teams who keep the ball well he sees Marv as the right fit.... For me, Marv should play more than he does with Dougie supplementing him or playing left/right of center....