Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 (edited) Seen a couple of threads about moving players to other positions. THere was one about Harding playing in central midfield a while back which was particularly thought provoking and it struck me today Jonno Quick could make a great centre back. He is incredibly strong according to Nige, which is an important attribute for any defender and although he is not the tallest of strongest in the air, his Jonno Quick lightening pace would enable him to position himself and get tackles in, whipping in before the other teams striker can get a sniff of the ball. He'd be brillaint at mopping up behind Fonte and Harding as he could sprint across and clear the ball when teams play it in behind or up the channels. WIth his pace we'd also never get caught out on the counter attack. I think with his pace, we could potentially have the new Des Walker on our hands. You may laugh but Dion Dubiln made a great centre back, i dont see why Jonno Quick couldn't. Edited 9 September, 2011 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 obsessed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-crinny Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Nutty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornseySaintsFan Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Rather he was nowhere near the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Can we move this to the Muppet show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 What's wrong with you? Some of you are so blind you cant see that talent we have at our disposal. FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Also, why don't we stick Barny in goal, cos let's face it when a corner comes in he'd be great at punching it away, probably get it somewhere near the half way line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 What the f*ck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Just think for one minute how good it would be to have a player as quick as Jonno at the back. Every ball into the channel he'd be able to run across and clear, every time we were going forward he could hang back on the half way line and and sprint across and get the ball or make a quick and decisive tackle to snuff out the move. He'd be an ideal centre back, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibMcdo Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Boring. What a waste of one of your three posts that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Chris Sutton was an excellent centre back. Traditional strikers often are. On FM a while back Heskey was better as CB than striker. Can't be that hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 That's not a bad idea actually. When away from home and under pressure, we will have to resort to the long ball at some point. He could even chase his own clearences down. They wouldn't be able to track his runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Dion Dublin was good. Marcus Gayle, played as striker and then moved to centre half, played their for Watford against us in the 2003 FA Cup semi. I think Jonno Quick is the man to fill the slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 That's not a bad idea actually. When away from home and under pressure, we will have to resort to the long ball at some point. He could even chase his own clearences down. They wouldn't be able to track his runs. He'd probably get there before the ball though, being that quick. He'd have to learn to time his runs better, but i am sure Nige can teach him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 I want a pint of that. CB - sorry bollix Mind you as a Rueben Agboola esque sweeper.....? Nah that was my meds last one this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 lol. Amazing thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibMcdo Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 What a waste of one of your three posts that was. I've made three posts in the last month, thanks. Perhaps you should try being so sparse, this place may benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Dion Dublin was good. Marcus Gayle, played as striker and then moved to centre half, played their for Watford against us in the 2003 FA Cup semi. I think Jonno Quick is the man to fill the slot. As oppose to one of the 3 ready made centre backs we already have to play alongside Fonte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 I've made three posts in the last month, thanks. Perhaps you should try being so sparse, this place may benefit. Only one left, make it a good 'un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 I've made three posts in the last month, thanks. Perhaps you should try being so sparse, this place may benefit. This thread, in many ways, is a waste of time. Only reason i'm posting on it is due to boredom at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 This thread, in many ways, is a waste of time. Only reason i'm posting on it is due to boredom at work Not really. I'm just putting it out there. It could work could it not. ANYTHING is possible. Dont forget Alan Shearer started out as a goalkeeper and Benali was a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Turkish; I agree with you. That's all you need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Also, why don't we stick Barny in goal, cos let's face it when a corner comes in he'd be great at punching it away, probably get it somewhere near the half way line. Thread redeemed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 I think Jonno Quick is the man to fill the slot. I think you are trying to have a larf. Admittedly some centre forwards make good centre back in their later years because they have spent so many years in close proximity. I really hope Jonno does well here (rooting for the underdog) but at the moment he cannot pass, cannot tackle and gets caught in possession far too often. On the rare occassion he gets away from his man and still has the ball, there is a good chance he will get the ball in the back of the net. Clinical finisher and he is fast. Too early to say whether he has a footballing brain to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Dion Dublin was good. Marcus Gayle, played as striker and then moved to centre half, played their for Watford against us in the 2003 FA Cup semi. I think Jonno Quick is the man to fill the slot. Have had a chat with Nigel to put your idea forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 I think you are trying to have a larf. Admittedly some centre forwards make good centre back in their later years because they have spent so many years in close proximity. I really hope Jonno does well here (rooting for the underdog) but at the moment he cannot pass, cannot tackle and gets caught in possession far too often. On the rare occassion he gets away from his man and still has the ball, there is a good chance he will get the ball in the back of the net. Clinical finisher and he is fast. Too early to say whether he has a footballing brain to match. THe stats say he has a goal for every start, that is a fantastic record. I think he would make the ideal man sweeping up behind Fonte and co at the back. You dont need a football brain to play there, just use that lightening pace to sprint in behind everytime a ball over the top is played and clear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Somebody - anybody - please, please, pelase make this thread stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 THe stats say he has a goal for every start, that is a fantastic record. I think he would make the ideal man sweeping up behind Fonte and co at the back. You dont need a football brain to play there, just use that lightening pace to sprint in behind everytime a ball over the top is played and clear it. Come off it mate, thats exactly where you do need one. Plus, Nigel got him on the bus as a pacey winger, imagine his reaction if he was suddenly told "ok, you cant hack it as a forward so we're going to try you out as a centreback...."....real confidence-booster, that... I'm a fan of Forte btw, and to those critics above, just think back to last seasons mk plastics game when at 2-0 down we looked like throwing the kitchen sink at them and still not scoring. Until Jonno Quick came on and promptly whacked in two, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Can he do this ? I think it's an essential skill for all top class young centre backs, after all, the World Champions' youngsters are doing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Come off it mate, thats exactly where you do need one. Plus, Nigel got him on the bus as a pacey winger, imagine his reaction if he was suddenly told "ok, you cant hack it as a forward so we're going to try you out as a centreback...."....real confidence-booster, that... I'm a fan of Forte btw, and to those critics above, just think back to last seasons mk plastics game when at 2-0 down we looked like throwing the kitchen sink at them and still not scoring. Until Jonno Quick came on and promptly whacked in two, that is. Or alternatively it might act as a massive spur to him that Adkins rates him so highly he thinks he has the abilty and intellengence to play in such an important postion. I am a fan of Jonno QUick as well, his goal scoring record is phenominal. He is lightening quick, stong and talented. That is why i think he can play there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Or alternatively it might act as a massive spur to him that Adkins rates him so highly he thinks he has the abilty and intellengence to play in such an important postion. I am a fan of Jonno QUick as well, his goal scoring record is phenominal. He is lightening quick, stong and talented. That is why i think he can play there. I'm looking forward to that pint. I bet youre him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Or alternatively it might act as a massive spur to him that Adkins rates him so highly he thinks he has the abilty and intellengence to play in such an important postion. I am a fan of Jonno QUick as well, his goal scoring record is phenominal. He is lightening quick, stong and talented. That is why i think he can play there. Turkish this thread has lost you the last shreds of credibility you had, and btw the word you want is 'lightning', not 'lightening'. Unless you were referring to some new sort of diet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Turkish this thread has lost you the last shreds of credibility you had, and btw the word you want is 'lightning', not 'lightening'. Unless you were referring to some new sort of diet? It has always been my ambtion to be held in high esteem on an anonymous internet forum. Another dream dies. Sigh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 It has always been my ambtion to be held in high esteem on an anonymous internet forum. Another dream dies. Sigh...... how can you look at anyone in the e-face again you are now no better than hypo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Turkish this thread has lost you the last shreds of credibility you had, and btw the word you want is 'lightning', not 'lightening'. Unless you were referring to some new sort of diet? Its an opinion. Kevin Phillips was a defender as I recall it, a few players have switched positions successfully. And turks spelling has never been his strong suit, you know what he meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastleighhalo Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 To be fair to turkish tho although it would be unlikely that Jonno would /could be used in defence it has been proven time and again that by moving positions some players either improve on or prolong their careers. I managed a team at the old Hampshire league level and converted a reserve team centre forward into one of the best right backs in the top division ... we won the league with him playing right back... a position he initially never thought in a million years that he could play successfully . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2011 To be fair to turkish tho although it would be unlikely that Jonno would /could be used in defence it has been proven time and again that by moving positions some players either improve on or prolong their careers. I managed a team at the old Hampshire league level and converted a reserve team centre forward into one of the best right backs in the top division ... we won the league with him playing right back... a position he initially never thought in a million years that he could play successfully . Exactly, anything is possible. DIdn't they say man would never walk on the moon? Plenty of super market cashiers successfully become shelf stackers, i dont see why that cant carry over to soccerball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 hahaha, let it run! Im appreciating the willy's contribution to my day's amusement factor. hahaha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Ok, I'm sold. Let's play him at centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 To be fair to turkish tho although it would be unlikely that Jonno would /could be used in defence it has been proven time and again that by moving positions some players either improve on or prolong their careers. I managed a team at the old Hampshire league level and converted a reserve team centre forward into one of the best right backs in the top division ... we won the league with him playing right back... a position he initially never thought in a million years that he could play successfully . Thread is one of turkish's wind ups but there are plenty of players who move postion and it works out. Lambert played as a CM in his early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 I've made three posts in the last month, thanks. Perhaps you should try being so sparse, this place may benefit. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintAndy14 Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Or alternatively it might act as a massive spur to him that Adkins rates him so highly he thinks he has the abilty and intellengence to play in such an important postion. I am a fan of Jonno QUick as well, his goal scoring record is phenominal. He is lightening quick, stong and talented. That is why i think he can play there. It sounds as though you are his agent, Turkish! It's certainly an interesting idea - not one many would come up with I don't think - however, aside from his pace and perhaps a bit of strength, I don't see many attributes which would make him a top defender? You seem to be indicating that super pace is all he really needs - have you ever seen him tackle or man-mark? Would he have the anticipation, concentration and bravery required of a good defender? He certainly isn't very tall so would have to have quite a leap on him to win headers against tall strikers. I can't see it myself, and I doubt we will ever get the chance to find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Please spare me from this it can only be a wind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Bring back Deppo... at least he was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Seen a couple of threads about moving players to other positions. THere was one about Harding playing in central midfield a while back which was particularly thought provoking and it struck me today Jonno Quick could make a great centre back. He is incredibly strong according to Nige, which is an important attribute for any defender and although he is not the tallest of strongest in the air, his Jonno Quick lightening pace would enable him to position himself and get tackles in, whipping in before the other teams striker can get a sniff of the ball. He'd be brillaint at mopping up behind Fonte and Harding as he could sprint across and clear the ball when teams play it in behind or up the channels. WIth his pace we'd also never get caught out on the counter attack. I think with his pace, we could potentially have the new Des Walker on our hands. You may laugh but Dion Dubiln made a great centre back, i dont see why Jonno Quick couldn't. Did you take Burley through his Coaching Certs by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Morgan for centre back. Well, he never bloody scores further up the field... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 who the fek are you all talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 On FM a while back Heskey was better as CB than striker. To be fair that wouldn't be too difficult. He was always complete ****e as a striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 9 September, 2011 Share Posted 9 September, 2011 Turkish this thread has lost you the last shreds of credibility you had, and btw the word you want is 'lightning', not 'lightening'. Unless you were referring to some new sort of diet? Did he ever have any credibility? When was that? He isn't even a credible WUM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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