Oldandtired Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 My son and I were having a discussion awhile back and the subject of a good defensive midfielder came up. We don’t think that Romeu has ever been replaced and we were wondering if perhaps Lyanco could fill that role. He is obviously a stopper, he’s quick and seems to have vision and a bit of flair about him. There are probably quite a few reasons for this not to happen, but we just wondered if it was worth a go. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: My son and I were having a discussion awhile back and the subject of a good defensive midfielder came up. We don’t think that Romeu has ever been replaced and we were wondering if perhaps Lyanco could fill that role. He is obviously a stopper, he’s quick and seems to have vision and a bit of flair about him. There are probably quite a few reasons for this not to happen, but we just wondered if it was worth a go. i'd like his next club to try that option, preferably in the next couple of weeks 😁 5 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: My son and I were having a discussion awhile back and the subject of a good defensive midfielder came up. We don’t think that Romeu has ever been replaced and we were wondering if perhaps Lyanco could fill that role. He is obviously a stopper, he’s quick and seems to have vision and a bit of flair about him. There are probably quite a few reasons for this not to happen, but we just wondered if it was worth a go. Martin/Wilcox clearly see his future away from the club (rightly so) with the failed move to Turkey and stripping him of the number 4 shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Unfortunately no where near the technical skills to play a DM role. He often panics under pressure when the game is in front of him, he'll shit the bed when pressure is coming at him 360. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, notnowcato said: Unfortunately no where near the technical skills to play a DM role. He often panics under pressure when the game is in front of him, he'll shit the bed when pressure is coming at him 360. Yup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Are you having a laugh? He might be passionate and best chest but as a footballer he is out of depth and cannot defend for toffee..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 I blame Wetherspoons opening so early….Lyanco midfielder lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 23 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: My son and I were having a discussion awhile back and the subject of a good defensive midfielder came up. We don’t think that Romeu has ever been replaced and we were wondering if perhaps Lyanco could fill that role. He is obviously a stopper, he’s quick and seems to have vision and a bit of flair about him. There are probably quite a few reasons for this not to happen, but we just wondered if it was worth a go. NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 21 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: My son and I were having a discussion awhile back and the subject of a good defensive midfielder came up. We don’t think that Romeu has ever been replaced and we were wondering if perhaps Lyanco could fill that role. He is obviously a stopper, he’s quick and seems to have vision and a bit of flair about him. There are probably quite a few reasons for this not to happen, but we just wondered if it was worth a go. An interesting discussion no doubt and you make some interesting points. One of the main reasons for it not happening is he's a really shit footballer. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 He should be left back. In the changing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: An interesting discussion no doubt and you make some interesting points. One of the main reasons for it not happening is he's a really shit footballer. But he can rainbow flick a striker in his own penalty area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, whiteleySaint30 said: NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT..... The main argument in favour of him playing in midfield is it means he's further away from his own goal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 6 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: But he can rainbow flick a striker in his own penalty area. and he has passion!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldandtired Posted 9 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Well I did say there are reasons for this not to happen….😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Erratic passing, poor positioning. Perfect 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Sweet Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 30 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: Well I did say there are reasons for this not to happen….😎 Is one of those because the psychedelics are wearing off now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 One of the worst footballers I've ever seen. (and I remember Alan 'Gordon' Bennett and Pedro 'Pele - lol' Montiero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 1 hour ago, Oldandtired said: My son and I were having a discussion awhile back and the subject of a good defensive midfielder came up. We don’t think that Romeu has ever been replaced and we were wondering if perhaps Lyanco could fill that role. He is obviously a stopper, he’s quick and seems to have vision and a bit of flair about him. There are probably quite a few reasons for this not to happen, but we just wondered if it was worth a go. Fess up O&T is you Papa Lyanco? 😜 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 I se the title and…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 We should sign Frazer Richardson again and play him as a sweeper just in front of the defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Didn’t we have this thread last season? It’s a fucking nonsense idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Can he play in the middle aisle of Lidl? That's more suited to his abilities, and as far away from us as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Dynamic defensive midfield pairing of him and Stephens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 He’s absolute shit in his main position. Imagine how horrific he’ll be anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey McStripe Shirt Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 The squarest of pegs in the roundest of holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Brings back fond memories of the Jack Stephens as a defensive midfielder theory. The practice was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Anyone else's midfield I don't mind a bit. Ours? Not a chance, thanks. I get the thought behind it. But Martin, and others are looking for a skillset of control, possession, timed distribution and game management. A guy banging his chest and rushing in to do what he likes might not be the best fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 34 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: Brings back fond memories of the Jack Stephens as a defensive midfielder theory. The practice was awful. Oh, that idea was struck well before that. Dan Seaborne as the front sweeper was a thing mooted on here once upon a time. I dare say it dates back even further than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Oh, that idea was struck well before that. Dan Seaborne as the front sweeper was a thing mooted on here once upon a time. I dare say it dates back even further than that. Alan Neilson is one that springs to mind as a defender that played in midfield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 I say why not, give it ago in the next cup match........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Master Bates said: I say why not, give it ago in the next cup match........ Good idea. Just as long as he’s playing against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFHP Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 What’s the fascination by some fans that somehow shit centre backs will make good defensive midfielders ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 (edited) I think he’d be good in the middle of a field - preferably on Salisbury Plain! Edited 9 August, 2023 by Miltonaggro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMidSaint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 He couldn’t play in the midfield of either of my kid’s teams! The logic of suggesting that a player who is not good enough is his chosen position that’s he’s played for years can suddenly play in a new one??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 August, 2023 Share Posted 9 August, 2023 Didnt he get thrown on up front at some point too? Modern day Paul Warhurst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 7 hours ago, skintsaint said: Didnt he get thrown on up front at some point too? Modern day Paul Warhurst. Or Chris Sutton... I rather see him up front and as far away from our goal as possible... Plus can he be much worse than our current strikers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiknsmack Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 9 hours ago, IFHP said: What’s the fascination by some fans that somehow shit centre backs will make good defensive midfielders ? He can tackle, he has decent technical skill on the ball, he's not good enough in the air to play CB effectively, and when he has one of his brain explosions it'll be further away from the goal. A proper midfield enforcer to go around smashing into opposition attackers when they're on the break is better than a Smallbone/JWP they'd be less afraid of. The reason Lyanco is as popular as he is is because he's one of the few players in the past few years to show a bit of aggression and passion and get stuck in. There's less value in that now that we're in the Championship and should be a big fish in a small pond (dominating possession and relying on a skill advantage to win games) rather than the reverse, but in the past couple of years having someone who could lift the crowd and his teammates by throwing himself into a tackle or two would've been considerably better at DM than Diallo was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 3 hours ago, chiknsmack said: He can tackle, he has decent technical skill on the ball, he's not good enough in the air to play CB effectively, and when he has one of his brain explosions it'll be further away from the goal. A proper midfield enforcer to go around smashing into opposition attackers when they're on the break is better than a Smallbone/JWP they'd be less afraid of. The reason Lyanco is as popular as he is is because he's one of the few players in the past few years to show a bit of aggression and passion and get stuck in. There's less value in that now that we're in the Championship and should be a big fish in a small pond (dominating possession and relying on a skill advantage to win games) rather than the reverse, but in the past couple of years having someone who could lift the crowd and his teammates by throwing himself into a tackle or two would've been considerably better at DM than Diallo was. He is too aggressive. This leads to him over hitting the ball. In midfield what is needed is someone with a cool head. Someone who can pick up intercepts, snuff out threats and play silky, controlled passes to his teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 This is like buying a car, finding out it won't start but trying to console yourself by thinking if you wedge a bottle of beer under the wheel arch it works like a very poor bottle opener. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledger Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 no disrespect intended but this thread starter is either on the wind up or high on something.Had he said jack stephens at dm i might have run with it at least he has some ability on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 I'm assuming your predictive text got the better of you and you meant minefield, in which case, yes he'd be right at home in all the chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 53 minutes ago, once_bitterne said: This is like buying a car, finding out it won't start but trying to console yourself by thinking if you wedge a bottle of beer under the wheel arch it works like a very poor bottle opener. This deserves a quote post! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 It's not even a matter of putting square pegs in round holes. It's more like trying to paint your house using a fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 One thing this discussion is missing is Lyanco’s intelligence as a footballer - it’s very obvious to those of us with an eye for talent that he’s as thick as pigshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 16 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said: One thing this discussion is missing is Lyanco’s intelligence as a footballer - it’s very obvious to those of us with an eye for talent that he’s as thick as pigshit. I think you’re being a bit unkind there. To pigshit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 10 August, 2023 Share Posted 10 August, 2023 7 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: He is too aggressive. This leads to him over hitting the ball. In midfield what is needed is someone with a cool head. Someone who can pick up intercepts, snuff out threats and play silky, controlled passes to his teammates. You mean JWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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