Mr X Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 Not wanting to start an attack on the lad, but imo he isn't quite ready for this level. Got absoulutely skinned on numerous occasions and seems not to be able to defend and clear the lines very well at all. To be fair he hasn't had much support when hes been under pressure and he can deliver a good cross at times. He will get better I guess. Thoughts?...................
Huffton Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 Good prospect but needs at least this season in the ressies. IMO.
saint_stevo Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 probably not, but we have no other options at RB....do we
Um Bongo Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 He can't or Won't tackle. I don't understand it. He's a defender, but won't tackle the man. He drifts across, and leaves his man in MILES of space, meaning you can see every team targets him. And he is ****. But like others have said, who can play RB? I do know he isn't a RB.
Mr X Posted 31 January, 2009 Author Posted 31 January, 2009 He can't or Won't tackle. I don't understand it. He's a defender, but won't tackle the man. He drifts across, and leaves his man in MILES of space, meaning you can see every team targets him. And he is ****. But like others have said, who can play RB? Was he at fault for there second goal in your opinion?
sidthesquid Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 He does tend to drift across, but I still think he's OK, particularly going forward. He might be better utilised as a right sided midfielder but think back to good old Jermaine last season - he's certainly no worse & though I didn't think he was great today he was up against a good & confident attacking team & he didn't look out of his depth
Mr X Posted 31 January, 2009 Author Posted 31 January, 2009 He does tend to drift across, but I still think he's OK, particularly going forward. He might be better utilised as a right sided midfielder but think back to good old Jermaine last season - he's certainly no worse & though I didn't think he was great today he was up against a good & confident attacking team & he didn't look out of his depth Sorry Disagree thought he looked completely out of his depth
Saint_clark Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 He was left on his own a lot tonight, often marking two or three players. I thought he was awful at the start of the season, but he has certainly improved.
Greenridge Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 I've been quite vocal in voicing my concerns about James however I've read improved reports on here regarding him in the last few games which has been encouraging. I would certainly agree that he's been left pretty exposed by just about all the players that have had a go in the right midfield slot. I'm very surprised we haven't tried to reinforce in this area.
Mr X Posted 31 January, 2009 Author Posted 31 January, 2009 Why do you think the other players don't seem to offer him any help?
70's Mike Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 To be fair in the last few games he has had little protection in front of him because whoever has played right midfield has gone missing.
ottery st mary Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 Why do you think the other players don't seem to offer him any help? Maybe he has BO
Rebel Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 In short no - certainly not a right back as a midfielder maybe have to say playing at right back in destroying him
Um Bongo Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 Was he at fault for there second goal in your opinion? I thought so yes, he let his man run past him, and instead of tackling him, just let him go into the box.
Chez Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 Was he at fault for there second goal in your opinion? the guy came inside and James was easily beaten and then didn't make up the ground to stop the shot. You could say he was at fault but when you are down to ten men you tend to have to cover a lot of ground so I might forgive him. However IMO he is a weak link. He is SO slow its not true. He is also terrible in the air. I don't think he is better than Jemaine Wright. Who plays there if he gets injured Gillett? We badly need a pacey or strong right back.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 the guy came inside and James was easily beaten and then didn't make up the ground to stop the shot. You could say he was at fault but when you are down to ten men you tend to have to cover a lot of ground so I might forgive him. However IMO he is a weak link. He is SO slow its not true. He is also terrible in the air. I don't think he is better than Jemaine Wright. Who plays there if he gets injured Gillett? We badly need a pacey or strong right back. It was obvious to everyone apart from the club that we needed fullbacks at the start of season. Think James could do a decent job at right midfield as he has ability to cross a good ball. To continue to play him at right back could ruin his career IMO.
Benj540 Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 I think he is a bit dodgy at times. He drifts inside and leaves a player out wide totally free. But he often carrys the right side of the team alone at times and I think does a fairly good job. Not a long term solution but for the time being I'm not worried about him, he does a good job, he has a good cross and does what needs to be done.
JustMike Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 no..awful!! cant pass, tackle, defend and has no pace. swansea milked him today.
Bailey Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 I almost feel sorry for him. You have to remember, Lloyd James is a central midfield player being asked to play at RB in his first season in the first-team squad. Having said that, it is clear he isn't up to it and I would hope that Wotte has seen that. Forget signing a striker, we have Saga now, a RB should be a priority. For a Championship side not to have one recognised RB in their squad is a bit of a joke to be honest.
fish fingers Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 no. very poor player IMO. Him and Gillet are not good enough.
St_Tel49 Posted 31 January, 2009 Posted 31 January, 2009 His attacking game isn't bad though it wasn't great today. His main problem is lack of pace. He keeps getting skinned by players he can't match for speed and when you are being done for pace it is hard to time a tackle without fouling. Jason Dodd was lacking in pace too but seemed to have a knack of reading what a player was going to do and got there before him which proves that a lack of pace is a handicap but not necessarily fatal if you use your head. He is all we have at the moment but he needs help on his defensive game. He is really a midfielder who has been pushed into that position because there is noone else.
mightysaints Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 He does tend to drift across, but I still think he's OK, particularly going forward. He might be better utilised as a right sided midfielder but think back to good old Jermaine last season - he's certainly no worse & though I didn't think he was great today he was up against a good & confident attacking team & he didn't look out of his depth You are very right, he is very effective going forward, good crosser of the ball but he is not and never will be any good as a right back
Whitey Grandad Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 No positional sense, no discipline, always ball-watching, can't tackle, out of his depth. He's not, and never will be, a fullback but that's not his fault. He could make a very useful right midfielder.
s0108787 Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 no. very poor player IMO. Him and Gillet are not good enough. gillet was my MOTM today, i he constantly harried the swansea players and broke up their play. He made a few wayward passes - but that was only due to the fact that he had so much more of the ball than most of the other players.
Chez Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 Best crosser of the ball we have. true, but we really need fullbacks that don't get beat all hands up by any winger that can dribble or run, and win headers every now and then
ulstersaint Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 It seems we have conceded a lot of goals from left wing crosses and an analysis of all the goals scored against us this season may suggest that opposing managers have targeted Saints's right side as the weakest link. Having said that, James has improved and his cross for Saga goal v Norwich was great; but he does not appear to be a natural RB.
spyinthesky Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 To be fair he has played all of his youth football in midfield and has been forced to learn to be a right back very quicky. Good points - committed/tackles OK/crosses very well Bad points - not wonderful in the air/very slow on the turn/not particularly quick However he also suffers dreadfully from consistent lack of support from the player in front of him, whoever that may be. Ryan Smith is an absolute nightmare when he plays on the right. Also Gillett was continually being dragged inside v Swansea and James was up against a decent winger and the Lard Arse full back (Hart?), who actually was made to look pretty decent too as his runs often went unchallenged. Wasn't it his shot that Kelvin fumbled for the 2nd goal? I reckon opposing Managers are aware of the lack of right hand side cover and target this weakness. In comparison, generally, our left side players link up reasonably well
derry Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 Opposing managers can see that having James as the only wide right player of any description leaves us vulnerable. They push up the left back, play the left midfield on the touchline and reinforce with the centre midfielder, often into the space behind James. That makes us vulnerable to the counter attack and James vulnerable because he is often faced by two or worse a triangle of opponents with little cover. He is a good passer of the ball, rarely gives it away, links up well and puts in a decent cross. He is a better player than he is given credit for. If we played a proper 4-4-2 he would in my opinion be a lot less exposed and consquently play better.
Bensfcno1 Posted 1 February, 2009 Posted 1 February, 2009 Considering its his first experience of First team football, like alot of the players this season, plus he isnt used to the position on aregular basis if at all, even at reserve level. I think he has adapted well, altho sutimes lacks pace and experience, similar to others this is not his fault, he always puts in 100% and yday, made some important bloacks and clearances at 1-2 and 2-2. Even showing his fitness to cover at left back, when they broke after our corner at one point, then was back in his right back position seconds later to clear!
Matty's Caddy Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 jamie hatch is the answer to our problems at the moment, he's a better defender and faster. unfortunately, saints have to pay exeter 50,000 when he plays a first team game so its a non-starter
lordswoodsaints Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 i think i would give him a go at right mid,i dont think he is strong enough or fast enough for right back but he does put a decent ball into the box. his 'pulling away' speed is very slow and this is where he gets done imo.
H Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Best crosser of the ball we have. I second that ... if we had a RB I'd give him a decent run at RM.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 If a right back does not join Saints today it will prove the people at the club do not have a clue :-(
Andy_Porter Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 If a right back does not join Saints today it will prove the people at the club do not have a clue :-( I don't think we need anymore proof.
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