Exiled_Rover

Every time we've seen Dack since his second ACL injury he's been blowing out of his arse after 5 minutes. He can't press with the rest of the front 4 for 90 minutes. He has a role as an impact sub, but I wouldn't be shocked if they're trying to move him on.

"Surprised by the transfer" Also "He's a great presser, he's a nuisance, he will harass defenders, he's good at linking up play - started the move for our 3rd goal at the weekend. He's a nice player to have at #10". Very strange interview, that.

JDT doesn't want a high pressing game for 90 minutes. He wants his front 4 hunting in a pack, supported by the 2 CMs - but it's only when there's a turnover of possession, the idea is to win the ball back quickly. Otherwise we drop into a mid-block.

No interest in that. Permanent or look elsewhere. He'd just be blocking Carter, Barnes and Phillips in that scenario.

I'd loan in a quality #9.

How did he make his money? His grasp of the English language is tenuous to say the least.

How many can play the #10 role to a high level? Hedges is a wide player for mine (and a good squad player) - he showed that on Saturday. I've yet to see Markanday play, but I gather he's a wide forward too? Dack - I think that 'athleticism' comment by Broughton was about him. Dolan brings energy, but his final product is wanting at times. From what I've seen of Szmodics he's someone that plays with his head up and brings teammates into the game - we're crying out for that.

This Watford - Sheff Utd game has been a shocker.

Sometimes.

Just get him bloody sold already.

They're going to have to start eventually - you can't ask Travis and Buckley to do 90 minutes twice a week in this system.

We don't need a 'first pick' player in CM - those two spots are nailed down by Travis and Buckley. We need reliable depth for the grind.

I must have missed Wharton and Garrett playing in the Champions League last season.

Broughton has literally just said that they went with a loan so as to not block the path of Wharton, Garrett et al. Morton is further along in his development - he's started a CL match at the San Siro ffs - so it's a sensible deal whilst also providing the opportunity for Garrett, Wharton etc to grasp playing time with both hands.

Not really - the CMs are pivots in this system. One isn't meant to be better defensively than the other - that's just what we have now in Buckley and Travis. Assuming they trust Garrett and Wharton (and I assume Edun), then Morton just adds depth to the position.

I thought he offered nothing in attack too - but I suspect JDT wants his #9 to be a pressing forward. Vale can do that at least - he wants his front 4 to hunt in a pack for a quick turnover of possession.

There was a shouting match between coaching staff?

Things are definitely coming to a head - he's one of the highest earners at the club and we're constantly told how tight the budget is. If he doesn't fit into the system, isn't willing to be an impact sub and we can move him on I suspect we will.

I think they overegged the pudding with the hardship stories at the end, but enjoyed the match and delighted with the result.

He was stepped on, tbf.

Imagine getting paid handsomely to sit on your arse for two years doing nothing and then throwing a hissy fit because you weren't subbed on.

I didn't agree with most of this post, then you insulted AC/DC and lost me entirely.

I genuinely couldn't tell you what Mowbray's plan was and I go every week.

He's athletic, works hard and is technically competent, but his end product is generally underwhelming. I think he's a very good squad player at this level - someone you can bring on for 20 mins to inject some energy into your side in that 3 (of the 4-2-3-1), but he's not a starter. He just doesn't do enough on the ball.

Now I'm convinced you're on the wind up - I gave you the benefit of the doubt before now. He provided an outlet in attack and was extremely competent in defence. More to come from him as he settles into the system with new players.