Helander or Katic?

[G.E.C. 18,777]

Goldson will always keep his place but who would you have as his partner in the long term?

Helander for me purely on current form

[jbm26896 995]

However SG picks is fine by me.

Both excellent players.

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

Both are great options, but on current form, its Helanders place to lose.

I also think Goldson is the most rounded of all our centre backs, so happy to see him keep his place. 

[sRcFoCt 7,662]

Helander on current form and Gerrard doesn't seem to be tweaking it due to this run in big games

[stevemac 5,001]

Helander is the more assured, confident and better footballer imo, katic is more no nonsense, brick Shithouse of a defender who will take no prisoners and never shirk from a challenge.

It's a good problem to have.

[Blue Avenger 22,567]

Firstly, Goldson shouldn't and Katic is a mile ahead of both him and Helander, whom imo, whilst not bad, is the least best of the four options we have, due to his lack pf pace and more easily turned. Quick strikers do give him a bad time.

Down to the gaffer at the end of the day, so let's hope he isn't wrong.

[SuperLeeMcCulloch 2,330]

Love big Katic but its Helanders place now, even though it won't Goldson's place should be the one being looked at, made another couple of errors today which never cost us anything but against a better calibre opponent we would be punished.

[bluenoz 30,843]

Helander.

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,789]

Edmundson for me.

[G.E.C. 18,777]

3 minutes ago, DBBTB said:

Edmundson for me.

Is it bad that I forgot all about him?

[jjbscotty12 3,560]

Katic is better than Goldson. Goldson starts games like a nervous wreck every time.

[Kitey79 241]

Great “problem” to have! Personally would’ve stuck with Goodson and katic but he lander has been good when required! Young edmundsson looks a great prospect and hopefully will be with us for a long time to come?! 🇬🇧 

[shenders 272]

1 minute ago, jjbscotty12 said:

Katic is better than Goldson. Goldson starts games like a nervous wreck every time.

And ends them that way too. Against mince like Hearts his 4-5 balls he gives away and 2-3 slips per game arent punished. Against better opposition that gets punished. 
I just dont see what he offers us footballing wise the others dont.  

His passing is awful 
He always gets beaten in defensive headers 
His offensive headers from corners and free kicks are always a mile over. 
Helander, Edmundson and Katic are all better tacklers than him. 

[TopCat 4,511]

Feel sorry for Katic but he will have a role to play this season ........in the meantime - I'm happy to let our gaffer make the decision on who should play in any given game.

 

Just to add - we are blessed to have 4 such good centre backs at the club.Any pairing would do a good job imo.

[BlueKnight87 17,286]

I'd like to see Helander and Katic get a chance together. 

Goldson has looked very error prone. 

[gogzy 31,195]

I don't know.  Both play very well.

[Laudrup1984 25,100]

I think we have 4 decent centre halves and to be honest i'm not too fussed who plays. I also find the continued debate a little boring. Katic is very likeable and popular but IMO I don't think he is far superior to anyone else. I think they all have their strengths but none are without mistakes. If pushed, I'd probably start Katic but i'm not bothered if he doesn't. I think they are all more than capable (although i've seen a lot less of Edmundson) and all will be needed this season.

In fact, i'm now at the stage where I don't actually fear the starting line up because we have a really strong squad. Helander or Katic? Aribo or Kamara? Jones or Ojo? Then you have guys likes Defoe, Arfield, Stewart, King, Barker, Foderingham all fighting for game time.

The hardest part is keeping everyone happy, keeping everyone fresh, interested, on their toes, avoiding fatigue, injuries and picking personnel for certain games, certain opposition, tweaks to formations. So far Gerrard has managed it pretty incredibly overall. Probably doesn't get enough credit for it. You very often read he's got his starting line up and/or his subs wrong! So far, joint top of the league, league cup final, qualified for the Europa League group stages and sitting second is a pretty decent return.

[Wafflesniffer 399]

Love big Katic but we've got four outstanding options at the back.

Changed days from Russell Martin... 😬

[bluenoz 30,843]

Experience is everything in that position. Our future looks great with Katic & Edmundson but just not yet.

[Ivybank 4,580]

Katic, helanders pace will be a worry against speedy players

[REM 1690 169]

Both ahead of goldson 

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Horses for courses. 

[Creampuff 22,628]

We have 4 excellent CBs, IMO.  Not hugely fussed which play  

[Algeran 30]

I think that Goldson is probably the best of the four  centre backs BUT he has hardly missed a match since he came here.

Always supported him but he seems to have become a bit error prone so, maybe, dropping him may actually be a good thing as it would take pressure off him and help him recover his reliable form !

[Malkytfp1 18,594]

Both. Goldson should be fighting for a place.

Go back 18/24 months and we were between Russel Martin or David Bates so i'm happy with this current problem.