nvager 498 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Anyone else think that with a season together in the SPL behind them, they will be better and more consistent this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanRfc 1 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Really hope so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiper 0 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I like Davis...Tireless, tracks back and really fights for the ball. But in terms of attacking, I think he was very inconsistent last season. He had a tough year last year and was always played out right. Would love to see him a Mendes in the middle for a good period of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishranger 0 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 most definetly, also like to see Davis play in a more central role, rather than out on the wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol 401 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilencer 0 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,871 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... He didn't. He played on the right hand side of midfield. If he was playing as a "winger" he would have spent 90 minutes hugging the touchline, going at their full back at every opportunity and looking to whip balls into the box from the byeline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,630 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... He didn't. He played on the right hand side of midfield. If he was playing as a "winger" he would have spent 90 minutes hugging the touchline, going at their full back at every opportunity and looking to whip balls into the box from the byeline. Now we're just being pedantic. And not neccessarily, as a winger can also choose to 'cut in' much as Davis did last season. A winger is a player who predominately works the flank, or wing. thus, Davis was a winger, ridiculous argument tbh/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,871 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... He didn't. He played on the right hand side of midfield. If he was playing as a "winger" he would have spent 90 minutes hugging the touchline, going at their full back at every opportunity and looking to whip balls into the box from the byeline. Now we're just being pedantic. And not neccessarily, as a winger can also choose to 'cut in' much as Davis did last season. A winger is a player who predominately works the flank, or wing. thus, Davis was a winger, ridiculous argument tbh/ And just how often did Davis do that? Most of his play involved coming into advanced central positions and influencing the game from there. Hardly what I would expect from a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigRFC 1 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Think both will be better than last season. Mendes will now know what the SPL is all about. Davis had a hard season last with his mum passing away etc. Think both should expect to be up there for the player of the year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... He didn't. He played on the right hand side of midfield. If he was playing as a "winger" he would have spent 90 minutes hugging the touchline, going at their full back at every opportunity and looking to whip balls into the box from the byeline. Now we're just being pedantic. And not neccessarily, as a winger can also choose to 'cut in' much as Davis did last season. A winger is a player who predominately works the flank, or wing. thus, Davis was a winger, ridiculous argument tbh/ And just how often did Davis do that? Most of his play involved coming into advanced central positions and influencing the game from there. Hardly what I would expect from a winger. have been saying this for some time As an aside, he played in the center today, and, well, didnt do much for me, was outshone by bloody Lee McCulloch of all people. Davis is a good player to have, but, he NEEDS to get some consistency in his game, because he has more poor to average games than outstanding. Has been that way for 18 months now. Mendes looked a player today, then again, he started last season that way, but, I dont think its a coincidence that Thomson being back helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestrike 0 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Anyone else think that with a season together in the SPL behind them, they will be better and more consistent this year? We have the best midfield I've seen in years and there's no doubt these two, as well as the rest will be performing much better this season, it's mouthwatering. The understanding throughout was first class , and some of the passing was sublime. The way the team held their shape, especially when so many subs came on, shows that we have quality coaching staff who know what their doing. The attitude and team spirit was also the best for years, bring it on Scumothy, your day, is over and gone. Got to say I thought Boyd was outstanding, put in a great supporting shift and was still always the predator in the box. I think he also, will also be a 'new' player for us this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol 401 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... He didn't. He played on the right hand side of midfield. If he was playing as a "winger" he would have spent 90 minutes hugging the touchline, going at their full back at every opportunity and looking to whip balls into the box from the byeline. Now we're just being pedantic. And not neccessarily, as a winger can also choose to 'cut in' much as Davis did last season. A winger is a player who predominately works the flank, or wing. thus, Davis was a winger, ridiculous argument tbh/ Fair enough that's your view but I don't see Davis' position in the team as a winger. How often would he go to the byeline & whip over a cross? That wasn't his role. He kept things tight on the right side of midfield. We're probably quibbling over semantics here in all honesty but it's certainly not "ridiculous". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I feel we will see Davis, Mendes and Thomson played in a 4-3-3 this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I feel we will see Davis, Mendes and Thomson played in a 4-3-3 this season. No place for Edu? It is a dilemma for Walter alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Mendes got MOTM, didn't he? Managed to catch the highlights in work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Mendes got MOTM, didn't he? Managed to catch the highlights in work. Mendes produced a masterclass in midfield play today. He was a joy to watch to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Mendes got MOTM, didn't he? Managed to catch the highlights in work. Mendes produced a masterclass in midfield play today. He was a joy to watch to be honest. His turn before feeding Boyd was a set piece of the highest quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Mendes got MOTM, didn't he? Managed to catch the highlights in work. Mendes produced a masterclass in midfield play today. He was a joy to watch to be honest. His turn before feeding Boyd was a set piece of the highest quality. It was a moment of genius. Hopefully the return of Thomson can help him play like that most weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Double post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Mendes was sensational. The Goltv commentators were going on about him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishranger 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Davis isn't played on the wing Your correct, he as never played on the right wing at all last season...... He didn't. He played on the right hand side of midfield. If he was playing as a "winger" he would have spent 90 minutes hugging the touchline, going at their full back at every opportunity and looking to whip balls into the box from the byeline. Now we're just being pedantic. And not neccessarily, as a winger can also choose to 'cut in' much as Davis did last season. A winger is a player who predominately works the flank, or wing. thus, Davis was a winger, ridiculous argument tbh/ And just how often did Davis do that? Most of his play involved coming into advanced central positions and influencing the game from there. Hardly what I would expect from a winger. As I was the one to original say 'on the wing', I apologise, I should have said right midfield. but being a right midfielder, depending on play they can assume a wingers position ie crossing balls in from the line. btw, I agree, it is a bit pedantic!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis 1 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 We have the best midfield in the country right now with Mendes, Davis, Thomson and Edu all capable of either running or winning a match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,871 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Everybody knows about Mendes' creative talent, but I think his willingness to track back ,and his his tackling ability are criminally under rated. Walter knew that we needed creativity last Summer, but he obviously understood the importance of maintaing the workman like approach in midfield at the same time. Walter did his homework before he signed Mendes and I'm delighted that he's our player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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