djbroxybear 660 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Mo Edu played at centre half against Poland in the 2-2 draw, and was outstanding he has also played that position for the American Olympic Team. Good to know he can fill the position if required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 When we signed him, he was heralded as (to use FM terms) a D/DMRC, i.e. he could play right back, centre half, and centre midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I see him being more useful nearer the opponents box than ours but its good to know if downm to the bare bones he can play there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I think Edu will always be a bit part player in our team, at 24 now he should have pushed on and did better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 He couldn't have been that good if he conceded 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Edit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstamomusa 3,809 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 He couldn't have been that good if he conceded 2.I watched the game and he played brilliantly, he was not a fault for the goals either so he personally didn't conceed 2 goals. He was also the player closest to scoring a winning goal for the USA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I didn't watch the game, but most of the reviews indicate he had an average game in center defense. It's not a position I'd want to see him in anyways Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I think Edu will always be a bit part player in our team, at 24 now he should have pushed on and did better.Saddens me that we have fans who want to nit pick and slag our players for any reason.(not just in this thread) This lad while not a youth is still fairly young in terms of a professional football career, he is an American internationalist and has never let our club down. Hes also had a hard time with injuries but he is a player, a good player.Get off his back and support him for goodness sake.Hes not a hammer thrower, hes not a clogger, hes not an anti-footballer, hes not a hacker, hes not dirty and hes not a cheat, he doesnt give less than 100% every week, so what do fans want? Its ridiculous.In Mo I trust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Just rounded up some of the reviews for Edu:D, Maurice Edu, 6 -- Asked to play center back he looked like an old hand at times, staying composed and then kicking into a more aggressive gear in the right spots. But other times he looked like a midfielder trying to play center back. All in all, not a terrible night for the Rangers man. His passing out of the back is a plus.Maurice Edu- The Rangers midfielder is clearly not a centerback, as evidenced by his shoddy positioning, but he coped fairly well when asked to mark or deal with aerial balls.Maurice Edu, defense, 5 -- Started off solidly enough, but seemed less assured when under pressure. Got caught square in the 22nd minute only to be bailed out by Howard. Raised his game in the second half and did enough to earn another look in the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Just rounded up some of the reviews for Edu:Not bad considering he hasnt played there for his club team.On yerself Mo Edu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I watched the game and he played brilliantly, he was not a fault for the goals either so he personally didn't conceed 2 goals. He was also the player closest to scoring a winning goal for the USA. I was fishing , was hoping for a more 'aggressive' reaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Saddens me that we have fans who want to nit pick and slag our players for any reason.(not just in this thread) This lad while not a youth is still fairly young in terms of a professional football career, he is an American internationalist and has never let our club down. Hes also had a hard time with injuries but he is a player, a good player.Get off his back and support him for goodness sake.Hes not a hammer thrower, hes not a clogger, hes not an anti-footballer, hes not a hacker, hes not dirty and hes not a cheat, he doesnt give less than 100% every week, so what do fans want? Its ridiculous.In Mo I trust.Its an opinion, what you have posted is nit picking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstamomusa 3,809 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Not bad considering he hasnt played there for his club team.On yerself Mo EduThe commentators seemed to think he did well for a player out of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Its an opinion, what you have posted is nit picking.A crap opinion. I meant to quote more than just your post, but i dont really know what im doing, i cant even put the wee faces and stuff on my posts lol The anti-Edu comments havnt really started, but ive seen them before, i honestly dont know what our fans have against him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 The commentators seemed to think he did well for a player out of position.Indeed mate, good luck to him at Rangers. I cant speak highly enough about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 One of the last position's I'd like to see Maurice Edu play for Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgo 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 i hope sir walter isnt reading this, he might start getting ideas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 A crap opinion. I meant to quote more than just your post, but i dont really know what im doing, i cant even put the wee faces and stuff on my posts lol The anti-Edu comments havnt really started, but ive seen them before, i honestly dont know what our fans have against him.Just press Multiquote on the threads you want to quote as well, sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Just press Multiquote on the threads you want to quote as well, sorted.Thanks After ive clicked multiquote then what do i do, do i need to paste them into my quick reply? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianculbertson 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Edu should not be playing in the back for Rangers or USA. Bradley seems to like that he's quicker than your average center back, but he usually just looks out of sorts. He was solid at times against Poland, but he got caught out of position allowing his side to be wide open for the second goal. Edu's better suited for doing the dirty work in the midfield and getting garbage goals in front of the net.If this were a game with more meaning, Bradley wouldn't be experimenting with the lineup so much and Edu would not be in the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilstonloyal 186 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 When we signed him, he was heralded as (to use FM terms) a D/DMRC, i.e. he could play right back, centre half, and centre midfielda have alaways thought he would be no bad a RB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Edu should not be playing in the back for Rangers or USA. Bradley seems to like that he's quicker than your average center back, but he usually just looks out of sorts. He was solid at times against Poland, but he got caught out of position allowing his side to be wide open for the second goal. Edu's better suited for doing the dirty work in the midfield and getting garbage goals in front of the net.If this were a game with more meaning, Bradley wouldn't be experimenting with the lineup so much and Edu would not be in the back.Surely getting caught out of position is normal for a central midfielder playing at centre back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianculbertson 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Surely getting caught out of position is normal for a central midfielder playing at centre back?agreed which is why I'd rather not see him playing there when there are better options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 agreed which is why I'd rather not see him playing there when there are better options.I agree, i really like Edu and would hate to see him made a scapegoat by fans simply because he is played out of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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