How's Dan Harding Been Playing?

[Romanis]

He seems to be enjoying his run out with the team (see link).

I know last season he looked lost at sea at times, but how's he been playing in the 3 games this season (2 L 1 CC) and also in pre-season?

Is he doing a good job and does he merit another start tomorrow and on Saturday?
I know many would not have been upset if he joined the exodus in pre-season, but if he's really playing well, shouldn't he continue in this role while Cohen stays in midfield and Fox on the bench? - view external link

[psycho!!!!!]

If we want to go up this season then Harding and Fox should be no where near the 1st team. Its that simple really.

[Romanis]

If we want to go up this season then Harding and Fox should be no where near the 1st team. Its that simple really.

Oh dear.

[tricky1972]

He's been playing ok, only thing I would say is he always has a little error in him. But I would add he is the best attacking full back at the club.

Things will look better at the back when the centre of defence is up to full strength.

[Polish_ForestMad]

Best attacking full back at the club.what about Cohen?or are you ruling him out as he's playing midfield at the moment?

[tricky1972]

Best attacking full back at the club.what about Cohen?or are you ruling him out as he's playing midfield at the moment?

I wasn't including Cohen, although I would still say Harding is a better crosser than Cohen.

I like Cohen in centre mid, does a decent job breaking up play and has boundless energy. As a full back he is positionally poor and lacks an end product when attacking.

[Polish_ForestMad]

I would rather have Cohen there full stop.his burst down the wing overlapping are far better.he drives with power and pace whereas Harding is a bit of a fairy.crossing I'm not sure but against Blackpool when we were attacking harding would find space like he wanted to attack then check back most of the time.cohen would of got the ball and drove at them.
We all have different opinions but from what I've seen there is no way I would pick Harding over Cohen defensively or attacking.

[Romanis]

Well if he starts tomorrow, we'll be able to tell if he's really improved and cemented his place. Bournemouth away should be enough of a test to find the answer.

[Polish_ForestMad]

Well if he starts tomorrow, we'll be able to tell if he's really improved and cemented his place. Bournemouth away should be enough of a test to find the answer.

Doubt he will play tues as mancienne is back and fox will be left back.harding is the same as Collins,when you see theres on the team sheet it sends a shiver down your spine.

[Welshfan]

Agree with you Polish.

I would play Lichaj left back, Mancienne and Hobbs CBs and Hunt right back tomorrow. Just an opinion, whilst Cohen is in the middle, I believe Lichaj would be a better left back than Harding and Fox.