Reply With QuoteI think Hall has done enough to cement his place as LB and if he's gonna grow further he needs playing time and Hall adds a better dimension when we are going forward. With BDB Eddies' problem is who to play in the 2 middle slots between Schar, Botman and BDB.
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11-01-2025, 10:07 AM #1
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Botman? na na na na na na na na na na na na na Botman
Sorry? I had just planned to write Botman, then I couldn?t resist the na?s
Does anyone worry that Botman?s return to fitness could mean we see Big Dan feature in some games as a LB again?
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11-01-2025, 11:17 AM #2
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11-01-2025, 01:35 PM #3
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I am both glad and worried with Botman return.
I think the big part in change of form is confidence, and our back four got that. They mostly start every game and doesnt have that additional pressure over their heads.
If Eddie will start rotating CB pair (or L
every other week it could make things worse.
I think BDB is too big (pun intended) for Eddie to drop him for good
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11-01-2025, 02:18 PM #4
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Good problem to have. There's always going to be a dependable CB on the bench provided they are all fit
Originally Posted by Derek57
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11-01-2025, 02:25 PM #5
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I know EH doesn't do 3-5-2 but it is an option to have all 3 playing if he wanted, the 3 in midield you'd expect with AG and AI up top. Originally Posted by Nufcian
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11-01-2025, 02:27 PM #6
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..then the question becomes BDB or Murphy. I'd pick Murphy myself.
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11-01-2025, 02:47 PM #7
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Im sure the cb pairing will be Burn and Schar. Botman will have to earn his place back. Its the Eddie way.
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11-01-2025, 03:28 PM #8
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In Cup games, possibly but not in the league, I don't think.
Hall offers too much defensively and offensively to be dropped for Burn, imo.
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12-01-2025, 04:03 PM #9
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Aye - no way you drop Hall.
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12-01-2025, 05:44 PM #10
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Agreed. The debate is who plays CB v Wolves. Originally Posted by Jammy89
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