Bridcutt. Glass half full/empty views

[Oldtimeram]

As Bridcutt is another likely signing I have heard mixed reviews on his ability. The Sunderland fans seem to think he is a waste of space, but the Brighton fans rate him highly.

As a glass half full guy I will go with the Brighton assessment of him. - view external link

[southernram22]

well as he maybe next in lets reserve judgement.

[triz]

As Bridcutt is another likely signing I have heard mixed reviews on his ability. The Sunderland fans seem to think he is a waste of space, but the Brighton fans rate him highly.

As a glass half full guy I will go with the Brighton assessment of him.

For balance I'll go with the Sunderland fans

[Popsidepaul]

As Bridcutt is another likely signing I have heard mixed reviews on his ability. The Sunderland fans seem to think he is a waste of space, but the Brighton fans rate him highly.

As a glass half full guy I will go with the Brighton assessment of him.

Not really taken any notice of him, but guy at work is a Sunderland ST holder, and described him as "pitiful".

[SlimyLimey]

I have been doing some research on him & it appears that he has the necessary skills & just needs the right motivation. I understand that Paul Clement worked with him in the past, and also that Clement is skilled in the psychological part of the game.
I will therefore reserve judgement... He could be a diamond in the rough, and is only 26.

[Rapid]

bridcutt is an effective player rather than someone blessed with talent. a defensive midfield player than gets stuck in, dictates play and allows the more creative players to do what they do best.

a good comparison would probably be grant leadbitter

I remember thinking a few years ago he was one of the best midfielders in the league at brighton.

the problem is that he's a bit like chris martin - excellent in the championship but would (and has in this case) fall short in the premier league.

we're not in the prem so a very good championship player would be very welcome imo.

the only issue I see is where he would play. he's a very specialist DMF from what I've seen. if George thorne is fit then he'd be the number 1 guy.

if we did sign bridcutt could this be evidence we're looking to play 4-2-3-1 with 2 DMF's? especially with baird seemingly as back up?