Number 10

[tooslomofo]

Our CAM /no 10 position looks weak to me I don't like Perez playing there although he had a few good glimpses today in a match we dominated I can only think we would be better playing someone else there.
It looks like de Jong is on his way to Ajax if we don't get any one else in I'd be tempted to try Ritchie or Astu there..
any thoughts?

[Zippity]

Perez had a strange game. For about two thirds of it he was absolute shite then all of a sudden he had a couple of lush touches and was away...his flicks and turns came off, he ran at them with really good close control, passed it well. Showed what he's got, just wish he could do in more.

As for a number 10, I thought de Jong was an almost perfect fit-big shame it hasn't worked out. Now Diame is just garbage and I think we need Ritchie out on the wing. Atsu I'm not sure but how about Murphy.

Mind, if we're serious about sticking with one up front (and we are, obviously ) then maybe our big investment needs to be there?

[Nufc24Mag]

Our CAM /no 10 position looks weak to me I don't like Perez playing there although he had a few good glimpses today in a match we dominated I can only think we would be better playing someone else there.
It looks like de Jong is on his way to Ajax if we don't get any one else in I'd be tempted to try Ritchie or Astu there..
any thoughts?

What about shelvey playing there?

[ex_pat_magpie]

What about shelvey playing there?

Worth a try but it might take him some time to get out of the habit of playing Deep.

[toptoon]

Worth a try but it might take him some time to get out of the habit of playing Deep.

Yeah- Shelvey is a great passer of the ball but seems to need time to play his best - something he won´t get as much of, playing up at No 10.
Putting my tin hat on, I am happy with Perez there. I thought he played well today. He´s always trying something different which often doesn´t come off but that´s what you want with an attacker, to break up good defences. I would say he´s too inconsistent - something he needs to work on, but I think he´s a much better option than Diame there (who I think should only play a defensive midfield role for us).

[tooslomofo]

Yeah good shout

[waalsendmick]

I would play Ritchie there and rotate the wide berths between Atsu, Murphy and Aarons.

[toonviking]

I think Ayoze was good today and he is a bit no10 ish. The problem with Perez is hes a good allround player. But with no special skills really.

[Jammy89]

I personally wouldn't move Ritchie from wings.

I think we do need a good number 10 player but at same time a striker who scores has to be hte main investment.

[toptoon]

I personally wouldn't move Ritchie from wings.

I think we do need a good number 10 player but at same time a striker who scores has to be hte main investment.

Striker and a keeper for me. I like Elliott´s attitude and shot stopping but we´re losing a lot of posession due to his poor distribution.