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That's not really an opinion. He either did or he didn't. He has never played as a specialist DCM like Cork does. He played CM. Same as Davis and he was ineffective when asked to do the role Cork is doing now. Davis has played well when coming on in advanced position....similar to Michu.

No you don't need to write IMHO for everything. Equally, you don't need to write waves of negative threads and posts just because we are not winning. More than that, after 8 games you were very vocal in your view that Adkins should be sacked. If you felt that it's reasonable to start repeatedly saying Adkins should be sacked because you didn't agree with a player selection or some subs in a game, then it's reasonable for you to get some stick when Adkins gets us playing well again with a week or two of your rants. All IMHO of course.

He didn't play DMC for either....he was a forward thinking CM.

The thing is DPS, this is YOUR opinion yet you seem to work in black and white, right snd wrong... Playing Rodriguez over Lambert does have some logic an merit, it hasn't worked very well to date but we have to get to a point where we can play without Lambert. There is no gaurentee Lambert would have scored at West Ham or beasted Collins, again just opinion and speculation. The same applies to Utd, many think he shouldn't have done the subs but the claim that it was the reason we lost with certainty as you do is also wrong. Utd had a pen saved and RVP should have scored before as well. We should have been 3-2 down before a single sub was made. On the basis of speculation you decided Adkins should go after a handful of games, ignoring certain mitigating factors along the way. That's why you've been getting so much stick. That and the fact you just wouldn't leave it alone.

The role Cork plays is very important for us and requires discipline, stamina and speed of thought. It's a deep lying role and Michu has always been more attack minded. Yes he has played CM but always in more advanced positions. The problem was Davis early on was that he wen missing for long periods of games where he was asked to hold with Morgan. I can't see Michu offering a big improvement here (even from the stats you provided, he's only successfully tacked twice all season)!but you could argue he'd offer more value than Rodriguez (who I actually rate and believe will come good).

Dibden, Michu has always been an attacking Midfielder/Striker. I don't disagree that he would have been a good signing but to suggest that he'd have been the perfect replacement for Cork is a bit strange. Personally, a combatative DM would have been a better signing over Davis.

Why have you bumped this Jack?

If you look at the match analysis screen shots on the post game thread, it looks like a 4-2-3-1. The team didn't play with a flat 4 across. Don't think we are playing more defensively in terms of shape, just better players in about 4 positions and a more settled side.

Your edit and smiley face made it all better, don't worry about it.

Careful, you'll be accused of cyber bullying soon. It appears those who shout loudest and most frequent are also delicate little flowers.

No he's quite fond of you mate

To be fair, I'm not worried about Turkish. Only fat men and girls polish kettle bells, I'd be the dominant male for sure. With my rugged handsome features would however cause a stir so I might shank Turkish so people know not to mess.

I'll do something awful on my first day to make sure that this happens.

"unpleasant sh*t of the 9th degree"- isn't this bullying? Don't think I've ever used language like that towards you. If you were to compare posts which contain insults and name calling, mine would pale into insignificance in comparison to yours so maybe those in glass houses......

I'll be bumping this thread in about a year. I'll hopefully be on parole for my cyber bullying charges by then as well.

To be fair, we've been amazing going forwards the last couple of games with the front 4 of AL, RL, GR and JP.

Dan Seaborn was the best candidate for the role but 'The Committe' sent him out on loan, FFS

He crabs along the back four, left to right and then right to left, never changing his pace or direction.

You don't want to start a mong-turf war with me son.

Turkish has admitted making up Guly stories on this very thread and Glasgow Saint hasn't made a serious post on this forum I doubt ever. I'd recruit a new crew if I were you.

If you're relying on a post from Glasgow Saint to add weight to your argument, it's pretty thin to say the least. (no offence Glasgow)

Well of course, Adam was clearly distracted during the 4-1 mauling of Villa.

So the reality is that it doesn't answer "the question" to any degree? HTH

The switch to the 505 formation has also helped.

What question does it answer? Stick to 9/11 conspiracies or somthing lad.