Left Backs

[WickfordBlue]

According to wikipedia, both Scott Malone, and George Friend's contracts run out in June. Friend had an option for a further year but Wolves didn't take it

 

[chapperzUK]

Malone - no thanks, too weak for League Two (not saying that Herd isn't either)
Friend - most likely off to Exeter

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I got the 'Billy Big Bollocks' impression from them both.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I got the 'Billy Big Bollocks' impression from them both.

That wouldn't have anything to do with George Friend's changing his shorts at Brighton would it? :unsure:

 

[chapperzUK]

Billy Jones contract at Crewe will run out this summer

 

[Pubey]

Both Friend and Malone were far better than Herd, but because neither were SUFC players or had a long throw people thought they were crap

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Billy Jones contract at Crewe will run out this summer

... and he won't be signing for us.

 

[chapperzUK]

... and he won't be signing for us.

More realistic than Friend or Malone signing for us though.

 

[Stats]

Matt Lockwood anyone.........

 

[Jack The Flag]

Johnny johnny herd!

 

[SUFCStu]

Billy Jones please.

Even if we do sign Lockwood he would not be the worst signing.... I hope.

 

[Onion_Bag_Dave]

I personally thought Friend was not bad! I also quite like Barret at left back.

 

[John Cena]

Both Friend and Malone were far better than Herd, but because neither were SUFC players or had a long throw people thought they were crap

Have I missed something here? I thought Friend was about on par with Herd but Malone? He played better as a Left Winger and couldn't defend for ****. No way were either of them better than Herd.

 

[EastStandBlue]

Have I missed something here? I thought Friend was about on par with Herd but Malone? He played better as a Left Winger and couldn't defend for ****. No way were either of them better than Herd.

You've got them mixed up, it's Herd who can't defend for toffee.

Malone was actually pretty reasonable defensively, it was his distribution that let him down.

 

[Pubey]

You've got them mixed up, it's Herd who can't defend for toffee.

Malone was actually pretty reasonable defensively, it was his distribution that let him down.

absolutely.

 

[John Cena]

So I gather then you guys would not be happy if at the start of the season our no.1 LB was Herd?

 

[Pubey]

So I gather then you guys would not be happy if at the start of the season our no.1 LB was Herd?

I suppose I'd be happy to have an experienced left back as back-up, who can mentor Herd. Herd needs to learn the game, and needs a tough pre-season to really develop physically. Herd should have gone out on loan last season really when we had Malone here.

Ideally we'd get in a decent left-back though. A long throw doesn't make up for the fact that he's very poor defensively.

 

[BoyWonder2]

... and he won't be signing for us.

Any reason why you think that?

Only us and Dagenham showed interest in him when it was public knowledge that Crewe wanted rid.

Ideally, Billy Jones will come in on a free and Herd will go out on loan to help him.

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

Personally I'm more concerned about getting a RB in (and 2x CB and...).

Sankofa's gone. Francis is likely to go. At least we do have Johnny Herd to play at LB.

 

[TravellingBlue]

So I gather then you guys would not be happy if at the start of the season our no.1 LB was Herd?

I seriously don't think that we should be thinking about Herd, O'Keefe or Crawford as part of our 'starting eleven' for next season. All are good young lads, but they need time to learn their trade. Herd at times did well, but defensively he was caught out by bigger stronger players.

Fingers crossed Baldwin will be back, but that's it defensively! We need a new goalkeeper, two right backs, two or three CB's and at least another left back!

Now I come to think of it, we are struggling for a team of any sorts at the moment, I just hope that Tilly is already working his magic and convincing some L2 workhorses to come over and give Southend a go!