Question Should Jack Payne become a regular starter?

[amsemp]

After several pretty impressive and creative performances of late, should Payne become a regular starter as we look to create more chances?

 

[leeblue]

Not yet. .......

 

[londonblue]

Isn't this a bit premature. He's had a couple of good substitute appearances and suddenly we need to decide if he should be a regular starter. Not just should he start on Friday, but should he start regularly.

The only sensible choice is not sure because we don't know how well he will do as a starter at all yet.

 

[amsemp]

Isn't this a bit premature. He's had a couple of good substitute appearances and suddenly we need to decide if he should be a regular starter. Not just should he start on Friday, but should he start regularly.

The only sensible choice is not sure because we don't know how well he will do as a starter at all yet.

Understand what you're saying. Only asked the question as I've heard quite a few people suggesting he should be a starter given his creativity and our lack of goals.

 

[Pubey]

We're unbeaten in 4 in the league, and won our last 2. I'm not sure why we'd want to bring in an unproven 18 year old into the starting 11, irrespective of some good substitute appearances. He seems more like a good option as a sub than a 90 min player, at the moment.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Not yet. I really like the kid but lets keep him as an impact sub for the time being.

 

[Blues 'n twos]

Not yet. I really like the kid but lets keep him as an impact sub for the time being.

Agree with this, impact sub for now.

 

[North Banker]

Ultimately, Phil Brown sees him at training every day and knows how well he is developing and his ability to start in the first team. I think he's great as an impact sub and we know that he can start if we need him.

 

[Silencer]

I would say protect him at present and use him from the bench, an impact sub suits him best at the moment. After all, it is a long season and come post Xmas his freshness youthfull energy will be vital.

If we do start him in the odd game then I would think he would be better suited at home.

 

[chelmo]

not yet he has the tools to become a very good player so lets not ruch him

 

[Jam_Man]

Give him time.

I like the look of him but he does need to actually produce and not just look 'lively'.

Definitely needs to get more game time but not start just yet.

 

[southendkid]

Probably most effective as a sub atm, if he gets tired quickly compared to the opposition players he'd be useless starting.

 

[chapperzUK]

Needs time, don't want to rush him into the first team.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Not yet. I really like the kid but lets keep him as an impact sub for the time being.

What AB said.

 

[Southend Elvis]

Yes from me, he seems the only one we have that runs at the oppositions defence, I'm getting sick of our constant balls out wide, our crosses never seem to go anywhere, why don't we just shoot at the target a bit more

 

[silentshrimper]

Yes from me, he seems the only one we have that runs at the oppositions defence, I'm getting sick of our constant balls out wide, our crosses never seem to go anywhere, why don't we just shoot at the target a bit more

Yes he is probably the best dribbler in the side but I would not put him straight in just on that.

Impact sub is his best role at the moment...keep giving him experience much like was done with Bentley, Moussa, Ferdinand etc..

We do run the risk of losing him as he is technically better than this level...but if we lose him it will be for money and that is only a good thing at this time. Plus I doubt we would ever see his full potential at league 2 level anyway.

 

[DTS]

Wouldn't change the side personally at the moment but I think he is a good player and a great prospect. Love his cameo's at the moment and I am excited to see him develop.

 

[slapheadsteve]

Been to every game this season. He is a great prospect, and he goes on lovely mazy direct runs, but am
a little concerned regards the other parts of his game. Can give the ball away with his over enthuasim and put his teammates in trouble.
Not nearly as good as anyone in our midfield yet over 90 mins yet. However as a impact sub for 15 minutes. Well worth his place on the bench. And remember Marc Laird will walk straight back into this side!!

 

[buffalowolf]

Won 2 Drawn 2 of out last 4 league games, so unless through injury or international duty why change a winn ing team, you dont repair a car when its not broken.Seems from your threads that Payne is doing an awesome job coming on as a sub with 5 to 20 minutes remaining, so for now why change, let the young man gain in experience ,his time will come just as Bentleys and leonards has.

 

[Jai]

Not at this precise moment, but I think he has great talent and will become a regular starter with time, he's a player who will excite the fans and make things happen. Only downside for me is you won't be able to play him in his favoured position because he doesn't offer much defensively. Perhaps playing wide would suit us and him more.