Linfield's right-back position

ourkid · 01-04-08, 03:32 PM

At right-back we have two players vying for the spot:

Ervin - seen to be more reliable than Dougie, however lacks that something 'special', can get stuck in, gets up the wing and gets decent crosses in, can be prone to getting caught out of position quite often and short range passing can be off-target.

Douglas - our most unpredictable player, can end up man of the match with great work down the wing with excellent crosses, and good defending, however can also have a day where he looks far off IL standard, missing tackles, bad crosses, getting caught out etc.

A new RB perhaps?

(my opinion only!)

JasonUVFband · 01-04-08, 04:25 PM

i like Jimbo, but i think our style of play makes him look bad, ie constantly punting the ball into the channels. Maybe when fergie hangs the boots up our style will change slightly and allow more ball on the deck football

Snake Derek · 01-04-08, 04:43 PM

Dougie for me, he can be erratic but on his day I feel he offers more than Jimbo, who offers a very strong backup.

ThreeColoursBlue · 01-04-08, 04:47 PM

Both wee Wee Jimbo and Dougie are hard not to like in person. However for me we need a new first choice RB.
Jimbo OR Dougie would do as back up.

damron · 01-04-08, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonUVFband

i like Jimbo, but i think our style of play makes him look bad, ie constantly punting the ball into the channels. Maybe when fergie hangs the boots up our style will change slightly and allow more ball on the deck football

this post is spot on imo,people know where i stand on this one,hoofing the ball up the pitch isnt jims style and maybe as jason stated when spike hangs the boots up are style will change,when we get the ball on the deck we destroy teams and defenders cant cope with the pace we have up front in peter and tommy,when full backs go forward and join the attack midfielders are supposed to cover,and i dont want to be seen to be makin excuses for jim but the right hand side of midfield needs to and more protection,this also applys to aidy when going forward,jim for me

and dougie is excellent cover and both players should remain as linfield players

Rubber Duck · 01-04-08, 08:27 PM

A new one to give Jim competition and improve him.
I've seen Dougie's charges forward or loss of concentration too many times now.

pablo01 · 01-04-08, 08:39 PM

they are the two best right backs in the league.as ive said before there is no one out there u would sign...jimbo for me...

Lucretia · 01-04-08, 08:53 PM

I think Ervin is much more consistent whereas Douglas makes costly silly mistakes. However Douglas is a better footballer. I think both players are probably the best right sided full backs currently in the League.

Tactician my arse · 01-04-08, 09:17 PM

Dougie for right midfield..........

ThreeColoursBlue · 01-04-08, 09:19 PM

Dougie for Management Committee.........

Bluenose · 01-04-08, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tactician my arse

Dougie for right midfield..........

agreed.

Bluenose · 01-04-08, 09:32 PM

but on the right back issue ... Douglas.

As for Damron suggesting that once spike hangs up his boots, Ervin will improve due to his footballing ability..... lol

damron · 01-04-08, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenose

but on the right back issue ... Douglas.

As for Damron suggesting that once spike hangs up his boots, Ervin will improve due to his footballing ability..... lol

read my post again bootboy,are style off play will change,no more hoofing thank fuck,but then some people like to watch that kind off crap and it seems your a prime example,dougie for right midfield is the kind off post that you agree with

ritchie johnston · 02-04-08, 07:52 AM

Dougie is an idiot and doesn't have the brains to play football. After his display of hoofing in the first half, running about like a headless chicken in the second half against Limavady and his sending off (which i was predicting at half time), he should never play for Linfield again.

Ervin is not brilliant but i have lost count of the number of times his pace as bailed out the slowest defence in the league. For this reason he must stay in until a suitable replacement is found.

ourkid · 02-04-08, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritchie johnston

Dougie is an idiot and doesn't have the brains to play football. After his display of hoofing in the first half, running about like a headless chicken in the second half against Limavady and his sending off (which i was predicting at half time), he should never play for Linfield again.

Ervin is not brilliant but i have lost count of the number of times his pace as bailed out the slowest defence in the league. For this reason he must stay in until a suitable replacement is found.

Limavady? Don't you mean stute? The game in which he was one of our best players in the first half?

View Poll Results: Linfields Right-Back?
Ervin	20	42.55%
Douglas	13	27.66%
New	14	29.79%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

01-04-08, 03:32 PM	#1
ourkid Barman Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Village Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 88 Thanked 104 Times in 39 Posts	Linfield's right-back position At right-back we have two players vying for the spot: Ervin - seen to be more reliable than Dougie, however lacks that something 'special', can get stuck in, gets up the wing and gets decent crosses in, can be prone to getting caught out of position quite often and short range passing can be off-target. Douglas - our most unpredictable player, can end up man of the match with great work down the wing with excellent crosses, and good defending, however can also have a day where he looks far off IL standard, missing tackles, bad crosses, getting caught out etc. A new RB perhaps? (my opinion only!) __________________ Linfield FC - We're Being Conned

01-04-08, 04:47 PM	#4
ThreeColoursBlue 'Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Donegall Pass Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 982 Thanked 477 Times in 159 Posts	Both wee Wee Jimbo and Dougie are hard not to like in person. However for me we need a new first choice RB. Jimbo OR Dougie would do as back up. __________________ 'oderint dum metuant'

01-04-08, 08:27 PM	#6
Rubber Duck mook Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Belfast Posts: 5,738 Thanks: 2,449 Thanked 3,454 Times in 1,167 Posts	A new one to give Jim competition and improve him. I've seen Dougie's charges forward or loss of concentration too many times now. __________________

01-04-08, 08:39 PM	#7
pablo01 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 535 Thanks: 98 Thanked 94 Times in 39 Posts	they are the two best right backs in the league.as ive said before there is no one out there u would sign...jimbo for me... __________________ those who hate us fear us

01-04-08, 04:25 PM	#2
JasonUVFband Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Belfast Posts: 260 Thanks: 27 Thanked 24 Times in 12 Posts	i like Jimbo, but i think our style of play makes him look bad, ie constantly punting the ball into the channels. Maybe when fergie hangs the boots up our style will change slightly and allow more ball on the deck football

01-04-08, 04:43 PM	#3
Snake Derek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangefield Posts: 519 Thanks: 736 Thanked 134 Times in 64 Posts	Dougie for me, he can be erratic but on his day I feel he offers more than Jimbo, who offers a very strong backup.

01-04-08, 08:53 PM	#8
Lucretia BAHH! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belvoir Park Posts: 4,016 Thanks: 691 Thanked 595 Times in 282 Posts	I think Ervin is much more consistent whereas Douglas makes costly silly mistakes. However Douglas is a better footballer. I think both players are probably the best right sided full backs currently in the League.

01-04-08, 09:17 PM	#9
Tactician my arse Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangor Posts: 867 Thanks: 249 Thanked 343 Times in 90 Posts	Dougie for right midfield.......... __________________ One day our club will be returned to those who care about the club and it's people not those who look to use it for their own gain...

01-04-08, 09:19 PM	#10
ThreeColoursBlue 'Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Donegall Pass Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 982 Thanked 477 Times in 159 Posts	Dougie for Management Committee......... __________________ 'oderint dum metuant'

01-04-08, 09:32 PM	#12
Bluenose Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The NEWTON Posts: 4,137 Thanks: 569 Thanked 986 Times in 340 Posts	but on the right back issue ... Douglas. As for Damron suggesting that once spike hangs up his boots, Ervin will improve due to his footballing ability..... lol

02-04-08, 07:52 AM	#14
ritchie johnston Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 690 Thanks: 427 Thanked 323 Times in 154 Posts	Dougie is an idiot and doesn't have the brains to play football. After his display of hoofing in the first half, running about like a headless chicken in the second half against Limavady and his sending off (which i was predicting at half time), he should never play for Linfield again. Ervin is not brilliant but i have lost count of the number of times his pace as bailed out the slowest defence in the league. For this reason he must stay in until a suitable replacement is found.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode