Rumour - Matty Jacob (LB)

[Snowflake Royal]

Specialist LB is going ti be key to getting some balance this season. Will give Garcia the platform to develop more in an advanced role. Also with Clarke (who I really like if he can stay fit) and Ryan should give some more options. Just hope that Kelvin E is not being moved from the left and lined up as a number 9 this year (if he stays at all)

Good to see some of our deficiencies being addressed.

If Kelvin plays 9, we cannot play the same way as last year. But then we don't have to.

He's not going to chase and harry the defence like Smith or Wareham, and he's not going to win a lot slung up to his head.

But put balls in for him to run off the shoulder, or to feet as he comes short and turns, and he could do well.

[traff]

Specialist LB is going ti be key to getting some balance this season. Will give Garcia the platform to develop more in an advanced role. Also with Clarke (who I really like if he can stay fit) and Ryan should give some more options. Just hope that Kelvin E is not being moved from the left and lined up as a number 9 this year (if he stays at all)

Good to see some of our deficiencies being addressed.

If Kelvin plays 9, we cannot play the same way as last year. But then we don't have to.

He's not going to chase and harry the defence like Smith or Wareham, and he's not going to win a lot slung up to his head.

But put balls in for him to run off the shoulder, or to feet as he comes short and turns, and he could do well.

Perhaps, but based on last season's games, especially away matches, he struggled to hold the ball up effectively with his back to goal. His lay-offs were often sloppy, which immediately put us under pressure. It's surprising, given how good his touch seems to be when he's facing the play. Personally, I'd prefer to see him coming in from the wing, where he can drive at defenders and link up with a true centre-forward who can handle the hold-up responsibilities."
Would even be happy with Yak on the other side could be a really potent front 3 with a true #9

[Snowflake Royal]

Specialist LB is going ti be key to getting some balance this season. Will give Garcia the platform to develop more in an advanced role. Also with Clarke (who I really like if he can stay fit) and Ryan should give some more options. Just hope that Kelvin E is not being moved from the left and lined up as a number 9 this year (if he stays at all)

Good to see some of our deficiencies being addressed.

If Kelvin plays 9, we cannot play the same way as last year. But then we don't have to.

He's not going to chase and harry the defence like Smith or Wareham, and he's not going to win a lot slung up to his head.

But put balls in for him to run off the shoulder, or to feet as he comes short and turns, and he could do well.

Perhaps, but based on last season's games, especially away matches, he struggled to hold the ball up effectively with his back to goal. His lay-offs were often sloppy, which immediately put us under pressure. It's surprising, given how good his touch seems to be when he's facing the play. Personally, I'd prefer to see him coming in from the wing, where he can drive at defenders and link up with a true centre-forward who can handle the hold-up responsibilities."
Would even be happy with Yak on the other side could be a really potent front 3 with a true #9

Yeah, he's not someone who can be hold the ball up backing in to defenders.