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Post by mikeyb99 on Jan 24, 2010 17:16:14 GMT
Absolutely ran the game today, two outstanding performances. Both players showed great endeavour and athleticism, and no small amount of quality against one of the Prem's top midfield partnerships (no second-string pairing in Fabregas and Denilson!).
Whelan must be allowed to keep his place in the side to partner Whitehead. His ability on the ball is second to none in our squad and he looks the perfect partner for Whitehead on today's evidence.
Well done both!
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Post by SCFC on Jan 24, 2010 17:19:03 GMT
Well said. Looked very good today, both are good at breaking up the play and can pass the ball well. If we don't get any creative CM's in the window I would be happy to see these two in the middle every week. Well done to both of them and well done Whitehead for his goal!
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Post by jen on Jan 24, 2010 17:21:45 GMT
Whelan and Whitehead were superb today. They'd be my first choice pairing in cental midfield after that display.
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Post by icelandpotter on Jan 24, 2010 17:23:35 GMT
Can't drop Rory though so what do we do!! Whelan surprised me how well he did getting back and tackling, he doesn't normally do it so I think Tone got them REALLY up for it today
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Post by hitman on Jan 24, 2010 17:26:47 GMT
Can't drop Rory though so what do we do!! Whelan surprised me how well he did getting back and tackling, he doesn't normally do it so I think Tone got them REALLY up for it today simple, continue to play that midfield until they fall out of form. id rather see liam right wing but if our midfield plays like that every week id be more than happy with that 4 |
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Post by icelandpotter on Jan 25, 2010 22:46:25 GMT
good point really, play it until it stops working, then substitute to see fit. It'd be unfair on any of the players from Sunday's starting XI to be dropped next time.
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Post by shooters on Jan 25, 2010 22:56:07 GMT
sidibe was also key in a 4-4-1-1. He tackled their midfield so often which helped whelan get on the ball and turn defence to attack.
God help me if Diao gets a place instead of whelan after that performance .
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Post by luke45 on Jan 25, 2010 23:00:18 GMT
Whelan's defensive side of his game has come on a hell of a lot in his time with us. His breaking down of play was superb yesterday, and he definately uses the ball better than any of our central players. I do still think we need a central player with a creative pass though, it is still something we should be looking at addressing this window as a priority.
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jan 25, 2010 23:01:50 GMT
I fucking LOVE GLENN WHELAN and I fucking LOVE DEAN WHITEHEAD!
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Post by stokiehad on Jan 25, 2010 23:07:23 GMT
dean whitehead didnt shine for me at 1st... now hes becoming awsome!!
DEANOOOOOOOOOO
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jan 25, 2010 23:13:48 GMT
DEANNNOOOO!
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Post by whereswalleyscfc on Jan 25, 2010 23:25:11 GMT
Whitehead is the player most improved all season. what a performance. Whelan needs to play more! and he needs to have a shot more at home!
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Jan 25, 2010 23:41:55 GMT
Whitehead is playing out of his skin at the moment, one of the first names on the team sheet right now for me!
Well played Dean!!
Whelan played well yesterday, as everyone did, but he needs to improve his consistency a little. Hopefully a run in the side would help him do that.
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Post by smithy27 on Jan 26, 2010 1:07:37 GMT
they were both brilliant keep midfield as it is until somebody's form dips then look at it again
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Post by PickSCFC on Jan 26, 2010 1:08:30 GMT
whelan isnt good enough
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Post by spitthedog on Jan 26, 2010 1:28:40 GMT
If he's not good enough then we are in trouble, because for me he's our most creative midfield option. Him and Whitehead looked very good together, by far the best option we have at the moment |
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Post by PickSCFC on Jan 26, 2010 1:30:33 GMT
If he's not good enough then we are in trouble, because for me he's our most creative midfield option. Him and Whitehead looked very good together, by far the best option we have at the moment i agree that he is the most creative midfielder we have (although i think tonge could as good a job ) but he isnt consistant enough |
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jan 26, 2010 1:32:07 GMT
Oh ahh then mate, then who's the best partner for Whitehead atm? |
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Post by mikeyb99 on Jan 26, 2010 9:21:48 GMT
Ah, so you didn't see him and Whitehead do a job on Fabregas and Denilson then? I'm not sure what else Whelan needs to do to prove himself to some, especially bearing in mind we picked him up for £500k or 1/10th the cost of Whitehead. He works hard, he gets stuck in, he passes intelligently, and he gets the odd goal. Oh, and he takes a decent set-piece too. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2010 9:34:56 GMT
Agreed.
It should be that pairing next time out with Lenny on the right but you just know it will be Ethers with DDD’s alongside him (Deano, Diao and Delap) instead.
WD
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Post by Bick on Jan 26, 2010 9:35:31 GMT
I think it has been clear they are the best pairing for CM we have... but placing Rory is the problem.
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Post by stokiesquaddie6300 on Jan 26, 2010 9:54:34 GMT
Whelan in my view was the best midfielder stoke had, then whitehead upped his game and has played well ever so consistently!now i wouldnt look beyond whelan and whitehead and build the team around that cm partnering!!WELL DONE BOYS and what a performance all over
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Post by The Occasional Man on Jan 26, 2010 10:38:02 GMT
Ah, so you didn't see him and Whitehead do a job on Fabregas and Denilson then? I'm not sure what else Whelan needs to do to prove himself to some, especially bearing in mind we picked him up for £500k or 1/10th the cost of Whitehead. He works hard, he gets stuck in, he passes intelligently, and he gets the odd goal. Oh, and he takes a decent set-piece too. so what's with this sudden Whitehead love in? A week or 2 ago you were proclaiming he is a League 2 player at best!  |
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Post by mikeyb99 on Jan 26, 2010 10:41:04 GMT
Whitehead's performance was excellent, and - for the first time - he looked a genuine Premier League player, and the box-to-box midfielder we were promised. Credit where credit is due, and I hope he continues to put in performances that are just as good.
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Post by jimmygscfc on Jan 26, 2010 11:29:23 GMT
Whelan has always had that ability IMHO. Delap is the problem because his all-round play shouldn't be getting him in the starting XI. Hopefully the transfer window will shake things up. Once we get over the hang-up of not having the long throw, we might just start creating more from the wings or open play. Rory is knackered and can't take us forward, literally and metaphorically.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jan 26, 2010 11:37:09 GMT
I think your praise of Whelan is a little over the top, but I can see where you're coming from. Every player played well on Sunday, Whitehead was excellent and Whelan played a very good part in the middle.
However, I bet the ESPN viewers get treated to a Salif and Whitehead special on Monday night.
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Post by Somebody_Told_Me on Jan 26, 2010 11:42:06 GMT
I 've always rated Whelan, but Whitehead is first on my team sheet.
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Post by Cupid Stunt on Jan 26, 2010 11:52:27 GMT
If he's not good enough then we are in trouble, because for me he's our most creative midfield option. Him and Whitehead looked very good together, by far the best option we have at the moment i agree that he is the most creative midfielder we have (although i think tonge could as good a job ) but he isnt consistant enough Our 2 best wins this season Whelan has made a difference to the game. Arsenal and Spurs. Not consistant enough? Maybe because he gets dropped every other week. He does his job and how after that performance against Arsenal can you drop him just because you feel earlier on he hasn't been consistant.  |
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Post by PerCyfilth ....Captains Log on Jan 26, 2010 13:12:07 GMT
i agree that he is the most creative midfielder we have (although i think tonge could as good a job ) but he isnt consistant enough Our 2 best wins this season Whelan has made a difference to the game. Arsenal and Spurs. Not consistant enough? Maybe because he gets dropped every other week. He does his job and how after that performance against Arsenal can you drop him just because you feel earlier on he hasn't been consistant. Bang on the money. If Whelan had a run in the side he may just get some consistency. whatever his form he is a far better option than Diao. |
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Jan 26, 2010 14:44:41 GMT
I thought Glenn Whelan had a great game on Sunday. This was in the context of an excellent team performance, and maybe Sidibe was the key. His constant hassling of the Arsenal defenders and deep midfielders high up the pitch really made a difference.
Whelan showed tremendous energy to get up the pitch and hunt the ball down. He was making tackles in the final third late in the second half when we were really on top, and starting quick breaks from changes in possession in dangerous positions.
His set piece delivery was mostly superb, and apart from one suicidal short ball back infield on the left edge of his own box, he never put a foot wrong.
The only reason he didn't get a mention in the MOTM ratings earlier in the week was because so many of them played well.
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