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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jun 16, 2022 14:41:52 GMT
Interesting article on how tactical guru Paul Ince used him - as a No. 10! thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2022/4/14/23008382/josh-laurent-reading-fc-unlikely-number-10-royals“Laurent’s not a holding midfielder so to keep holding him back is hard.” That’s interesting given that Laurent is very much known at Reading as being some kind of defensive midfielder, having burst onto the scene early in September 2020 as the deeper of the two in Veljko Paunovic’s double pivot. Although his role has changed over time - increasingly being let off the leash to push forwards in matches last season, sometimes being used as the ‘1’ in front of the back four in a 4-1-4-1 this season and as a box-to-box in that formation at other points - it’s fair to say we regard him as more defensive than offensive. To underline that, he’s even filled in well at points as a centre back when required. So, in respect to Laurent’s Reading career, Ince deploying him as an out-and-out number 10 is innovative. I say Reading career as, to be fair, Laurent has experience as a more advanced midfielder from his Shrewsbury Town days, as Salopcast told us when he signed: “Laurent is a versatile midfielder who can play a number of roles: box to box, attacking midfield and right/left in a front three. I think his best role would be playing in a midfield three, with an emphasis on getting into and around the box.” Eh? Last thing we need is ano no. 10? Maybe we've had a nibble for Vrancic? Only Ince used him as a 10 from the sounds, and the full range of his tactical nous was revealed in that doodling he did at Blackburn with 'SHOOT' scribbled on it. Sounds like he's a good player, hopefully we can find a balanced way of using him, Baker and Powell.
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Post by thevoid on Jun 16, 2022 14:42:32 GMT
Would be a very good signing and with the added caveat of pissing off Paul Ince
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Post by scfc75 on Jun 16, 2022 14:43:42 GMT
Free? He must be shit. If we were spending £5m on him, I’d be a lot happier.
Wank Stoke.
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Post by realstokebloke on Jun 16, 2022 14:45:43 GMT
Eh? Last thing we need is ano no. 10? Maybe we've had a nibble for Vrancic? Only Ince used him as a 10 from the sounds, and the full range of his tactical nous was revealed in that doodling he did at Blackburn with 'SHOOT' scribbled on it. Sounds like he's a good player, hopefully we can find a balanced way of using him, Baker and Powell. Yeah, probably further proof, if any were needed, that Ince Snr. hasn't got tactical a Scooby. I wonder what MF position has been sold to him here though?
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Post by scfcno1fan on Jun 16, 2022 14:48:05 GMT
Good player, but not the ‘midfield destroyer’ we need.
Similar type of player to Sawyers?
MON doesn’t want a holding midfielder anyway does he?
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Post by shrewspotter on Jun 16, 2022 14:49:58 GMT
He's a good player, was good at Shrewsbury in the few times i watched him
The last ex Shrewsbury player that we signed was Ryan Woods who I thought was also good.
Morale of the story is dont listen to me
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Post by realstokebloke on Jun 16, 2022 14:50:36 GMT
Good player, but not the ‘midfield destroyer’ we need. Similar type of player to Sawyers? MON doesn’t want a holding midfielder anyway does he? Just the entirety of the Oatcake then.
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Post by svengaliinplatforms on Jun 16, 2022 14:54:28 GMT
Good player, but not the ‘midfield destroyer’ we need. Similar type of player to Sawyers? MON doesn’t want a holding midfielder anyway does he? Good player, that no one had even heard of, before we got linked. I hope he proves to be exactly that, a good player. But he seems to not be a holding mid, and we don't need a #10, so what is he??
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jun 16, 2022 14:55:58 GMT
Decent signing and must mean we're not signing Sawyers.
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Post by LGH87 on Jun 16, 2022 14:57:27 GMT
Interesting article on how tactical guru Paul Ince used him - as a No. 10! thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2022/4/14/23008382/josh-laurent-reading-fc-unlikely-number-10-royals“Laurent’s not a holding midfielder so to keep holding him back is hard.” That’s interesting given that Laurent is very much known at Reading as being some kind of defensive midfielder, having burst onto the scene early in September 2020 as the deeper of the two in Veljko Paunovic’s double pivot. Although his role has changed over time - increasingly being let off the leash to push forwards in matches last season, sometimes being used as the ‘1’ in front of the back four in a 4-1-4-1 this season and as a box-to-box in that formation at other points - it’s fair to say we regard him as more defensive than offensive. To underline that, he’s even filled in well at points as a centre back when required. So, in respect to Laurent’s Reading career, Ince deploying him as an out-and-out number 10 is innovative. I say Reading career as, to be fair, Laurent has experience as a more advanced midfielder from his Shrewsbury Town days, as Salopcast told us when he signed: “Laurent is a versatile midfielder who can play a number of roles: box to box, attacking midfield and right/left in a front three. I think his best role would be playing in a midfield three, with an emphasis on getting into and around the box.” Fuck me stinks of Mark Hughes and the Joe Allen experiment Laurent will surely be playing alongside Baker with the old 1 stays 1 goes mantra and Powell causing havoc in front of them.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jun 16, 2022 14:57:56 GMT
Good player, but not the ‘midfield destroyer’ we need. Similar type of player to Sawyers? MON doesn’t want a holding midfielder anyway does he? He sounds a lot busier and more combative than Sawyers to be fair can even slot in at CB when required.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jun 16, 2022 14:58:39 GMT
Interesting article on how tactical guru Paul Ince used him - as a No. 10! thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2022/4/14/23008382/josh-laurent-reading-fc-unlikely-number-10-royals“Laurent’s not a holding midfielder so to keep holding him back is hard.” That’s interesting given that Laurent is very much known at Reading as being some kind of defensive midfielder, having burst onto the scene early in September 2020 as the deeper of the two in Veljko Paunovic’s double pivot. Although his role has changed over time - increasingly being let off the leash to push forwards in matches last season, sometimes being used as the ‘1’ in front of the back four in a 4-1-4-1 this season and as a box-to-box in that formation at other points - it’s fair to say we regard him as more defensive than offensive. To underline that, he’s even filled in well at points as a centre back when required. So, in respect to Laurent’s Reading career, Ince deploying him as an out-and-out number 10 is innovative. I say Reading career as, to be fair, Laurent has experience as a more advanced midfielder from his Shrewsbury Town days, as Salopcast told us when he signed: “Laurent is a versatile midfielder who can play a number of roles: box to box, attacking midfield and right/left in a front three. I think his best role would be playing in a midfield three, with an emphasis on getting into and around the box.” Fuck me stinks of Mark Hughes and the Joe Allen experiment Laurent will surely be playing alongside Baker with the old 1 stays 1 goes mantra and Powell causing havoc in front of them. The 'one stays one goes' thing worries me a bit - has that ever actually worked?
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Post by questionable on Jun 16, 2022 15:00:22 GMT
Good player, but not the ‘midfield destroyer’ we need. Similar type of player to Sawyers? MON doesn’t want a holding midfielder anyway does he? What goes missing for 90% of the game and continually getting dispossessed, hmmm YouTube doesn’t lie...
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Post by Rick Grimes on Jun 16, 2022 15:01:26 GMT
I know Reading were pretty awful last season but it seems like Reading fans are gutted at the prospect of him coming to us so that’s a good sign.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jun 16, 2022 15:03:54 GMT
Laurent, Baker and Powell is a tidy midfield.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jun 16, 2022 15:04:09 GMT
this would be great news.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jun 16, 2022 15:04:29 GMT
Scores to many goals for my liking... Think he also is too big and too fast for us!
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jun 16, 2022 15:04:59 GMT
I know Reading were pretty awful last season but it seems like Reading fans are gutted at the prospect of him coming to us so that’s a good sign. Player of the season the year before last.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jun 16, 2022 15:05:40 GMT
More than happy but didn't realise he played in such an advanced position. Looks to be a smart move by us.
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Post by dirtclod on Jun 16, 2022 15:10:14 GMT
Looking at his stats, man! He's versatile! I like this one.
Edit: Might be nice if I explained myself. 2022, played most games as either a CM or outright DM, but there are 4-5 matches he played center back and even one as 2nd Striker where he got an assist. Out with an ankle injury mid Feb to 1st week of March, but yeah - I like this one.
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Post by theonlooker on Jun 16, 2022 15:11:55 GMT
I'm eyeing up a midfield three of:
........ Rinomhota
....Baker.........Laurent
Shall I knock up some gravy now?
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Post by Hannibal on Jun 16, 2022 15:21:21 GMT
Scored the winner against us for Shrewsbury a few years ago. Good mates with Tyrese too
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 16, 2022 15:21:51 GMT
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Post by stokeuk474 on Jun 16, 2022 15:24:01 GMT
Called this one last week on the summer targets thread. Surprised we're getting him though, as he's deffo one of the most sought after free transfers in the league.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jun 16, 2022 15:27:20 GMT
I'm eyeing up a midfield three of: ........ Rinomhota ....Baker.........Laurent Shall I knock up some gravy now? And Powell (our biggest attacking threat) will just be sitting on the bench?
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 16, 2022 15:30:48 GMT
Interesting article on how tactical guru Paul Ince used him - as a No. 10! thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2022/4/14/23008382/josh-laurent-reading-fc-unlikely-number-10-royals“Laurent’s not a holding midfielder so to keep holding him back is hard.” That’s interesting given that Laurent is very much known at Reading as being some kind of defensive midfielder, having burst onto the scene early in September 2020 as the deeper of the two in Veljko Paunovic’s double pivot. Although his role has changed over time - increasingly being let off the leash to push forwards in matches last season, sometimes being used as the ‘1’ in front of the back four in a 4-1-4-1 this season and as a box-to-box in that formation at other points - it’s fair to say we regard him as more defensive than offensive. To underline that, he’s even filled in well at points as a centre back when required. So, in respect to Laurent’s Reading career, Ince deploying him as an out-and-out number 10 is innovative. I say Reading career as, to be fair, Laurent has experience as a more advanced midfielder from his Shrewsbury Town days, as Salopcast told us when he signed: “Laurent is a versatile midfielder who can play a number of roles: box to box, attacking midfield and right/left in a front three. I think his best role would be playing in a midfield three, with an emphasis on getting into and around the box.” Eh? Last thing we need is ano no. 10? Maybe we've had a nibble for Vrancic? If you look at his stats posted above they don’t scream No10 or AM.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 16, 2022 15:33:21 GMT
Fuck me stinks of Mark Hughes and the Joe Allen experiment Laurent will surely be playing alongside Baker with the old 1 stays 1 goes mantra and Powell causing havoc in front of them. The 'one stays one goes' thing worries me a bit - has that ever actually worked? Yeah Lampard and Gerrard lol.
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Post by superalexneil on Jun 16, 2022 15:36:48 GMT
I'm eyeing up a midfield three of: ........ Rinomhota ....Baker.........Laurent Shall I knock up some gravy now? has powell retired?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jun 16, 2022 15:46:53 GMT
I'm eyeing up a midfield three of: ........ Rinomhota ....Baker.........Laurent Shall I knock up some gravy now? And Powell (our biggest attacking threat) will just be sitting on the bench? I think his theory is that MON is going to play the kind of 433 he played with NI and that Powell doesn't fit into that. It would be absolutely shit and largely devoid of creativity if he did do that, but it can't be ruled out.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jun 16, 2022 15:46:58 GMT
I'm eyeing up a midfield three of: ........ Rinomhota ....Baker.........Laurent Shall I knock up some gravy now? And Powell (our biggest attacking threat) will just be sitting on the bench? It's a fallacy that Powell can't play that wide forward role in a 4-3-3, it is his not his best position but he's more than capable there. In anyway we need a squad not just a starting XI so let's see what evolves over the summer.......
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