2020/21 Mason Holgate

[Saint Domingo]

Hope we get to see him, Keane and Godfrey in a back 3 just to see if it works. Think it would be a complete back 3 if they get use to system. Keane is great in the air, Holgate can bring the ball out and be the more aggressive one and Godfrey has pace to burn but if Carlo does stick with a back 3 we may see a few bedding in performances like the 2nd half v Fulham which wont be pretty but could be worth it.

I can see why we might stick with it. We don’t have a right back who can defend and attack like Digne, we don’t have a centreback pairing he trusts, we don’t have a player to hold down the third midfield spot alongside Doucoure and Allan, plus James drifting infield leaves us unbalanced. The back three with wingbacks solves all of these problems but against Fulham we retreated far too easily into a back 5 and left a massive space in front that left Doucoure and Allan chasing shadows until Davies came on. Hopefully we can work on it this week as the system allows us to have James centrally, Richarlison up top with DCL, and gets a tune out of Iwobi.

 

[maccavennie]

Nowhere near switched on enough today

 

[Nymzee]

He's missed so much football so I think I'm going to just give him a chance to get up to speed again. He was brilliant last season and you all suffer from major short-termism.

 

[billyblue80]

I can see why we might stick with it. We don’t have a right back who can defend and attack like Digne, we don’t have a centreback pairing he trusts, we don’t have a player to hold down the third midfield spot alongside Doucoure and Allan, plus James drifting infield leaves us unbalanced. The back three with wingbacks solves all of these problems but against Fulham we retreated far too easily into a back 5 and left a massive space in front that left Doucoure and Allan chasing shadows until Davies came on. Hopefully we can work on it this week as the system allows us to have James centrally, Richarlison up top with DCL, and gets a tune out of Iwobi.

What about Holgate at right back? And a more defensive third midfielder with Allan/Douc probably Davies until Gbamin is match fit?433

 

[kenada_blue]

Love this lad

 

[Username]

Was boss tonight

 

[Osamabindiesel]

If you’re reaching to play the likes of Delph/Davies at fullback, you might as well put actual defenders in to fill the position. Godfrey and Holgate did very well

 

[No Alla Violenza]

Thought he was superb tonight

Made up for him

 

[Parker]

The main man, Werner didn't get a sniff and had to try his luck against Godfrey. Unsurprisingly got the same result, big games from the 2 makeshift fullbacks.

 

[mahermi1]

Thought he was excellent tonight, fast aggressive and good on the ball, that was more like the Holgate we know and love. With him and Godfrey we have real pace and aggression at the back.

 

[blueconverse]

Boss. Proper aggressive defender. Few good passes aswell. Also telling Werner to gtf.

 

[Tin-Tin]

Love him

 

[BornBlue76]

Definitely getting back his fitness and sharpness. So much more organised at the back with real defenders across the back.
Given more game time and when Seamus is back can move back into the middle at his best hopefully

 

[Amokachi1995]

Played well, his first good game this season. I actually quite like him at right back and could give some balance to Digne bombing forward on the other side.

 

[maccavennie]

Absolutely top drawer tonight. Focused and vocal. Superb.