CANARYKING 708 Posted August 21, 2016 Don''t quite understand that, okay Whits is slightly better going forward but as a defender .......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 851 Posted August 21, 2016 Thought whitts showed what he was all about today. Did well getting forward and nearly scored but my God his defending. The bit at the end was bad but before that, his attempt at defending that cross by swinging the wrong leg at it?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 8 Posted August 21, 2016 We were starting to get a bit of joy on the right wing through Pinto just before HT. I guess AN wanted to try and keep that threat. Whittaker is much better than RM going forward and was involved in a fair few goals last time we were in the Chumps. But of course you do take a risk from a defense point of view by playing him over Martin. RM would have been a safer option, but I think AN felt it was worth the risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted August 21, 2016 when people say whittaker is good going forward do you truly believe that? because if you do, you need a good sit down and have a good stern word with yourself.Whittaker belongs in the Scottish championship at best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 335 Posted August 22, 2016 I had no problems with Whittaker coming on but it did make me question why we had whittaker, bassong and Martin on the bench. With Whits able to cover both full backs and some def midfield cover was there really a need for two cbs on the bench? With Russ able to cover right back too bassong seemed overkill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris 62 Posted August 22, 2016 we have not many pro players outside of group of 18 on Sunday so why to make Bassong unhappy telling him is out of 18 group for youth who never can be used in derby day!?I watch Maddison in 2 pre season games and forget if believe this boy is ready for a battle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted August 22, 2016 Whittaker - when on form - is good at linking play down the right hand side and good attacking - as we saw yesterday. With Pinto injured he was the only sensible option. After all, Martin is mainly a centre-half these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
