River End Canary 18 Posted March 5, 2019 One thing about Jamal has been on my mind for a while and concerned me again against Millwall. He is far to easy knocked off the ball especially compared to say Max A would really like to see him in the gym over the summer to bulk up. would make him the complete left backĀ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted March 5, 2019 2 hours ago, River End Canary said: would really like to see him in the gym over the summer to bulk up. Ā It certainly worked for you..... On second thoughts... I don't think the gym had much to do with it - lorry loads of scampi more like. š¤Ŗ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted March 5, 2019 I thought Millwall was his best game for a long time.Ā I was a bit concerned that he was playing it a bit safe, but was really pleased on Saturday.Ā Ā Lots of willingness to take on his man, rather than continually cut back (not that there's anything wrong with just retaining possession) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted March 5, 2019 'Bulking up' could have a serious effect on Jamals pace. Alan Shearer was a lot quicker at Southampton than he was after putting on some more muscle at Blackburn, sure, it made him Stronger holding the ball up around the box, but it did detract from his running in behind. A big part of Jamals game is his pace, particularly when upfield as an attack breaks down, he recovers his defensive position so quickly. I would not like to see him lose that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Raheem Sterling is living proof that you don't have to bulk up and sacrifice your pace to make yourself difficult to knock off the ball. When he was at Liverpool he was said to be one of the strongest members of the squad. Here'sĀ Brendan Rogers' testimony: "Iāve seen many examples of it in training, to the point where the defenders wouldnāt get so close to him. Skrtel is a big guy but he would tell you.........Raheem would arm themĀ off, boom, with incredible strength. If you ask Kolo Toure, heāll tell you the same thing.........He [Sterling]Ā wasĀ so wispy, slight and fast but his strength is tremendous."Ā Edited March 5, 2019 by westcoastcanary Typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,533 Posted March 5, 2019 Jamal was strong enough hold off Morison a couple of times on Saturday. I still believe he's a better all round defender than Max. But there's not much in it, they have different qualities and we're lucky to have both.Ā 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted March 5, 2019 ....easy to be critical of Lewis, when you compare him with Aaron's. He's been around longer and we're possibly being a little harsher on him. I just feel that we're lucky to have them both, long may it continue.Ā 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,203 Posted March 6, 2019 22 hours ago, River End Canary said: One thing about Jamal has been on my mind for a while and concerned me again against Millwall. He is far to easy knocked off the ball especially compared to say Max A would really like to see him in the gym over the summer to bulk up. would make him the complete left backĀ What do you suggest bringing back Pinto or Husband ? Clearly your opinion of Jamal is different to those Premier league clubs regularly linked to our young up and coming stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 6, 2019 9 hours ago, nutty nigel said: Jamal was strong enough hold off Morison a couple of times on Saturday. This^^^Ā Ā Jamal is pretty good with the way he uses his body position to fend off attackers. Ā 20 hours ago, Orly said: I thought Millwall was his best game for a long time.Ā I was a bit concerned that he was playing it a bit safe, but was really pleased on Saturday.Ā Ā Lots of willingness to take on his man, rather than continually cut back (not that there's anything wrong with just retaining possession) This too. Ā He needs no more bulking up than the op....... Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted March 6, 2019 No need to bulk up in his position. On the commentary I was watching they were saying that Farke has been critical of Lewisās ability from throw ins and wants to improve on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River End Canary 18 Posted March 6, 2019 We are leaking way to many goals there has to be a reason for that. Have a look how many come down his wing compared to Max!Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,533 Posted March 6, 2019 Have you ever considered the possibility that it's because he defends the box better than Max? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip20 69 Posted March 6, 2019 6 hours ago, River End Canary said: We are leaking way to many goals there has to be a reason for that. Have a look how many come down his wing compared to Max!Ā I haven't had a chance to. Can you do the honours and enlighten us please?Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,153 Posted March 6, 2019 Nowt wrong with what Jamal is doing, the lad is a godsend, goes about his business calmly and quietly, contributes to the team as a whole, and could well do without unwarranted criticism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River End Canary 18 Posted March 6, 2019 So why are we leaking so many goals? They canāt all Be defending brilliantlyĀ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, River End Canary said: So why are we leaking so many goals? They canāt all Be defending brilliantlyĀ Maybe you can answer that question. Or at least provide a theory for discussion.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River End Canary 18 Posted March 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, Daz Sparks said: Set pieces. Now you are talking weak as p1ss Lewis gets bundled off the ball way to easilyĀ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted March 6, 2019 1 minute ago, River End Canary said: So why are we leaking so many goals? They canāt all Be defending brilliantlyĀ Dear oh dear, who said they were all defending brilliantly? We are not a perfect machine but the fact that we have the best GD in the league would indicate that our posession based attacking game has more than compensated for what has, over the season , largely been individual errors leading to goals with odd set pieces chipping in.Ā We have rarely been overrun for an extended period of time in a game, and the defence at the moment is three quarters ' kids'. Not only that ,we are getting better, in all ways. So there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,153 Posted March 6, 2019 Just now, River End Canary said: Now you are talking weak as p1ss Lewis gets bundled off the ball way to easilyĀ Yep, you're right, it's all Jamal's fault, drop him to the youth team and let's get Jonas Knudsen in or something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted March 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Daz Sparks said: Yep, you're right, it's all Jamal's fault, drop him to the youth team and let's get Jonas Knudsen in or something. Have to wait Daz - he's suspended for booting a Wigan striker up the ar5e a couple of weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted March 6, 2019 Well then REC, why are we conceding 'so many' goals? You can't chuck a grenade in the room and then shut the door. Harsh to single out Lewis without backing it up. If you can find the stats that say Jamal Lewis is directly culpable for conceding more goals than any other defender this season, then fair enough. I think you'll struggle to though. As others have said on here, we are lucky to have him - he's been an integral part of a fab season - let's dwell on that point instead and be happy we have the most points and best goal difference at this stage of the season. Ā 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,153 Posted March 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Drazen Muzinic said: Have to wait Daz - he's suspended for booting a Wigan striker up the ar5e a couple of weeks ago. Ah well, after careful consideration, maybe we should stick with Jamal?Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,153 Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Drazen Muzinic said: Ā Ā Edited March 6, 2019 by Daz Sparks Duplicate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,153 Posted March 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Drazen Muzinic said: Well then REC, why are we conceding 'so many' goals? You can't chuck a grenade in the room and then shut the door. Harsh to single out Lewis without backing it up. If you can find the stats that say Jamal Lewis is directly culpable for conceding more goals than any other defender this season, then fair enough. I think you'll struggle to though. As others have said on here, we are lucky to have him - he's been an integral part of a fab season - let's dwell on that point instead and be happy we have the most points and best goal difference at this stage of the season. Ā Wise words. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted March 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Daz Sparks said: Ah well, after careful consideration, maybe we should stick with Jamal?Ā Is he up to the job?Ā Maybe an extra protein shake before Friday's game will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayNCFC 14 Posted March 6, 2019 I was just talking the defence today - and in all honesty - the wing backs are the least of our worries for next season, we bring youth through at this club... so that is exactly what we should do next season... Jamal has been outstanding this season, yes slightly overshadowed by the newer and shinier Aarons, and to a lesser extent Godfrey, but heck all three deserve their crack at the prem should we get there. I don't think he needs to change his game all that much tbh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted March 6, 2019 As someone mentioned, we've got the best goal average in the Division, or close to, of course we could go down the Boro route, they're so tight at the back. Then you're trading goals conceded for goals scored, tbh, I'd rather we gave a goal away from a set piece every week to see 3 at the other end, it's entertainment after all... and I think Boro supporters would swap our position for theirs.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip20 69 Posted March 7, 2019 Aye, part of the goals conceded thing is likely to be because of our attacking play. We have lost the ball in midfield on quite a few occasions and that is always likely to happen with wing backs bombing up the pitch in support and with creative midfielders trying to make things happen. The OP is entitled to his/her view that Lewis could potentially be an even better player if he were to bulk up a bit but I am struggling to think of [m]any occasions this season where a goal has been scored as an immediate consequence of him being shrugged off the ball easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted March 7, 2019 I do think we get exposed down that side of the pitch more than we do down the right but I think that is in part because Lewis tends to be the more advanced of the two full backs and is sometimes caught out of position on the (thankfully relatively rare) occasions we give the ball away in midfield. the first Bristol City goal is an example of it, he's just jogging back into the screen as they score and nowhere near back in position. There have been quite a few other instances this season where i've noticed the same, i.e. him getting stuck up the pitch out of position when we lose the ball during attacks and teams breaking into that space. But to be clear, I don;t think that's necessarily his fault, i think he is often asked to push up the pitch furtherĀ than Aarons does and perhaps he also does not always have quite such effective cover in front of him as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites