Jersey Canary 143 Posted April 9, 2021 One thing we haven’t tried this season is whether Rupp can play instead of Skipp. Rupp may well be the answer for the void left by Skipp next season assuming he doesn’t come back. With Sorensen as back up I feel a lot more comfortable. We’ll still need help in this area but not a major major concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,676 Posted April 9, 2021 Well, we wont be trying anything with him for at least a month if Farkes comments on his injury today mean anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted April 9, 2021 I think we'll be buying or loaning a specialist defensive midfielder. Rupp is a good box to box player but I can't see him being the guy after the improvement we've shown this season with Skipp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Canary 143 Posted April 10, 2021 16 hours ago, KeiranShikari said: I think we'll be buying or loaning a specialist defensive midfielder. Rupp is a good box to box player but I can't see him being the guy after the improvement we've shown this season with Skipp. He’s mobile, he can pass, he seems an intelligent player. I wouldn’t be too unhappy if we used Rupp but we will need reinforcements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted April 10, 2021 Skipp has become irreplaceable. Anyone will sadly be a step down from this lad unless we spend a lot of money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted April 10, 2021 Sadly hes another one who has a habit of picking up little niggling injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted April 10, 2021 Definitely seems to have a recurring hamstring problem. Pity, as he has really shown what he's about this season, and looks like one of those who could make the step up to the Premier for me. He's mobile, defensively diligent, aware of what's going on around him, a good progressive passer (not necessarily incisive, like Vrancic, but good at moving the ball forwards), likes a turnover and can carry the ball at pace. I have a suspicion this may be the side-effect of the serious injury he had at Hoffenheim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted April 10, 2021 Rupp is much more of a McLean alternative than Skipp- his strengths like in his ability to carry the ball forward and get up and down the pitch, I'm not sure he's got the positional discipline to be the holding midfielder. If we're replacing Skipp internally then Sorenson is the obvious option. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 398 Posted April 10, 2021 Skipp IMO is the piece of the jigsaw we've been missing for a long while. All the top sides have a player like him, someone who reads the game so well and has a natural instinct for being in the right place at the right time. If he doesn't stay, he's going to be a big void to fill and Rupp certainly isn't the answer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted April 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, king canary said: Rupp is much more of a McLean alternative than Skipp- his strengths like in his ability to carry the ball forward and get up and down the pitch, I'm not sure he's got the positional discipline to be the holding midfielder. If we're replacing Skipp internally then Sorenson is the obvious option. Yep. Sorensen looks more similar to Skipp, but isn't identical. Skipp's a more tigerish tackler, Sorensen pinches pockets and drives into space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted April 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Don’t be Krul said: Skipp IMO is the piece of the jigsaw we've been missing for a long while. All the top sides have a player like him, someone who reads the game so well and has a natural instinct for being in the right place at the right time. If he doesn't stay, he's going to be a big void to fill and Rupp certainly isn't the answer. Completely agree. I know he's a bit of cult hero but Tettey needed to be upgraded a good two or three years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vos 155 Posted April 10, 2021 Rupp is steady but nowhere near in the same league as Skipp who has all the making of a top Premier player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,196 Posted April 10, 2021 Go into next season with Rupp as our main DM then I suspect there will be only one outcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites