TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 30, 2021 Feels like a silly question as he's right footed, but he's coming through as an inverted left back, doesn't seem to have really ever played right back. If he can, then no need to bring in another full back in this window if we flog Aarons? Just bring McCallum back as left back cover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,340 Posted December 30, 2021 Yes, he can and has (according to MU fans) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,924 Posted December 30, 2021 Probably, most fullbacks can switch from time to time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,355 Posted December 30, 2021 Byram looks good in that position. Fingers crossed he can stay fit as he's a very good footballer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 717 Posted December 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Byram looks good in that position. Fingers crossed he can stay fit as he's a very good footballer. He also looked like he cared about putting in a shift against Palace as well, didn't see much of that from anyone else. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,846 Posted December 30, 2021 Williams will be needed at left back as Giannoulis left Selhurst Park in a protective boot after being subbed at H/T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,238 Posted December 30, 2021 Didn't Aarons used to play left back in the U21s? Yes Williams can play on either side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 692 Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, AJ said: Didn't Aarons used to play left back in the U21s? Yes Williams can play on either Edited December 30, 2021 by Commonsense Reply to wrong post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,346 Posted December 30, 2021 Byram, who hasn’t played in two years, looked better after a couple of games than any of our signings including Williams. Assuming he can stay fit I’d put him ahead of Williams personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluefloyd 58 Posted December 30, 2021 I've seen Williams play right back for Man U, might have been a European game. So yes he has and can. No doubt the boy has the desire and that nasty edge we've missed but Giannoulis is a superior player. If max were to leave I'd have no issue in either Sam byram or Williams taking that spot. Mumba is decent but looks much more of an attacking option than a defender. Both byram and Williams are a bit taller too and we have been caught out due to max's height a number of times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,737 Posted December 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Monty13 said: Byram, who hasn’t played in two years, looked better after a couple of games than any of our signings including Williams. Assuming he can stay fit I’d put him ahead of Williams personally. Funny how different people view thew game. I didn't see Palace but all the accounts I saw suggested Byram looked very off the pace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,346 Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, king canary said: Funny how different people view thew game. I didn't see Palace but all the accounts I saw suggested Byram looked very off the pace. Maybe it’s rose tinted glasses KC but considering his lengthy layoff he looked more committed and involved than most. He showed good gamesmanship tactically fouling when needed. Lots of talking and organising as well. For me taking his recent lack of match fitness into account he was head and shoulders above others in performance and showed experience we have been sorely lacking. Edited December 30, 2021 by Monty13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,204 Posted December 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bluefloyd said: I've seen Williams play right back for Man U, might have been a European game. So yes he has and can. No doubt the boy has the desire and that nasty edge we've missed but Giannoulis is a superior player. If max were to leave I'd have no issue in either Sam byram or Williams taking that spot. Mumba is decent but looks much more of an attacking option than a defender. Both byram and Williams are a bit taller too and we have been caught out due to max's height a number of times. Mumba, for me, looks more like a wing-back, wide midfield, or winger. Could even - at a stretch - be a number 10 in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,846 Posted December 30, 2021 Have i stumbled onto the Football Manager thread ? 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredherring 136 Posted December 30, 2021 Who cares. Send him back. We have our own players who are no worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,087 Posted December 30, 2021 I'm not sure he can play left back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark .Y. 352 Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, king canary said: Funny how different people view thew game. I didn't see Palace but all the accounts I saw suggested Byram looked very off the pace. I wouldn't have said that, looked a good footballer and fully committed...........that is all we can ask for at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 408 Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, king canary said: Funny how different people view thew game. I didn't see Palace but all the accounts I saw suggested Byram looked very off the pace. I think he was off the pace. He is clearly needing to regain full match fitness but he was still comfortably the best NCFC player on the pitch. He's a versatile talented player and we need him fit for the rest of the season 🤞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 462 Posted December 30, 2021 As good as he can be, we can't rely on Sam Byram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
