Adam NCFC 0 Posted July 10, 2010 I mentioned a few weeks ago that I thought Korey could be a good right back, and I heard someone say he played there today?Did he do well? Could he possibly do a job there for us? I know it''s harder to tell as it was against Dereham, but he did track back alot down the right hand side last season, he''s got abit of pace, he''s good at passing.. Seems like a good full back I think. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,065 Posted July 10, 2010 He did really well at RB, was one of the most impressive of the 2nd half. Got forward well and made some good tackles. Was once beaten through his legs and was a lot more attacking than Martin or Spillane were last season at RB. Would be disappointed if hes only going to feature at RB as he had a great season in midfield and being so impactful going forward as well as tracking back seems to have been playing in his ideal position last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curos Pippy Level 0 Posted July 11, 2010 He captained the reserves playing RB so it''s not a new position to him and it showed yesterday as he was extremely assured in that position.. I know it was only Dereham, but he was up and down the flank and brought a lot more energy to the position than Martin. I''d probably go as far to say he was our best player yesterday. I wouldn''t like to see him start the season at RB tho and I''m sure Lambert wouldn''t either! We all know the energy and aggression he brings to the side and you can''t take a player like that out of the centre of midfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boyo 0 Posted July 11, 2010 I think he could do really well at right back but it would be a huge waste if he was to play there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skippy 0 Posted July 11, 2010 Having read about his performance there yesterday maybe Lambert isn''t as daft as virtually everyone said he was for selling Spillane and getting in funds for strengthening other areas, especially if he''s had his eye on Korey playing there for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdncfc 0 Posted July 11, 2010 I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted July 11, 2010 [quote user="kdncfc"]I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed.[/quote]He did indeed - I just compared the two teams from the two games we played at the Valley....Charlton 4 - 2 Norwich CityNorwich: Marshall, Otsemobor, Doherty, LeijerShackellSmithRussellClinganLappinLeeMooney.SubsNelson CuretonMcDonaldCarneyGowCharlton 0 - 1 Norwich CityNorwich * 21 Forster * 03 Drury * 05 Nelson * 06 R Martin * 12 Doherty * 08 Hughes * 15 Spillane * 19 Lappin * 20 Russell * 16 C Martin * 32 Johnson * 13 Rudd * 23 Rose * 04 Gill * 18 McVeigh * 24 McNamee * 11 Elliott * 27 McDonaldGod, our 2008-9 team was crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Allman 1 Posted July 11, 2010 [quote user="kdncfc"]I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed.[/quote]Korey played right midfield at Charlton, we had Otsemobor at right back :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdncfc 0 Posted July 11, 2010 [quote user="Tim Allman"][quote user="kdncfc"]I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed.[/quote]Korey played right midfield at Charlton, we had Otsemobor at right back :-( [/quote]I don''t think he did last season, as certain as I can be that he played right back that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted July 11, 2010 Korey definitely played at right midfield that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Allman 1 Posted July 11, 2010 [quote user="kdncfc"][quote user="Tim Allman"][quote user="kdncfc"]I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed.[/quote]Korey played right midfield at Charlton, we had Otsemobor at right back :-([/quote]I don''t think he did last season, as certain as I can be that he played right back that day.[/quote]I think we all had our head in our hands that day so who knows?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howson is now! 0 Posted July 11, 2010 I don''t think it''s fair to say that Korey Smith at RB would be a waste. If he was to play that position as a full back should, he would be responsible for stopping goals, setting them up, providing the team with an outlet, and using his stamina to great effect.How is that a waste? He was immense last season but how many times was he shown to be immense because of his tracking back and stopping plays? If we''ve got a real talented midfield (with the signings we''ve made) then I think Smith at RB would be great. He would give so much down that right side, overlap lots, and give the right midfield ahead of him the confidence that if he messes up, Korey will clean up the mess.A lot of us have wondered why we were signing so many midfielders? Perhaps Lambert has been wanting to play him there for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted July 11, 2010 [quote user="Tim Allman"][quote user="kdncfc"][quote user="Tim Allman"][quote user="kdncfc"]I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed.[/quote]Korey played right midfield at Charlton, we had Otsemobor at right back :-([/quote]I don''t think he did last season, as certain as I can be that he played right back that day.[/quote]I think we all had our head in our hands that day so who knows?! [/quote]From the radio commentary I recall Smith starting at right midfield, but with Semi in classic amnesiac mode, it''s likely Smith played most of the game at right back anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdncfc 0 Posted July 11, 2010 [quote user="Tim Allman"][quote user="kdncfc"][quote user="Tim Allman"][quote user="kdncfc"]I think Korey played there when we lost 4-2 at Chalton the day we got relegated, seem to remember he was the only one who came out with his reputation intact that day so he could play there if needed.[/quote]Korey played right midfield at Charlton, we had Otsemobor at right back :-([/quote]I don''t think he did last season, as certain as I can be that he played right back that day.[/quote]I think we all had our head in our hands that day so who knows?! [/quote]You ain''t wrong there, worst day in nearly 40 years of support for me. Went to the open day on the Sunday and felt even worse, remember sitting in the Jarrold that day feeling so angry that it was allowed to come to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam NCFC 0 Posted July 11, 2010 We have a very crowded midfield now, and I think it would be unfair to leave Korey out of it.Definatley think he''d be a very good RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradwell Yellow 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Yeah, Korey played right wing on that fatal day and was only one of a couple who gave a damn. Rightly so only one of a couple who were subject to applause at the end.Did Smith not play that role for the reserves? As it stands he makes the engine tick in the middle of the park with his hustling and bustling attitude. Who could you put in there to replace him if he moved to RB? Fox is said to not get stuck in alot, and it seems as if Surman is happiest out wide. I''d personally say give him a run at RB in either of the Newcastle/Everton friendlies to see how the midfield copes. I''m still personally shocked for Spillane''s reason to leave, Brentford''s ambition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted July 12, 2010 It seems initially to be a waste of his talent to put him in defence but in the attacking wing back mould it could work well. Especially given our overcrowded midfield.Either way we need to sort out RB because on the face of it it''s a serious weak spot with Spillane now gone. PL doesn''t seem that bothered about getting anyone else in either! So RMart/Korey it may have to be, with George as cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted July 12, 2010 By all accounts Crofts is a similar sort of midfield player, getting in and around the opposition when on the ball.Fox was played at the base of the diamond yesterday with Crofts in the Smith role on the right but against stronger opposition can we get away with Fox at the base? He''s a lightweight ball player who makes things tick but without the physical and defensive qualities of Russell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boyo 0 Posted July 12, 2010 [quote user="CallsignViper"]I don''t think it''s fair to say that Korey Smith at RB would be a waste. If he was to play that position as a full back should, he would be responsible for stopping goals, setting them up, providing the team with an outlet, and using his stamina to great effect. How is that a waste? He was immense last season but how many times was he shown to be immense because of his tracking back and stopping plays? If we''ve got a real talented midfield (with the signings we''ve made) then I think Smith at RB would be great. He would give so much down that right side, overlap lots, and give the right midfield ahead of him the confidence that if he messes up, Korey will clean up the mess. A lot of us have wondered why we were signing so many midfielders? Perhaps Lambert has been wanting to play him there for a long time.[/quote]I''m not saying he wouldn''t be any good there because I think he would be good and a lot better than Russel Martin. I think though that you are forgetting that he has lots more than just an engine. His energy is really good and he dosn''t stop niggling at a players heels but he is better than just that. He is also technically very good. His range of passing is superb and apart from Hoolahan I think he was our best passer last season. I remember him putting lots of ball on to Holt''s head and neat little balls through to C.Martin. I just think that if you put him at RB you lose all that passing game and losing a very technically gifted footballer. His technical side went almost unoticed last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted July 12, 2010 I think he''d be potentially very good at right back cause hes tenacious, likes a tackle and can run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Hotrod 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Ashley Cole anyone? (When playing for chelsea, that is). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted July 12, 2010 Yes Korey CAN play RB, but what a waste of talent is he''s played there on a regular basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Why would it be a waste of talent?If he proved to be really good at RB which I think would be more than possible then he''d have a good chance of having a top level career in a specialist position. After last seasons terrific performances, it would indeed be a waste of talent if he isn''t in the team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted July 13, 2010 [quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Why would it be a waste of talent?If he proved to be really good at RB which I think would be more than possible then he''d have a good chance of having a top level career in a specialist position. After last seasons terrific performances, it would indeed be a waste of talent if he isn''t in the team!  [/quote]↲↲↲I don''t think anyone''s saying he shouldn''t be in the team, although he can''t be as assured of a place in midfield as he was last season. But his attributes are his energy, passing and tenacity. These are best utilised in midfield. But i entirely agree that he could turn this to a rb role too. And his pace will help there too. Just have to make sure he can put in a good cross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted July 13, 2010 I said to my girlfriend whilst watching the Dereham game Saturday: "he will play in the Premier League one day." Hopefully for Norwich.He is a brilliant central midfielder, and I would hope to see him play there, but playing some games at right-back will not harm his development either. I remember a certain S.Gerrard did a similar thing in his young days at Liverpool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mook 0 Posted July 13, 2010 If Lambert''s thinking of changing formation to the "modern" 4-5-1 / 4-3-3 type thing, then we need some seriously energetic, dynamic full-backs (think Dani Alves, Sergio Ramos, Maicon et al). It means that the midfield can tuck in a still provide an attacking threat down the wing. I think Korey could be perfect for that position, and I''m starting to hope that Lambert''s thinking the same... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 4,938 Posted July 13, 2010 [quote user="Pabs"]I said to my girlfriend whilst watching the Dereham game Saturday: "he will play in the Premier League one day." Hopefully for Norwich.He is a brilliant central midfielder, and I would hope to see him play there, but playing some games at right-back will not harm his development either. I remember a certain S.Gerrard did a similar thing in his young days at Liverpool...[/quote]Is that supposed to be a recommendation? I wouldn''t p*ss on Steven Gerrard if he was on fire... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted July 13, 2010 What a lovely sentiment. How i''ve missed the domestic football season and all such banter that comes with it. NOT.What''s that based on anyway? His world cup performance where he and every other member of the squad (and the manager) were awful? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam NCFC 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Looks like Korey for RB then! But then again, what do we know..... [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Smith isn''t disciplined or pacey enough to play at RB within a diamond formation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites