Brendo 0 Posted July 13, 2010 We have a choice from:Michael NelsonZak WhitbreadElliot WardJens Berthel Askou+ Francomb I guess?I think it will most certainly be Ward, with either Nelson or Whitbread. Which one, I don''t really mind. I''ll go with Ward/Nelson partnership. Who would you choose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forever Norwich 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Ward Whitbread askou and nelson wll melt in this league i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
When Saturday Comes 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Very tight between Whitbread & Nelson. I think Nelson deserves to at least start there after last season, I don''t think he''ll be as bad as some people are predicting. I also have a feeling we''ll sign another CB, quite possibly on a season loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northerncanary 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Nelson and Ward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted July 13, 2010 If Nelson plays like he did in the 2nd half of the season he''ll be good enough for the Championship and his commitment to the cause was great to watch. Ward has been signed to replace last seasons best centreback the Doc! Whitbread has done nothing yet on the pitch although hes been praised up as though hes going to be amazing by everyone bar myself it seems! Askou done well up until his injury, then when he came back the odd time we looked weaker with him in it! Francomb seemed small and a bit fragile at rightback when he played (understandable given his age and experience. Just put that in before I get slagged for slagging an academy player!) so it doesn''t bode well for him at CB at this time. Considering the above points its got to be Ward and Nelson! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 0 Posted July 13, 2010 [quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Whitbread has done nothing yet on the pitch although hes been praised up as though hes going to be amazing by everyone bar myself it seems! [/quote]It''s funny how almost everyone seems to say that these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted July 13, 2010 I would like to see Ward and Whitbread as our long term centre back pairing. But like others have said Nelson did play extremely well at the end of last season and deserves his chance if he plays well during pre season. I don''t know why Askou has been left out of the squad to go to Germany though. I thought he was very good during the first half of the season before he broke his foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
its not just me, the lads have been phenomenal 0 Posted July 14, 2010 Anyone who thinks it will be anything other than Ward and Whitbread is deluded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newyorkcanary 14 Posted July 14, 2010 If Whitbread can stay healthy (and that is a BIG if) he will be our top CB hands down. He will probably partner with Ward which leaves Nelson to come in to spell either should they need a breather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivana_rubyatitz 6 Posted July 14, 2010 Ward and Whitbread are Lambert''s players and the partnership he will go with in my view. Great though Nelson was over the second half of last season I don''t see Lambert as a big one for sentimentalism (but then again neither are Championship standard strikers) so he will opt for the pairing he believes in most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo 0 Posted July 14, 2010 [quote user="Hyph Mngo"]Anyone who thinks it will be anything other than Ward and Whitbread is deluded.[/quote]But he played like 4 games last season? He has not showed me yet why he is worthy of a first team postion, Nelson has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ucl-canary 0 Posted July 14, 2010 Haha, well if he hasn''t shown YOU that his is worthy, has Ward not either?Im guessing you would like Askou and Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted July 14, 2010 [quote user="Brendo "][quote user="Hyph Mngo"]Anyone who thinks it will be anything other than Ward and Whitbread is deluded.[/quote]But he played like 4 games last season? He has not showed me yet why he is worthy of a first team postion, Nelson has. [/quote]Yeah Whitbread is in know way in the team yet, he will probably get injured again before the first game anyway, he is a good footballer, i almost think he should be a midfielder rather than a defender, as from what i saw, he didn''t look quite as good defending as he did on the ball.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirdlion 0 Posted July 14, 2010 I''d be surprised if Nelson doesn''t start. A lot of people can talk about Whitbread being better, but he''s yet to show it. He may take the position in the long run, but Nelson has shown nothing to say he should be dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo 0 Posted July 14, 2010 [quote user="ucl-canary"]Haha, well if he hasn''t shown YOU that his is worthy, has Ward not either?Im guessing you would like Askou and Nelson[/quote]Actually no, I have seen Ward play in the Championship before, and has really impressed me. Whitbread hasn''t. Nelson played alot of games last season, and was superb. Whitbread played barely any games, and wasn''t exactly great in my opinion, so that is why I think Nelson deserves to start.UCL - if you cared to read the thread, you might realise who I would like. What''s up with you today, dishing it out like you own the place? [^o)] Step down please.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ref89 0 Posted July 14, 2010 Nelson is to slow, Askou did not even go to Germany - so its blindingly obvious that bar an arrival, its Ward and Whitbread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo 0 Posted July 14, 2010 Is Whitbread fit anyone? Did he play against Dereham? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun Tilly Lace 0 Posted July 14, 2010 I''d give Nelson and Askou a whirl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo 0 Posted July 14, 2010 [quote user="Dan Druff"]I''d give Nelson and Askou a whirl.[/quote]Not Ward? [:|]I actually really liked Askou, thought he was a beast! But apparantly Lambert doesn''t think so. [:(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites