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Post by gazz on Jul 8, 2014 18:38:14 GMT
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Post by ceefer on Jul 8, 2014 18:49:04 GMT
Happy with that so long as he puts in a full shift & doesn't slow down the counter attacks.
The side needs a mix of youth and experience.
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jul 8, 2014 18:55:25 GMT
Agreed, ceefer. Milligan, for me, has the potential to make a positive impact - provided that he has a decent midfield around him.
Lordy will know him well enough, too - and about the influence he has on other players. Hopefully, the decision to hand him the armband is one that pays off...
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Post by bigfudge on Jul 8, 2014 20:01:30 GMT
Still not sold on his ability but I'm happy to give him a chance. Could be a great captain given his experience
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Post by archie on Jul 9, 2014 7:47:00 GMT
In the two games at the end of last season that I saw Milligan was the main/only outlet from defence and he seemed to be the organiser in terms of directing the younger players. I think it's a good choice if his legs hold out. Hopefully Benjamin will hit the ground running literally.
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Post by gazz on Jul 9, 2014 10:11:32 GMT
In the two games at the end of last season that I saw Milligan was the main/only outlet from defence and he seemed to be the organiser in terms of directing the younger players. I think it's a good choice if his legs hold out. I only saw him once myself, but from what I saw of him I can see where you're coming from with that, Archie. Hopefully you're right, mate. |
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Post by sagesmith on Jul 9, 2014 14:37:32 GMT
Happy with that. The Jevons effect?
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Post by gazz on Jul 9, 2014 14:45:53 GMT
Happy with that. The Jevons effect? Fingers crossed, mate! |
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Post by gazz on Jul 10, 2014 2:04:23 GMT
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jul 10, 2014 12:29:39 GMT
I'm going to have to reserve judgement on this one, I'm afraid. As the guy with the most experience I suppose he was the obvious (only?) choice.
However, I didn't have him down as a first team regular based on what I saw last season. He was quite slow and was always looking for the 'hollywood' pass, which never came off. I was hoping for more dynamism in midfield.
Having said that he has stuck with us and Al clearly rates and I hope he has a blinder of a season.
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Post by another_ruined_saturday on Jul 10, 2014 18:17:33 GMT
my thoughts exactly eps. actually so exactly that i'm wondering if you're part of a split personality sharing my brain and i actually have two accounts. did i really have a pm conversation with myself about sarah records?!?  |
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Post by marketharborough on Jul 10, 2014 21:18:19 GMT
I too thought him quite slow, but I was impressed with his ability to put good passes through. We need a creative midfield.
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Post by gazz on Jul 10, 2014 21:23:12 GMT
I too thought him quite slow, but I was impressed with his ability to put good passes through. We need a creative midfield.  One good raking pass can get rid of the need to make 5 or 6 others, we really do need someone to pull the strings in there. |
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jul 11, 2014 12:00:39 GMT
my thoughts exactly eps. actually so exactly that i'm wondering if you're part of a split personality sharing my brain and i actually have two accounts. did i really have a pm conversation with myself about sarah records?!? There's only one another_ruined_saturday on CH! (See how I avoided the cheap 'There's only one ars on CH' joke ... Doh!) |
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Post by harrogatehatter on Jul 12, 2014 8:24:16 GMT
I'm happy enough with Milligan re-signing and I guess he is the only option for captain. We were desperate for a creative midfielder last year. We had about 6 central midfielders who were, more or less, much of a muchness. It has been said before that Jacobs (the right back) was the most creative player!. I think Milligan joined too late last season to make an impression and came into an average team for the division (*sigh*) which is always difficult. I know that at this level midfielders have no time on the ball but if he has a ball winning partner in the middle of the park hopefully he can be allowed to play the ball around and open up the opposition's defence.
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