Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

[Duncandisorderly]

He's amazing, didn't realise how good a footballer he actually was at times before he came here, involved in everything good we do. He seems deceptively quick too, just hope we don't burn him out again this season.

[brap2]

Has his weak points I think but absolutely undeniable how good a signing he has become. Fair play and I’m happy to hold my hands up.

I would like more in the future but no matter where he plays in this side he contributes.

[Bumble]

The only issue with him having this ‘free role’ as he called it in his interview, is that when he drops into the 8 he looks comfortable but not one of the other midfielders decides to move forward, so we have three all sat on each others toes.

Not his fault, the other two either don’t feel comfortable further forward or just don’t want to go there.

[AjaxAndy]

The only issue with him having this ‘free role’ as he called it in his interview, is that when he drops into the 8 he looks comfortable but not one of the other midfielders decides to move forward, so we have three all sat on each others toes.

Not his fault, the other two either don’t feel comfortable further forward or just don’t want to go there.

It's one of the things that stood out about Hackney when he played as he constantly broke forward when KDH was deeper. Made it more of a 4-3-3 with dual 8s which I thought was very effective.

[Deano Blue Boy]

I have only just noticed his name is Kiernan, and not Kieran.

He is pronouncing it 'Kier-nan'?

[NickNack]

The only issue with him having this ‘free role’ as he called it in his interview, is that when he drops into the 8 he looks comfortable but not one of the other midfielders decides to move forward, so we have three all sat on each others toes.

Not his fault, the other two either don’t feel comfortable further forward or just don’t want to go there.

Hackney would - if he ever gets a start. Problem is who do we leave out which sounds weird to say!

[Bluedylan1]

Wrong thread

[Matt1878]

Hackney would - if he ever gets a start. Problem is who do we leave out which sounds weird to say!

Just for shits and giggles... you could have all 4 and wing backs, with George , Jack and Dibling in your pocket.

JP
MR JoB JT JB VM
HA JG
HH KDH
TB

[Cods]

He's good but I'm not sure Jack Grealish could play as a holding midfielder.


I know, I know.......

[Matt1878]

He gets some stick for giving the ball away, but as a 10 who links up play in attack and plays direct on the counter, I think thats natural. A lot of his passing is high risk/reward sort of play.

[AjaxAndy]

He's a very good counter attacking number 10, and a poor possession dominated one.

If there's room for him to turn and break in to, progress the ball quickly upfield, then he's extremely effective, and I enjoy watching him play when it's that type of game.

We don't have the players to dominate possession in general, but against team that sit back and limit space, then he's not got many tools in his locker to pick a killer pass through the lines.

Probably a perfect fit for us really, but also another who limits what we can do if required to have the majority of possession.

[Silas]

He's a very good counter attacking number 10, and a poor possession dominated one.

If there's room for him to turn and break in to, progress the ball quickly upfield, then he's extremely effective, and I enjoy watching him play when it's that type of game.

We don't have the players to dominate possession in general, but against team that sit back and limit space, then he's not got many tools in his locker to pick a killer pass through the lines.

Probably a perfect fit for us really, but also another who limits what we can do if required to have the majority of possession.

Think we need other players who can take responsibility from further back as Hall is very effective but it's all on him. Garner has his moments but Armstrong hasn't shown anything like that going forward. It's what makes me think Hackney needs more minutes especially at home. Issue is Armstrong is favoured because of the sheer miles he puts in.

[Bumble]

Think we need other players who can take responsibility from further back as Hall is very effective but it's all on him. Garner has his moments but Armstrong hasn't shown anything like that going forward. It's what makes me think Hackney needs more minutes especially at home. Issue is Armstrong is favoured because of the sheer miles he puts in.

He just needs to be more proactive with his subs, like on Friday. Triple substitution and we were all over them.

We have a small squad but they are all capable of playing an important role, if he lets them.

[dazfrancis]

He just needs to be more proactive with his subs, like on Friday. Triple substitution and we were all over them.

We have a small squad but they are all capable of playing an important role, if he lets them.

And use horses for courses.

Going to have less for the ball - play Armstrong
Going to have more of the ball - play Hackney

[sam of the south]

And use horses for courses.

Going to have less for the ball - play Armstrong
Going to have more of the ball - play Hackney

Yeah, that’s never been his MO