Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:36 pm  

I agree

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:39 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Struijk loos so much better with Rodon alongside him compared to having Cooper there.
Agree Spence at RB is a must.
I see Leif Davis continues to play well for Ipswich and if only we had him slotting in at LB.
Also agree Piroe is a bit of a waste at 10 and for me Rutter out wide or as the 10 looks a better fit.

Looks totally lost at times at 10 does Piroe. Rutter is much much better playing a bit deeper..

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:56 pm  

I think farke is still learning about his players and the team is a work in progress. wouldn't shock me if rutter and piroes roles changed

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:06 pm  

The thing is, Piroe's all round game has never been the best. He's a great ball striker and finisher, but he doesn't stretch a back line, he doesn't link play, and he doesn't press high. He's in the 10 because he can't press high, and being a bit deeper means he, in theory, can get more opportunities to strike from distance, which is one of his strengths. Moving him to 9 may be more effective, but the front line is so fluid, i doubt we'd notice any difference beyond where they're named on the team sheet.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:15 pm  

fair points

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Oct 05, 2023 10:22 pm  

I do wonder if the we will bring in a good 10 in Jan. could be the final piece to give us a major push

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:26 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

The thing is, Piroe's all round game has never been the best. He's a great ball striker and finisher, but he doesn't stretch a back line, he doesn't link play, and he doesn't press high. He's in the 10 because he can't press high, and being a bit deeper means he, in theory, can get more opportunities to strike from distance, which is one of his strengths. Moving him to 9 may be more effective, but the front line is so fluid, i doubt we'd notice any difference beyond where they're named on the team sheet.

Makes sense JB

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:29 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

Byram is better than Davis anyway

Couple of downsides to that is one Byram is a RB and two he is very injury prone.
Compare the assists from Davis to Byram and Davis is miles ahead.
But as it stands Byram is doing a great job there.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:32 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

The thing is, Piroe's all round game has never been the best. He's a great ball striker and finisher, but he doesn't stretch a back line, he doesn't link play, and he doesn't press high. He's in the 10 because he can't press high, and being a bit deeper means he, in theory, can get more opportunities to strike from distance, which is one of his strengths. Moving him to 9 may be more effective, but the front line is so fluid, i doubt we'd notice any difference beyond where they're named on the team sheet.

Judging by his press conference, Farke read my post.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:44 pm  

Thats a great lengthy answer on Piroe from Farke, and I'd say hes right in everything he says.