Jordan Brown

[Token]

Have we ever had a more underappreciated player?

Think he’s been our most consistent player this season. Was brilliant again yesterday. Never stops running. Opposing teams must hate him as he stops so many of their attacking moves. Yet, because he doesn’t score much and plays the occasional poor pass, he goes pretty much unnoticed. There’s a reason why RW never drops him.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Definitely under appreciated but it was a tale of two half’s for his yday. Struggled first half and then won a load of tackles and kept the ball moving second. Still does a few too many aimless balls forward but he’s a key cog in our system

[Token]

Yeah thought everyone was terrible the first half hour. Love Prats but I think yesterday proved that Clare needs to start ahead of him.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Clare’s been poo poo last few games tbf but prats has played a lot and coming back from injury against a decent midfield, he looked well off it. Clare will start Monday

[HackneyO]

Pratley is also 40 this month. Can’t be expected to be one of the two main midfielders next year. Either Clare steps up or a new starter will need to be found.

[Stan1972]

Clare’s introduction changed the game yesterday, it meant we were able to get on the front foot and win tackles and press higher up the pitch.
Barnsley could not live with the speed and precision of our passing in attack in that 20min period 2nd half, where we blew them apart.

[WickfordO]

Won goal of the month for March against Charlton.

[LittleMate]

Clare’s introduction changed the game yesterday, it meant we were able to get on the front foot and win tackles and press higher up the pitch.
Barnsley could not live with the speed and precision of our passing in attack in that 20min period 2nd half, where we blew them apart.

A bit unfair on Pratley and over generous to Clare as I think the half time reset from the management team was far more key. Everybody was up for it in the second half whereas they'd all been a bit suppressed by Barnsley in the first. The change was needed in fairness, if for no other reason than something had to be changed.

[gshaw]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

[Lifelongfan]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

You seem to be in the minority. RW certainly rates him

[gshaw]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

You seem to be in the minority. RW certainly rates him

But has to bring Pratley and then Clare in to support after midfield was struggling early in the season. Also signed Ball to shore things up though he's not made a huge impact, be interesting whether he gets kept on at end of season.

[Hoover Attack]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

You’re totally wrong. Brown has developed into a very good L1 6.

[Mistadobalina]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

Isn't that all partnerships work? You have players who complement each others strengths and cover for their weaknesses. Brown has really solid this season, second most appearances of any player and is vital to how we play.

Pratley has looked increasingly off it as season has gone on, which is no surprise given his age. We'll need two new central midfielders in the summer.

[EliotNes]

Have we ever had a more underappreciated player?

Think he’s been our most consistent player this season. Was brilliant again yesterday. Never stops running. Opposing teams must hate him as he stops so many of their attacking moves. Yet, because he doesn’t score much and plays the occasional poor pass, he goes pretty much unnoticed. There’s a reason why RW never drops him.

This 100%

[Top of the JES]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

Always having a pop at someone or the club in general Is Jordan your latest target?

You told me last year that you were not really an O's fan just a general football fan but you still continue posting regular derogatory remarks about O's players and club.

[Lifelongfan]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

Always having a pop at someone or the club in general Is Jordan your latest target?

You told me last year that you were not really an O's fan just a general football fan but you still continue posting regular derogatory remarks about O's players and club.

He used to hate Ruel even more.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

You seem to be in the minority. RW certainly rates him

But has to bring Pratley and then Clare in to support after midfield was struggling early in the season. Also signed Ball to shore things up though he's not made a huge impact, be interesting whether he gets kept on at end of season.

Yeah, let’s play one CM to really see how good Brown is. Pathetic he needs someone alongside him

[Bandy Legs]

Considering he's ben playing with an injured foot (burst blood vessel) he's doing ok by me

[DelightInE10]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

Unsung hero - runs around all game giving his 100% fighting for the badge. He is exactly the sort of player and character we wsnt around. His development since he's come here has been immense. One of my favourite players of this team

[gshaw]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

Always having a pop at someone or the club in general Is Jordan your latest target?

You told me last year that you were not really an O's fan just a general football fan but you still continue posting regular derogatory remarks about O's players and club.

General supporter chat viewpoint, much in the same way as Richie was talking about the negativity around Kelman coming back. Nor a specific person, just a general gist.

On your second point, you're a bit off with the quote. I said that I don't class myself as a "Leyton Orient supporter" rather a football fan whose team is Orient. That means I don't do the happy clappy thing where everything Orient must always be sunshine, rainbows and optimism.

As for the regular derogatory remarks, it goes with the above that I'll criticise when I want but also praise too. When Kelman came back I was in a minority welcoming him and happy to seen his return. In January I praised Ling for his work, having been very critical of the previous Jan window. So for you to say "always" isn't accurate.

Coming back to the original subject I like to see dynamic all action CMs in the bracket of Dawson, Vincelot, Adams, El Miz. I wouldn't put Brown in that same bracket, maybe some of you might and you're entitled to that opinion.

[Hoover Attack]

Dawson and Vincelot are already of a bygone era , the ancient days of 4-4-2.

I would have both El Miz and Ebou ahead of Brown currently, but only just and the way he keeps on progressing he may surpass them.

[gshaw]

Dawson and Vincelot are already of a bygone era , the ancient days of 4-4-2.

I think either of those would boss the CDM role if placed in a modern day team, if anything would be even better given they wouldn't have to get up and down the pitch as much.

[Mistadobalina]

Never understood the love in for this player, without a physical presence alongside he gets overrun. People saying Pratley coming off changed the game but never mind be was having to cover Brown missing tackles all first half. Whether it's Clare alongside or someone else next season that midfield area needs reinforcement.

Always having a pop at someone or the club in general Is Jordan your latest target?

You told me last year that you were not really an O's fan just a general football fan but you still continue posting regular derogatory remarks about O's players and club.

General supporter chat viewpoint, much in the same way as Richie was talking about the negativity around Kelman coming back. Nor a specific person, just a general gist.

On your second point, you're a bit off with the quote. I said that I don't class myself as a "Leyton Orient supporter" rather a football fan whose team is Orient. That means I don't do the happy clappy thing where everything Orient must always be sunshine, rainbows and optimism.

As for the regular derogatory remarks, it goes with the above that I'll criticise when I want but also praise too. When Kelman came back I was in a minority welcoming him and happy to seen his return. In January I praised Ling for his work, having been very critical of the previous Jan window. So for you to say "always" isn't accurate.

Coming back to the original subject I like to see dynamic all action CMs in the bracket of Dawson, Vincelot, Adams, El Miz. I wouldn't put Brown in that same bracket, maybe some of you might and you're entitled to that opinion.

Each one of those apart from El Miz was partnered by someone who was a decent passer. Spring, James and McAnuff. Brown isn't amazing on the ball but spreads play quicky and is able to retain possession. The ball winner/b2b player in this set up is Pratley or Ball.

[RedDwarf 1881]

Definitely under appreciated but it was a tale of two half’s for his yday. Struggled first half and then won a load of tackles and kept the ball moving second. Still does a few too many aimless balls forward but he’s a key cog in our system

To be fair the whole team struggled in the first half not just Jordan . Jordan is a good and dependable midfielder who's worth his place in the team . Richie gets the best out of him and has made him a better player .

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Absolutely pivotal to our comeback today. Dropped into a back 3 and controlled the ball for us, bringing it out and pinging passes