Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Smendrick Feaselberg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:35 pm I'd go Cisse, Freeman and Clay as the central three, Brophy on the left, Wilkinson on the right and Sotiriou or Angol in the middle. May start to see more of Cisse with better quality going forward. Also hoping we get to see Thomas at right back again or bring in an upgrade who will start both this and next season as first choice.

Brophy isn't moving out of the left back slot anytime soon (and rightly so on current performances).

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:32 pm

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:36 pm

ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:25 pm Freeman looks a decent signing, but the negative side is, every mid-fielder we bring in, pushes Hector down the pecking order. I cant see him starting now.....maybe a few appearances from the bench, but not much more than that

No it doesn't. Hector is competing with Cisse and maybe Clay as a more defensive ball winner. After Cisse's performance on Saturday, he probably warrants a start next game.

Disagree. From what I’ve seen Hectors best attribute his ability to run with the ball and drive us forward. Don’t really see him as a ball winner personally.

I see them all fitting tbh in our current system.

Cisse - ball winner/cleaning up offloading to
Hector - ball carrier taking us up the field offloading to
Freeman/Jobi - creative attacking flare creating chances or scoring

Fair enough, I always thought that skill suited collecting the ball in a deeper position and being able to retain possession. Hope he starts to get more regular opportunities regardless, Clay is ok for this level but doesn't warrant being picked every game in such a condensed season, and Cisse's form has been pretty underwhelming. Still think we need a cm and RB if we're serious about a promotion bid.

Freeman will not go straight into the starting line up. He has not played too much recently and perhaps needs his confidence rebuilding, and why change a winning team. He has won 2 promotions so is an excellent addition. I also like Hector, he doesn't look out of place at all

Ronnie Hotdogs wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:09 am

Smendrick Feaselberg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:35 pm I'd go Cisse, Freeman and Clay as the central three, Brophy on the left, Wilkinson on the right and Sotiriou or Angol in the middle. May start to see more of Cisse with better quality going forward. Also hoping we get to see Thomas at right back again or bring in an upgrade who will start both this and next season as first choice.

Brophy isn't moving out of the left back slot anytime soon (and rightly so on current performances).

Pretty clear from these two signings that Ross sees Brophy as 1st choice full back. I agree with him. It’s a shame for Craig because he gives 100% every game. Unfortunately, he gets in good attacking positions, but will never get 5 goals a season. I would imagine that both these boys will.

Different players for different games.

At home when we've got 70% possession and trying to break down 2 banks of 5, you need a bit more class. Away when we'll be having less of the ball and high pressing, his energy will be invaluable.

This Freeman fellow could probably play right wing back. No?

Smendrick Feaselberg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:35 pm I'd go Cisse, Freeman and Clay as the central three, Brophy on the left, Wilkinson on the right and Sotiriou or Angol in the middle. May start to see more of Cisse with better quality going forward. Also hoping we get to see Thomas at right back again or bring in an upgrade who will start both this and next season as first choice.

Where does Jobi fit in.Will he be on the subs bench and brought on when required.

This is from a Wycombe fan :
I am amazed we've loaned Freeman out, he was brilliant at the start of the season, it's taken him a long time (3 years or so) to break into our first team and just when it looks like he's nailed down a regular first team place, we've decided to loan him out to you. It's probably because we signed a couple of other attacking midfielders who were free agents over the past few months. He is a class act, the most creative player in our squad, definitely one who will excite the fans (if they're ever allowed in to watch him play). Seeing as he looked very comfortable in the Championship, at League 2 level, I expect him to be one of the best players in the league. You've got yourselves a gem there.