couldn’t be more pleased as to how the season is going for him and I think unless he wants to leave he’s guaranteed his spot for next year. Couldn’t have happened to a better guy by all accounts either with the way he behaved when out of the team and how likeable he is in the dressing room.
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6 | Nathan Ake - 2022/23
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I know it was only Gibralter they were playing, but 51 shots on goal in 90 minutes is pretty impressive, though only 12 on target is a bit Cityesque.
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If you compare the amount of goals in football in the current age to previous eras, I think we are seeing alot more goals lately.
The trend has been to have in the last 15 years, attacking fullbacks.
But with the goal scoring trend also going up, I think it's actually smarter to have defensive fullbacks, and as you said, let the midfield and forwards combine to make the goals.
I think there is no coincidence Pep has gone with 4 CBs in a back 4 with Stones inverting excellently, as this also has the added benefit of be better at defending AND attacking set pieces as well.
Remember when centre backs were hulking harem-scarem bastards?
I’m trying (with some difficulty) to imagine Pep converting a George Heslop or a Jack Charlton into a silky full back.
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He'd be more likely to drop them altogether and have Summerbee, Bell and Kidd as the centre backs in a back 3.Remember when centre backs were hulking harem-scarem bastards?
I’m trying (with some difficulty) to imagine Pep converting a George Heslop or a Jack Charlton into a silky full back.
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He is still very popular among Bournemouth fans, they understood why he left when they got relegated but didn’t expect him to get much game time. His loyalty to City despite a difficult first 18 months has paid off, and he is a much better player for it.He's having a great season and seems a great bloke, and a top professional.
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love the guy, like proper love him. Seems an absolute top bloke, never complains, model professional and this season he's been outstanding. Hope he stays many years at City.
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He could be as important to us as Zaba.
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