I wasn't intending to. But that's the role he plays for us A defensive screen
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Fernando has turned it around
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ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN
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His position is in front of the 2 CB and he is doing ok
He played well last night and will need to do so again against the Rags with Vinny out
Fair play to the lad as he has had plenty of criticism
He played well last night and will need to do so again against the Rags with Vinny out
Fair play to the lad as he has had plenty of criticism
Sometimes he tried to push a bit too high for me. When the 2 CB's went off he should have just sat in there and keep it calm which he did in the main just a few times he got dragged out from where I'd want him. He has a big part to play in the run in for me. MP has to play the same set up as last night for all remaining games (although he probably won't) so he is going to be a big player in the remaining games.
BillyShears
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Been meaning to say something about Fernando. Think he's quietly been doing some very good work at the base of the midfield. He seems fitter than he has been at any point since he joined.
Millwallawayveteran1988
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He's been ok but just as he is ok, the other fern has suddenly become anonymous. Its been rare this season for one player to be consistently good. Most have had moments but all have been inconsistent.
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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He top scored in the DT list of rankings - he got an 8!! And he didn't even hit the post like Navas who only got a 5!!
For fucks sake, he has as much pace as that fucker who sits next Pelligrini. !Maybe he should be considered as a centre back to replace Vincent?
franksinatra
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He's been ok but just as he is ok, the other fern has suddenly become anonymous. Its been rare this season for one player to be consistently good. Most have had moments but all have been inconsistent.
That is exactly it, he has been ok. No more, no less.
Although I get frustrated with him he is what he is. A player no where near good enough for this level. It's not really his fault.
Just looking across Europe the top sides have the likes of Alonso, Kroos, Modric, Busquets, Thiago playing in the holding role or in the two in a 4-2-3-1. Players who are fantastic passers of a football and outstanding at providing a conduit from defence to attack. The modern holding player has to be much more than someone who breaks up play occasionally.
We have got Fernando and every time Yaya/Silva/Aguero come deep to pick the ball up of him it's a knife through the heart to any incisive, high tempo football