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Jones has the potential to develop into a top class centre half however Smalling just doesn't have the footballing ability to be any better than he is now
Can't see Smalling at Utd next season as his complete fear of the ball when it is at his feet is not something LvG will tolerate in a centre half in his team |
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it was bad enough when smalling was first reserve
not only is he a shit-out, he's also likely to knock off at any moment good with the game in front of him and that's about it - positionally just not good enough, technically average, wears blinkers; just a terrible player and to think, the big joke last season was moyes citing jagielka to try and teach this @#%&! the basics |
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Also begs the question: why didn't it happen? |
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Obviously they need a season of actually playing regularly. I don't know any young player that really progresses from a bit part involvement.
If they play & aren't good enough, £#%&! 'em off. If they play & get confidence, more nous & leadership qualities then great. Evans was a different player after a long run in the side, he's still fragile which doesn't help but mentally & physically he was a world apart from the kid who got beasted by Carlton Cole at West Ham away. I'd still rather Hummels of course. |
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I think both can become good players, still very young really, lots of development to be done. Bear in mind they've never had a top midfield protecting them.
Smalling is clearly a form and confidence player. He has stints where he looked good on the ball as right back but I'd say his confidence has been low 90% of his time here. He needs to be more assured, has more technique than say a Wes brown but panics. May never blossom into a world class first choice cos of it. Jones needs to mature and get some calmness and composure and he'll be good. Too much headless chicken but that's quite typical of CBs his age. Be good to see them both used as CBs exclusively for awhile. I still believe! |
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That seems the general consensus . Il give him this season as a dedicated defender before I'll make my decision. Not seen it so far but fingers crossed. |
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Wes Brown is a much better footballer than Smalling |
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