Martin Kelly

[Drago]

If Skrtel can put some consistent performances in he would be more then good enough. He was immense yesterday.

The next cock up always seems to be around the corner with him though.

[Resu]

I didnt mean he'd run off this season, just that if it kept happening over a period of time. Some players get loaned out then decide they like playing every game with the other team. We've lost a few who were supposedly excellent players but we never actually saw much of them because they never got played. My brain cant remember the names at this specific moment. There was a right midfield player we had whos doing well at his new club.

But yeah, I do agree with majority of what you said

You`re probably thinking of Adam Hammill, who`s doing well for Barsnley.
He`s being linked with several PL clubs, but not any big ones.

[banditos]

If Skrtel can put some consistent performances in he would be more then good enough. He was immense yesterday.

The next cock up always seems to be around the corner with him though.

That, plus he's supposed to be the aerially dominant one of the two CBs, and he's actually not that great in the air. Maybe Steve Clarke can sort him out, but if not, its a position that needs looking at.

[IJM]

Given yesterday's performance, I think Kelly is at the point where he should be getting regular first team appearances. He looks far more solid defensively than Glen Johnson has ever been. I reckon Johnson should be made to earn back his place in the first team.

At the moment, I reckon our best defensive back four looks like:

Kelly----Carra/Skrtel----Agger----Aurelio

TO be a top side again we need to sort out this position. Neither are good enough (anymore) to be first choice in a solid defense.

I agree.

[billy_mac]

This is the time to blood young players. It was in a similar tranistional periods that Fowler, Redknapp, McManaman, Carra, Gerrard and Owen all developed. One could agrue we're in transition for 20+ years.

Kelly seems to be in the team now which he deserves. Ngog is getting more of a run now as well and Shelvy seems to have taken Kennys eye. If Pacheco is going to flurish under anybody it will be Kenny. Important time for him.

The club have managed Kelly's development really well. He'll be a great centre back soon. Learning his trade and familiarising himself with new surroundings at full back is wise. I'd give him a go at centre back towards the end of this season depending on how things are going. I'd like to see him allowed up for corners as I seen him score a couple of headers before. No point sending Skrtel up there to duck out of it.

Kelly's a must starter in the Derby.

[PTP]

Given yesterday's performance, I think Kelly is at the point where he should be getting regular first team appearances. He looks far more solid defensively than Glen Johnson has ever been. I reckon Johnson should be made to earn back his place in the first team.

At the moment, I reckon our best defensive back four looks like:

Kelly----Carra/Skrtel----Agger----Aurelio

TO be a top side again we need to sort out this position. Neither are good enough (anymore) to be first choice in a solid defense.

Totally agree with the first point - we need to sort our the main man at the back, have carra as cover and move skrtel on.

But i have also highlighted the other two positions....Agger is a must if we can get him and keep him fit, but if not well we need a similar player to replace hi,

Aurelio - for me, will never be fit tho - i'd be looking to improve left back as well

[Reece]

This kid is effin brilliant. Future captain material for sure.

[Craig_H]

He's so very comfortable and efficient. Utterly no-nonsense, doesnt **** about, just quietly does the job and added a few lovely marauding runs down the right today

Not entirely sure i'm keen on him letting his team mates jizz on his shirt though.

[Reece]

He's hard as nails as well. That moment when he landed on his shoulder looked painful as ****, but after a brief moment on the floor he was up and just getting on with it.

I think Lecter mentioned this on another thread, but when you consider his recent performances, including the one against Chelsea - are there many better right backs playing in the Premier League at the moment? If any?

[doogle]

He's so very comfortable and efficient. Utterly no-nonsense, doesnt **** about, just quietly does the job and added a few lovely marauding runs down the right today

Not entirely sure i'm keen on him letting his team mates jizz on his shirt though.

It could be his own!!

[Drago]

He's actually not bad going forward either. That run today where he skimmed a midfielder and then left Baines for dead before putting a decent ball into a dangerous area was quality.

Decent going forward and solid at the back, that's the way a full back should be for me. Looking like he's nailing down that right back spot under Kenny too.

[Craig_H]

He's hard as nails as well. That moment when he landed on his shoulder looked painful as ****, but after a brief moment on the floor he was up and just getting on with it.

I think Lecter mentioned this on another thread, but when you consider his recent performances, including the one against Chelsea - are there many better right backs playing in the Premier League at the moment? If any?

Nah, cant think of any off the top of my head.

It's all too early though, or so my logical, rational side of the brain is telling me

[Reece]

Meh to rationality. He's been elevated to my second favourite player after Pepe

[Craig_H]

Elevate away, my good man

[Reece]

Elevate away, my good man

Please never, ever, say that to me again