Jon Flanagan

[vlahka]

I assume that as this is the Flanagan thread you are talking about him?

I'm guessing you disagree with that? He's a little rough but he proves he can hold back quality players at times and put in some excellent tackles. More people run past Johnson then they do Flanagan and most here seem to think Johnson is quality.

[Pablo]

He's excellent. Give him another season or two and he'll be one of the best right backs in europe. Guarantee it.

I don't think he'll ever be that good to be honest.

[fah-q]

Shaw is so overrated, hes probably 4/5th best England left back but because hes 18 everyone's going mad over him

Yeah he should be the best in the league at 18, whats the matter with him?

[Norbs]

I don't think he'll ever be that good to be honest.

What he has going for him is that he can play either side. He'll be an invaluable squad member and will get himself 15-20 games a season. If he's happy with that I can see him being given plenty of time to develop

[Liverpool]

Yeah he should be the best in the league at 18, whats the matter with him?

Id want the best left back for £25m whos to say this is as good as it gets for him. Id rather go abroad and get someone for £10m

[Fosterbloke]

I'm guessing you disagree with that? He's a little rough but he proves he can hold back quality players at times and put in some excellent tackles. More people run past Johnson then they do Flanagan and most here seem to think Johnson is quality.

I do think Flanagan will develop further and could become a permanent fixture. It all depends on what Rodgers wants from his players.

We seem to be flip flopping between Flanagan and Shaw and I wasn't sure to whom you were referring!

[vlahka]

I do think Flanagan will develop further and could become a permanent fixture. It all depends on what Rodgers wants from his players.

We seem to be flip flopping between Flanagan and Shaw and I wasn't sure to whom you were referring!

Oh my bad. I havent been following the thread. Just popped in to comment on Flanagan

[McDermotX]

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flannel is a very decent defender, he does chip in with the odd forward runs but i feel he doesnt want to be the one to get caught out by trying to be too offensive. i prefer him to be more solid in his defensive duties.
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No. Just no.

[baitman]

No. Just no.

ah eh laa, come ed...

[Mostar]

Not trying to put a downer on our great win today but I just don't think he offers ANYTHING in an attacking sense & I think his place could come under scrutiny. Johnson & Cissokho maybe?

Anyway, let's enjoy the win.

He actually does but imo he is more effective when he is playing as a LB and cuts inside.

Compared to all healthy fullbacks we currently have only GJ gives us more offensively but I have to say that Flanno stepped in very nicely since we lost Enrique and when GJ was hurt.

Cannot see him being first choice fullback next year but he is young and he will develop and get better.

[SB]

He actually does but imo he is more effective when he is playing as a LB and cuts inside.

Compared to all healthy fullbacks we currently have only GJ gives us more offensively but I have to say that Flanno stepped in very nicely since we lost Enrique and when GJ was hurt.

Cannot see him being first choice fullback next year but he is young and he will develop and get better.

Oh I agree that he's done well defensively stepping in to cover & may improve the offensive side of his game. But at present he couldn't hit the side of a barn with his passes in the final 3rd. I really can't see him being a 1st choice player for us going forward. I hope I'm wrong as I doike the lad.

[vlahka]

We're doing pretty good offensively and most of our players prefer the ball at their feet than crossed in from out wide. Our biggest issue is defence. He does a good job on his side and unlike Johnson actually tracks back pretty quickly instead of just lazily jogging back.

[SB]

We're doing pretty good offensively and most of our players prefer the ball at their feet than crossed in from out wide. Our biggest issue is defence. He does a good job on his side and unlike Johnson actually tracks back pretty quickly instead of just lazily jogging back.

If that's the case why do we play wing backs to offer width?

[vlahka]

If that's the case why do we play wing backs to offer width?

You could also ask the question how many goals our players have scored from running the ball through the centre compared to oncoming crosses. I've seen Sturridge and Suarez both get upset when the ball isnt given to their feet. I dont think we need the wingback system.

[SB]

You could also ask the question how many goals our players have scored from running the ball through the centre compared to oncoming crosses. I've seen Sturridge and Suarez both get upset when the ball isnt given to their feet. I dont think we need the wingback system.

I'm not sure if Brendan agrees though.