Curtis Jones

[Angryred]

I don't think anyone is saying he didn't do ok. He has ability but he just doesn't have the attributes to be a fullback at LFC. Not quick, doesn't ran at players, doesn't get to the byline and not a long ball specialist. He excels at keeping possession, being clever and playing intricate balls in small spaces.

He did fine in isolation but it knocked out whole right side out of balance imo.

Yes, all that and being press-resistant, too. I do like the idea of him being at right back, as it is not that hard a position to learn.
Under Slot, he can come on in leaps and bounds while freeing up space in the midfield for someone decent to come in as not comfortable having to rely on Grav, Macca & Szobo to be available all the time, they will need rest & help.
Jones can become our utility man when Endo leaves.

[danperkins]

Think he did more than alright there to be fair and I reckon the stats will back up the eye test on that one.


He won his share of duels, his passing appeared to be very accurate and most importantly, for me anyway, he locked down his position defensively and was a very effective shield for Konate.


Thought it was another very good stand in performance at RB by him.


Midfield is obvs his best position, but nice to know we have him as a quality third choice RB option.

I don't think anyone is saying he didn't do ok. He has ability but he just doesn't have the attributes to be a fullback at LFC. Not quick, doesn't ran at players, doesn't get to the byline and not a long ball specialist. He excels at keeping possession, being clever and playing intricate balls in small spaces.

He did fine in isolation but it knocked out whole right side out of balance imo.

[S-RED]

no surprise Salahs last two games where he was not at normal standard was without a recognised full back behind him

[Buzzo]

It’s not his long term position for sure, but thought he did great.

[Doc_Piptorious]

I must be in the minority that thought having Jones there hampered us. Nice baller but too slow to be our right full & doesn't release the ball quickly enough. I did think he did alright last night though but the balance on the right was all off imo.

Think he did more than alright there to be fair and I reckon the stats will back up the eye test on that one.


He won his share of duels, his passing appeared to be very accurate and most importantly, for me anyway, he locked down his position defensively and was a very effective shield for Konate.


Thought it was another very good stand in performance at RB by him.


Midfield is obvs his best position, but nice to know we have him as a quality third choice RB option.

[kingfunk]

I must be in the minority that thought having Jones there hampered us. Nice baller but too slow to be our right full & doesn't release the ball quickly enough. I did think he did alright last night though but the balance on the right was all off imo.

Completely agree

[danperkins]

I must be in the minority that thought having Jones there hampered us. Nice baller but too slow to be our right full & doesn't release the ball quickly enough. I did think he did alright last night though but the balance on the right was all off imo.

[Scratch]

I think tonight shows between Jones and Bradley we have enough first choice cover at RB. With Quansah and Gomez in reserve we don’t need to worry about a Trent replacement for RB.

I wouldn't say we don't need to worry about a replacement, but it does mean that we don't need to panic buy, we have cover and can afford to cherry pick our next RB option.

[Cerbie]

I think tonight shows between Jones and Bradley we have enough first choice cover at RB. With Quansah and Gomez in reserve we don’t need to worry about a Trent replacement for RB.

[Lee]

Thought he was really good and I wasn’t really concerned when I saw the lineup. He’s better in some positions than others of course, but he rarely puts in a stinker.

[Tatterdemalion]

Wonder if he fancies a change of position, make that RB slot his own.

tbh, I think he'd be wasted there, but he's certainly a player I'd like to see stay here.

[Tatterdemalion]

Maybe Elliott is the better example here - Slot looks a bit like Guardiola in terms of preferring have a squad of 18-19 core players over a season. That can work with a few multifunctional players in the squad

And it will be interesting to see his approach after a summer in which he will presumably get some of his own preferred choices in

Yes, thanks.

[Scratch]

Wonder if he fancies a change of position, make that RB slot his own.

[Buzzo]

Top shift in an unfamiliar position. Completed 68 of his 73 passes (93%), won 3 out of 5 duels, and won possession six times (only Gravenberch managed more).

[Exiled_red]

Home grown players are always an issue for us and if a Trent leaves that puts us one regular first teamer down, Kelleher is another one that seems likely to leave. Other players currently occupying HG slots include Gomez and Morton, Jaros, Jones.
and Tom Hill.

Currently Elliott and Quansah don't need to be registered as they are still young enough for youth lists but would count has HG

There are rumours about a number of these leaving in the summer, but just from a quota point of view it isn't feasible to let any more go, as mentioned we have 7 HG players registered this year, reduced to 5 with TAA and Kelleher leaving. Elliott Quansah and Bajcetic would bring that to 8 if everyone stays (still including Tom Hill)