Gary Deegan Contract

[Ricky Otto]

Yes but now we have Payne who does no dirty work.

You are spot on, I'm not sure I'd have him in the side, I'd look to get that dominating energetic midfield back.

 

[Ricky Otto]

:smile: Hey it's fine mate, no sweat - it's what makes a forum exactly that - a forum.
We signed Peter Butler from Southend and I remember him being the reason we got promoted to The Premier League in 1992/93 - he broke it all up and allowed others to play, even though there were technically better players in the side.
I believe that Southend are one of the bigger teams in the division and when you have that, most games are going to be difficult - other teams will come to your ground and treat it almost like a cup final... away from home, the mentality is, 'kick their players off the park, they don't like it up 'em' etc.....
This is when you need a Deegan.

If it isn't like that, as was the case with Exeter who came to play, then you still need a Deegan - which is why they made a big change in midfield at half time. I think he's perfect for a side wishing to get out of the fourth division.

I'm not disputing that a player like that can create the right balance. If you'd have been watching us Nov/Dec last year you would have seen another option though, 3 central midfielders sharing the donkey work and playing a great pressing game dominating the midfield. We still have those 3 players so to me Deegan isn't a necessity

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

I actually believe that if anyone where to leave out of the midfield it would be Clifford. IMO PB doesn't rate Clifford that much and I'm still 50/50 with him as well.

 

[IronMike]

I'm not disputing that a player like that can create the right balance. If you'd have been watching us Nov/Dec last year you would have seen another option though, 3 central midfielders sharing the donkey work and playing a great pressing game dominating the midfield. We still have those 3 players so to me Deegan isn't a necessity

I don't know, I've watched two games now and know it all eh :winking:... I take your point (not that you meant it that way).

 

[IloveShrimp]

Im sure i read somewhere else that the biggest problem with Deegan is that he performs well on loan or on trail, but then goes down hill once he has the contract signed. If this is true then you would assume that PB would be aware of this. I agree that he has played very well, although his game is limited. Would prefer a centre midfield of Lenny and Timlin, and then make the rest up with Clifford, Payne, Atkinson, Hurst and Worrell. Not sure there is room for another midfielder. Would rather spend the wages on a new striker somehow.

I read the same about Hurst!

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I'm not disputing that a player like that can create the right balance. If you'd have been watching us Nov/Dec last year you would have seen another option though, 3 central midfielders sharing the donkey work and playing a great pressing game dominating the midfield. We still have those 3 players so to me Deegan isn't a necessity

Then come Jan with the same midfield, we couldn't buy a win for 13 games