Transfer News and Gossip James Golding joins on loan

[WestyReturns]

Believe we've now got him for at least another month.

That's great news. Shame it's not longer.

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Seems a shame that it's only a month and seems like it's just to cover Crowther's injury. Imo he is better than Crowther at this particular moment. That's nothing against Crowther, he's been thrown in the deep end with the unexpected departure of Kensdale. Would have liked Golding until the end of the season.

Rather than being thrown in at the deep end, I see it that Kensdale's unexpected departure has provided Crowther with an opportunity to prove he has what it takes to succeed at this this level.
So far, he's proved to be not up to the task. He's certainly not someone who will be an integral part of a promotion winning side.

 

[Grayson]

That's great news. Shame it's not longer.

On the plus side, once we hit February he can't go to any leagues above us.

 

[rlb999]

Rather than being thrown in at the deep end, I see it that Kensdale's unexpected departure has provided Crowther with an opportunity to prove he has what it takes to succeed at this this level.
So far, he's proved to be not up to the task. He's certainly not someone who will be an integral part of a promotion winning side.

I don't think any of our squad have shown that capability. Otherwise we wouldn't be in the bottom half of the table.

Crowther is a right sided centre half and has been played everywhere but that position. GSM probably wouldn't have umpteen goals if he'd spent the season at LWB.

 

[They Call It Madness!!!]

I actually think Crowther is good enough if he is next to the right person.

He had to play CCD to replace Ollie and we can all see he is not that type of player.

It's unfortunate for him that Harry Taylor is Harry Taylor! When he played the RCD last season, Crowther was brilliant and settled quickly.

Golding could be the calming influence that would see us get the best out of Crowther, however he isn't going to dislodge Mr Reliable anytime soon.

 

[ShrimperStats]

The thing with Crowther is that his profile isn’t perfectly suited to the RCB role, as he lacks Taylor’s athleticism & 1v1 defending ability, and he isn’t good enough on the ball to fit the CCB role to a top standard. He’s also too aggressive for this role which causes issues when defending in a high line.

Sure, he can play either role, but neither to a top standard. I think he’d be a better fit in a back-four next to a less-than-aggressive CB partner.

Golding is better on the ball and brings more of a calm presence to the role - similar to Kensdale. Much better fit for the role.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

The thing with Crowther is that his profile isn’t perfectly suited to the RCB role, as he lacks Taylor’s athleticism & 1v1 defending ability, and he isn’t good enough on the ball to fit the CCB role to a top standard. He’s also too aggressive for this role which causes issues when defending in a high line.

Sure, he can play either role, but neither to a top standard. I think he’d be a better fit in a back-four next to a less-than-aggressive CB partner.

Golding is better on the ball and brings more of a calm presence to the role - similar to Kensdale. Much better fit for the role.

What were your thoughts on Gubbins in the role?

 

[They Call It Madness!!!]

The thing with Crowther is that his profile isn’t perfectly suited to the RCB role, as he lacks Taylor’s athleticism & 1v1 defending ability, and he isn’t good enough on the ball to fit the CCB role to a top standard. He’s also too aggressive for this role which causes issues when defending in a high line.

Sure, he can play either role, but neither to a top standard. I think he’d be a better fit in a back-four next to a less-than-aggressive CB partner.

Golding is better on the ball and brings more of a calm presence to the role - similar to Kensdale. Much better fit for the role.

Very valid points.

So did we sign Crowther so Kev can play a 4 with the correct personnel or did we sign him to fill any gaps in the 5 for short term situations?

He did very well in the 5 last season before injury, maybe he needs a Wind player more than a GSM player to link up with going forward?

I actually thought he was a beast attacking corners last season, something that hasn't happened too much this year which is a shame. If he could chip in with some goals then maybe it would balance out his shortcomings.

 

[rlb999]

What were your thoughts on Gubbins in the role?

I don't particularly rate Gubbins - although tbf he actually swings in quite a good cross every now and again! Like Crowther I reckon he'd be more comfortable in a 4 than a 3. I reckon Crowther and Gubbins together in a 4 would work quite well.

Although Crowther is 24 he's actually not that experienced and his best football, from what I've read, came when he played alongside the more experienced Josh Coulson at Kings Lynn.

 

[ShrimperStats]

What were your thoughts on Gubbins in the role?

I didn’t watch the Southport match (and I believe Gubbins was the CCB?) so I’d need to see more footage. However, I don’t think he’s ideally suited to the role either.

Left-footed players are typically more reliant on their stronger foot than right-footers, making them easier to press. Like Crowther, Gubbins can play there, but from what I’ve seen so far I don’t think to a top standard yet; although my opinion may change if gets more minutes in that role. LCB in a back-three or four, for me.

Very valid points.

So did we sign Crowther so Kev can play a 4 with the correct personnel or did we sign him to fill any gaps in the 5 for short term situations?

He did very well in the 5 last season before injury, maybe he needs a Wind player more than a GSM player to link up with going forward?

I actually thought he was a beast attacking corners last season, something that hasn't happened too much this year which is a shame. If he could chip in with some goals then maybe it would balance out his shortcomings.

I believe Crowther was signed to cover both RCB and CCB roles, with the view of him eventually making one of them his own.

However, I’m of the opinion that his profile suits neither role in our system optimally. Perhaps he hasn’t developed in-possession enough yet, as hoped, which would have helped him suit the CCB role better?

 

[PIERS]

Taylor may be suited to a 3 CB’s. The rest would prefer a 2. In a back 4

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

Interesting gubbins interview saying how he prefers the ccb role

 

[fbm]

Believe we've now got him for at least another month.

I'm hoping "at least" are the most encouraging words here

 

[Thundersley Blue]

I haven't seen Golding play as yet, but it sounds as though he is very good at bringing the ball forward out of defence. This was one of the strengths of Kensdale and key to playing on the front foot. Sometimes you don't realise how good a player is until he isn't there.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

I haven't seen Golding play as yet, but it sounds as though he is very good at bringing the ball forward out of defence. This was one of the strengths of Kensdale and key to playing on the front foot. Sometimes you don't realise how good a player is until he isn't there.

You'll be pleasantly surprised when you do, I hope.

He started as a midfielder, but Oxford moved him back to central defence. One of the reasons he is comfortable with the ball at his feet. He's also very good in the air.

When he was on loan at Maidenhead, they were playing him in midfield, which was one of the reasons, not all, that Oxford recalled him. When we came in with the offer, the fact that we would play him at CB and were considered to be a step up, were contributing facts in him coming here, from their perspective.

He's only 20. Has bags of potential. It'll be good to see him against sterner opposition, but he has already faced some of them whilst at Maidenhead, so the level is not going to hold many surprises for him.

Playing against Ebbsfleet and Braintree hasn't been a bad way to bed in and get to know the way the team ticks in match conditions. Hoping we have him for a lot longer.

Permanent? Bit of a coup if that came off imo.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

You'll be pleasantly surprised when you do, I hope.

He started as a midfielder, but Oxford moved him back to central defence. One of the reasons he is comfortable with the ball at his feet. He's also very good in the air.

When he was on loan at Maidenhead, they were playing him in midfield, which was one of the reasons, not all, that Oxford recalled him. When we came in with the offer, the fact that we would play him at CB and were considered to be a step up, were contributing facts in him coming here, from their perspective.

He's only 20. Has bags of potential. It'll be good to see him against sterner opposition, but he has already faced some of them whilst at Maidenhead, so the level is not going to hold many surprises for him.

Playing against Ebbsfleet and Braintree hasn't been a bad way to bed in and get to know the way the team ticks in match conditions. Hoping we have him for a lot longer.

Permanent? Bit of a coup if that came off imo.

Agreed!
I'm not the biggest fan of where best for a player: CCB; CRB, CCL, etc...frankly, it's a bit smoke and mirrors.
What Golding does is put his foot on the ball, and with that control more often than not, brings it out of defence.
That's all about technique and athleticism. As a result, Golding is the best bet in central defence since Lopata.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Agreed!
I'm not the biggest fan of where best for a player: CCB; CRB, CCL, etc...frankly, it's a bit smoke and mirrors.
What Golding does is put his foot on the ball, and with that control more often than not, brings it out of defence.
That's all about technique and athleticism. As a result, Golding is the best bet in central defence since Lopata.

Without a doubt!
He got a short first time ball back to him in the Ebbsfleet game, from about 20 yards away from inside their half and whilst being closed down, controlled it, dropped the shoulder and drove forward back into their half in one movement with the composure of a player of many more years than he has under his belt.

One to keep monitoring if we don't get him for longer.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Without a doubt!
He got a short first time ball back to him in the Ebbsfleet game, from about 20 yards away from inside their half and whilst being closed down, controlled it, dropped the shoulder and drove forward back into their half in one movement with the composure of a player of many more years than he has under his belt.

One to keep monitoring if we don't get him for longer.

That was such a simple but brilliant bit of play to watch. Really enjoyed that.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Daggers sign Chris Francis from Palace U23s. 22 year old CB.

 

[BARNETBLUE]

Rather than being thrown in at the deep end, I see it that Kensdale's unexpected departure has provided Crowther with an opportunity to prove he has what it takes to succeed at this this level.
So far, he's proved to be not up to the task. He's certainly not someone who will be an integral part of a promotion winning side.

I quite like Crowther but Golding looks like an upgrade as my Oxford United correspondent told me.