Simon Francis against Watford?

[ozzy-shrimper]

Sorry about this thread but I couldnt find anything about him. When he played against Watford how did he play? I was on work experience at boots and laces a few weeks ago for a week working with the physio department as i am interested in being one and I was with Francis quite a bit. Hes a top bloke and became my favourite player after it.
Did he play well?
Cheers, Ozzy

Edit: I was away on holiday when we played Watford

 

[Beefy]

Yes he played very well. It was great to see him back and he's one who I feel will benefit this year from being up against less genuine quality.

It'll be a tough call between him and Gilbert going forward.

 

[ozzy-shrimper]

Sounds good. He is so quick footed its unbelievable, I would like to see him start tuesday.

 

[shrimper_sam]

Sounds good. He is so quick footed its unbelievable, I would like to see him start tuesday.

Maybe worth a crack, hopefully he won't get caught wondering upfront leaving the back exposed like last season, does anyone know where Lewis Hunt is? ;)

 

[turkishm]

Like to see Francis given a run at centre back.

 

[ozzy-shrimper]

Maybe worth a crack, hopefully he won't get caught wondering upfront leaving the back exposed like last season, does anyone know where Lewis Hunt is? ;)

Probably on the old weights, he's on them alot!

 

[shrimper_sam]

Probably on the old weights, he's on them alot!

Not the only thing his on im sure, never known a guy to smile so much in my life! I would play Lewis over francis. :flamer:

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

He was terrific, needs to be starting in my opinion, great player

 

[Beefy]

Like to see Francis given a run at centre back.

Yeah, I've been thinking about that. He's certainly tall enough. You'd just be worried about his concentration there. But then people said the same about England's best centre-back a few years ago too.

 

[Southminster_Shrimper]

Francis should be in the team on Tuesday and I would have a preference to see him back in the starting line up. Probably for Gilbert. Put Richards in for Barrett or Clarke (prob the latter).

 

[shrimpled]

Francis is up there as one of our most talented players. One of Tilly's good signings.

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

I thought Francis put in a cracking performance in the last home game and is definitely one of our best players at the moment. I'd like to see what he'd be like at centre back too, although I just can't see Tilly departing too much from the Clarke/Barrett partnership when they're fit.

 

[ozzy-shrimper]

Francis is up there as one of our most talented players. One of Tilly's good signings.

Totally agree mate.

 

[CM2 Blue]

I thought Francis put in a cracking performance in the last home game and is definitely one of our best players at the moment. I'd like to see what he'd be like at centre back too, although I just can't see Tilly departing too much from the Clarke/Barrett partnership when they're fit.

Spot on- Francis played extremely well. I can't see Tilly moving from the pairing of Clarke and Barrett but I think he should. They are both whole-hearted players who give 100% in every game but for some reason their partnership doesn't seem to be working at the moment. I think we lack someone who can read and anticipate the game as Spinner and Eagle were both able to do and this puts extra pressure on us when teams maintain their attacks.

 

[Pubey]

straight back into the 11 for me... if there is one think that you can't doubt about francis it is his fitness. 90mins on tuesday and he'll be ready to start at the weekend. so what if gilbert comes from a top side, francis was excellent against watford and adds some height and muscle to our team, as well as to our attacking play

 

[Beefy]

I think it would be harsh to drop Gilbert though. He was the pick of the back line at Brighton.