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Post by Fisch on Mar 8, 2021 14:28:23 GMT
Maybe so but it was uncalled for. Sorry refugee, that was rude.
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Post by dohnut on Mar 8, 2021 16:34:56 GMT
Maybe so but it was uncalled for. Sorry refugee, that was rude. It was fisch, but we all do, me included, post in a way that intends no offence but can be read that way. I post on both boards, in no way do I want this one to go the way of the dark side. For those that view over there the impact of what goes on has been brought sharply into focus in the last few days. So let’s keep this place nice.
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Post by refugee on Mar 8, 2021 17:01:57 GMT
Maybe so but it was uncalled for. Sorry refugee, that was rude. I don’t think it was. The original post was well over the top in the criticism for Akinola and I just re-read it and missed the ‘I think Ling is better’ line originally. So I stand by it even more. If he genuinely thinks Ling is better and Akinola is vastly overrated because of the reasons he states, then it’s clearly a joke or he doesn’t know football.
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Post by MungO on Mar 8, 2021 17:32:02 GMT
I think there's an argument for the case that Ling is as good, if not better than Akinola at Right-Back.
A lot is subjective to how you view or what you want a full-back to do.
Throw Judd in the mix as well and I don't think there's much between them all. In fact my preference would be for Judd.
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Post by refugee on Mar 8, 2021 17:43:43 GMT
I think there's an argument for the case that Ling is as good, if not better than Akinola at Right-Back. A lot is subjective to how you view or what you want a full-back to do. Throw Judd in the mix as well and I don't think there's much between them all. In fact my preference would be for Judd. As good if not better than Akinola at right back?! What qualities does Sam Ling have that make him better than Akinola?
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Post by redshank on Mar 8, 2021 17:54:34 GMT
Sam has a decent all round game and for us he is one of the better passers of the ball.
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Post by Fisch on Mar 8, 2021 18:00:36 GMT
I agree with refugee that Akinola is the best of the three but I also accept those who disagree do so for good reasons.
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Post by MungO on Mar 8, 2021 18:05:23 GMT
I think there's an argument for the case that Ling is as good, if not better than Akinola at Right-Back. A lot is subjective to how you view or what you want a full-back to do. Throw Judd in the mix as well and I don't think there's much between them all. In fact my preference would be for Judd. As good if not better than Akinola at right back?! What qualities does Sam Ling have that make him better than Akinola? Well for a start he is a right back and not a centre back. He knows the position better, plays the position better. He has more experience. And doesn't attack or get forward as much. And he's ours. He's not as solid or commited in the tackle as Judd but is better in the air. Akinola looks stronger and more attacking but is left wanting positionally when not playing at centre back. On the Exeter forum at the weekend Akinola was slaughtered by their fans and was called a non league clumper or donkey and idiotic for getting caught out of position and giving away a needless penalty. I'm not particularly saying one player is better than the others they all have their merits and are all found wanting in one respect or another. We'll all have our favourites. It doesn't stop someone having a differing opinion than you and calling them out as an idiot or whatever is just a bit petty.
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Post by tuffers on Mar 8, 2021 21:34:27 GMT
sorry lads
ling along with cisse have been weak links this season even when times were better
wilko has gone off form dj was injured and returned off form that has taken the team down with them
judd has had no chances at l2 level so its harder to comment but i think all fans can agree that ling has no business being in a squad which is chasing promotion (which hopefully is the aim next year)
would any top 7 side sign ling as first choice or even second choice rb? if the answer is no why should he be with us
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Post by dohnut on Mar 8, 2021 22:47:56 GMT
Maybe so but it was uncalled for. Sorry refugee, that was rude. I don’t think it was. The original post was well over the top in the criticism for Akinola and I just re-read it and missed the ‘I think Ling is better’ line originally. So I stand by it even more. If he genuinely thinks Ling is better and Akinola is vastly overrated because of the reasons he states, then it’s clearly a joke or he doesn’t know football. In your opinion.
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Post by sidmouth on Mar 9, 2021 7:56:32 GMT
I think wise heads should prevail.
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Post by mayland0s on Mar 9, 2021 8:32:04 GMT
I think there's an argument for the case that Ling is as good, if not better than Akinola at Right-Back. A lot is subjective to how you view or what you want a full-back to do. Throw Judd in the mix as well and I don't think there's much between them all. In fact my preference would be for Judd. As good if not better than Akinola at right back?! What qualities does Sam Ling have that make him better than Akinola? I personally think that Ling is the best right back at this club at this moment . Akinola is a decent CH when in the correct pairing. We looked a much more competent side a few weeks back before Lings injury when we had a good looking style of playing down our right as well as defending with Akinola at CH.
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Post by harlowo on Mar 9, 2021 11:44:30 GMT
I like Akinola but it wouldn’t surprise me if tonight Ling comes in for him.
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Post by osoldest on Mar 9, 2021 12:10:37 GMT
Refugee, what makes you think that you alone is a football expert and anyone who disagrees with you knows sod all. In my view ling takes unfair criticism because of his father’s position, and I think that he is a far better full back than akinola, you may disagree, that’s fine with me but let’s not make it personal . O.K.
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Post by redintheface on Mar 9, 2021 12:39:08 GMT
I like Akinola but it wouldn’t surprise me if tonight Ling comes in for him. Or move Akinola to CB to replace Turley and either play Turley @rb or play Ling there instead?
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Post by harlowo on Mar 9, 2021 12:57:51 GMT
I like Akinola but it wouldn’t surprise me if tonight Ling comes in for him. Or move Akinola to CB to replace Turley and either play Turley @rb or play Ling there instead? Yeah possibly could be an indicator tonight if McAnuff fancies Ling.
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Post by refugee on Mar 9, 2021 13:38:27 GMT
As good if not better than Akinola at right back?! What qualities does Sam Ling have that make him better than Akinola? I personally think that Ling is the best right back at this club at this moment . Akinola is a decent CH when in the correct pairing. We looked a much more competent side a few weeks back before Lings injury when we had a good looking style of playing down our right as well as defending with Akinola at CH. He’s the only rb at the club. It’s genuinely baffling to me how many of you rate him on here. It’s pointless me pointing out all of his weaknesses and why I think he’s the worst player at the club because it isn’t going to change anyone’s mind. We looked a much better side when Akinola was at rb earlier in the season before he was dropped. We give up far too many chances when Ling plays, and have done for 3 years. It’s a shame Judd was sent on loan and Thomas never got a look in.
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Post by redshank on Mar 9, 2021 13:38:52 GMT
Whatevershebringswesing.
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Post by refugee on Mar 9, 2021 13:48:58 GMT
Refugee, what makes you think that you alone is a football expert and anyone who disagrees with you knows sod all. In my view ling takes unfair criticism because of his father’s position, and I think that he is a far better full back than akinola, you may disagree, that’s fine with me but let’s not make it personal . O.K. I’ve never said I’m an expert. I just see how he plays and what his performances do to those around him. My view on him has barely anything to do with his Dad. I do think he has had some preferential treatment over the years and is afforded a lot more room to make mistakes than other players, without being criticised by the coaching staff (see Ogie and Judd), but my view on his actual ability has nothing to do with his Dad. I don’t think his Dad demands that he plays. This season for example, his only competition has been Akinola playing out of position. The other 2 RBs we’ve had have been sent out on loan or played less than 5 times and sent back to Norwich. Makes you wonder. He can put a decent cross in, complete short passes and has a good long throw, other than that, his qualities as a footballer are minimal.
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Post by redintheface on Mar 9, 2021 17:16:37 GMT
Or move Akinola to CB to replace Turley and either play Turley @rb or play Ling there instead? Yeah possibly could be an indicator tonight if McAnuff fancies Ling. In a manly sort of way! 😄
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