Dale

[Olliesoffhistrolley]

Thought he was outstanding today , defensively and providing great set pieces

 

[HetzkeBlaster]

Yep, I thought he had his best game for us today

 

[Ollygon]

Really impressive. I can see why Critchley has been picking him.

 

[Fatboy]

Yep, my MOM.

 

[Kyle Seasider]

Excellent for us today, worked his socks off. He carries on like that and he will be starting every week without a doubt.

 

[Mark_GT]

We use the ball better when he's playing. Strong defensively too in this new role.

 

[Olliesoffhistrolley]

Looks like his loan to Pompey has served us well . Well done Owen !

 

[Long-shanks]

He was class today. Brilliant last Saturday as well. Defo my MOTM, keep it up Owen

 

[Long-shanks]

Just to add - that defensive header at the back post from one of their crosses was class. Has he found his perfect position as a wing back?

 

[AllTheBoysAreCheerin']

Just to add - that defensive header at the back post from one of their crosses was class. Has he found his perfect position as a wing back?

If he wants to play as a wing back at a higher level, there's a lot of work to be done on the defensive side of his game but you may be right, we may have found his perfect position within our current formation!

 

[Olliesoffhistrolley]

Just to add - that defensive header at the back post from one of their crosses was class. Has he found his perfect position as a wing back?

Yes that was particularly excellent!

 

[JJpool]

Him and CJ seemed to be some of the better performers, defensively we did well on the ball we didn't really.

 

[Chunkylad]

They are both set up as wingers prepared to track back as opposed to true wing backs. Dale was my ‘undecided’ player.
When I posted that I said I could not doubt his talent (remember they debut when he turned the game) but I doubted his work ethic and fitness levels.

I know he’s working hard on his upper body strength as he’s at my favourite iron lifting house in Warrington (with Jensen Weir too) and last two games he’s really shown a willingness to graft.

I don’t even mind him burning out at 60 mins and coming off as long as he keeps this up. With that level of effort I would not be undecided.

 

[tangerine.com]

Him and CJ seemed to be some of the better performers, defensively we did well on the ball we didn't really.

Batman and Robin.

 

[Olliesoffhistrolley]

Both CJ and Dale had some great moments today , every credit .

 

[Long-shanks]

They are both set up as wingers prepared to track back as opposed to true wing backs. Dale was my ‘undecided’ player.
When I posted that I said I could not doubt his talent (remember they debut when he turned the game) but I doubted his work ethic and fitness levels.

I know he’s working hard on his upper body strength as he’s at my favourite iron lifting house in Warrington (with Jensen Weir too) and last two games he’s really shown a willingness to graft.

I don’t even mind him burning out at 60 mins and coming off as long as he keeps this up. With that level of effort I would not be undecided.

Likewise. Remember him and Carey putting on a cameo when they played together a season or so ago - looked class. But like you say Dale's work ethic was questionable. Today though, and what I saw last Saturday he looks proper committed and some of his challenges today had me applauding. Dont wanna get to excited but he does look the business in his current position.

 

[Nuttalls Mint Toes]

Also somewhat poo poos many fan's suggestions that we farm both Dale and Carey straight back out again.
Neither were clearly up to the Championship last season but they have both done well this season and it's to Critch's credit that he held on to them both.