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Richo

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I never thought that I would be of the opinion that Thompson is a better fit in the system than Carey.

He actually looks comfortable in that role. He’s naturally left footed, better defensively and believe it or not makes more forward runs than Carey. His crosses into the box are also better.

His link up play has been good and he has made assists in the Charlton and Cheltenham games.

Well done to Dom, hope the progress continues.
 
Agreed.

I wasn't at BR last night but he was getting up and down very well in the 1st half at Charlton.

Definitely a good squad option and must be pushing for a regular start
 
If he's got the fatal mistake out of his system he'd be great. His only significant flaw really is that he can give away a goal randomly with a fuck up, doesn't matter how good you are, if you're doing that regularly it's a killer!

Definitely noticed the difference in having a player like him filling in at wing back than when we put Connolly there. The attacking outlet was much better.
 
Sooty59 said:
He'd be better with Husband back as part of the 3 centre backs, so another option on the LHS.
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Agree. When we've been in a rut, (getting pushed back) before, he has taken hold of the ball and driven us forwards. That gives the opposition something to think about.
 
Thompson’s a strange one. On the one hand you can see he’s a decent footballer but then he has these lapses of concentration that scare the life out of me. He did ok last night to be fair but against some of the bigger teams he’ll get found out very quickly.
 
He was saying on radio lancs how hard he took it when he’d made a mistake. He sounded very self-aware but it pecked his head after he’d made a mistake because it had nearly always ended up conceding a goal. Hope his confidence is returning with this playing time and these performances.
 
He's fast and athletic and a good wing back at this level. He's safer there than at full back where his occasional mess ups more often lead to a disaster.
 
Richo said:
I never thought that I would be of the opinion that Thompson is a better fit in the system than Carey.

He actually looks comfortable in that role. He’s naturally left footed, better defensively and believe it or not makes more forward runs than Carey. His crosses into the box are also better.

His link up play has been good and he has made assists in the Charlton and Cheltenham games.

Well done to Dom, hope the progress continues.
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thompson plays in an entirely different position to carey, Thompson was playing left wing back, carey almost always plays as the left side of a flat midfield three with significant defensive responsibility.

yesterday it could be said the dembele was playing where carey probably should be playing. at the head of a midfield three triangle getting into the space between midfield and attack. Dembele was fantastic yesterday. if Carey played in the role that Dembele occupied yesterday i think we would get more out of him.
 
Richo said:
I never thought that I would be of the opinion that Thompson is a better fit in the system than Carey.

He actually looks comfortable in that role. He’s naturally left footed, better defensively and believe it or not makes more forward runs than Carey. His crosses into the box are also better.

His link up play has been good and he has made assists in the Charlton and Cheltenham games.

Well done to Dom, hope the progress continues.
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really don't understand the comparison between Thompson and Carey with regards the system as they play in positions not remotely similar. Unless you meant Casey?
 
Richo said:
I never thought that I would be of the opinion that Thompson is a better fit in the system than Carey.

He actually looks comfortable in that role. He’s naturally left footed, better defensively and believe it or not makes more forward runs than Carey. His crosses into the box are also better.

His link up play has been good and he has made assists in the Charlton and Cheltenham games.

Well done to Dom, hope the progress continues.
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I was going to write a nice post about Thompson. But then he reverted to type in the 2nd half and spoiled it. Even fresh airing one to put the opposition in late on.
 
I thought Dom was excellent for an hour, then there was that horrible slip. He didn't exactly go into his shell after that, it probably more re coincided with Cheltenham becoming more confident as we conceded ground.

I certainly don't think we got the ball to him enough, in attack. He was in a lot of space for the majority that went unused. I know CJ was giving the LB a nightmare, especially second half, but we underused Dom in attack.
 
Dom's problems are all in his head. I hope he can work though them and let his talent DOMinate
 
Dark_Side_of_the_Lune said:
He was saying on radio lancs how hard he took it when he’d made a mistake. He sounded very self-aware but it pecked his head after he’d made a mistake because it had nearly always ended up conceding a goal. Hope his confidence is returning with this playing time and these performances.
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Confidence can take a while to build up but goes very quickly after a couple of mistakes.
 
Always liked him. Natural attacking defender and a great athlete. Looks like he can run a full pelt forever. Agree with some of the comments re silly mistakes but hes got talent without a doubt.
 
20togo said:
really don't understand the comparison between Thompson and Carey with regards the system as they play in positions not remotely similar. Unless you meant Casey?
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I didn't fully understand either but if it means Carey not starting I agree!!
 
If you look at the contribution of the two players on Saturday - Carey had a hand in both goals and Thompson was culpable for two goals.
Goals win games and I still think Thompson is gash and not sure how he has crept back in to the team.
 
Sadler's Brylcreem said:
If you look at the contribution of the two players on Saturday - Carey had a hand in both goals and Thompson was culpable for two goals.
Goals win games and I still think Thompson is gash and not sure how he has crept back in to the team.
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He's been doing ok recently but would prefer Dale playing there tbh..Oakley Boothe should be nowhere near the starting 11. I'd like to see Weir get regular game time, there's a decent player in there, we're yet to see him though due the the constant tinkering (just look how out of sorts he looked coming on against Cheltenham).
 
He now needs a run of games to boost his confidence
Husband can use his experience to talk him through the games
The balance of the team is better with the 2 left footers together
Husband is one of our few leaders and I'm sure he can improve Thompson's game massively
 
Sadler's Brylcreem said:
If you look at the contribution of the two players on Saturday - Carey had a hand in both goals and Thompson was culpable for two goals.
Goals win games and I still think Thompson is gash and not sure how he has crept back in to the team.
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you're making things up. Which two goals was Thompson culpable for and explain why! To even blame him for the first is extremely harsh and but not sure he's to blame for any others so go then explain.

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He does get up and down the left well but defensively hes inept....never stops a cross coming in and his positional play as a defender is shocking.....not blaming him for all goals conceded but we concede shed loads when hes in the starting line up...saying that Grimmy's been shiot these last few games.
 
20togo said:
you're making things up. Which two goals was Thompson culpable for and explain why! To even blame him for the first is extremely harsh and but not sure he's to blame for any others so go then explain.

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He was partially at fault for the first as he was nowhere near his man who then turned a smashed it in..he always looks like a mistake waiting to happen but would be decent if they can iron that out
 
I would agree this system would suit Dom Thompson as I do think there is a player in there but as previously mentioned he needs to cut out the errors if he’s going to make it for a successful career at a decent level and his rashness at times.

As others have said though, I’m confused why you would compare him to Carey when they play completely different positions.
 
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He was partially at fault for the first as he was nowhere near his man who then turned a smashed it in..he always looks like a mistake waiting to happen but would be decent if they can iron that out
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I think my problem with him is he never looks 'on it' or engaged in the game.
Reminds me a bit of Mitchell - lots of potential but just something doesn't quite click.
 
If we are talking about mistakes costing goals then their penalty was completely from a terrible pass by Carey and only Grimshaw’s super save averted it.

Thompson was good. Carey needs a spell on the sidelines.
 
But we started to see what Carey can do in the second half after the shackles came off.

The shackles need a spell on the sidelines.
 
Thought Dom was badly at fault for the first goal. He was never reaching that header to clear it, he missed it by a country mile.Should have stayed on his feet and challenged the scorer.
 
I think the system is a factor in this. The wing back system ours those two players in a schizophrenic position and state of mind. Push forward and there's space behind. The two outside CBs then have to decide whether to push wide to cover them. A few Blackpool managers have tried three at the back but we've never had much success with it. I thought it was a good idea but I'm going off it, I think it breeds uncertainty and leaves spaces to be exploited, as Posh did.

Thompson isn't sound defensively but he does bring energy and drives forward and can cross a ball. He's better with Hubby behind him. For obvious reasons. So the team set up is critical. It's not that a player is either good or bad.
 
voyeur said:
I think the system is a factor in this. The wing back system ours those two players in a schizophrenic position and state of mind. Push forward and there's space behind. The two outside CBs then have to decide whether to push wide to cover them. A few Blackpool managers have tried three at the back but we've never had much success with it. I thought it was a good idea but I'm going off it, I think it breeds uncertainty and leaves spaces to be exploited, as Posh did.

Thompson isn't sound defensively but he does bring energy and drives forward and can cross a ball. He's better with Hubby behind him. For obvious reasons. So the team set up is critical. It's not that a player is either good or bad.
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could the same be said for CJ? Better with a player behind him.
 
Thompson shouldn't be anywhere near the 1st team, he's an absolute liability

The sooner he goes out on loan the better, I'm sure there's a national league north team somewhere that could take him after all that's about his level
 
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