The Case for Callum Connolly

[Vince McLean]

I contend he should be our defensive midfielder - playing alongside Norburn, Morgan, and Weir - diamond formation when in possession. (Back four of Lyons, Casey, Marv/Penny, Hubby).
He's a leader, tough in the tackle, hard as nails, decent in the air, reasonable at distribution, and has a good shot.
Nor does he hide or shy away from responsibility.

 

[Sven]

I like CC but I think he's behind someone in every position so I struggle to find a place for him personally. In this formation I think his best position would be RCB.

The DM position is Norburn's, and I wouldn't be keen for us to have two DMs in the side at the moment.

 

[Burnnazzer]

Connolly is brave solid and has a heart. Hamilton has non of these qualities and never will. I hate watching players like that . I could understand if he took players on for pace but that happens once a match.

 

[Lost Seasider]

The DM position is Norburn's, and I wouldn't be keen for us to have two DMs in the side at the moment.

In a tough away game, where a draw is a good result, maybe.

 

[Vince McLean]

I like CC but I think he's behind someone in every position so I struggle to find a place for him personally. In this formation I think his best position would be RCB.

The DM position is Norburn's, and I wouldn't be keen for us to have two DMs in the side at the moment.

I think Norburn would be quite creative with CC doing the sweeping.

 

[Vince McLean]

In a tough away game, where a draw is a good result, maybe.

Judging by the way we're playing at the moment that would be every away game.

 

[Chrismalkin]

Our most under rated player. Never gets injured and can play in about 4 positions.

Sign of our strength in depth (in defence) is him and Pennington both being sat on the bench Saturday. They get in most League One sides.

If 352 continues to fail I can see him being used in midfield in a 442 diamond.

 

[Tanger]

I think I'd much rather see a back four than a three with them pinging it aimlessly.

 

[gjr]

Good solid utility player but like Ekpiteta his range and quality of passing let's him down.

 

[Matesrates]

I think Norburn would be quite creative with CC doing the sweeping.

Agree, give him a brush

 

[Notathome]

He would always be in my team. Hard as nails and never lets you down!

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Centre half or on the right. Critchley will have him competing with Andy Lyons at left wing back though.

 

[tangysider]

He would always be in my team. Hard as nails and never lets you down!

He would always be in my squad, but not often a starter unless covering injuries.

 

[Dougz]

If we are looking for quicker distribution and all round let’s move it quicker then as much as CC has many skills, that is not one of them and last seasons stint in the middle proved that.

 

[FY16JJ]

I'd love to see Connolly back but only if it's not at the expense of Lyons.

 

[Poolview]

I think his ability to cover the defense and midfield means he will be held in reserve on the bench most of the time