We need a Ludo

[BFC76]

This is the sort of player we need - never saw this interview when it went out.

 

[tangysider]

Very good technical player, great song, but never really controlled midfield

 

[boabthebetter]

Only problem is Critchley hasn't got a Cluedo!

 

[basilexile]

We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.

 

[Seaside Aggro]

Can he play left wing back?

 

[Junior_BentsPlatformShoes]

Very good technical player, great song, but never really controlled midfield

Yep, people have rose-tinted specs when it comes to some players of the past. I liked him as a squad player, and he was technically gifted, but often lost the ball as he could be lightweight and as you say struggles to stamp his authority on midfield. He was part of a great squad 2011-12 though considering Adam and Vaughan had left by then, loved that season.

 

[Ormergod]

Fair points but he was excellent to watch on the ball.Lovely technique.Probably one of the most elegant players we have had at Blackpool.

A EFL Juan Sebastian Veron if you will

 

[Micky Walsh]

More ex player bollocks..

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

I never overly rated Ludo and never got why his song was always sang even when he wasn't in the squad. Constantly gave the ball away and was a bit weak

 

[WeMightScrapeADraw]

David Vaughan was the best we’ve had in years. Excellent defensively. Positive in moving the ball forward and not afraid to shoot. Best player in the Prem season for me.

 

[Graves]

We need a lethal finisher ala Kevin Phillips or even Paul Dickov.

 

[Chunkylad]

Ludo was a more experienced Charlie Patino. Very comfortable on the ball, technically excellent but not a tackler.

I’m not sure league 1 is the place for such luxury?

 

[Chunkylad]

We need a lethal finisher ala Kevin Phillips or even Paul Dickov.

Agree and a bloody big bruiser alongside him.
Tried and tested formula at L1 level. Madine/Simms and Yates last time around.

 

[Graves]

Agree and a bloody big bruiser alongside him.
Tried and tested formula at L1 level. Madine/Simms and Yates last time around.

100% agreed, Kevin Davies type battering ram with added Madinehousery

 

[TANGERINETOWERPOWER]

David Vaughan was the best we’ve had in years. Excellent defensively. Positive in moving the ball forward and not afraid to shoot. Best player in the Prem season for me.

Was bang average until paired with Charlie…there are plenty of players who could have done same job DV did but only one that could do the job Charlie did..Charlie is the best player we have had this century although dipped second half of the prem season

 

[Graves]

Was bang average until paired with Charlie…there are plenty of players who could have done same job DV did but only one that could do the job Charlie did..Charlie is the best player we have had this century although dipped second half of the prem season

I can see your point, but wouldnt you say Vaughan still made a decent playing career for himself after us though?

 

[April13th1970]

David Vaughan was the best we’ve had in years. Excellent defensively. Positive in moving the ball forward and not afraid to shoot. Best player in the Prem season for me.

This

 

[Tangerinemoss]

Was bang average until paired with Charlie…there are plenty of players who could have done same job DV did but only one that could do the job Charlie did..Charlie is the best player we have had this century although dipped second half of the prem season

I think that midfield was better than the sum of the parts. Charlie, Vaughnie and Gnasher gelled together in a way that non did later in their careers. Not only did they all play their roles, they had a superb understanding which filled the gaps.

 

[Robbosa]

Holloway had a system that worked for the players he had … that midfield 3 had everything you could ask for

 

[Costero Poderoso]

We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.

We kind of had that with Kenny but critchley decided to play norburn instead.

 

[clappers]

Only problem is Critchley hasn't got a Cluedo!

 

[clappers]

although dipped second half of the prem season

Yeah…he did get distracted and unsettled by the possibility of moving to the level just below mega riches and well above BFC wages!

 

[Wizaard]

Pla

Very good technical player, great song, but never really controlled midfield

Played well the last 10 games of the season when his contract was up for renewal.

 

[Charliecleanstonysheens]

More ex player bollocks..

Yeh, Mickey Walsh was shite !!!!

 

[OhhhBarryBarry!]

Yep, people have rose-tinted specs when it comes to some players of the past. I liked him as a squad player, and he was technically gifted, but often lost the ball as he could be lightweight and as you say struggles to stamp his authority on midfield. He was part of a great squad 2011-12 though considering Adam and Vaughan had left by then, loved that season.

He only started playing really well in the last 6 months of his contract.

 

[bill40]

Meh Ludo I prefer snakes and ladders where no-one tries to take your eyes out with those plastic counters, lethal when flipped aggressively :(

 

[Blackpool_Fan]

Brilliant player he was.

 

[TimperleyTangerine]

We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.

As posted a while ago, Luke McCowan at Dundee. Ticks every box.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

It's strange how Barry Ferguson has been written out of our recent history when he was better than everyone mentioned on this thread, except Charlie obviously.

 

[basilexile]

It's strange how Barry Ferguson has been written out of our recent history when he was better than everyone mentioned on this thread, except Charlie obviously.

Not in the attacking half as Wellens was much better. Barry was miles ahead of Norburn.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Not in the attacking half as Wellens was much better. Barry was miles ahead of Norburn.

Attack starts with controlling the ball though, which was a major problem for us.

 

[Middxile]

Lido, like Delboy, had the heart of a pea.

 

[WIZARD OF TANGERINE]

We don't need a Ludo , but a manager with a cludo would help.

 

[basilexile]

Attack starts with controlling the ball though, which was a major problem for us.

Very fair point, they could certainly have played well together. After this last season I guess I would rather focus on attack.

 

[65 & Counting]

We need a new owner, with some financial clout, and a new head coach with attacking ideas and tactical nous.

 

[mad-link]

Fair points but he was excellent to watch on the ball.Lovely technique.Probably one of the most elegant players we have had at Blackpool.

A EFL Juan Sebastian Veron if you will

My favourite player of that era, he was amazing with the ball at his feet. Ex-Barca academy and boy could you tell.

 

[Opinionhated]

I loved watching him shear class at that stage.

 

[Nigel517]

I dont think he ever really got a decent run under Ollie. The season Ollie left he became a regular and really shone. Scored some great goals.

 

[April13th1970]

Only problem is Critchley hasn't got a Cluedo!

It was Paulco in the AVFTT forum with the stupid post

 

[Junior_BentsPlatformShoes]

What I also miss about that era was having a bit of a continental flair and feel to the squad with Grandin, Ludo, Martinez and Gomes.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

What I also miss about that era was having a bit of a continental flair and feel to the squad with Grandin, Ludo, Martinez and Gomes.

And Martin Malaury Martin, what an impact...

 

[Sandgrown1]

We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.

Sounds like Byers.

 

[by the sea UTP]

What I also miss about that era was having a bit of a continental flair and feel to the squad with Grandin, Ludo, Martinez and Gomes.

Andy Lyons is Irish, I think that counts as continental these days

 

[Junior_BentsPlatformShoes]

And Martin Malaury Martin, what an impact...

I’m ashamed I forgot all about him, like he was some anonymous enigma wrapped inside an enigma. If you didn’t see him play, did he even exist?

 

[AllTheBoysAreCheerin']

Not in the attacking half as Wellens was much better. Barry was miles ahead of Norburn.

Barry the crab being praised for the same thing Norburn is being criticised for?

 

[basilexile]

Sounds like Byers.

I think Richie was a cut above George and had a good deal more flair.

 

[basilexile]

Barry the crab being praised for the same thing Norburn is being criticised for?

First season I get that, but in his second he actually played very well. We can only hope the same happens with Ollie.

 

[tangysider]

First season I get that, but in his second he actually played very well. We can only hope the same happens with Ollie.

Was that for Fleetwood as Barry fell out with Holloway big time

 

[Chunkylad]

We need a new owner, with some financial clout, and a new head coach with attacking ideas and tactical nous.

Yeah. If we can just attract a multi billionaire (as a multi millionaire doesn’t cut the mustard these days) then all will be good again.

If everyone on this board and in the town can have a quiet word with their billionaire pals then we should get some nice interest

 

[65 & Counting]

Yeah. If we can just attract a multi billionaire (as a multi millionaire doesn’t cut the mustard these days) then all will be good again.

If everyone on this board and in the town can have a quiet word with their billionaire pals then we should get some nice interest

Better to hope for more than our current stagnation. Just a reminder to you it's said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit pal.