Jim O'Brien

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  1. blivy

    blivy Well-Known Member

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    I think he could do a good job at RWB should we sell Stones. He can run up and down the wing all day and often helped out the full back when we played 4 at the back.

    What with him being not as effective at CAM he may find himself out of the team if Mellis takes his opportunities. With the high pressure game we play I don't think we can afford to leave a player with as much energy as him on the bench. David Preece reckoned he'd do a good job there on twitter recently.
     
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    I agree! Just positioning I would worry about because he gets drawn into the ball at times and may leave us open. If he can be more disciplined I'd love to see him there!
     
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    Remember beresford and Robinson being made wing backs from wingers - it made their careers
     
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    Yeah definitely.

    Not a big Jim fan but RWB is definitely his position at this level. Nobody better suited to it in our squad now that Stones has gone. According to Wiki, he's played at RB before and that shows in some of his play.

    The only proviso for me is that he might need to bulk up a bit - which isn't a quick fix.
     
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    Not a bad shout, but will that improve us as a team vs having Stones when our Championship life is hanging by a thread?
     
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    No. Would still prefer Stones there but he's worth £3,000,000........
     
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    He has looked a little bit more lightweight since he came back from injury.
     

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