Djed Spence

[Bishop]

Corruption. Now America are out, all VAR decisions will be to aid Messi lift the cup

If that was actually the case what about the Norway goal that was disallowed for a push by Haaland but no penalty given to Norway for the push on their on a later corner?

It's swings and roundabouts, some times in your favour and sometimes not.

 

[P.D.]

I thought he was easily the best defender on the pitch last night, he's really grown into the tournament and should start on Wednesday.

 

[Muttley]

Chuffed to bits for the guy.

I'm still wondering though whether his England role is super sub. He is so disruptive in that capacity.

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

He's a better defender than Porro, so it depends if you want your RB to be better in the offers I've side of the game or defensive side of things. I personally prefer a defensively sound RB who can attack.

It's more likely to be dictated by the opposition you are facing....which RBs skillset you require for that match (same for left back)

 

[Raziel]

If that was actually the case what about the Norway goal that was disallowed for a push by Haaland but no penalty given to Norway for the push on their on a later corner?

It's swings and roundabouts, some times in your favour and sometimes not.

Not disagreeing but Haaland got penalized because he put both hands on the defenders back, one hand or shoulder lean with same force and he would likely have gotten away with it.

 

[revlis]

Not disagreeing but Haaland got penalized because he put both hands on the defenders back, one hand or shoulder lean with same force and he would likely have gotten away with it.

Let's not forget that Anderson made the most of it as well

 

[robp135]

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[metalgear]

Disagree (and we can do that), you are absolutely allowed to shield the ball, and the opponent cannot come through you from behind.

If you can give penalties for "follow through" after clearing a ball, I really don't see how you can say someone going through you isn't a penalty because you shielded the ball.

yes this.

defenders do it all the time to deny attackers access to the ball

midfielders too when they go past a defender and gets contacted from behind

it was a pen for me, imagine if romero did that to gyokeres in the penalty box

 

[metalgear]

I thought he was easily the best defender on the pitch last night, he's really grown into the tournament and should start on Wednesday.

i think he will be a better right mid - can use his dribbling and speed both directions, i suspect he isn't suited for full length pitch coverage - few are.

 

[glorygloryeze?]

So 'ITK' rumours that Neco Williams could be targeted as a replacement for Djed. What are peoples thought on that scenario?
Would that be a upgrade or a downgrade?

 

[MartyFunkhouser]

So 'ITK' rumours that Neco Williams could be targeted as a replacement for Djed. What are peoples thought on that scenario?
Would that be a upgrade or a downgrade?

Much of a muchness swap IMO. Williams is good, I like him as a player, I like Spence as a player. Suppose its a case of what the manager wants.

 

[JerusalemMan]

So 'ITK' rumours that Neco Williams could be targeted as a replacement for Djed. What are peoples thought on that scenario?
Would that be an upgrade or a downgrade?

In a season where Gibbs-White really stepped up with goals and assists to keep them out of the bottom 3, Williams was still voted Player of the Season.
If he’s happier to be a squad player than Spence is (and I don’t know Djed’s outlook on that) or if RDZ likes him more and we can capitalise on Spence’s good PR right now to turn a profit then it doesn’t seem an awful plan