Matt Connolly

Will miss the palace game picked up is fifth yellow card yesterday

Yep

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

Oh no. If Not-so-Superkev gets the nod thats 12 players against 10.

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

'Calamity' McNaughton? - and you'd rather play a midfielder at right back? Note to self - dont bother to read any of cardiffT posts - the guy is obviously an idiot

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

I think the most important part of your post is "a couple of years ago". Sadly.

I don't know why he's gone so backwards with his ability, he's only about 30. However, something's got to be done. He was a figure of fun at the Peterborough game. Once again, sadly. No one gets any pleasure from seeing him play so badly. No one.

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

'Calamity' McNaughton? - and you'd rather play a midfielder at right back? Note to self - dont bother to read any of cardiffT posts - the guy is obviously an idiot

Agreed

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

I think the most important part of your post is "a couple of years ago". Sadly.

I don't know why he's gone so backwards with his ability, he's only about 30. However, something's got to be done. He was a figure of fun at the Peterborough game. Once again, sadly. No one gets any pleasure from seeing him play so badly. No one.

Scott thinks Kev is the best fullback in the country

Rather Kev than Gunnarrson at fullback. Can't see Gunnarrson containing Zaha at all. Kev has a bit more pace. No matter who plays I have faith in the players that Malky picks

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

I think the most important part of your post is "a couple of years ago". Sadly.

I don't know why he's gone so backwards with his ability, he's only about 30. However, something's got to be done. He was a figure of fun at the Peterborough game. Once again, sadly. No one gets any pleasure from seeing him play so badly. No one.

I don't think he has gone backwards with his ability though, not the defensive side of his game. He still rarely gets taken on by his winger, goals still rarely ever come down his side, and he still covers in behind the defence and puts in the same last ditch tackles.

The one part of his game thats got worse (though its never been good) is his distribution and final ball. And i definitely put the fact that its seemed so much worse this season down to a lack of confidence/form which can happen to any player.

Trust me, he won't let us down against Palace.

The way that Conway played defensively yesterday, maybe he could do a job there.

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

It's an opinion. One that I agree with.

The fact is, the way we play has changed since Malky has come in and it has exposed Kev's major weaknesses, passing.

You could point facts to awards & accolades won by players years ago, but it doesn't mean that it stands at present.

What a signing! Connolly has been superb for us, he can have a well deserved rest. Kev will do a job, I have faith!

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

It's an opinion. One that I agree with.

The fact is, the way we play has changed since Malky has come in and it has exposed Kev's major weaknesses, passing.

You could point facts to awards & accolades won by players years ago, but it doesn't mean that it stands at present.

I'm not disputing that Kev's weakness is his passing, but that doesnt change the fact that he's an excellent defender.

I don't understand why people suddenly think he can't do the defensive side of the role well, when we've seen for years that he can. Even this year, he hasnt been at fault for any goals, right? Whereas on the other hand, alot of goals come down Taylor's side but the fact that he can't defend is forgiven because he can pass and overlaps well, seems a bit odd to me. I think defending is the most important part of a defenders role

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

to be fair, its 2012 (almost 2013) and what he did 2 years ago counts for nothing, there is no room for sentiment in football. unfortunately he had a shocker last week and was all over the place. against zaha and an excellent palace team i believe he will be taken to the cleaners.

i would argue he's been 'out of form' for much longer than 'at the moment' - try a season or two.

also sunshine, just because my opinion differs from yours does not mean i 'dont understand football' - i'm glad others have pointed this out.

not good, could mean calamity mcnaughton coming back in which is the last thing you want, gunnarsson gets my vote at RB

You clearly don't understand football

Just because his passing is poor, doesn't mean he's 'calamity' McNaughton, he can still defend better than any other full back we have at this club.

Maybe you're forgetting that he was voted by the fans as our player of the season a couple of years ago. How about showing a player who has been a great servant for the club but is just out of form at the moment, a bit more respect.

to be fair, its 2012 (almost 2013) and what he did 2 years ago counts for nothing, there is no room for sentiment in football. unfortunately he had a shocker last week and was all over the place. against zaha and an excellent palace team i believe he will be taken to the cleaners.

i would argue he's been 'out of form' for much longer than 'at the moment' - try a season or two.

also sunshine, just because my opinion differs from yours does not mean i 'dont understand football' - i'm glad others have pointed this out.

And still nobody has answered my point that just because his passing is poor, doesn't make him a bad defender or give you any reason to believe he'll be "taken to the cleaners" by Zaha, when i don't think he's put in even one bad defensive performance since he's been at the club.

My point about you not understanding football was because of exactly this, you seem to think him not being able to pass means he's a "calamity" or whatever. But if you'd rather a full-back like Taylor who passes/overlaps well but can't tackle or stop crosses then fair enough.

Scott, if you think that passing the ball to the oppo is not a problem then you sir are the ine who doesnt understand footbakk.

Scott, if you think that passing the ball to the oppo is not a problem then you sir are the ine who doesnt understand footbakk.

Not saying that, it clearly is.

I'm simply just saying that it doesn't change the fact that he's oustanding defensively. Surely noone can argue with that?

It's like with Taylor, he can pass and overlap really well, but is it not a problem that he can't stop crosses and alot of goals come from down his side?

Personally i'd rather a full-back who can defend but misplaces the occasional pass, than one who can pass but can't defend.

Scott, if you think that passing the ball to the oppo is not a problem then you sir are the ine who doesnt understand footbakk.

exactly. he treats the ball like a hot potato and thats an important part of football, not giving away the ball cheaply. all the best fullbacks are now like wingbacks and taylor does this role very well, thats why he's been in the team and mcnaughton is on the bench.

Scott, if you think that passing the ball to the oppo is not a problem then you sir are the ine who doesnt understand footbakk.

Not saying that, it clearly is.

I'm simply just saying that it doesn't change the fact that he's oustanding defensively. Surely noone can argue with that?

It's like with Taylor, he can pass and overlap really well, but is it not a problem that he can't stop crosses and alot of goals come from down his side?
Personally i'd rather a full-back who can defend but misplaces the occasional pass, than one who can pass but can't defend.

occasional pass?
Hes shit hence the reason he was hauled off last week.
You are making him sound like Bobby Moore ffs.

Go to Specsavers

Zaha plays on right wing so this is irrelevant

Scott, if you think that passing the ball to the oppo is not a problem then you sir are the ine who doesnt understand footbakk.

Not saying that, it clearly is.

I'm simply just saying that it doesn't change the fact that he's oustanding defensively. Surely noone can argue with that?

It's like with Taylor, he can pass and overlap really well, but is it not a problem that he can't stop crosses and alot of goals come from down his side?
Personally i'd rather a full-back who can defend but misplaces the occasional pass, than one who can pass but can't defend.

occasional pass?
Hes shit hence the reason he was hauled off last week.
You are making him sound like Bobby Moore ffs.

Go to Specsavers

Ok most passes.

Still doesn't change my point, but i'm sure you'll choose to ignore the part which you have to answer to, as usual.

Kev can still defend well, is quick and. I still have faith in him though not 100% comfortable in him. His last game is History and if as I expect he gets the nod, he gets my full support.

A good early tackle or charge up the touchline, followed by a "0h KeV McNaughton, you are the love of my life" will have his confidence back in no time

Kev can still defend well, is quick and. I still have faith in him though not 100% comfortable in him. His last game is History and if as I expect he gets the nod, he gets my full support.

A good early tackle or charge up the touchline, followed by a "0h KeV McNaughton, you are the love of my life" will have his confidence back in no time

Scott, I conclude that you dont know what the f**k you're talking about

#clueless

Scott, I conclude that you dont know what the f**k you're talking about

#clueless

I rest my case

Cowie at right back with Conway in front of him, that'll stop Zaha's threat, and don't forget Cowie can pass the ball.

Cowie at right back with Conway in front of him, that'll stop Zaha's threat, and don't forget Cowie can pass the ball.

Lucky you're not manager

Cowie at right back with Conway in front of him, that'll stop Zaha's threat, and don't forget Cowie can pass the ball.