" DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 4:22 pm
19/07/15
BY TERRY PHILLIPS
LATEST ON DECLAN JOHN
" Declan John can own left-back slot "
The next couple of weeks are crucial for the Wales international from Merthyr Tydfil.
He must focus on becoming the best full-back he can and put all ideas about a role on the wing out of his mind.
There are way too many candidates for those wide midfield slots with Sammy Ameobi, Craig Noone, Anthony Pilkington, Matty Kennedy and Kadeem Harris all challenging.
John, though, can put left-back rivals Scott Malone and Fabio under real pressure. Malone failed to impress at Shrewsbury, while Fabio looked below his best on the right of defence.
Now is the time for 20-year-old John to have confidence in himself and push on.
He has skill and pace going forward, while he is learning his defensive responsibilities and making progress.
Malone doesn’t look the answer, while Fabio’s defensive frailties could make Slade hesitant about selecting him against Fulham on day one of the Championship season.
The battle is on to be first choice left-back – and John must grab his chance.
BY TERRY PHILLIPS
LATEST ON DECLAN JOHN
" Declan John can own left-back slot "
The next couple of weeks are crucial for the Wales international from Merthyr Tydfil.
He must focus on becoming the best full-back he can and put all ideas about a role on the wing out of his mind.
There are way too many candidates for those wide midfield slots with Sammy Ameobi, Craig Noone, Anthony Pilkington, Matty Kennedy and Kadeem Harris all challenging.
John, though, can put left-back rivals Scott Malone and Fabio under real pressure. Malone failed to impress at Shrewsbury, while Fabio looked below his best on the right of defence.
Now is the time for 20-year-old John to have confidence in himself and push on.
He has skill and pace going forward, while he is learning his defensive responsibilities and making progress.
Malone doesn’t look the answer, while Fabio’s defensive frailties could make Slade hesitant about selecting him against Fulham on day one of the Championship season.
The battle is on to be first choice left-back – and John must grab his chance.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:41 pm
Still not sure about John don't think he will quite cut it if I'm honest
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:58 pm
BluebirdsTilIDie wrote:Still not sure about John don't think he will quite cut it if I'm honest
Agree.
Id like to see him loaned out and see how he does over a season.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:06 pm
Play him.
What more do you want in a 20 year old full back. In his short spell in the team he was good. Mistakes are expected.
We are going to regret it again if we sell.
What more do you want in a 20 year old full back. In his short spell in the team he was good. Mistakes are expected.
We are going to regret it again if we sell.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:19 pm
Depressed Blue wrote:Play him.
What more do you want in a 20 year old full back. In his short spell in the team he was good. Mistakes are expected.
We are going to regret it again if we sell.
Spot on
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:38 pm
Forever Blue wrote:Depressed Blue wrote:Play him.
What more do you want in a 20 year old full back. In his short spell in the team he was good. Mistakes are expected.
We are going to regret it again if we sell.
Spot on
Agreed, he's only going to improve I think his role in promotion season an prem season are massively under rated.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:47 pm
I'm still not sure on him yet.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:42 am
Rydogsccfc wrote:I'm still not sure on him yet.
Hes a good player , like depressed blue said mistakes will be made.
Hes homegrown too so if Slade plays him he will hopefully improve massively , which is not only a good thing for Cardiff but also for the Welsh national team on a whole
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:23 am
I'd still have rather seen him given a bit of time on the wing last season when we had limited options. I reckon he could do a job though. I really rate him.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:33 am
If he wasn't Welsh no one would care.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:34 am
The best thing for dec is to sit tight, wait for this clown to be sacked and hope the next manager realises that full backs are no longer there just to bully and kick the opposition wingers. By attacking they force their winger back....
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:34 am
RFMH wrote:If he wasn't Welsh no one would care.
No i think he can be a top player.
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:21 pm
City must persevere with him or we will end up losing him ..... we lost Adam Matthews and look how he turned out .
Re: " DECLAN JOHN "
Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:17 pm
nubbsy wrote:Forever Blue wrote:Depressed Blue wrote:Play him.
What more do you want in a 20 year old full back. In his short spell in the team he was good. Mistakes are expected.
We are going to regret it again if we sell.
Spot on
Agreed, he's only going to improve I think his role in promotion season an prem season are massively under rated.
didn't play in promotion season