Watching Duffy last night I was thinking about the whole reason that he was moved out last season. Assuming it was because he wasn't good enough on the ball- I think that's a fair assumption. But, like, he's a pro footballer and he has a decent touch and he doesn't need to split opposing defences. Last night he just moved the ball left and right to Webster and Dunk and they progressed it. Quite straight forward but it works. I mean, what more is expected? My point is that there's a way for him to be effective for Ireland and Brighton without his main weakness being a terrible thing and a reason to be dropped.
I say all this having watched Ben White's debut against Brentford. He looks slick on the ball alright with his socks up over his knees and elegant stride. Not being aggressive or aware enough to get to a ball in the box cost his side a goal though.
I suppose my overall point is once Shane doesn't peg long balls down field and keeps it simple (left and right or to a showing centre mid) then he is a very effective player at both ends of the park.
I see Potter getting praise for bringing him back into the fold though. Christ.
