You need to read my entire post. I completely agree with you and posted my reasons why. I wrote that while Reid is a far superior player, Whelan fits better into the system we are playing under Trapattoni.
That's not a very fair comparison. You're not comparing like with like there, it's like comparing Scholes to Hargreaves, or Elano to Hamann. Andy Reid and Glenn Whelan have very different roles, just in the same position on the pitch. Trapattoni clearly thinks that controlling the center of the park with Steven Reid and Whelan offers more to the team than the creativity offered by Andy Reid + AN Other.
You need to read my entire post. I completely agree with you and posted my reasons why. I wrote that while Reid is a far superior player, Whelan fits better into the system we are playing under Trapattoni.
I see he scored in the penalty shoot out last night. Not sure though whether he started. Probably did as he got booked in the first half.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Remeber how we all praised Paul McShane as the new shining light potential after a couple of good performances. i have to say i have been really impressed with Glenn and absolutely delighted with the strength of our cetral midfield over the first two games. however if Stephen Reid hadnt played out of his skin Whelan may have been more exposed. i will reserve judgement for the time being but i hope and pray he can continue to do a job for us in the midfield. we sorely need the stability in that area of the park which we showed in the last two games.
Off topic, but Kompany now fills the Hamann Role with Ireland and Elano either side of him, Robinho, W-Phillips and Joe up front, similiar to Chelsea.
We could try this formation but it would require dropping either Keane or Doyle, playing Duff and McGeady up front, Whelan holding, with Reid and Reid either side of him.
is that what they call a 4-3-3?
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on the bench again.
Scored for Stoke tonight in the Carling Cup (Half Time at the mo 1-0)
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
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From the BBc site
2006: GOAL Stoke 1-0 Rotherham
The Premier League side take the lead in simple fashion, with Glenn Whelan curling home a free-kick with his cultured left foot into the top corner from 25 yards.
I don't think anyone really has a problem with Glenn Whelan playing, he does a job in a position we aren't exactly blessed in. The problem is that with S. Reid out, he's getting inadequate partners in central midfield.
Goal here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KHELHMCS
looks like he took the free with his right
Only against Rotherham but apparently MOM as well
Salif Diao got injured on 21 mins and Whelan came on as a sub. Hope he performs well. I don't like wishing injuries on players but it wouldn't be a bad thing if Diao had to miss a few games and it gave Glenn his chance to play his way into the team
Glenn played in the ball for the equaliser, seemed to do alright judging by the report on bbc at least.
I only saw muted highlights and I thought it was Glenn alright. Hopefully he gets a run now, and that Stoke don't implode! I like the lad I have to say, he plays short little passes and keeps things ticking over for us, and his aggression in the tackle increases with every game. Here's hoping he gets a bit of a run.
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