I think if you're playing with wing backs, Festy comes into consideration. If you're playing 4-3-3 then you're better playing him as a winger and he's maybe your back-up to Ogbene.Originally Posted by LurcherLover
It's the name of an Irish bar in Udine, they're a sponsor of the team
http://theblackstuff.it/tbs/
Here's the announcement for the September player of the month with the same logo - can't find one for October
The bar must sponsor the award?
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We'll call it unfortunate placing so, LOL
Its really not that complicated!!!
Haha.. needed a laugh, thanks!
Probably the most in form Irish player playing in a top European league at the moment (though Ogbene giving him a run for it also). There must be a starting place for him next year in a few of the friendlies to see if he's ready to be a regular for us. Either at right wing back in a 3-5-2 type setup or as a winger in a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 setup.
A four at the back with deeper central midfielders and two support forwards off Ferguson would be my preference as things stand. Festy and Ogbene either side of Ferguson could be something to get excited about.
Keane O'Shea Given Best Smallbone
Highlights here with a fair bit from Ebosele in them
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He’s not the most cultured player but he constantly destabilizes opposing defences by running at them, hitting balls into the box after beating his man. It’s not always the best cross but he creates chaotic/difficult situations multiple times per match. Not unlike Ogbene in that respect. Neither will be hitting precision crosses regularly but they are awkward guys to play against.
Would definitely be open to having them both on the field in wide positions at the same time just to cause that chaos. Offensively we’ve been very predictable for a long time and these guys offer a very different look. I think they’re both best suited to the right but I’d be willing to play one on the off wing, probably Ogbene. Worth experimenting with at least in a friendly.
Culture is overrated. Getting the ball in the box has been underrated for a few years now (in general actually, not just in terms of the Ireland team). Especially in terms of international football, where coaches get such limited time to instill complex game plans, the benefits of having two lightning quick lads who want to advance the play at every opportunity shouldn't be underestimated.
Keane O'Shea Given Best Smallbone
Very, very true. I've had the chance to watch some Udinese games on TV and Ebosele always looks like beating his man when he goes forward. His defensive play, however, is almost non-existent. He can spend long periods anonymous, as his teammates don't use him as an outlet - but then they start to and he races past defenders and usually does get a decent cross in - I wouldn't have him as a full-back, maybe a wing-back in front of a back three with a quick centre-half backing him up on the right - Jake O'Brien looks suitable for that sort of role. His passing is reasonable and he also has a long throw on him.Culture is overrated
Dropped to the bench today after a couple of poor performances in recent weeks unfortunately. Still only two wins for Udinese all season - yet now is the still time to hope their form takes a dip!
Got the last 25 minutes last night as Udinese won away against Juve.
Udinese are a strange team. Three league wins all season - away against Juve and AC Milan, and home against Bologna. All three sides in the top five and in the Champions League spots as things stand.
Good news - first start since mid January today
Bad news - sent off just before the hour for two yelled. Udinese now hanging on to a draw at home to the bottom team in the league
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