He did on breaks

Ran into that position several times as a far post option. The classic example being where he threw his arms up in frustration at another poor Murphy passing decision. Where he sits in defensive positions is kind of besides the point IMO because that's not his strength.

Regardless, it's a waste of Maddison to play like that, because he's not quick without the ball. Two of his main strengths are turning on a six pence and driving at players with the ball in tight areas, so when he's either behind or to the right of a dribbling Murphy, his best talents are being wasted. Again that's a problem with sitting so deep (in the first half) and looking to counter attack, as you need pace to exploit the space in behind before the opposition have time to reorganise. Obviously Murphy is the go to for that. It's a waste of the player, but beneficial for the team defensively (I would say offensively but as we know Murphy is wasteful).

Posted By: Common Sense Police on March 31st 2018 at 11:31:27

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Sensible Ipswich view on yesterday .. (NCFC) - loz, Mar 31, 09:09:42
- Saying Farke probably got his tactics correct and the difference was the quality of player (NCFC) - Common Sense Police, Mar 31, 10:38:54
  - If Fulham have better quality players than us then it is a damning indictment of our club (NCFC) - Jim, Mar 31, 12:06:17
    - Agree that the board have a lot to answer for (NCFC) - Common Sense Police, Mar 31, 12:32:54
    - Well they left out the best young player in English football so they might have done ... (NCFC) - loz, Mar 31, 12:10:17
  - Not all he said. (NCFC) - avenging canary, Mar 31, 11:02:30
    - See I don't disagree with that either (NCFC) - Common Sense Police, Mar 31, 11:09:13
      - No way did Maddison play on the right yesterday (NCFC) - mr carra, Mar 31, 11:17:51
        
        He did on breaks (NCFC) - Common Sense Police, Mar 31, 11:31:27
        
        He certainly started on the right side of the midfield (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Mar 31, 11:26:44
  - I agree with a lot that you say on here & you make some intelligent posts, but boy (NCFC) - Azteca, Mar 31, 10:59:35
    - Soz (NCFC) - Common Sense Police, Mar 31, 11:05:24
      - Don't disagree there! (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Mar 31, 11:25:19
- Seems like a good bloke. His comments are insightful (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Mar 31, 10:33:29
- His reports are great. Very balanced and not too partisan (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Mar 31, 10:22:28
- I like him. But he desperately needs a shave and a haircut. (n/m) (NCFC) - avenging canary, Mar 31, 09:36:23
  - the last time i saw a haircut like that (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Mar 31, 10:06:27

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