Did you actually read the article? He specifically says he doesn't want to be a head coach
Todd is not in my opinion a left sided attacking midfielder. I'm not sure he ever has been. Farke used him on the left of a 4231 which we are transitioning away from. Farke referred to him just as a midfielder in all the kerfuffle last year.
Here's a specific quote before you ask..
“It depends on the set up and the team we play,” said Farke. “Sometimes it can be easier to come from the wing and cut inside, as opposed to the 10 where you have a holding midfielder picking you up. There is an element of surprise.
“He can play 10, eight, from the wing, although he is not a natural winger who will dribble to the line and put in a cross. He could even play a false nine or a six. There are many possibilities."
Todd always dropped deep into the midfield to run games, same as Emi did from the other wing... I'm suggesting starting him in midfield as I think he's a quality player and wouldn't drop him, but I think the forward 3 needs balance. Idah or Sargent instead of Onel would clearly also be an option.
I just don't think you could pair Todd and Gilmour without a quality CDM which we don't own and as I stated.
Posted By: trafford_canary on August 14th 2021 at 22:31:26
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- Spent ages writing a post and i took to long so lost it. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:04:15
- I do agree something doesn't look right going forward. (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 22:35:38
- I think Pukki was brought in as a second striker not a 9 (that was Rhodes) but struck gold (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:45:54
- So much no. Wow that is as bad as it gets (n/m) (NCFC) - earlydoors, Aug 14, 22:15:23
- 10/11 players that started tonight ="Wow that is as bad as it gets"? (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:33:03
- I don't think I've ever disagreed with a post more than this one... (NCFC) - mrleelee, Aug 14, 22:11:41
- Todd at CM ... what could possibly etc? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:14:07
- Expand on that... (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:15:08
- Well ... (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:19:03
- Did you actually read the article? He specifically says he doesn't want to be a head coach (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:31:26
- But he would give no defensive cover? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:36:15
- Watch the first two Liverpool goals and notice what Billy offers defensively (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:58:35
- In truth we need a genuine skipp replacement (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 23:09:09
- Yep. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 23:18:09
- In truth we need a genuine skipp replacement (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 23:09:09
- Did Gilmour? (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:49:36
- Not sure ... but then again, we conceded 3! (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:53:30
- 😁 We look short of athleticism in midfield without Skipp that is apparent (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 23:01:29
- Not sure ... but then again, we conceded 3! (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:53:30
- Watch the first two Liverpool goals and notice what Billy offers defensively (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:58:35
- Huh. Weird. It kept a different message title. I'd put "did you actually read my post?" (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:32:23
- But he would give no defensive cover? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:36:15
- Did you actually read the article? He specifically says he doesn't want to be a head coach (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:31:26
- Well ... (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:19:03
- Expand on that... (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:15:08
- You think Gilmour offered much more defensively in the centre than Todd would? (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:13:41
- I can't see that line up being anything other than 4-2-4 (NCFC) - mrleelee, Aug 14, 22:35:31
- I'm afraid he's right... your midfield wouldn't survive 5 mins (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:15:19
- It's literally just Todd for Gilmour (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:16:12
- Todd at CM ... what could possibly etc? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 22:14:07
- That's the most wide open team I've ever seen. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 14, 22:09:39
- No, against Colchester was probably more open. (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 23:12:17
- It's 1 player different to the one that played tonight... (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:12:37
- no idea what you are talking about, not a clue. (n/m) (NCFC) - Malkybarneedledick, Aug 14, 22:08:25
- Fair. (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:13:59
- Drop Gilmour? Really? He was class today (n/m) (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 14, 22:06:31
- He was fine. Not sure he was significantly better than PLM. Gave the ball away dangerously (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:10:47
- He was miles better than Melou. (n/m) (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 22:29:43
- I wouldn't even have Melou as a starter if we could find (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 22:46:29
- Was he? I know very little about Gilmour other than the hype. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:48:55
- Go check out the stats... (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:42:49
- I wouldn't even have Melou as a starter if we could find (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 22:46:29
- He was miles better than Melou. (n/m) (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 22:29:43
- He was fine. Not sure he was significantly better than PLM. Gave the ball away dangerously (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 22:10:47
- I do agree something doesn't look right going forward. (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 22:35:38
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