But similarly Mattsson was often on his own in the middle, both

defensively and with the ball, which is likely linked to Kenny covering at RB.

Think Kenny dropped in there to let Gibbs get forward as Liam doesn’t have the pace to chase back on a break. I suppose in a sense it worked defensively as they weren’t able to lump it into the vacant space as easily as some teams have. But as you say it left a light midfield.

We also ponced about with it at the back far more than we have for a long time.

Posted By: Legacy Fan on April 4th 2026 at 11:56:53

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Kenny seemed to be spending a lot of time in the RB position yesterday x (n/m) (NCFC) - Nelsons final flanel, Apr 4, 09:24:57
- I noticed that and didn’t like it (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 4, 09:36:14
  - But similarly Mattsson was often on his own in the middle, both (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Apr 4, 11:56:53
  - Felt like a makeshift team yday (NCFC) - paulg, Apr 4, 10:00:46
  - Need to get back to Fish at RB and having a LB (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Apr 4, 09:38:40
    - VMT. Maybe Kenny dropped in because no McConville (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 4, 09:41:46
      - A lot of people down after yesterday, which I get as we’re fans (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Apr 4, 11:24:57
        
        Completely agree that. Fullish, rested team and we'd have won comfortably (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Apr 4, 15:43:33
        
        Yes, that starting 11 was a million miles away from (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 4, 11:39:43

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