Pools Defence

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22622

Danny Wilson wrote:

The Pools boss remained tight-lipped on the fitness of Michael Nelson and admitted he is likely to make a late decision on the defender who picked up an ankle injury in the draw with Swindon.

"We're going to leave it until the very last minute so it may be Saturday morning before we make a decision.

"If he doesn't make it then I will have no worries about putting Ben Clark in because he slotted in to that role seamlessly last weekend."

So if Nelson is fit then Ben is on the bench. What about Antwi? he has not played well the past couple of games, I'm not sure what Clark's done wrong or what he has to do.

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:52 pm

In the last two games Antwi has played well.

I notice Micky Barron was 'rested' from the reserve team in the week and Gibb played, maybe he might slot in at right back with McCunnie in midfield and Ritchie at left back similar to the second half week?

Boshpoolie · **Joined:** Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:03 pm **Posts:** 82

Nelson and Antwi do not play well together, they are too similar. They both like to attack the ball and win it, often leaving gaps in the defence.

Ben Clark complimented Nelson last season because he was very good at picking up the runners when Nelson was up challenging for the ball.

I think the same would probably apply for Antwi + Clark (they would complment each other), although I could be wrong.

Imo the defence should be Clark + Nelson/Antwi from now on.

Gibsons Beard · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:49 pm

An alternative quote from Danny Wilson:

Quote:

"We're going to leave it until the very last minute so it may be Saturday morning before we make a decision.

If he doesn't make it then I will saw Godwin Antwi in half so that we can have 2 of him in defence as there is no way that I am going to play than Ben Clark fella, I think he is gubbins."

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