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Phoenix

By CloggerToday 16:54Today at 16:54:49

Would you start Phoenix tomorrow?

We can all see he's a player. He can turn a fullback inside out! Absolute bag of tricks. *Just* what we pay to see: a bit of magic.

But his best form so far has been from the bench. He frustrates his colleagues when he doesn't show for the ball - at least in the way they're expecting. Defensive discipline is a work in progress. We have good alternatives.

I'd start him, FWIW. Can't ignore that high ceiling!

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Re: Phoenix

By FreemoToday 17:05Today at 17:05:56In response to PhoenixTop of thread

I'm just reeling from having a strong enough squad that we have a player good enough to start that we might voluntarily bench.

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Re: Phoenix

By Pete (PeteH)Today 18:46Today at 18:46:06In response to Re: PhoenixTop of thread

I'm just reeling from having a strong enough squad that we have a player good enough to start that we might voluntarily bench.

I keep hearing how good this Lewis Orford is.

But he can't get a sniff at the mo.

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Re: Phoenix

By FreemoToday 18:53Today at 18:53:02In response to Re: PhoenixTop of thread

After Huddersfield I expressed my view that with Louis injured, Harvey White was the weakest point in our XI. He now has three goals and three assists in his last four games.

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Re: Phoenix

By Owen BToday 19:54Today at 19:54:43In response to Re: PhoenixTop of thread

We all know what we're talking about on here...

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Re: Phoenix

By SevToday 19:19Today at 19:19:40In response to Re: PhoenixTop of thread

White is the most improved player for me this season.

I think the change in style has helped greatly. Last season I'm not really sure what his job was, and everything ran through Kemp, with White just seemingly stuck behind him not able to influence games and not the best defensive midfielder.

This season, with width and playing down the wings, rather than everything squeezed into the centre of the pitch, a new Harvey White has appeared.

Perhaps no coincidence that Kemp has not reached the levels of last season, as the change in style doesn't give him as much attention. A more balanced side and better team as a result.

His defensive game is also coming along. Still makes the odd mistake and not perfect but a lot better than last season when I would have been happy to see him leave.

Long may it continue.

Edited by Sev at 19:19:54 on 3rd October 2025

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Re: Phoenix

By CloggerToday 17:21Today at 17:21:53In response to Re: PhoenixTop of thread

Yeah, mind-blowing really. No more square pegs in round holes either

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Re: Phoenix

By Balders (BALDOCKBORO)Today 18:42Today at 18:42:58In response to Re: PhoenixTop of thread

I'm expecting Butler to start, more attacking than Freestone. Altho' both are excellent options, Dan has a higher energy press about him.

Freestone on the bench provides cover for both CBs and Butler as required, and if we get ahead is better defensively.

I'm also expecting Roberts and Campbell to start. Luton love playing it out from the back and playing keep-ball. We need to unsettle them early but I don't expect us to have the ball much until we get them rattled.

Then Pheonix and Beryl can destroy them last 30 minutes.

And schoolboy error, we're off out to see friends for dinner at 3.30 UK time - and using my vpn to watch on the phone would be 'rude', even without an earbud... 😞

Edited by BALDOCKBORO at 18:45:58 on 3rd October 2025

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