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Got to be Leadbitter for me,deserve his place in the first team

Could the question of midfield be a matter of formation and tactics and teamwork more than anything else? After all, we do have an impressive set of players in the squad, albeit a few of them still have a certain amount of potential to fulfill. But once the team gels together it will be a formidable force in this league. After all, it took us this long to begin our push up the table for a promotion challenge last season, and we are in a better position in the table now than we were then..

Thankfully, I don't think that right back is one of the critical positions for us. Leadbitter or Oastler can both do a decent enough job in there for my liking.

I am more concerned with the midfield. The margins this season seem to be very fine between challenging for playoffs and looking over your shoulder at the bottom 4/5. A midfield that clicks and can accomodate changes as required is much more critical to our success this season.

I was surprised by the pace of Leadbitter last Saturday. There he was running for the ball towards the goalie, then I blinked and he was up t'other end of the pitch.

Oh and I wouldn't change a winning team unless it is absolutely necessary through injuries/ suspensions.

Leadbitter for me. He hasnt done anything wrong on the whole to deserve being dropped. And I dont think we should change a winning team. Especially one that played so well against the league leaders.

NickGull wrote:Leadbitter has got such an engine on him. Hes like Mansell but 10 years younger.

Imagine a Lee Mansell with the pace of Leadbitter. THAT would be some player.

Ben makes a good point in mentioning a similar dilemma last season with Howe and Atieno. On that occasion i said you have to stick with your best players therefore Howe should get the nod. Atieno was about as talented as the line up about to be unveiled on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here so it was a no brainer. Oastler v Leadbitter though is a different kettle of fish, and not a small kettle filled with sticklebacks but a MASSIVE kettle rammed with Sturgeon! I haven't seen a lot of Leadbitter but from what i've seen he has done really well and he is quick. Joe, you all know i rate highly but admittedly his form is beginning to deteriorate not helped by his red at Rovers so perhaps on this occasion it may be wise to keep Leadbitter in there and let Joey recharge and reflect and see what happens.

brucie wrote:Got to say that I was impressed with Leadbitter last night and suprised - first time I have seen him show anything. At fault for their goal but I thought he did really well. On that peformance I wouldn't drop him for oastler on saturday

Got to say that I was impressed with Leadbitter last night and suprised - first time I have seen him show anything. At fault for their goal but I thought he did really well. On that peformance I wouldn't drop him for oastler on saturday

Leadbitter has got such an engine on him. Hes like Mansell but 10 years younger.

i think he should stick with leadbitter, he did a solid job last night and he has pace which joe lacks

Both good players with big potential who will both play their parts in the Gulls' future, but teams are selected on players' current form as much as on their potential and their innate abilities and other factors.

As you say, will trust in Ling, but it's great to have this dilemma: the squad overall is stronger than it was last season, and with greater potential, and I can see us making a promotion challnge after the new year.

Modgull wrote:Agreed. Oastler will have to wait for his chance - he has not been at his best this season that's for sure.

This thread suggests otherwise!
http://www.torquayfans.com/forum/viewto ... f=3&t=4786

Tough one this for me. Leadbitter has taken his chance but Oastler (for me) has been a very consistent performer this and last year. If you had said we would be seriously considering this choice 3 games ago I would have falling over laughing but fair play to Daniel for changing that.

I will trust Martin's choice but personally I think he will go with Oastler

Joe Oastler is a young player with stacks of potential, personally rate him, however I really do think Joe is not having the best of times on the pitch and as said Danny leadbitter didn't do a lot wrong, in fact just got better as the game went on.

Leadbitter deserves his chance.

Agreed. Oastler will have to wait for his chance - he has not been at his best this season that's for sure.