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Jamie Paterson

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cms186

Grenville Morris
Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 1m
Little transfer snippet: #NFFC strong interest in Walsall winger Jamie Paterson. #HTAFC already had bid turned down.
 
Eamonn

Eamonn

Geoff Thomas
Are we going to see much of him this season ?
 
Kieran

Kieran

@NFFC182
I hope so, I was surprised he didn't come off the bench on Saturday, as I was that Lars didn't. I would assume he'll start against Tranmere and get a chance to impress Pearce further.
 
Trickie Trees

Trickie Trees

Stuart Pearce
I think he faded last season as did most. I think things might have gone to his head a bit as well. It will do him good to know he is going to have to really fight for his place. I think he's good enough to challenge as long as he shows SP he is prepared to work hard.
 
Rzar

Rzar

Bob McKinlay
I don't think so. Psycho was going mental at him against West Brom. I personally don't think his role suits our system unless we are playing him as a striker. Wingers roles seem to be to take people on every time they get the ball and shoot or get a cross in. Paterson doesn't do that much of the latter and isn't the hardest working defensively either. I was watching and both Antonio & Burke play as wing backs when we don't have the ball, they both helped out the full-backs all game really well.

There are however many systems to play over a season, but I don't think he will be as useful as he was last year. And bare in mind, before January he was bang average. He had a shit hot start to 2014 but I still think he needs to bulk up. He is very lightweight.
 
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Trickie Trees

Trickie Trees

Stuart Pearce
Rzarecteh said:
I don't think so. Psycho was going mental at him against West Brom. I personally don't think his role suits our system unless we are playing him as a striker. Wingers roles seem to be to take people on every time they get the ball and shoot or get a cross in. Paterson doesn't do that much of the latter and isn't the hardest working defensively either. I was watching and both Antonio & Burke play as wing backs when we don't have the ball, they both helped out the full-backs all game really well.

He had a shit hot start to 2014 but I still think he needs to bulk up. He is very lightweight.
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Good points. He might be a good replacement for Fryatt. He seemed to play deeper & through the centre. Lot of people like Pato as a winger I don't think he is a winger. He's a striker or someone who plays a more free role.
 
Brolin

Brolin

Swedish Meatball
It's a long season and I still expect Pato to end up starting more than 30 games of the 46 if he stays fit.

Not sure I'd read too much into McLaughlin being brought on before him. That's not going to be the pecking order.

More likely that with the game won at 2-0, Pearce thought he'd have a look at the Irish lad to decide whether he's worth keeping around.
 
Bryn Gunn

Bryn Gunn

Cash is King!
He's gone downhill a bit. I was out on the piss with him and Wilson last week. We went for a smoke at this guys house in the Meadows, someone Kelvin knew from school, Jamie broke down when he was stoned. Said Pearce had him down as a big girls blouse.
We reassured him but then Kelvin threw up over this leather settee and we got thrown out.
He's gonna come good though, I know it.
 
BryanRoy22

BryanRoy22

Ian Bowyer
Even if he doesn't start many games, he should definitely be used as a game changer because he can be incredible on the ball with his trickery and win a game all by himself. Let's not forget how many goals he scored last season either, he's clinical.

As others have said, I'm just not so certain he fits into the system that Pearce wants.
 
N

nffc13

Jack Burkitt
I think he'll fit into a 4-3-3, but not the 2 up top we had yesterday.

Assombalonga played on the right towards the end yesterday, and let's face it, I doubt that will be a regular occurrence, hence Pato.
 
Senior Flange Technician

Senior Flange Technician

Andy!
I think Pearce is trying to keep his feet on the ground.
 
G

gamble

Stuart Pearce
Think people have read far too much into this, once everyone fully fit (Burke was training at hone before he signed Cohen etc) then the sub's we make will be tactical not enforced. Plus the game was won by half time giving Mcloughlan tine was the right idea
 
Agent Penguin

Agent Penguin

Geoff Thomas
McLaughlin has done very little yet from what I have seen of him. I know he has limited opportunities, but has not convinced me he will make it with us yet.
 
Captain Sinister

Captain Sinister

Senior doom Monger
It is a 46 game season plus however many cup games.
That means that with injuries and suspensions a decent squad is necessary.
Patto will play but with more competition for the attacking positions he is less likely to used as frequently as he was last season, when we had more limited resources.
 
GOBIAS

GOBIAS

Ian Bowyer
I was disappointed not to see him on Saturday as I think he would have boosted the game. However Pearce is the manager and has to be more level headed. The game didn't need any risks and McLaughlin was brought on to hold the shape of the team and see the game out rather than take any risks. Maybe as someone said it gave SP the chance to look at McLaughlin too (probably highlighted the fact he isn't good enough).

I prefer pato further forward and through the middle. I think he could be one for away games or games when SP wants to go with 1 striker. Hopefully Pato will knuckle down and try to prove himself. This is good for the squad having players needing to prove themselves. I'm sure jamie has the right attitude.
 
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