Ex Footy Legs
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I dont think Dijksteel is the kind of defender Wilder wants in his team. He wants a defender who 9if we can't win the ball or make at ackle) to ensure the opposition player doesn't get his shot off and if that means fouling him - so be it.
I can understand this - we really aren't ruthless enough at the back. Dijksteel was like a rolls royce vs West Brom and didn't get a mention from Wilder however, vs QPR he slated him live on air which I think doesnt help anyone. Especially team spirit....because the players look around and think - Am i next in the firing line ?
You dont see the Steve Coopers of this world doing that sort of stuff.
I think it was Wilder's message to the fans who like Dijksteel that his days in the first 11 are numbered so get used to it.
CW said about Dijksteel ; ''he didn't make contact with the player for first goal - maybe thats why hes only had one booking"
Dijksteel was my man of the match vs West Brom but he just isn't tough enough when we have to roll up our sleeves. Same could be said for Bola, McNair as a defender & Jones.
I can understand this - we really aren't ruthless enough at the back. Dijksteel was like a rolls royce vs West Brom and didn't get a mention from Wilder however, vs QPR he slated him live on air which I think doesnt help anyone. Especially team spirit....because the players look around and think - Am i next in the firing line ?
You dont see the Steve Coopers of this world doing that sort of stuff.
I think it was Wilder's message to the fans who like Dijksteel that his days in the first 11 are numbered so get used to it.
CW said about Dijksteel ; ''he didn't make contact with the player for first goal - maybe thats why hes only had one booking"
Dijksteel was my man of the match vs West Brom but he just isn't tough enough when we have to roll up our sleeves. Same could be said for Bola, McNair as a defender & Jones.