13 Aug 2019 09:21:09
Bermo could you please give us a list of Philip's footballing weaknesses as you see them.
Also a list of any strengths you think he might have.
All players have strengths and weaknesses Bremner was not able to play like John Charles and vice versa.

Likewise Eddie Gray was no Jack Charlton and vice versa
Only just trying to understand how you perceive him as a footballer.
Most posters on here see Philips as a good player for us.
The management also see important qualities he brings to the team.

For me players who do the hard yards and graft for the team are very important.
I tend to favour them far and above the Fat Frank stroller types who grab the headline but let everyone else do their hard work/ yards.
Looking forward to your thoughts on this.


1.) 13 Aug 2019
13 Aug 2019 10:11:47
Bermo does seem to dislike KP a lot . If I could chip in I’d say weaknesses
He is rash in the challenge at times
He isn’t a game changer
He can’t shoot

However that’s not his game

Strong points

He is calm on the ball
He breaks up play
He turns the ball over well and makes the pass to start attacks
He slots in to CB well and is generally reliable and solid and the teams ticks better with him.


2.) 13 Aug 2019
13 Aug 2019 10:37:25
Weaknesses
Slow as cold molasses
Jumps into challenges
Trys to tackle when they have an overlap.
Poor tackler anyway

Strengths
Postitionally decent
When patient can hassle very well
Gives 100%
Excellent passer of long ball.


3.) 13 Aug 2019
13 Aug 2019 11:53:54
Mighty agree with most of that but can't shoot, did you ever see him in U23s he has a right shot on him, in his present role he does not get the opportunity, he is there to break up play, harass, and set up attacks which he does very well. Poor tackler but that's not his priority. There are four players behind him that are paid to tackle.


4.) 13 Aug 2019
13 Aug 2019 13:59:44
Yeah I did also say that’s not his game in the post, i am basing that statement on what he has done for the senior team, his shooting when he does and that’s rarely is woeful .


5.) 13 Aug 2019
13 Aug 2019 16:19:49
Would we not say a bit like Batty, except phillips likes football.