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Wales Left Back: Taylor or Davies?

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  1. ProjectVRD

    ProjectVRD Well-Known Member

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    We have a qualifier coming up on Tuesday, who do you think should get the LB spot?

    My personal opinion is that Davies has now lost his place since moving to Tottenham, he hasn't shown why he deserves to be given the berth whilst Taylor has been involved in every game in the Premier League so far. I don't want Wales being like England where players are selected based on their name or who they play for.
     
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  2. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Ben has played 2 Europa League matches for Spurs so is not "rusty".

    Anyway, couldn't Taylor play right back, with Ben on the left?
     
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  3. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    Play Davies and keep Taylor free for us....
     
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  4. ProjectVRD

    ProjectVRD Well-Known Member

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    Still don't think Davies should be in the LB spot, you shouldn't pick players who can't get a game at his club in the league. He has played two qualifiers against very poor opposition which are not Europa League, as UEFA and FIFA don't recognise the goals contributing to a players career stats the are no more than friendlies.
     
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  5. Dragonborn

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    Ben is the better player - you can't base a starting lineup for Wales based on a few Prem games. Just my opinion.
     
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  6. ValleyGraduate12

    ValleyGraduate12 Aberdude's Puppet
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    Taylor at left back, Ben left wing and that would allow Coleman to deploy Bale in the central attacking position similar to Ronaldo with Ramsay and Joe behind dictating the game.
     
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  7. ProjectVRD

    ProjectVRD Well-Known Member

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    It's what we were universally saying the other night regarding Woy selecting players not playing, why the difference of opinion now?
     
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  8. Dragonborn

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    I didn't. I said that the better players should be selected. Dyer is better than those selected. Davies is better than Taylor.
     
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  9. Terror ball

    Terror ball Well-Known Member

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    This is the way I'd go.

    I can see the 'Taylor at LB and Ben at LW' argument also....but I reckon this Wales team needs as many good players at the back as we can muster. Build from the back I reckon.
     
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    Davies .. not because he's better , just dont want Taylor hurt
     
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  11. Dragonborn

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    Yep, Taylor RB Davies LB sounds good.
     
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  12. Bob the slob

    Bob the slob Well-Known Member

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    Coleman has said right back is a problem with the loss of players so his obvious choice would be Taylor Right Davies Left.

    Whatever he does and whatever the score Coleman will be pilloried.
     
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  13. Yankee_Jack

    Yankee_Jack Well-Known Member

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    This selection is going to say everything about these two players isn't it. It would be great if both could be selected at LB and RB. It would definitely give Williams confidence on both flanks. Question - can Taylor adjust to RB at this level?

    Andorra would be a good time to try out this option.
     
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  14. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    He played RB for Britain in the Olympics.
     
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    swans-m Well-Known Member

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    I'd definitely stick Taylor RB. Ash CB and Ben LB. Not sure who our other CB is but that right there is a pretty solid defence.
    Allen and Ramsey in the middle with Bale on the left... Jesus Wales really need a striker! Who do we have, Vokes? Church? Meh.
     
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  16. scfc.no

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    Well... Ben Davies does play for a top six team. On the other hand Neil Taylor plays for a top two team, so it's an easy decision :)
     
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  17. NorfolkSwan

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    CB likely to be Hull's James Chester I would think...started the season very brightly...despite being sent off the other week. To be honest he's the only other CB left in the squad so it'll be him or Ben Davies!

    I'm actually quite excited by this campaign, we should be more interesting to watch than England and for once I'm slightly optimistic - Hope the boys bring a feel-good factor back to internationals and the crowds start coming back.
     
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    Davies
     
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  19. ProjectVRD

    ProjectVRD Well-Known Member

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    Either way lads this is our best chance to make it to the Euro Finals, it is a relatively weak group with only Belgium and Bosnia as threats when looking at the teams of paper, plus the Finals have seen an expansion from 16 teams to 24.

    Can we finish 2nd or 3rd and qualify?
     
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  20. roofjack_22

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    Think its first 2 qualify and some 3rd place teams will qualify ... not exactly sure but pretty sure
     
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