Mansfield Town v Exeter City match day thread.

[Super Ronnie Jepson]

He’d be as wasteful on the right mate, it’s Caprice - at least once a game he has a go from range despite scoring once all his career

He was superb last time he played on the right mate.

 

[Grecian Max]

He was superb last time he played on the right mate.

Round and round we go

He was, I agree. For some clarity:

Caprice has had a good season on the left. I do think he is better on the right (REPEAT AFTER ME. - better on the right) however:

We needed to play Key as first choice and Sparkes got injured. Key was envisaged to have kicked on but really hadn’t done so as hoped. We’re a selling club so I understand prioritising him plus he was excellent last year.

No on carries the ball like Caprice does in our side and I think you’re being unfair about his performances on the left that’s all. You seem to have misconception about the argument. I like Sparkes too but I wouldn’t drop Caprice for him and want to see JC start. He’s actually pretty consistent and unfairly criticised at times. Key has been pretty average all season.

 

[Grecian Max]

You obviously didn't see his performance in the U23 game when he was superb and easily MoM. He just needed some minutes under his belt to get up to speed.

Oh yes that’s right an U23 game, do send my apologies to Nigel

 

[GhostofAlanGow]

Atangana's first half performance against Harrogate was the worst I'd seen in a City shirt since Mark Moseley put in a jaw-dropping stinker at Home Park 6 or 7 years ago. Poor Nigel looked as if he was playing blindfold, while I'm sure I saw Brett Huxtable overtake him at one point in a race back to our penalty box.

I fear the injury to Kite has left our centre midfield light in terms of cover.

 

[tonykellowfan]

I would like to see Nige in for Collins, hold midfield to allow Dieng to play a little further forward. Others will say that Taylor should come in, but for me, he just hasn't shown anything to warrant selection.

The last league name Atangana played he was truely woeful and was hooked off at half time.

 

[Northern Correspondent]

Not seen it mentioned(not that I’ve seen every post) but the ‘save’ on the goal line during the scramble was very contentious. I suspect in a PL game a goal would have been awarded.

it wouldn’t - it wasn’t even close. None of the ball was on the line, never mind all of it over

 

[Grecianpasty]

This is an interesting one. I know it’s a COMPLETELY different level but my lad is strongly right footed and for the last two or three years from U15 to U18 age groups he had to play left wing. I spent time with him coaching him how to cross with his left foot and doing exercises with him and the team which involved him crossing with his left foot. He quickly picked it up and in the end had a really good left footed cross. And he was a 15 year old schoolboy who wasn’t only playing football all day every day.

You're completely right, it can be trained. I don't doubt that caprice practices with his left foot. I fear its more of a confidence thing, and he's too reliant on his right.

 

[Bridgy 81]

You're completely right, it can be trained. I don't doubt that caprice practices with his left foot. I fear its more of a confidence thing, and he's too reliant on his right.

Although I admit I get frustrated to by players who can’t use both feet, I do wonder if we’re being completely fair.
Why didn’t people ask Brian Lara (in his day) to play right handed, or Andy Murray to play left handed?
Any reason why footballers should be different?

 

[Billy The Fish]

Although I admit I get frustrated to by players who can’t use both feet, I do wonder if we’re being completely fair.
Why didn’t people ask Brian Lara (in his day) to play right handed, or Andy Murray to play left handed?
Any reason why footballers should be different?

The ability to use both feet has always been a basic skill I'd have thought.

 

[fred binneys head]

You're completely right, it can be trained. I don't doubt that caprice practices with his left foot. I fear its more of a confidence thing, and he's too reliant on his right.

You might be right, but he’ll only get better if he practices.