Henrik Dalsgaard (Released)

[Pauly Paul]

Understand why you say that (and wouldn't rule it out)....but bearing in mind Canos is coming back, I would have thought it'll be Watkins/Canos that takes Jota's place if he's off, as Sawyers is playing well, and isn't realistically going to play anywhere other than centrally.

Fair point. Might be a horses for courses approach then?

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

Fair point. Might be a horses for courses approach then?

I think either would do a good job. Whilst Jota will be a loss, for obvious reasons, the other players bring other physical/athletic strengths that he doesn't have, so it's far from a total loss if he's off (especially if there's a nice load of wonga in the bank).

 

[Leonardo]

I think either would do a good job. Whilst Jota will be a loss, for obvious reasons, the other players bring other physical/athletic strengths that he doesn't have, so it's far from a total loss if he's off (especially if there's a nice load of wonga in the bank).

Don't forget Clarke can play there plus Archibald is banging on the 1st team squad

 

[Gee Bee]

Understand why you say that (and wouldn't rule it out)....but bearing in mind Canos is coming back, I would have thought it'll be Watkins/Canos that takes Jota's place if he's off, as Sawyers is playing well, and isn't realistically going to play anywhere other than centrally.

You are also forgetting Clarke

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

Don't forget Clarke can play there plus Archibald is banging on the 1st team squad

You are also forgetting Clarke

Heh. OK and Clarkey too

 

[Delbee]

Don't forget Clarke can play there plus Archibald is banging on the 1st team squad

Add to those Lewis McLeod who has played wide for us prior to his last injury.

 

[rhbee]

Heh. OK and Clarkey too

And Flo

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

And Flo

Flo needs to raise his game but yes him too. Thought he'd be brilliant this year based on his bits and pieces last year but has had just fleeting good moments so far.
Although these others don't have the physical attributes of Watkins and Dalsgaard which was the original point. Whilst they've all got their attacking qualities.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

You are also forgetting Clarke

personally would much rather Clarke in the team than Henrik

 

[Bristolian Bee]

With the departure of MC confirmed there's big pressure now on this lad to step it up. His defensive positioning and reading of the game has been a concern so far but he has the physical and technical attributes so hopefully it is just a matter of acclimatisation to a new team/country/division.

 

[wanderer paul]

With the departure of MC confirmed there's big pressure now on this lad to step it up. His defensive positioning and reading of the game has been a concern so far but he has the physical and technical attributes so hopefully it is just a matter of acclimatisation to a new team/country/division.

I'm sure he'll come good. Some players take the step up into championship football with ease, some can take 6-12 months. He's not a Maxi Colin but could, in time, strengthen the defence, especially with his height.

 

[mhead bee]

And Flo

And Judge

 

[mhead bee]

Flo needs to raise his game but yes him too. Thought he'd be brilliant this year based on his bits and pieces last year but has had just fleeting good moments so far.

He blew hot and cold last year and I thought he was going to be the nuts this year but I am completely underwhelmed and think he has been very poor, other than 3-4 good runs in 5-6 games. Needs to raise his game.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

For me, Henrik is a little short of confidence and quite anxious. He showed his frustration with himself a couple of times during the Wolves match. For all our sakes I think it is important that we really get behind this player. Playing on the flanks, he will pick up on negative vibes (not to mention individual comments) and this can only damage his game. It will serve no purpose at all to make him the next scapegoat. Give him the chance to settle in and lets really back this lad.

 

[shouldbee]

For me, Henrik is a little short of confidence and quite anxious. He showed his frustration with himself a couple of times during the Wolves match. For all our sakes I think it is important that we really get behind this player. Playing on the flanks, he will pick up on negative vibes (not to mention individual comments) and this can only damage his game. It will serve no purpose at all to make him the next scapegoat. Give him the chance to settle in and lets really back this lad.

Don't worry about him being the next scapegoat, he's in a long queue on here behind Vibe, Sawyers & Bjelland

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

Don't worry about him being the next scapegoat, he's in a long queue on here behind Vibe, Sawyers & Bjelland

I think Sawyers has begun the exoneration process, hasn't he?

 

[beebopalula]

For me, Henrik is a little short of confidence and quite anxious. He showed his frustration with himself a couple of times during the Wolves match. For all our sakes I think it is important that we really get behind this player. Playing on the flanks, he will pick up on negative vibes (not to mention individual comments) and this can only damage his game. It will serve no purpose at all to make him the next scapegoat. Give him the chance to settle in and lets really back this lad.

Folk should not forget that our former magician Jota left acres of open grass in front of Dalsgaard.He had little protection and IMO we will be tighter on the right hand side now.

 

[hanworthbee]

He knows he's the number one now...hopefully that will give him extra confidence to crack on....

 

[jlove]

Just like Mokotjo, he's having to adjust to the pace and intensity of the Championship. Once he's adjusted, I'm sure he'll do a good job.

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

Just like Mokotjo, he's having to adjust to the pace and intensity of the Championship. Once he's adjusted, I'm sure he'll do a good job.

I think he actually did that quite well from day one, but as mentioned previously, got minimal cover. His weakness is his tendency to dive in and needs to be careful with that more.
Also think he's over-exerted himself at times and end up blowing hard later in the game so perhaps needs to conserve some energy occasionally and play a simpler pass to an attacker so he doesn't burn out as quickly.

 

[King John]

With the departure of MC confirmed there's big pressure now on this lad to step it up. His defensive positioning and reading of the game has been a concern so far but he has the physical and technical attributes so hopefully it is just a matter of acclimatisation to a new team/country/division.

He can't defend but is good going forward but we need a defender- dud in my opinion unless he relearns the basics pronto.

 

[rchrdbee]

Apparently playing left-back for Denmark tonight. Will be interesting to see how he gets on there and if he could cover the position until Henry is fit, with Clarke at right-back.

 

[wanderer paul]

Apparently playing left-back for Denmark tonight. Will be interesting to see how he gets on there and if he could cover the position until Henry is fit, with Clarke at right-back.

Playing right back with Styger-Larsen at left back?

Bjelland starts for Denmark too.

 

[rchrdbee]

Playing right back with Styger-Larsen at left back?

Bjelland starts for Denmark too.

Styger is predominantly a right-back too. The official Denmark twitter account showed the line-up as Dalsgaard at left-back. Also had Bjelland on the right side of the centre back pairing so who knows.

 

[Guildford Bee]

personally would much rather Clarke in the team than Henrik

I reckon the club see Clarke as a winger rather than a defender.

 

[AB]

Having a settled back 4 and a settled line up generally will probably make the whole team play together better and not expose HD or anyone else so much.

 

[bajenleker]

Dalsgaard and Bjellland both in the starting line-up against Poland.

 

[rchrdbee]

Playing right-back. Just put in a wonderful cross for a Denmark chance.

 

[North London Bee]

How's his defending?

 

[rchrdbee]

How's his defending?

Solid. Though Bjelland is keeping Lewandowski out of the game so I'm not sure we can read too much into it.

 

[North London Bee]

Beginning to think it will be Bjelland rather than Barbet next weekend.

 

[Bill Benn]

How's his defending?

What a naff post in light of yesterday's departures.How Good was Colin's defending.

 

[mundee4england]

Beginning to think it will be Bjelland rather than Barbet next weekend.

?

 

[Billy Hunt]

I reckon the club see Clarke as a winger rather than a defender.

He's cover for both positions. Won't let us down, wherever he's asked to play.

Don't get the negativity toward Dalsgaard. He looks decent enough already. Very committed and enthusiastic.

How are Denmark getting on? :looks:

 

[Billy Hunt]

Solid. Though Bjelland is keeping Lewandowski out of the game so I'm not sure we can read too much into it.

What a strange thing to say.

If Bjelland is keeping someone of Lewandowski's quality quiet, then maybe he's not the sh*t player so many seem keen to portray him as.

I'm certain Denmark aren't as gung-ho as Brentford, so maybe it's our style of play rather than our players that causes us to concede so many goals?

 

[sonofabee]

What a strange thing to say.

If Bjelland is keeping someone of Lewandowski's quality quiet, then maybe he's not the sh*t player so many seem keen to portray him as.

I'm certain Denmark aren't as gung-ho as Brentford, so maybe it's our style of play rather than our players that causes us to concede so many goals?

He came highly rated as our mainstay, experienced leader at the back, suffered a horrendous freak injury and when he returned has largely been played out of position.
He's not a left back where we asked him to play as lacks pace.
He uses the ball really well and gets in last ditch tackles, why he gets coated on here by people simply because he's reputed to be our highest paid player I don't get.
Maybe he's not quick enough for the Championship but he should be given a run of games in his preferred position before we write him off.

 

[gbems92]

Maybe bjelland can move out of harlee shadow now and be the leader he was before

 

[Billy Hunt]

Dalsgaard and Bjellland both in the starting line-up against Poland.

Won 4-0. Gives them a chance of qualifying...

 

[Pauly Paul]

Won 4-0. Gives them a chance of qualifying...

Freaking hell. Two Brentford defenders helped shut out a Lewandowski Poland team. Both should start then v Villa?

 

[Billy Hunt]

Freaking hell. Two Brentford defenders helped shut out a Lewandowski Poland team. Both should start then v Villa?

If Henry's not back, then there's little other option. Would be a back four full of height... Dalsgaard - Egan - Bjelland - Barbet

 

[Brentford Bob]

Besides counting money, what were Harlee and Maxime doing tonight? ��

 

[Stanley]

If Henry's not back, then there's little other option. Would be a back four full of height... Dalsgaard - Egan - Bjelland - Barbet

We would win a few headers

 

[redsbee]

Well done the Danes and very well done the Danish Bees.

 

[BerksBee]

....so maybe it's our style of play rather than our players that causes us to concede so many goals?

Oh! Finally people are coming round to realising what I've been saying for ages!

Not that you're one of them Billy, you seem to keep a pretty open mind.

I just don't get why people don't rate Bjelland. In my opinion he's always been one of our best CB's.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

Besides counting money, what were Harlee and Maxime doing tonight? ��

Don't think they qualify for Denmark.

Seriously though, fair point. Dalsgaard and Bjelland have certainly stepped up and showed their potential on a bigger stage than the Championship.

 

[jlove]

Don't think they qualify for Denmark.

Seriously though, fair point. Dalsgaard and Bjelland have certainly stepped up and showed their potential on a bigger stage than the Championship.

Yeah.. but... they're slow and ****, my mates told me.

Actually, I though Bjelland has looked very good this season; true, he's no sprinter but he reads the game so well and players look better around him when he's there. Dalsgaard will adjust, I'm sure, and learn that he must pace himself and that a more disciplined approach is needed.

 

[Bill Benn]

Yeah.. but... they're slow and ****, my mates told me.

Actually, I though Bjelland has looked very good this season; true, he's no sprinter but he reads the game so well and players look better around him when he's there. Dalsgaard will adjust, I'm sure, and learn that he must pace himself and that a more disciplined approach is needed.

Think you are spot on regarding Dalsgaard maybe with Clarke in support ahead it will help

 

[Pauly Paul]

Yeah.. but... they're slow and ****, my mates told me.

Actually, I though Bjelland has looked very good this season; true, he's no sprinter but he reads the game so well and players look better around him when he's there. Dalsgaard will adjust, I'm sure, and learn that he must pace himself and that a more disciplined approach is needed.

From the Denmark v Poland highlights I didn't see Dalsgaard involved in any attacks which suggest he's being asked by the Danish coach to primarily, defend.

 

[North London Bee]

What a naff post in light of yesterday's departures.How Good was Colin's defending.

Keep your hair on. No dig or sarcasm intended. I simply wanted to know how he looks at international level

 

[jlove]

From the Denmark v Poland highlights I didn't see Dalsgaard involved in any attacks which suggest he's being asked by the Danish coach to primarily, defend.

I'd guess it's also about formations; how did Denmark line up? Our 4-3-3 pushes the backs up as sort-of wing backs, so relies on the centre backs and holding midfielder to provide cover going forward and the wide attacking midfielders to cover out of possession. I'd guess that takes some getting used to, just in fitness, if anything.