Rico Henry

Rico Henry

I'm thinking that with our attacking this season being a little untried, we might focus on the strongest defence we can put out so maybe Rico will nudge ahead of KLP when we start the season.
 

Rico Henry

Les Beeavinu said:
I'm thinking that with our attacking this season being a little untried, we might focus on the strongest defence we can put out so maybe Rico will nudge ahead of KLP when we start the season.
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KLP has been outstanding; Henry has been out for two years. It would send a very strange message to the squad if one was summarily dropped for the other. Henry will have to earn his place and wait for his opportunity.
 
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Rico Henry

Greybeard said:
KLP has been outstanding; Henry has been out for two years. It would send a very strange message to the squad if one was summarily dropped for the other. Henry will have to earn his place and wait for his opportunity.
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Disagree a fully fit Rico has to start we need klp further up the pitch.
 

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Greybeard said:
KLP has been outstanding; Henry has been out for two years. It would send a very strange message to the squad if one was summarily dropped for the other. Henry will have to earn his place and wait for his opportunity.
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Rico has been fit for some time now and will hopefully have a good pre season.

In theory, fitness should not be a issue and I'm of the view that he's a better defender.

KLP will be a good man to have further up the pitch.
 

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Rico definitely didnt look 100% like the Rico we all know in those games he played at end of last season. Im not KLPs biggest fan, though thought he was excellent last season) but definitely thought he deserved to keep his place

Will be interesting to see who claims the starting spot

Hickey Kayode KLP Henry SVDB and Collins an embarrassment of riches in defence , with Pinnock a worthy back up, (even though he isnt quite what he was)

I think if Rico stats 4 or so games on trot he'll be back to his best and undroppable
 

Rico Henry

Les Beeavinu said:
Rico has been fit for some time now and will hopefully have a good pre season.

In theory, fitness should not be a issue and I'm of the view that he's a better defender.

KLP will be a good man to have further up the pitch.
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Whether it was fitness or match fitness he was missing, he looked way off his previous levels imo.

Pre season will hopefully bring him right back up to speed ?

KLP deserves his chance further up the pitch and his contribution will be improved further following his understanding of defensive duties.

I still believe KLP is a forward player
 

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I suppose it all depends on how much KLP has bought into the LWB role. If he’s chomping at the bit to get forward into his more natural position it makes things easier for KA. If he now sees himself as a LWB then of course Rico has to displace him. Personally, I would like to see Rico back where he belongs, but Keane has earnt the right to choose I think.
 

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Ghost said:
I suppose it all depends on how much KLP has bought into the LWB role. If he’s chomping at the bit to get forward into his more natural position it makes things easier for KA. If he now sees himself as a LWB then of course Rico has to displace him. Personally, I would like to see Rico back where he belongs, but Keane has earnt the right to choose I think.
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Having developed his defending as LB, it will be useful in many games where 442 352 are required during games.
 

Rico Henry

Gee Bee said:
Having developed his defending as LB, it will be useful in many games where 442 352 are required during games.
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Agree, I see no reason why they both can’t play. If they were to take turns pushing, running forward. It would create a constant threat, one recovering and covering, the other at full blast. If done right would push any opposing teams midfield and full backs.
 

Rico Henry

Ghost said:
I suppose it all depends on how much KLP has bought into the LWB role. If he’s chomping at the bit to get forward into his more natural position it makes things easier for KA. If he now sees himself as a LWB then of course Rico has to displace him. Personally, I would like to see Rico back where he belongs, but Keane has earnt the right to choose I think.
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I think after a whole season we can assume he's "bought into it"!

I was sceptical at first but I've realised what potential he has at LB.
 

Rico Henry

Les Beeavinu said:
I'm thinking that with our attacking this season being a little untried, we might focus on the strongest defence we can put out so maybe Rico will nudge ahead of KLP when we start the season.
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"a little untried..." slight understatement.
 

Rico Henry

I think Rico will be back to his best and if he is, he starts LB for me.
I thought KLP did a great job last season, before he switched back I wasn’t convinced by his forward play but with a good season behind him, confidence and a run of games, hopefully his forward play gets better.
 

Rico Henry

Did ok last night in the friendly with Gil V. Not up to his scintillating best yet though.
He probably won’t be taking up beach volleyball anytime soon. “Deadweight “ according to Fábio!
 

Rico Henry

Looked sharper which was great to see. Caveat that with the fact he wasn’t matched up with anything like PL standard opposition - where we know the physical level is very different. So a little hard to know. Also, there was a couple of of rusty moments in possession. Encouraging overall but don’t think he’s 100% there yet.
 

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Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !!
 

Rico Henry

Thought he looked very lively and did well today, very encouraging to see him physically solid and mentally sharp, remember he was on point on England call up when he was injured, can't believe people are writing him off after couple of games coming back.
 

Rico Henry

Thought it was fantastic today. Jeez, this is a tough one. It's Kayode and Hickey for me. Hickey has come back and absolute beast. However, I can see Henry vs Everton where we push up high and Hickey vs Man city when more cautious, for example.
 

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shepperton bee said:
Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !! some lease bad this
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"Can we please ban this football-fumbling muppet and start issuing entry-level quizzes before people are allowed to talk tactics on here? It's getting dangerous!"
 

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shepperton bee said:
Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !!
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What a load of nonsense
 

Rico Henry

shepperton bee said:
Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !!
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Couldn't agree less. No chance of Hickey starting at LB ahead of Rico
 

Rico Henry

shepperton bee said:
Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !!
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best full back to play for the bees IMO, he would be playing for a big 6 team now or a big european team if not for his injuries
 

Rico Henry

shepperton bee said:
Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !!
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Was knocking on England's door and shepperton bee says he's not good enough for Brentford ?
 

Rico Henry

shepperton bee said:
Controversial opinion warning……!!! I think that the level we are aspiring to be at may just be a step too far for Rico.
I love the guy a fantastic servant to the club and still a force to be reckoned with but even at his very best I don’t think he offers us the options and threat that the modern game demands of a full back .
His ability on the ball is just not at the level of what Hickey , Kayode or KLP offer and he’s always been quite predictable going forwards, the threat posed by KLP and Schade down the left last season was one of our key ways of breaking down the opposition and meant the threat came from both flanks.
The offensive shortcomings of his game has to be balanced of course with how good he is defensively and how quick he clearly still is so he definitely has a role to play but I think our first choice back four ends up as Kayode , SVDB , Collins and Hickey at LB .
We shall see !!
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Step too far?!?!?!?! Go have a lie down.

What a load of tosh. He was knocking on the England door before his injury.

:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:.................... He was (and still is) one of the best LBs in the league..

Fecking short memories on here.

Offensive short comings?!?!?! I take it you werent at places like Newcastle and Everton?
 

Rico Henry

I sincerely hope we see a rejuvenated Rico after a few games to get back into the swing of things. It’s possible he’s lost a bit of pace, that was probably always going to be the case as the years pass by, but I hope that during his rehab he’s thought about and worked on his attacking side with the coaches so added more there than he’s lost through years.
 

Rico Henry

Kingston Bee said:
Well, our standards are very high. ???
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We’re a more attacking team than Southgate’s England and Rico wasn’t good enough at attacking to make it into Southgate’s plans. QED

Or something.
 

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jlove said:
I sincerely hope we see a rejuvenated Rico after a few games to get back into the swing of things. It’s possible he’s lost a bit of pace, that was probably always going to be the case as the years pass by, but I hope that during his rehab he’s thought about and worked on his attacking side with the coaches so added more there than he’s lost through years.
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It's simply this for me.
If Rico is back to his prior best with the same lightning pace/acceleration then he's our best left back.
If he's lost some then he might not be anymore and will depend how quick he now is.
I thought he got done for pace at least once in the first game back but it was only the first game back.
Will have a slightly better idea after the Borussia game (assuming he starts).
 

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beesupfulhamdown! said:
Yes he was ...
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According to whom?

I seem to recall a large number of other left-backs and out-of-position players selected for that role even whilst Henry was fit and in from.

I think Henry is great, and at his best he put in some elite performances for us. But at a certain level a higher technical ability than he possesses is expected from players - all across the pitch. So I’m not sure how close he was to an England call up or a “big” move away, even when on top form.
 

Rico Henry

Rico is a great defender - one of the best in his best form - but with England wanting to be one of the best in the world and dominate teams, they were more interested in a great attacker.
 
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