Duncan Barkes
π€ SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
And we'll talk soon.
So congratulations to Terry Devlin.
I always think, and I wonder if you agree, that one of the most insightful football crowd chants of all time is Terry Devlin, he plays where he wants.
Because it's fun, of course.
It praises one of our players, of course.
But also, I think it shows an insight into, and I don't mean to be patronising when I say this, I think it shows the fans' insight into the way John Massino likes to set up a team with as many players in as many appropriate positions as possible, able to adapt during the course of the game and play where they are needed.
and recognise when to change or adjust their positioning skills and senses so that they go from being a right-back to being a right-sided midfield player or, if necessary, shoring up the two central defenders if you're a full-back like Terry Devlin.
He doesn't just play where he wants, he plays where he's needed
And he's quietly attracting attention.
So we'd better just keep an eye on him and make sure that he's happy.
He's a happy bunny.
He seems to be pretty well grounded, I think, for a player who has it in him, I feel.
Do you agree?
to play in the Premier League eventually.
He's got the lot.
He's adaptable, but his specialist position is a very important one, whatever Roy Keane may have to say about it, or is it Jamie?
What's his face?
When they're denigrating Gary Neville, the right-back is a very important position.
If you're playing for at the back...
So maybe Devlin's versatility will come into its own fully if it is part of John Massino's agenda to, where appropriate, have just three at the back.