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Duncan Barkes

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Appearances Over Time

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Pompey Sound Podcasts
STEVE; POMPEY TURNING THE CORNER?

And we'll talk soon.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

So congratulations to Terry Devlin.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

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.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

Because it's fun, of course.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

It praises one of our players, of course.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

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.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

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.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

He doesn't just play where he wants, he plays where he's needed

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

And he's quietly attracting attention.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

So we'd better just keep an eye on him and make sure that he's happy.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

He's a happy bunny.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

He seems to be pretty well grounded, I think, for a player who has it in him, I feel.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

Do you agree?

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

to play in the Premier League eventually.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

He's got the lot.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

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?

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

What's his face?

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

When they're denigrating Gary Neville, the right-back is a very important position.

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

If you're playing for at the back...

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MURPHY "BEST CROSSER IN THE WORLD"

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.