Garven and Juan!!!

the-mole · Post by **the-mole** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:33 am

Gotta be honest from what I saw of these two players on saturday I was pleased and excited about our future!!!

Juan's free kick apart both of them didn't do anything spectacular but both got through alot of hard work and kept the midfield ticking!!!!

I noticed for the first time in a long time we had 2 players who were filling in at the back and covering their colleagues. I noticed during the game that young Barron was caught in posession in the attacking half - although nothing happened with him out of position - big Juan had slotted into LB to cover him!!!

This is the kind of thing which makes a team successful - they are in essence the engine room of the side and if can tie Juan to a longer deal it would bode well for the future of this club - so much so that I think the team should be built around the pair!!!

toby · Post by **toby** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:35 am

Sounds very promising Moley.

From what little I've seen of Garvan (earlier in the season) he looks like an absolute diamond, he could well be the complete midfielder (although he's not scored yet has he?) able to tackle, track back, win the ball in the air, pass etc.

Himple · Post by **Himple** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:59 am

Scored against Southampton

TractorRob · Post by **TractorRob** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:35 pm

Himple_ITFC wrote:Scored against Southampton

Yeh, good goal as well

squiz18 · Post by **squiz18** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:55 pm

Agree about Juan he seems to have improved no end over the past few months and he is probably one of the first names on the team sheet now. His goals are proving to be handy as well. 4 goals from a defensive midfielder is pretty good considering he is now our second top scorer !

crikes · Post by **crikes** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:10 pm

But isn't he only on loan for this season

I think we ought to be offering him a contract

burgesshillblue · Post by **burgesshillblue** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:55 am

As far as I know Juan has scored 2 goals from just 2 free kicks. while Horlock couldn't manage 1 in scores of attempts. Did score for the reserves last night though----own goal !

BRIG · Post by **BRIG** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:41 pm

Yep the pair look good. I'm starting to change my mind about Juan. I'd like to see a midfield 4 0f-
Williams(RW), Juan(DM), Garvan(AM), Westlake(LW).
With Magilton and Richards on the bench as cover.

hallamblue · Post by **hallamblue** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:00 pm

I said a while ago Mole ...that when we have all these players fit we would have a cracking young team in the making here - add Skard to this mix too...and its a mouth watering prospect for the next couple of seasons IMHO

We will soon be back to the "Ipswich way" of playing good football - and i honestly think over the next two seasons promotion is a very real possiblity !

thats not to say we will be "good enough" in the Prem , but I like to think we will be good enough to get promoted !

Dubai Blue · Post by **Dubai Blue** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:39 pm

Not sure if Westlake would beat Richards to that left MF position in my starting 11 right now.

Good that we don't necessarily agree though eh.

squiz18 · Post by **squiz18** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:07 pm

Dubai Blue wrote:Not sure if Westlake would beat Richards to that left MF position in my starting 11 right now.

Good that we don't necessarily agree though eh.

I think at the moment i would have Richards over Westlake as well. And thats a sentace i never thought i would write !

vaalae · Post by **vaalae** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:38 pm

[quote="Dubai Blue"]Not sure if Westlake would beat Richards to that left MF position in my starting 11 right now.

Good that we don't necessarily agree though eh.

[/quote]

Good that JR has this dilemma at last...the midfield is energetic compared with a few months back....as for Juan he did sound like he was the business and had potential - put yourself in his shoes - hell of a culture shock with this leagues physical nature / language barrier...nice to see him coming along....just hope its not to Monaco's sole benefit....how long is he contracted with them?

the-mole · Post by **the-mole** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:59 am

vaalae wrote:
Dubai Blue wrote:Not sure if Westlake would beat Richards to that left MF position in my starting 11 right now.

Good that we don't necessarily agree though eh.
Good that JR has this dilemma at last...the midfield is energetic compared with a few months back....as for Juan he did sound like he was the business and had potential - put yourself in his shoes - hell of a culture shock with this leagues physical nature / language barrier...nice to see him coming along....just hope its not to Monaco's sole benefit....how long is he contracted with them?

I believe he has one more year contracted to them!!!

Agree totally - would hate to see him playing for them next season when we have the huge potential for a great midfield pairing for years at the club in Garven and Juan. This should be the back bone the side is built around IMO!!!

Riviera · Post by **Riviera** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:05 am

moley - its Garvan

to be honest i wouldnt go getting to carried away with this new midfield partnership talk, even if juan does stay BFJ will probably flog Garvan for peanuts next season

the-mole · Post by **the-mole** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:50 am

Riviera wrote:moley - its Garvan

to be honest i wouldnt go getting to carried away with this new midfield partnership talk, even if juan does stay BFJ will probably flog Garvan for peanuts next season

Sorry Riv!!! LOL

Ever the optimist are you not LOL!!!

I ain't getting carried away - seen enough sh1t the past few years to know when to get carried away and when not too. However in an ideal world I would love to see us developing these guys and building a side around them which in time could dominate this division and possibly hold their own in the prem - possibly??