Andy Linighan

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

Wasn't he doing OK as a coach in the US

You tell us, you googled it

[highburyJD]

no, too lazy,
wanted somebody else to know
or do the googling

[1989]

He was the best 4th choice CB in the country.

Now we have fucking Djourou and Squillaci.

[QuartzGooner]

no, too lazy,
wanted somebody else to know
or do the googling

Steve Morrow?

Was with Dallas for a bit, now works for us in a commercial capacity.

[clockender1]

It's easy to compare the current defenders with the old school defenders like Linighan but it's also a tad unfair I think. The current defenders are asked to fill a far more dificult role in the team, as they are required to play the ball out of defence rather than just clear their lines. The likes of Linighan etc were allowed to "Row Z" it far more than would be tolerated by Wenger nowdays. Defending was a simpler art in Linighan's day. Not a negative critique of Linighan but context is everything.

i disagree. defending is still simple and that is a criticism of Wenger.

CB's role is the same, get the ball clear or tackle, LB/RB's role is the same as under George - push em wide, get the ball forward.

i can coach 10 year olds to do it. which makes AW look silly imho.

Linighan like Morrow did a job under George. who fair play could coach a defence. our current 'manager' has no idea how to.

[highburyJD]

I don't think its unreasonable for Wenger to expect a bit more from millionaire internationals
than you do from ten year olds...

[DB10GOONER]

It's easy to compare the current defenders with the old school defenders like Linighan but it's also a tad unfair I think. The current defenders are asked to fill a far more dificult role in the team, as they are required to play the ball out of defence rather than just clear their lines. The likes of Linighan etc were allowed to "Row Z" it far more than would be tolerated by Wenger nowdays. Defending was a simpler art in Linighan's day. Not a negative critique of Linighan but context is everything.

i disagree. defending is still simple and that is a criticism of Wenger.

CB's role is the same, get the ball clear or tackle, LB/RB's role is the same as under George - push em wide, get the ball forward.

i can coach 10 year olds to do it. which makes AW look silly imho.

Linighan like Morrow did a job under George. who fair play could coach a defence. our current 'manager' has no idea how to.

erm... did you actually read my post, mate?