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It is an asset, but I don't like that he's being used that way. Fair enough, last season he wasn't playing well and his flexibility was his biggest asset. But this season he has been our best midfielder and not having him in the middle has been our biggest loss along with Edwards.


I thought he had one of his best performances in a Town shirt when he played out wide at Leyton Orient.
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Each to their own, but that's way off IMO. Think he's made 80 appearances for us now, and still only 22 so plenty of time to learn and develop yet - plus he's a Wales u21 international.

Agreed that he's been brilliant so far this season and his ability to slot in as cover for multiple positions is an asset too.


I’m a big Harry fan trust me I’ve seen his amazing work rate from being a small boy to a pro however if you think he’s breezing the pro game you’re wrong.  In fact like others have said the level is that low atm it’s almost not doing him any favours for his game to push on.  Out of them 80 appearances how many times has he took the game by the scruff of the neck ? I’d suggest hardly any if any and yeah I realise he’s played in multiple positions but he’s also had plenty of appearances in his preferred position
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I’m a big Harry fan trust me I’ve seen his amazing work rate from being a small boy to a pro however if you think he’s breezing the pro game you’re wrong.  In fact like others have said the level is that low atm it’s almost not doing him any favours for his game to push on.  Out of them 80 appearances how many times has he took the game by the scruff of the neck ? I’d suggest hardly any if any and yeah I realise he’s played in multiple positions but he’s also had plenty of appearances in his preferred position


Out of interest, in those 80 games how many times have you seen a league 2 footballer ‘grab a game by the scruff of the neck’? much less a 20-22 year old player finding his feet in the game? Not many, if any I would suggest. It may not be the fairest of measures.
For me he’s undoubtedly suffered for his versatility and Let’s not forget he’s played in some bang average and poor sides with tactics to match.
I think town look a better side when’s he’s played in midfield and I think if you look at distance travelled you can see he’s progressing nicely.



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Don't forget he's been selected for Wales u21 by two different managers so there are plenty of professionals seeing something more than work rate in the lad.
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For the forwards to improve maybe at least one young striker could take an active role in trying to get the Government to improve child poverty?

I would accept the indirect results of 3 shots on target after coming on as a sub - never mind 3 goals.
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I think the recent injuries to Edwards, Clifton and Tilley have hampered what will be the ultimate XI.

A bit more confidence up front and we’re actually not that bad - fringe of play offs if we can keep a fairly consistent side IMHO.

I know he gets a lot of stick (sometimes but not always justified) but I still think Green has More than a minor role to play. I say this more in an “on the bench” to change the shape point of view than a starter necessarily.


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Re Clifton. Either he’s got 10x better or we’ve got 10x worse. It’d be absolutely naive to think Clifton had a good season last year. I really hope it’s the fact he’s got better otherwise we’re in huge trouble.
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Re Clifton. Either he’s got 10x better or we’ve got 10x worse. It’d be absolutely naive to think Clifton had a good season last year. I really hope it’s the fact he’s got better otherwise we’re in huge trouble.


Clifton has been massively improved. He's been taking the ball on the move and carrying it into his stride which gives momentum and allows others to run and make space for a pass, he wasn't doing that much before. He's also been passing much better and trying more creative balls. By no means does he have great vision or passing yet, but he will continue to improve that part of his game.

I previously thought he was only given the benefit of the doubt because he was local and young. He has now earnt his place in the starting team. And we haven't been awful this season either, just lacking a cutting edge.
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