colinstein 294 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Think he's proving his critics wrong who say he can't defend. He's put in solid performances at the back so far this season. The cost has been he's not bombing up the wing to attack so much. Looks like Warburton has changed his game plan there and Tavs has taken more responsibility defending. Edited August 23, 2016 by colinstein 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,877 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Think he's proving his critics wrong who say he can't defend. He's put in solid performances at the back so far this season. The cost has been he's not bombing up the wing to attack so much. Looks like Warburton has changed his game plan there and Tavs has taken more responsibility defending. Yes its noticeable he's tightened up his game and isn't so attacking. That said, he was out of position for the goal conceded on Saturday and was unable to get back to prevent the cross that resulted in the goal. I think this is a weakness teams will look to exploit 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,444 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Tavernier gets more criticism for his defending than Wallace does yet Wallace is not a great defender either!. Tav has tightened up but also it's clear he has been concentrating getting more crosses into the box 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Yes its noticeable he's tightened up his game and isn't so attacking. That said, he was out of position for the goal conceded on Saturday and was unable to get back to prevent the cross that resulted in the goal. I think this is a weakness teams will look to exploit He was left stranded by poor play in midfield, was he not ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,877 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 He was left stranded by poor play in midfield, was he not ? Happy to be corrected - I was in the Copland so didn't get the best perspective on the lead up to the goal. Not had a chance to see any replays. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeburner 0 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Agree,he is looking more solid defence wise,Knowing Hodson is there as back up is also keeping him more focused perhaps. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 He's definitely improved defensively and that could easily be simply because he isn't getting caught upfield as much - but could also be because we have better cover in defensive midfield with Barton & Rossiter both covering the fullbacks well when they advance. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Tavernier has had a fine start to the season and really is a key player for us. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 173 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 There is no doubt both our full backs have been a lot less cavalier coming forward than last season. Im not sure yet whether I like this more defensive approach. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinstein 294 Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 I suppose the best full backs can read the game and know when they've got enough cover to go for it. Think that's something Tavs might be learning 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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