v Birmingham FA Cup 4th Round replay - 31/1/23

[RoverCanada]

JRC turning into the feel-good story of the season.

I'm not, like, his dad, but I feel weirdly proud of him.

[Mashed Potatoes]

You have to wonder if JRC's long term future might be in central midfield rather than back up right back as he seems to have many of the qualities that we need in there.

[davulsukur]

Good lord...

[goozburger]

Just now, Mashed Potatoes said:

You have to wonder if JRC's long term future might be in central midfield rather than back up right back as he seems to have many of the qualities that we need in there.

I'm sure he played in a more forward role in the U23s during his development.

Good to see he's stepped up to the plate in place of Brittain. Who knows? Brittain may have to fight his way back into that spot rather than it being a given.

[ItsRoverZ]

Brittain watching JRC become prime cafu and now shitting himself about getting back into the lineup

[JohnD]

1 minute ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

You have to wonder if JRC's long term future might be in central midfield rather than back up right back as he seems to have many of the qualities that we need in there.

I was thinking the same myself so you must be wrong 😂

[BigBar]

Jesus, George Friend still on the go. Always rates him at Boro and wanted us to sign him loads of times.

[superniko]

3 minutes ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

You have to wonder if JRC's long term future might be in central midfield rather than back up right back as he seems to have many of the qualities that we need in there.

When he first came through he often played further up if memory serves me right? Sometimes in midfield, and very occasionally wide right attack. 
In the old, regular Nyambe vs JRC debate, he was often praised for being far better going forward (this was prior to his long term injury)

Edited January 28, 2023 by superniko

[davulsukur]

2 minutes ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

You have to wonder if JRC's long term future might be in central midfield rather than back up right back as he seems to have many of the qualities that we need in there.

What is his natural position? An attacker?

[Dan]

Anyone else recall the Inbetweeners when they hear Birmingham’s Friend mentioned? “Ooh friend” 😂

 

 

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

You have to wonder if JRC's long term future might be in central midfield rather than back up right back as he seems to have many of the qualities that we need in there.

That was where he started wasn't it - at least as a wide right attacking player until the tactical genius that was Mowbray decided he'd be better off at full back.

[goozburger]

JRC venturing a little more forward and ordering Morton to stay in his position. 😆 Confidence!

[Miker]

Well-deserved goal for JRC! I genuinely thought he was done at this club, but he was given another chance and he's taken it with both hands

[lraC]

Very pleased for the lad. Like Buckley he has had his doubters but JRC is certainly turning things around 

[superniko]

First time we’ve taken the lead since going behind all season I think isn’t it. Might even be the first time we drew level after conceding!

[Dan]

2 minutes ago, ItsRoverZ said:

Brittain watching JRC become prime cafu and now shitting himself about getting back into the lineup

I don’t think he’s worried too much, he’s just keeping the treatment table warm for JRC. I believe Joe was the one that choose it from IKEA. 

[BigBar]

Don't think JRC is mobile or quick enough to play in the middle of the park.

[goozburger]

1 minute ago, BigBar said:

Don't think JRC is mobile or quick enough to play in the middle of the park.

The JRC can play anywhere he likes.

Edited January 28, 2023 by goozburger

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, superniko said:

First time we’ve taken the lead since going behind all season I think isn’t it. Might even be the first time we drew level after conceding!

Bradford in the Cup allegedly so maybe second. Should try it in the League sometime!

[Mashed Potatoes]

2 minutes ago, superniko said:

First time we’ve taken the lead since going behind all season I think isn’t it. Might even be the first time we drew level after conceding!

No - we did it away to Bradford

[goozburger]

JRC going bonkers here! He's everywhere!

[OsloRover]

Massive lift for our confidence that goal, playing well now

Edited January 28, 2023 by OsloRover
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[BigBar]

1 minute ago, goozburger said:

The JRC can play anywhere he likes.

You are right ...I take it back. JRC no.9! Problem solved.

Joe Rankin-Costello-Diaz.

 

[goozburger]

1 minute ago, BigBar said:

Joe Rankin-Costello-Diaz.

I think you'll find it's Joe Rankin-Cafu. Or Joe Rankin-Carlos. Or maybe even Joe Rankin-Croft. Take your pick.

Edited January 28, 2023 by goozburger

[OsloRover]

4 minutes ago, goozburger said:

The JRC can play anywhere he likes.

Just like in Football Manager