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Stuart Pearce
Seemed to have a steadying effect on Murrilo and Niakhate too. That looked like a really good back 3
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Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly
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Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
Murrilo always looks more assured next to him. You would be though - been there done it. Top defender and a solid signing for us.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
And 6ft 11 or something!!
Imagine de bruyne smashing a free kick at you and instead of shitting yourself just heading it
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
And then scratching your head and wondering why the ref looked so concerned.And 6ft 11 or something!!
Imagine de bruyne smashing a free kick at you and instead of shitting yourself just heading it
We havent half missed him recently - and that's the issue with him really: we knew he wouldn't be fit all the time but he's that good that he leaves a huge hole.
GaribaldiontheExe
A. Trialist
He was immense today and head and shoulders the best defender we have. So front footed and properly active in the challenge
Statto
Free Kick Specialist
Gotta love having a bit of Willy out there
He's a very underrated defender, we are so much better when he does play, shame he's had a few spells out because he'd really be the perfect partner for Murillo as he has the experience and size whereas Murillo is about a foot shorter.
Also he's been managed by Nuno at Porto, then Wolves and of course now, his last 3 clubs (Boly's not Nuno's).
He's a very underrated defender, we are so much better when he does play, shame he's had a few spells out because he'd really be the perfect partner for Murillo as he has the experience and size whereas Murillo is about a foot shorter.
Also he's been managed by Nuno at Porto, then Wolves and of course now, his last 3 clubs (Boly's not Nuno's).
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
It's also a shame we haven't been able to call upon Felipe when Boly's been out.
donny
Grenville Morris
Him chasing Grealish most of the way around the pitch was one of the highlights of today
Mr. Blonde
Jack Burkitt
Also a shout out for the moment where he chased Grealish all the way back into his own half, just to make the point
Absolute legend
Absolute legend
donny
Grenville Morris
I think it was at that point, that Grealish decided that he didn't want it today.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
Someone on the match thread wrote something like “grealish will smell of Willy Boly tomorrow”. It proper made me laugh.
TrickyTree101
First Team Squad
IF and that is a big IF he can play the next 3 games then I would feel a lot more confident is staying up. Last season I thought Felipe was a big reason we stayed up and Boly can be the same this season - He is 33 and getting on a bit, but bloddy hell he is still the best we have
Ashley
Steve Chettle
Really hope he can stay fit. He's one of the first names on the team sheet for me when he is actually available.
Larry Lansbury
Viv Anderson
Some fans saying he was injured when he went off -can’t remember that. Having 3 CB allows one to roam and Boly at times almost played as sitting midfielder stepping into midfield and harassing their players. Hope he’s fit for Sheff utd.
It's Baggio
John Robertson
His strength/size helps but what makes such a difference is his aggression; he wants to win headers, he wants to win challenges. Some of our younger defenders are talented but none of them have that in them.
I'd keep him around next year on a sensible contract (assuming he doesn't get injured again) but we have to find another CB that can replicate his qualities.
I'd keep him around next year on a sensible contract (assuming he doesn't get injured again) but we have to find another CB that can replicate his qualities.
stantonred
First Team Squad
Another on the list of great when fit, but hardly ever fit.
BryanRoy22
Ian Bowyer
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
Guys a rock. Another year or two? Why not. We need to add more experience this summer - it's all we lack (with depth in attack) imho.
Cureboy
Viv Anderson
Beast at the back. Give him another contract.
Thomas
AMERICAN IDIOT
Couple wingers, one or two experienced defenders and maybe another left back and we’re golden.
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PynchonForest
John Robertson
Absolute beast.
Ashley
Steve Chettle
Shame he can't stay fit more often, as he is really good when he's available.
Still think he's worth another year mind.
Still think he's worth another year mind.
Statto
Free Kick Specialist
No-one gets through the back when Big Willy is in the way
TrickyTree101
First Team Squad
Great tackle to set up a goal, also it was noticeable how much better and relaxed we looked when defending set pieces - I am hoping he is with us next season.