Corluka or Hutton

[Spurs_Q8]

would prefere Zokora as 2nd choice in pecking order instead of Hutton or Chimbonda

Corluka for sure is the best option, good on the air & very balanced interms of defending/attacking.

Chimbonda is decent backup for the backline.

Hutton looks very poor when involved this season, this for sure due to long term injury, but this one also long one, it is depends on what he can do with Scotland but until now, i think he is 4th option now and even i would trust Gunter more than him and Pascal.

 

[ChRiStOpHe]

would prefere Zokora as 2nd choice in pecking order instead of Hutton or Chimbonda

Corluka for sure is the best option, good on the air & very balanced interms of defending/attacking.

Chimbonda is decent backup for the backline.

Hutton looks very poor when involved this season, this for sure due to long term injury, but this one also long one, it is depends on what he can do with Scotland but until now, i think he is 4th option now and even i would trust Gunter more than him and Pascal.

Rubbish. Hutton was utter class for club and country before his Spurs move, and was then very good last year. This year (as you say yourself) he was rushed back and admits himself that he didn't do himself justice when playing.

A fit Hutton absolutely dicks all over Chimbonda, Gunter or Zokora at RB. I'd also prefer him to Charlie if truth be told, although I can see why peeps would say Charlie's the better option.

Those that have only seen Hutton in a Spurs shirt; give him time. The guy was one of the best full backs in Europe before his big move. Let him get fit, let him find his feet again, and he'll come (very) good.

 

[yawa]

Probably Hutton for home games and Corluka for away.

Not quite sure how we could drop Corluka though as i cant see a lot hes done wrong.

 

[Spurs_Q8]

Rubbish. Hutton was utter class for club and country before his Spurs move, and was then very good last year. This year (as you say yourself) he was rushed back and admits himself that he didn't do himself justice when playing.

A fit Hutton absolutely dicks all over Chimbonda, Gunter or Zokora at RB. I'd also prefer him to Charlie if truth be told, although I can see why peeps would say Charlie's the better option.

Those that have only seen Hutton in a Spurs shirt; give him time. The guy was one of the best full backs in Europe before his big move. Let him get fit, let him find his feet again, and he'll come (very) good.

mate, i don't know what's rubbish or wrong with my comments, yes i respect your views, but as made it clear that he was very poor THIS season because he was out for so long, and this one even longer than the past one. So I can't see wrong saying he is 4th in pecking order at least for the rest of the season.

I know his talants, but when you look at Arsenal 4-4, he was our worst player, even Gunter surprised me to play decent game in Emirates - far better than Hutton - and Hutton was our worst player as well vs Dinamo.

I wouldn't rush his back in the first team, Zokora/Chimbonda are better option at least for the rest of the season, and we aren't talking about his ability before his arrival, even Bale, Bentley, Giovani & Roman were good as well before their move, but you can see where they are now. Here is big fan for all of these players, but i can't fault HR apart from bench rule for Bale would be good.

 

[ChRiStOpHe]

mate, i don't know what's rubbish or wrong with my comments, yes i respect your views, but as made it clear that he was very poor THIS season because he was out for so long, and this one even longer than the past one. So I can't see wrong saying he is 4th in pecking order at least for the rest of the season.

I know his talants, but when you look at Arsenal 4-4, he was our worst player, even Gunter surprised me to play decent game in Emirates - far better than Hutton - and Hutton was our worst player as well vs Dinamo.

I wouldn't rush his back in the first team, Zokora/Chimbonda are better option at least for the rest of the season, and we aren't talking about his ability before his arrival, even Bale, Bentley, Giovani & Roman were good as well before their move, but you can see where they are now. Here is big fan for all of these players, but i can't fault HR apart from bench rule for Bale would be good.

Some fair points :up:

The thing is though, Hutton wasn't fit when he came back. He was playing before he was ready because a) he was desperate to play and b) we were in the shit at the time and he wanted to help. He claims himself that this is that case, and that he is fit now. He says there's no pain or discomfort, and that he's ready for action. I'll take his word.

 

[lishiyo]

I think Corluka brings out the best in Lennon because of his discipline; I'm not sure that Hutton, much as I like him, could do the same since he's a different type of RB. I would really like to see Charlie in the center, but he deserves more than a bench spot when King and Woody are fit. For me he has to start, it seems like he only has to play against someone once or twice to figure them out. Hutton is a bit too good to sit on the bench all the time too, so it's a dilemma that I hope Harry doesn't worsen by signing Johnson. For now I'd keep Hutton as a back up who can offer a different dimension to our game and just let them compete for the spot. Plus unsettled Charlie could mean unsettled Modric, which would really screw us.

Johnson is really overrated and I hope Pool get him instead, Hutton has much more potential (as long as he lays off the booze! i can't see harry being too happy about that)...

 

[Krafty]

Right now Corluka is the man in possession and I think he should be first choice. In time, Hutton might be the better choice as he gets forward a lot more and will overlap, which would help Lennon but especially help Bentley. All depends though.

 

[job16]

Hutton was class for us last season and alright he had a couple of bad games this season but he was rushed back from injury and not match fit.

We go around saying how we are fans that appreciate football and spurs always try to play the ball on the floor with good attacking play yet you want Corluka at the back who is a centre back.

He does have nice ball control but I think he lacks creativity, he never finds that pass that needs to be played.

Bring back Hutton and have attacking full backs. Also start bale on at LB and really open teams up. Alright he is not the best denfender but niether was ashley cole when he first came through but arsenal stuck with him and now even an in form lennon couldnt get past him.

 

[lishiyo]

Bale is nowhere near BAE at the moment, his decision making is atrocious and his defending leaves far too much to be desired. It would be safer to see how he does at LM, though I believe that he is better at attacking from deep positions and we could keep trying to develop him at LB (after all how many 19 yos can defend?)

I believe an attacking fullback would stifle Lennon, though we should give them a few games to see how it works out. Atm the back 4 is working well and we are conceding very little at home, and Corluka and Lennon seem to be developing nicely as a partnership; BAE has to improve his distribution and be more willing to cross (which I've generally been impressed by, we've scored several from his crosses this season) but he does have a difficult task on his hands since Modric doesn't cover the way Lennon does. We do need to score more, but I think we should look first to improving our midfield's creativity (and doing something about our strikers, perhaps JD's return will help) rather than the fullbacks.

 

[ChRiStOpHe]

Also start bale on at LB

You were doing so well... :-(

 

[werty]

I prefer Corluka myself. More solid defensively, has height which we don't excatly have in abundance and is starting to strike up a good relationship with Lennon on the right. Had a patchy spell for a few games but is looking back to his best.

I don't think Hutton is great defensively. Having said that though, I think Hutton would bring out a better player in Bentley. Bentley needs an attack minded full-back behind him to overlap him and create space for his crosses. Corluka isn't that kind of player which may be why Bentley hasn't been great for us, but Hutton can/will overlap him. They could work kinda like Beckham and Neville.

 

[Snuzzy]

The only changes I'd like to our defence are to ship out Gilberto, Rocha and Chimbonda and bring into the first team Dervite. After that I'm fine (unless Bale has been decided to be a left-winger). I'd certainly be gutted if Hutton left.

 

[lishiyo]

Dervite is about to get his own statue at Southend but imo we should loan him out again next season, to a Championship team. We're not in terrible need of a central defender atm and I'd like us to take his development gradually, esp as experience is so important to a defender and the position really punishes mistakes and could ruin his confidence.

And yes I'd like Hutton to stay with us and Chimbo to leave, Gunter has also been told that he has a future with us so we have plenty in that position already.

 

[SlickMongoose]

Dervite is about to get his own statue at Southend but imo we should loan him out again next season, to a Championship team. We're not in terrible need of a central defender atm and I'd like us to take his development gradually, esp as experience is so important to a defender and the position really punishes mistakes and could ruin his confidence.

And yes I'd like Hutton to stay with us and Chimbo to leave, Gunter has also been told that he has a future with us so we have plenty in that position already.

If Southend's run keeps going they might end up in the playoffs.

 

[garyhopkins]

The current back 5 have developed a good understanding and are producing as effective a performance as I've seen from our defence in quite some time. I for one hope that continues. Corluka links well with Lennon and knows what Modric is going to do. His technique, first touch and composure are excellent. He may lack pace but makes up for it in intelligence and often gets into good attacking positions. Its no coincidence that we are climbing the table now we have a settled backline so I wouldn't switch any of them right now. Corluka's the man.

 

[jonnyp]

Corluka, Chimbonda then Hutton.

 

[guy]

very tough choice they are both top drawer.

Corluka to continue this season, but maybe he could do with a break if he plays 2 games for croatia this week and then on sat for us.

Hutton i thought was immense when he first started for us last season, he ran out of steam abit but so did the rest of the team.

 

[socalspur]

Corluka on form, Hutton as competition, Gunter as understudy and Chimbonda as ? I don't dislike Chimbonda, but the above seem more reliable.

I don't understand why everyone wants to play Corluka as a CB. He doesn't have the leap of King, Woody or Dawson and is not as quick as them either. Corluka as CB playing a high line is a death trap for our defence. Berbs goal at Old Trafford in the FA Cup is a perfect example (and he is not even known for being quick). Pass right up the middle and he was straight through on goal.

 

[dontcallme]

For now I'd say Corluka has earned his place. He hasn't been immense though so the door defintely isn't closed for Hutton.

We need to continue our good form until the end of the season so the players performing should keep their places in the team.

 

[sheringmann]

Never understood Huttons potential...voted Corluka.