Rekik

[PeterParker]

I really hope that using him as a left fullback was a one game decision. A 6 foot left fullback isn't the best player in the world, to be fair. They need to get him back in the center of defence and give him games. If he plays one season as a central defender in Championship, game after game, he can be a great player for our squad.

I like it tbh.

I don't see Rekik as being a first team CB next season but I could imagine him getting a few games if he can play fullback, & learning to get used to the pace etc. Then he could play as a 3rd CB when required, & learn from there. Gain experience without fucking up our defence & costing us competitions, like others have done.

I don't even know if he will deffo end up as a CB, I just know he looks class.

I was looking at some statistics and the only two big fullbacks that really look great are Micah and Maicon, both 5.11. The problem that Rekik could have is the speed that a fullback requires and as you said, pace.

It would be really interesting how he will grow, but at his age, playing at an ex-Premier club is a performance. Hope he will continue.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Playing full back is good experience for him and that's all that matters.

[1950]

I was looking at some statistics and the only two big fullbacks that really look great are Micah and Maicon, both 5.11.

Kolarov is 6'1½...

[Kippax]

I was looking at some statistics and the only two big fullbacks that really look great are Micah and Maicon, both 5.11.

Kolarov is 6'1½...

and the link between Kolarov and the full back position is what exactly? :)

Kippax.

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[PeterParker]

I was looking at some statistics and the only two big fullbacks that really look great are Micah and Maicon, both 5.11.

Kolarov is 6'1½...

and the link between Kolarov and the full back position is what exactly? :)

Kippax.

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^This.

[Goaters 103]

Good experience for Rekik, and it will help him develop as a player.

As for Dedryck (excellent chant btw), the best thing this season has done is to remind him how much he has to develop if he is to get in our team, because he's hardly pulled up trees in what has been a shocking Bolton back 4.

[Nick]

Just had a video meeting with a mate of mine who is a big Pompey fan and went last night.

Apparently the thought was that their mid field was pretty strong last night but their left back has been suffering injuries and a lack of match fitness so they asked Rekik to play in that position.

He says that for a seventeen year old who has been at the club for less than a week and barely knows his team mates and their system and that he was asked to play out of position, he was extremely impressed by the guy. He looked very confident and assured on the ball and was very keen to go forward, almost too keen at times.

He says that he made a telling contribution to the game and could be an extremely welcome player in their run in. He's offered two car park attendants and a programme seller as a transfer fee LOL.

Seen the lad play a few times and agree with Doug, he is indeed an outstanding prospect, but I said that about Dedryck and that one never quite worked out, although there is still time for that.

Kippax.

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The raw material is there with Boyata. It's just down to whether City think he can actually learn how to use it. I've a feeling competition is going to get very very tough at reserve youth level over the next few years. I think the standard there is about to skyrocket.

Bloody hell I forgot about Boyata. Who would have him in the team instead of Savic?? He was quality for us, not seen him much at bolton. But I imagine its knocked his confidence.

[john@staustell]

i rate boyata (moreso his chant - "dedddrrryykkkk...."), but rekik is already on a different level imo.

I would agree that Rekik is on a different level than Boyata,certainly at his age.Just seems such a strong player both mentally and physically .

Different planet I reckon.

[Ted Hughes]

Just had a video meeting with a mate of mine who is a big Pompey fan and went last night.

Apparently the thought was that their mid field was pretty strong last night but their left back has been suffering injuries and a lack of match fitness so they asked Rekik to play in that position.

He says that for a seventeen year old who has been at the club for less than a week and barely knows his team mates and their system and that he was asked to play out of position, he was extremely impressed by the guy. He looked very confident and assured on the ball and was very keen to go forward, almost too keen at times.

He says that he made a telling contribution to the game and could be an extremely welcome player in their run in. He's offered two car park attendants and a programme seller as a transfer fee LOL.

Seen the lad play a few times and agree with Doug, he is indeed an outstanding prospect, but I said that about Dedryck and that one never quite worked out, although there is still time for that.

Kippax.

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The raw material is there with Boyata. It's just down to whether City think he can actually learn how to use it. I've a feeling competition is going to get very very tough at reserve youth level over the next few years. I think the standard there is about to skyrocket.

Bloody hell I forgot about Boyata. Who would have him in the team instead of Savic?? He was quality for us, not seen him much at bolton. But I imagine its knocked his confidence.

Both been piss poor this season imo. Boyata is bigger & quicker, but so far just as clueless.