Stuart Dallas

[Cjay]

Bielsa said he thought Dallas was steady at left-back and much better at right-back. Said he played him ahead of Pearce because he felt Dallas deserved to be given a place in the team on the basis of previous performances.

Most worrying thing Bielsa has said imo.

Dallas was poor again and at fault for the goal.

His "previous performances" deserved to see him dropped.

[MightyWhites]

I couldn't understand the reason why he played against Forest. He is not a full back, and is not skillful or fast enough for a winger. He is League 1 at best. Pierce and Coyle (when he returns) should be getting the nod if our first choice are not available.

[pembswhite]

Bielsa said he thought Dallas was steady at left-back and much better at right-back. Said he played him ahead of Pearce because he felt Dallas deserved to be given a place in the team on the basis of previous performances.

Most worrying thing Bielsa has said imo.

Dallas was poor again and at fault for the goal.

His "previous performances" deserved to see him dropped.

Seems everyone thinks the same apart from the boss. Another highly average performance tonight and some might consider him at fault for their goal - isn’t a good defender or attacker at this level . Surely it’s time for his arse to be parked on the bench for a while ?

[paddy parrott]

This argument and others too remind me of fans & supporters calling / asking ..preposing thinks player that player &so forth .. rep. Of Ireland coach should pick this player /play these players ..and @ end of day you play eleven and hope to not make want changes..unless hand is forced too..

[Cjay]

Seems everyone thinks the same apart from the boss. Another highly average performance tonight and some might consider him at fault for their goal - isn’t a good defender or attacker at this level . Surely it’s time for his arse to be parked on the bench for a while ?

Problem is Bielsa likes him because he will try to play anywhere.

Unfortunately he is average or below everywhere.

Been here for years and i cant think of 1 memorable performance.

[BGwhite]

There's no room for sentiment. Surely the best team for that particular match is played , if it goes pear-shaped then hold your hands up , isn't that what managing is about ? Anyone can keep picking the same 11 however I do appreciate that in Leeds' case those same 11 are rarely available.

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[1964white]

Problem is Bielsa likes him because he will try to play anywhere.

Unfortunately he is average or below everywhere.

Been here for years and i cant think of 1 memorable performance.

Tbh I'm surprised with the Bielsa's preference for Dallas. he must be seeing something on the training pitch I'm not seeing in real time.

Clarke comes on & excites me

Dallas just frustrates me

[dezzy]

Tbh I'm surprised with the Bielsa's preference for Dallas. he must be seeing something on the training pitch I'm not seeing in real time.

Clarke comes on & excites me

Dallas just frustrates me

Regards Clarke, an immense talent I am sure that hasn’t gone unnoticed to Bielsa, obviously feels he’s not ready to start and just stick to 30 minute cameos with the game a bit more open. His best showing was against forest, I’d imagine he’s close to forcing his coaches hand to let him show his stuff from the start.

[Cjay]

Tbh I'm surprised with the Bielsa's preference for Dallas. he must be seeing something on the training pitch I'm not seeing in real time.

Clarke comes on & excites me

Dallas just frustrates me

Good pro i suppose.

Early to training, last leaving etc.

Similar to Cooper i imagine.

[1964white]

Good pro i suppose.

Early to training, last leaving etc.

Similar to Cooper i imagine.

But why waste so much time of a game when you know Dallas can't defend at one end & rarely creates anything at the other end ?

What is the point ?

[Cjay]

But why waste so much time of a game when you know Dallas can't defend at one end & rarely creates anything at the other end ?

What is the point ?

Remember reading when he arrived an interview with a Bilbao fan on one of the LUFC blog sites.

One of the things he said was something like.

"Bielsa doesnt care what a player has done in the past, what the fans think of them or even what position they have played before. He will play them where he thinks they fit best and he only plays players who buy into his philosophy 100% ".

Something like that.

Dallas is probably one of those who listens and Bielsa likes that.

I think he is wrong myself same as its reported the club begged him to have another cb and he refused, thought that was wrong to.

Stubborn coach who likes a small squad and Dallas is someone he likes unfortunately

[paddy parrott]

Don't see 'owt amiss about that.Dallas is a good pro .. and gives 100%.

[Cjay]

Cost Northern Ireland a point today apparently while playing full back.

But thats ok, whispers that he has been used at cb in training before international duty

[1964white]

Cost Northern Ireland a point today apparently while playing full back.

But thats ok, whispers that he has been used at cb in training before international duty

From the Belfast Live match report

DALLAS
Moved to left-back and impressed going forward, but it was his mistake which led to Austria's late winner. 6/10

Why do managers think he is a defender ?

It's not as if Dallas is good in the air

God help us Cjay, he'll cost us a few more before folk realise he is a liability

We've made do for fifteen years, sick of it to be honest

[BGwhite]

From the Belfast Live match report

DALLAS
Moved to left-back and impressed going forward, but it was his mistake which led to Austria's late winner. 6/10

Why do managers think he is a defender ?

It's not as if Dallas is good in the air

God help us Cjay, he'll cost us a few more before folk realise he is a liability

We've made do for fifteen years, sick of it to be honest

Me too, becomes so predictable.

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[Cjay]

From the Belfast Live match report

DALLAS
Moved to left-back and impressed going forward, but it was his mistake which led to Austria's late winner. 6/10

Why do managers think he is a defender ?

It's not as if Dallas is good in the air

God help us Cjay, he'll cost us a few more before folk realise he is a liability

We've made do for fifteen years, sick of it to be honest

Been wondering this myself.

When did Stuart Dallas become a modern day Paul Madeley? (i never saw him play but you all say he was versatile).

Who decided this?

I remember Jamie Carragher saying " for a full back your either a failed winger or a failed centre back".

Is that it, have managers realised Dallas isnt a winger but thought "hmm he's a nice lad maybe he can be a full back or (lord help us) a centre back".

We all have said it "ohh Dallas very versatile".

But i cant actually remember when or why this happened

[1964white]

Stuart Dallas can't be discussed in the same breath as Paul Madeley

It's like comparing a Rolls Royce to a clapped out Ford Escort

[1964white]

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[Irish Ian]

Stuart Dallas can't be discussed in the same breath as Paul Madeley

It's like comparing a Rolls Royce to a clapped out Ford Escort

Think he must be up to at least an Audi 80 by now chief?

[dezzy]

One of the most important players in the squad, versatile and hard working, amazing what happens when a player gets a run of games in a settled position