Bogle or Gnonto as our Right Wing-Back? Poll of the Day (13th Aug)

Post by **1964white** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:04 am

Bogle or Gnonto as our Right Wing-Back?

weasel · Post by **weasel** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:17 am

Far too soon to be suggesting a change but if Gnonto can build on his performance from last night then he could put real pressure on Bogle.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:37 am

weasel wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:17 am Far too soon to be suggesting a change but if Gnonto can build on his performance from last night then he could put real pressure on Bogle.

Correct, we are only judging on a small scale.

Everything Gnonto gave us defensively & offensively was so much more productive, efficient & exciting than Bogle provided.

I personally have believed for some time that Bogle is one of our weaker links in our first XI.

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:56 am

Got to be Bogle, Willy is my favourite player to watch but he's not there yet with defensive placement/positioning and understanding.

I'd start Willy over Wilson though, we weaken ourselves not playing Gnonto imo, have done for a couple of seasons.

Carrick Dave · Post by **Carrick Dave** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:19 am

I’m with SH on this, Willy has some defensive nous to pick up before he could claim the spot.

Bogle has a nasty dark arts edge to his game, a bit of Klichian s**t-housery, which is hard to learn.

It’s necessary in the PL.

60sUnited · Post by **60sUnited** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:22 am

Although Gnonto did a decent job last night I think Bogle is the more accomplished defender.

pjm2019 · Post by **pjm2019** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:31 am

60sUnited wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:22 am Although Gnonto did a decent job last night I think Bogle is the more accomplished defender.

I agree but was very pleased with Gnonto last night

pjm2019 · Post by **pjm2019** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:32 am

1964white wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:04 am Bogle or Gnonto as our Right Wing-Back?

Good Poll my friend

Pullhard · Post by **Pullhard** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:49 am

I like Willy, but at right wing back every opposition team would target him.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 3:39 pm

pjm2019 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:32 am Good Poll my friend

Thank you, PJM.

Victor_OTT_17 · Post by **Victor_OTT_17** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 3:44 pm

In time Gnonto: I mentioned last season that he should be trained as a RWB if that is going to be our preferred method of width. Same with Okafor on the left. I doubt James would be able to adapt at his readiliy/easily at his age. I believe James should look for another club...

Post by **1964white** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 3:44 pm

Pullhard wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:49 am I like Willy, but at right wing back every opposition team would target him.

Like they often target Bogle, who got skinned twice last night.

Gnonto's defending was excellent against a quality scum team, he has certainly upped that part of his game, which I'm sure Farke would have noted after our coaches have obviously worked on Willy defensive duties.

Post by **1964white** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 3:45 pm

60sUnited wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:22 am Although Gnonto did a decent job last night I think Bogle is the more accomplished defender.

Is he?

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:30 pm

1964white wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 3:45 pmIs he?

Yes

Victor_OTT_17 · Post by **Victor_OTT_17** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:34 pm

The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:30 pmYes

Not judging by Gnonto's performance yesterday! Bogle is a terrible defender...

pjm2019 · Post by **pjm2019** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:36 pm

Victor_OTT_17 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 3:44 pm In time Gnonto: I mentioned last season that he should be trained as a RWB if that is going to be our preferred method of width. Same with Okafor on the left. I doubt James would be able to adapt at his readiliy/easily at his age. I believe James should look for another club...

James nearly always back tracks when he is playing as a winger, Gnonto rarely. As to who could play as a RWB lets see

Johnthewhite · Post by **Johnthewhite** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:39 pm

Victor_OTT_17 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:34 pm Not judging by Gnonto's performance yesterday! Bogle is a terrible defender...

Yea, I have always thought Bogle was in the side based on his offensive work as I think he's not great at defending against a tricky winger.

Victor_OTT_17 · Post by **Victor_OTT_17** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:40 pm

pjm2019 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:36 pm James nearly always back tracks when he is playing as a winger, Gnonto rarely. As to who could play as a RWB lets see

But Gnonto is a much much better player, has more skill and is young enough to train as an attacking RWB. He has already been training in that position as shown by his performance yesterday. I have never rated James. He has terrific pace but is lacking in skill, only crosses well 40% of the time and his finishing is only half good. Gnonto is miles ahead of James...

Post by **1964white** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:56 pm

Johnthewhite wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:39 pm Yea, I have always thought Bogle was in the side based on his offensive work as I think he's not great at defending against a tricky winger.

We agree once again, John.

Cjay · Post by **Cjay** » Thu Aug 13, 2026 4:59 pm

Bogle.

He's not a great defender but that was a very small sample size for Willy Gnonto.

He did very well but he should be played in his natural role.