Phillips and Devine

[plym1969]

Yes to Devine if we play a system where he can play as an 8. But as part of a rotation of attacking players. Not our sole attacking midfield threat.

I'm not so convinced about Phillips. Clearly he's going to be good but he rarely makes it through 90min which is not good for a CB and it limits our options to change thing up from an attacking perspective. Plus he does get caught wrong side a lot and he's a bit handsy.

Maybe with coaching and more experience these 18 year old men might improve?

 

[pafc jack]

I might be in a minority who would take both back, but on the premise that we make other improvements in those positions.

Don't think either will come back one way or another.

 

[Greendawe]

And yes for me too though I doubt whether either will come back.

 

[Yammerman]

I think both have a lot of talent. PASOTI seems to have written them off, so good careers are assured.

 

[greengodwin]

Only take them if the new gaffer wants them....no room for sentiment (unless of course, it's Joe Edwards..)....!!

 

[preecen]

Yes to both

 

[Tonka]

Phillips has been ok. A real contribution since January, but in my view over confident at times.

However, I feel going forward Devine shows the most promise. When his confidence and poise develop we have an amazing lad at our disposal.

 

[GreenEden]

I'd have Gyabi

 

[Greenfox]

Both have done well but in all honesty we need experienced midfielders and defenders. It is such a tough league.

 

[Lesmin]

i would take both of them

 

[tavigreen]

Yes and Darko. Thought Devine looked very natural in his role today and didn’t misplace a pass. Phillips needs to play more mens football - would be happy to have him back here for us to offer it.

 

[simon1argyle]

Thought Devine was excellent today, I was a bit concerned about our midfield but with a full pre season in amongst the team, they would be excellent squad players to have

 

[Doumbe Dance Band]

Devine had probably his best game for us today, he might be worth a re-loan if management reckon he can improve his consistency. slightly alarmed by some of his tackling, mind. Hard to get away with Paul Scholes tackles if you're not quite Paul Scholes in other aspects of the game.

Phillips is good - with very clear strengths and weaknesses - and if our next gaffer is someone prepared to work to develop players it'd be good for all parties to have him back for a full season.

 

[Quintrell Green]

Definitely Philips. Not so sure about Devine. He is a bit hit and miss at this level. What Philips lacks in skill at his current age, he more than compensates physically at the back.

 

[Wedge]

Absolutely for both, i'd expect or at least hope the squad might have a bit more depth next season and i think both would make significant contributions. But it does depend who stays on and what other signings can be secured and therefore which positions require loanee enhancement

Both were key parts of our win today