Has played so well in the last few games that it is strange he didn't feature very much in the earlier games.
Injured perhaps ?
He played poorly against Barnsley, Forest and Hull; Stefjo is overall a strong performer but when he doesn't play well the team falls apart.
He's in an anchoring role now. Where he should've been all along. I even feel he could've done a job last year. A create defensive midfielder, who can pick out a pass - and make solid decisions. Even if he makes a poor pass, it is in advanced positions to where we aren't countered immediately. I've said it before, he's my favorite player on the team. Probably one of the main ones I watch outside of Fulham. It's funny to think how he is played on the right midfield for Norway; mainly so he can drop and tuck in to be the playmaker there as well.
Massive fan of StefJo but he has been different class in holding midfield. Key for us competing for top 2
Stefan has done very well in the deeper role but we have also changed our shape from 433 to 4231 where he is now playing alongside TC which enables him to play his football with both of them as deep lying playmakers
An unsung hero in the mold of Aaron Hughes.
Quote from: Matt10 on December 01, 2019, 12:47:30 AM
He's in an anchoring role now. Where he should've been all along. I even feel he could've done a job last year. A create defensive midfielder, who can pick out a pass - and make solid decisions. Even if he makes a poor pass, it is in advanced positions to where we aren't countered immediately. I've said it before, he's my favorite player on the team. Probably one of the main ones I watch outside of Fulham. It's funny to think how he is played on the right midfield for Norway; mainly so he can drop and tuck in to be the playmaker there as well.
I echo these thoughts.
I remember watching him play for Norway three years ago and one diagonal fifty yard pass he made that was sublime beyond words and reminiscent of Haynes. He is also an excellent game reader and probably best midfielder in that respect in the current team. He is also very adaptable and versatile. Should have played for us in the PL and I am sure Jokanovic would have done so had it not been for external interferences.
Added to the comments above, towards the end of the Swansea game he made a phenomenal block near the touchline, no doubt about his commitment to the cause. :54:
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Totally agree with the comments above. He has 'an edge' which is something we definitely need - and neededkast year
Early in the season Parker was trying out his shiny new toys, Arter, Reed and Ried, they all looked quiet good but now Johanson is looking better than all three of them.
Playing Johansen and Cairney in deep roles is working so well, lets hope Parker sticks with it.
Quote from: HV71 on December 01, 2019, 09:42:16 AM
Totally agree with the comments above. He has 'an edge' which is something we definitely need - and neededkast year
Exactly. Added to which he has flair. He is still only 28 and to my mind we should nurture him through the next 4 or 5 years. My favourite kind of player.
Quote from: filham on December 01, 2019, 10:08:01 AM
Early in the season Parker was trying out his shiny new toys, Arter, Reed and Ried, they all looked quiet good but now Johanson is looking better than all three of them.
Playing Johansen and Cairney in deep roles is working so well, lets hope Parker sticks with it.
I'm thinking Reed & Reid could both do a job if signed permanently and looking forward to Hector teaming up with Alfie. I fear Tim might be the one to lose out?
What's happened to the spellcheck on this board - or have we been made the 51st state already?
