Matthew Briggs

[FPT]

Don't shoot my head off.

We'll all probably agree that left back in a spot in which whoever starts, Riise or Richardson, is because he's the best of a bad pair. Now what about Wandsworth's own, Matthew Briggs.

At times, he can look vulnerable, but he's got fantastic energy and a superb cross on him. He's an athlete and defensive positioning and awareness can be drilled into him by one of the best coaches in world football.

Once he's back from injury, it'll be interesting to see whether Briggsy can be the long term solution for left back. He looked solid when he played the majority of the game vs. Sunderland, so it may not be completely crazy. If he can come good and look the part, it can save us on the investment of a new left back.

[Southcoastffc]

Don't shoot my head off.

We'll all probably agree that left back in a spot in which whoever starts, Riise or Richardson, is because he's the best of a bad pair. Now what about Wandsworth's own, Matthew Briggs.

At times, he can look vulnerable, but he's got fantastic energy and a superb cross on him. He's an athlete and defensive positioning and awareness can be drilled into him by one of the best coaches in world football.

Once he's back from injury, it'll be interesting to see whether Briggsy can be the long term solution for left back. He looked solid when he played the majority of the game vs. Sunderland, so it may not be completely crazy. If he can come good and look the part, it can save us on the investment of a new left back.

yes, he has not (yet) fulfilled his potential and let's hope Rene can coach him to do so.

[LBNo11]

...I like Briggs as a player and I still think he will make the grade. The criticism of some of his play has been very unfair as older more experienced players make the same mistakes too.
I hope Meulensteen can, as suggested above, better coach and enhance his talents...

[nose]

I like JAR, he is a top player that is sadly just past his best but still easilly good enough. his critics on this board astound me.

[Luffy86]

...I like Briggs as a player and I still think he will make the grade. The criticism of some of his play has been very unfair as older more experienced players make the same mistakes too.
I hope Meulensteen can, as suggested above, better coach and enhance his talents...

I like your comment!! You should watch the video that the other member has put on the forum to see Rene's coaching skills... I'm a coach and watching that video of his, he would be the type of coach I would aspire to be.
I've said it before and I'll say it again!! I think we've got a gem on our hands in Rene!!!

[Barrie]

Forget about Briggs, he's just not good enough defensively. 

[EJL]

Why not? Fresh start for everybody with a new manager.

[twang]

I read a quote from Rene a few days ago where he said that he doesn't think he needs to get a defender during January. If that turns out to be the case, it can only be positive for Briggs.

Anybody know when he's back from injury?

[Bassey the warrior]

I don't rate him at all to be honest. I feel he's overhyped by fans because he's a local lad.

[rogerpbackinMidEastUS]

Why not? Fresh start for everybody with a new manager.

I've probably been away too long, but who's the guy asttounded by Berbatov's 'trap' that gets up and leaves.
I like the look on the faces of the 2 people in front of him.
I watched the game over here and was speechless for a couple of minutes, which is completely unlike me.
I think it's a moment that will stick in a lot of peopls minds for years.
Genius and audacious

[EJL]

Why not? Fresh start for everybody with a new manager.

I've probably been away too long, but who's the guy asttounded by Berbatov's 'trap' that gets up and leaves.
I like the look on the faces of the 2 people in front of him.
I watched the game over here and was speechless for a couple of minutes, which is completely unlike me.
I think it's a moment that will stick in a lot of peopls minds for years.
Genius and audacious

Jerry Seinfeld, my friend.

[Ichabod Magoo]

I read a quote from Rene a few days ago where he said that he doesn't think he needs to get a defender during January. If that turns out to be the case, it can only be positive for Briggs.

Anybody know when he's back from injury?

I hope he was misquoted.

[Deanothefulhamfan]

I think he deserves a chance,  as everyone else does under Rene.... Who seems to have rejuvenated half our team.

The quickest member of our squad, and a good threat attacking wise which is clear what Rene wants our fullbacks to be doing.

Will struggle to get in ahead of Riise though who has been excellent in recent weeks

[Holders]

Rene will surely give him a chance. If you've read what he wrote about the training he's been giuing Taarabt - one or two touches only etc than he'll surely know what to do with Briggs to see just what he can get out of him.

[Holders]

Why not? Fresh start for everybody with a new manager.

I've probably been away too long, but who's the guy asttounded by Berbatov's 'trap' that gets up and leaves.
I like the look on the faces of the 2 people in front of him.
I watched the game over here and was speechless for a couple of minutes, which is completely unlike me.
I think it's a moment that will stick in a lot of peopls minds for years.
Genius and audacious

Jerry Seinfeld, my friend.

What I'd like to know is how they knew he was going to get up and leave so as to have the camera on him. Or is he actually someone "well-known" who was in the crowd and it was just good timing?  Looks a bit like Harry Enfield's Tory Boy to me.

[tonynorton]

He has had three of four managers to prove himself too and he hasnt done so! I think he would be a decent championship player.

[One Martin Thomas]

Watched Briggs closely at Blackpool in cup last year and he looked very low on confidence and was at fault for one of their goals.  I am not so sure how well he did at Watford.

Is he low on confidence or does he simply not have the time on the ball / ability to make it in the Premier League ?  I guess Rene will soon work him out.

What about beefing the lad up and trying him at Centreback ?

[alexbishop]

Watched Briggs closely at Blackpool in cup last year and he looked very low on confidence and was at fault for one of their goals.  I am not so sure how well he did at Watford.

Is he low on confidence or does he simply not have the time on the ball / ability to make it in the Premier League ?  I guess Rene will soon work him out.

What about beefing the lad up and trying him at Centreback ?

Think he has been a centre back in the past...just not sure if he has the requisite mentality for the position though...

[MasterHaynes]

Don't shoot my head off.

We'll all probably agree that left back in a spot in which whoever starts, Riise or Richardson, is because he's the best of a bad pair. Now what about Wandsworth's own, Matthew Briggs.

At times, he can look vulnerable, but he's got fantastic energy and a superb cross on him. He's an athlete and defensive positioning and awareness can be drilled into him by one of the best coaches in world football.

Once he's back from injury, it'll be interesting to see whether Briggsy can be the long term solution for left back. He looked solid when he played the majority of the game vs. Sunderland, so it may not be completely crazy. If he can come good and look the part, it can save us on the investment of a new left back.

I'd prefer to see Kavanagh or Richards given a chance, Briggs has had several and cannot be classed as a youngster, you say he still needs to have tactics and positional play drilled into him, I think that is a little  voice telling you he's not going ot make it.

[MJG]

I have said for a long time that if we could get Gary Neville to have a day with Briggs we would see a difference. We have a proper coach now who works on players to improve them. Briggs still has a chance to make it at the club..but its a small chance.

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