Obita or Bridge

[Muskrat]

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You are a twat Dave-Royal

ALOL. In fact still LOLING now (at the gif not the comments).

[NewCorkSeth]

When I voted I assumed that the question was " who would you rather have play left back if both were fit and on an equal level of form" which is why I chose Bridge. More experience that would hugely benefit the short term goals of the team. Obita does look a gem regardless and with some squad rotation he could still develop nicely

[Muskrat]

Absolute no brainer.

It's Obita.

Bridge. Yes he is undeniably quality. BUT Aging. Is gonna be even more injury prone. In the twylight of his career. Topping his pension.

Obita. Young. Home grown. Keen. Seems to learn well. Adaptable. One for the future (as well as now). Quick. Done well with him there (so far). Another Gilkesy in the making. He's been given his chance and grasped it. Can't take that away from him now.

^^^ Totes nailed it GS. Couldn't agree more.

[EarleyRoyal16]

I'd have to say Bridge as we all know he can consistently perform there. I'd go as far to say he was a definite candidate for POTS before his injury.

Obita looks promising at LB but he's only had 2 games there, good for the long term yes, but it's yet to be seen whether he can perform consistently there.

[MmmMonsterMunch]

No brainer - Obita is the future Bridge isn't. We also have the luxury of being in a very open league where mistakes won't go punished a lot of the time so he can learn his trade a bit.

Really wish we'd not signed Bridge & gone with Obita immediately TBH - bet Bridge is on good wonga & we could have used that somewhere else.

[The Real Sandhurst Royal]

Obita is not a left back...

Let's see how he performs against a tricky winger for example: Matt Phillips at QPR.

If he does the job then, Obita can have the left back position long term.

[Handsome Man]

Obita

Because it seemed like fun having him there, defending carefully in the first half then attacking like a man possessed in the second. He is the future and might end up playing for England or in the Champions League. Our only hope of getting megastar players here is to pick them young and let them develop and that might happen with Obita.

[Vision]

Obita is not a left back...

Let's see how he performs against a tricky winger for example: Matt Phillips at QPR.

If he does the job then, Obita can have the left back position long term.

This is the point isn't it. He's only had two games and no one's really gone at him yet. You can bet your life he will be targeted before long and we will soon see how he reacts to that. It's all part of the learning curve of course and there's an argument to say that it's for our long term benefit that if Adkins genuinely believes he's a left back that we let him have that experience.

However Bridge is undoubtedly a left back and still a high quality one at that. Along with McCarthy he's probably the only player we have that could be considered the best in his position at this level. It was also abundantly clear that he was a key signing for Adkins and was pivotal to any decent performances we gave when he was fit. I doubt it would take long for his return from injury to coincide with his return to the starting line up.

Of course the whole debate might be moot if Bridge can't stand up to the rigours of two games a week. He might be first choice but there would still be a fair chance of Obita getting a fair few games.

[loyalroyal4life]

Bridge all day

[Tilehurstsouthbank]

I went with bridge purely on experience, but if Jordan continues to shine, there's no reason why he can't join the long line of great Reading left backs.

[Royalwaster]

I went with bridge purely on experience, but if Jordan continues to shine, there's no reason why he can't join the long line of great Reading left backs.

+1 ... but if Bridge stays injured for another few weeks and Obita consistently performs at LB in that time I'm sure our view will change - I hope it will as he looks a cracking prospect and I was not convinced by his performances on the wing earlier in the season.

[St. Brynjar]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

[HoneyRoastHoax]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

THIS.

Someone who has competed at the highest level for years, playing against and with teams that would ruin our entire squad or a youngster who has done well over two games.

[SPARTA]

Bridge with Obita in front of him.

[YateleyRoyal]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

Well put.

[grey_squirrel]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

THIS.

Someone who has competed at the highest level for years, playing against and with teams that would ruin our entire squad or a youngster who has done well over two games.

"You never win anything with kids" eh?!

[andrew1957]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

Yes but the point is Obita has potential. Obviously it might be a flash in the pan and he might get found out but I think he is very good and can make the LB spot his own and if so the sky is the limit - even up to international level - as he has all the "potential" attributes. If now what harm has been done by giving it a go for the remainder of this season - or at least until Bridge recovers.

[HoneyRoastHoax]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

THIS.

Someone who has competed at the highest level for years, playing against and with teams that would ruin our entire squad or a youngster who has done well over two games.

"You never win anything with kids" eh?!

I'm not talking about an entire scheme or ethos, I'm comparing one player to the other as per the OP

[WestRoyal]

Bloody hell. Obita has played two games at left back and suddenly he's the answer to all our problems? Bridge every time, as he is a left back.

THIS.

Someone who has competed at the highest level for years, playing against and with teams that would ruin our entire squad or a youngster who has done well over two games.

This was exactly the point I was making earlier even though Obita has been fantastic
If bridge returns to the LB position Obita will still have a place in the team at LW as he is first choice there now in my opinion

[Ian Royal]

When is Bridge actually back?

By the time he is fit and ready, Obita may have got 5, 7, or even 9 starts at left back under his belt. If he's still performing well and the team is winning then it's tough luck to Bridge, regardless of how good and specialised he is.

The question is also largely dependent on how well Jobi does, which seems pretty well at the moment. If that drops off then the best option may be to push Obita forward and Bridge in behind. If Jobi is playing well too then there's no reason to make any changes as his defensive qualities will help make up for any inexperience Obita has. And Obita's pace and attacking qualities will help make up for Jobi not being as devastating as McCleary (on his day).