| Squad shape up / transfer targets 13:48 - Jun 16 with 1180 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
GK - Palmer / Muric / Walton / Slicker
RB - Tuanzebe (?) / Johnson / H Clarke
RCB - O'Shea / Woolfenden
LCB - Greaves
LB - Davis / Townsend
CM - Morsy
CM - J Taylor
RW - Philogene / Ogbene / Burns
C10 - Hutchinson / Chaplin
L10 - J Clarke / Szmodics / Broadhead
ST - Hirst / Al-Hamadi
It feels like an unbalanced squad at present with a few needing to be moved on to create room for a few brought in to get the 2 in each position McKenna likes. The central midfield needs a couple of solid additions.
Few thoughts...
- Muric or Walton to depart permanently - with Slicker loaned out.
- New left footed CB to join to compete with Greaves. Possibly another right footed CB if O'Shea moves on. Could need 2 CB's this window, but definitely be in the market for 1.
- Two new CM's of starting 11 quality needed. Biggest priority of the window for me. I like Jason Knight a lot so I hope we are in for him.
- Two new strikers/1 striker + 1 versatile attacker. We must get that right this summer. Got away with it before, but can't afford to leave ourselves short again.
- I feel like it's a big pre season for Harry Clarke & Jack Taylor. To me, it feels like their progress is stagnating a bit (though I appreciate last season was a massive step up in quality), both probably on the fringes this summer. Broadhead probably gets moved on in a stacked area of the pitch. Question mark over Johnson's role this season too - not sure the trust is there with him defensively but we'll see - has 3 years left on his contract so need to try and get the best from him somewhere. Al Hamadi to move on permanently later on in the window if we sort ourselves out. Humphreys to be given a chance in pre season, but I think he will find himself back out on loan to a Championship side.
To round up, a minimum of 6 players needed this summer and 4 or 5 to be moved on or loaned out.
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 13:58 - Jun 16 with 1087 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
It is really hard to do this without knowing who is moving on but as the squad is there man there is some real talent at this level.
The defence needs a couple of additions to pad it out but there are some strong options there.
The attacking 3 behind the striker is beyond stacked. Maybe will want to add an option on the Right ?
Need at least 1 striker to come in probably 2.
As you say midfield the key area. Jason Knight is a player. The midfielder I'm keen on is Jonathan Varane from QPR. 6'3, super mobile and really good at breaking up play. Would give us some much needed steel in midfield.
6/7 additions maybe. [Post edited 16 Jun 13:59]
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:21 - Jun 16 with 1007 views | Kieran_Knows |
I think we'll be looking at a minimum of 8 in, but more likely 10.
Muric, Walton, Slicker, Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Taylor, Broadhead and Al-Hamadi still to leave in my opinion, with a question mark over Morsy.
Means we could well need;
Keeper x1/2
Right back x1
Centre back x2
Centre mid x3/4
10 - x1
Striker x2
I think the club - and McKenna, if he stays - will want to put a real marker down with our targets/transfers this summer, leaving us in the best possible shape and not much work to do should we get promoted again next season. [Post edited 16 Jun 14:22]
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:22 - Jun 16 with 989 views | rickw |
I'd keep Baggott this season as cover for Greaves, if it really doesn't work out for him when needed I'm sure O'Shea/Woolfie could move across and do a solid job, other than that I agree definitely 2 CM's and 1+ ST needed
I think we have too many in the 3 behind the striker so can let 1 or 2 of them go depending on what offers come in |  |
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:37 - Jun 16 with 900 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:22 - Jun 16 by rickw |
I'd keep Baggott this season as cover for Greaves, if it really doesn't work out for him when needed I'm sure O'Shea/Woolfie could move across and do a solid job, other than that I agree definitely 2 CM's and 1+ ST needed
I think we have too many in the 3 behind the striker so can let 1 or 2 of them go depending on what offers come in |
Id be astounded if Baggot is here comes the start of the season.
Just played nowhere near enough football to be considered reliable enough should we need to put him in the team. | |
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 15:08 - Jun 16 with 773 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 13:58 - Jun 16 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
It is really hard to do this without knowing who is moving on but as the squad is there man there is some real talent at this level.
The defence needs a couple of additions to pad it out but there are some strong options there.
The attacking 3 behind the striker is beyond stacked. Maybe will want to add an option on the Right ?
Need at least 1 striker to come in probably 2.
As you say midfield the key area. Jason Knight is a player. The midfielder I'm keen on is Jonathan Varane from QPR. 6'3, super mobile and really good at breaking up play. Would give us some much needed steel in midfield.
6/7 additions maybe. [Post edited 16 Jun 13:59]
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I don't really see anyone desperately pushing for a move though, whilst there could be a few that feel like their time here is over - Broadhead, Muric, Walton, Tuanzebe to name a few.
2 midfielders and 1 striker would be the statement signings that improve the starting 11. The stronger our core next season, the better position we will find ourselves in to attack the division. | |
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 15:14 - Jun 16 with 755 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:21 - Jun 16 by Kieran_Knows |
I think we'll be looking at a minimum of 8 in, but more likely 10.
Muric, Walton, Slicker, Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Taylor, Broadhead and Al-Hamadi still to leave in my opinion, with a question mark over Morsy.
Means we could well need;
Keeper x1/2
Right back x1
Centre back x2
Centre mid x3/4
10 - x1
Striker x2
I think the club - and McKenna, if he stays - will want to put a real marker down with our targets/transfers this summer, leaving us in the best possible shape and not much work to do should we get promoted again next season. [Post edited 16 Jun 14:22]
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I think Morsy stays and sees his contract out, but I don't think we look to extend his contract beyond that.
If another club put a 2+ year deal on the table for him this summer, I'm sure he will consider it - but I'm not sure that offer comes from a Championship side.
There might be a couple who have been a part of the journey who want a new challenge and environment and to have a fresh start after a crazy previous 3 seasons. Not many remain from the start of the McKenna era, but it would be understandable. | |
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| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 15:14 - Jun 16 with 755 views | mellowblue |
| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:37 - Jun 16 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Id be astounded if Baggot is here comes the start of the season.
Just played nowhere near enough football to be considered reliable enough should we need to put him in the team. |
He's 23 now, not a raw youngster any more. Played 32 league games at league one level in 2 years. If you think that is nowhere near enough football, God help any kid trying to break through from the yoofs.
Should be capable enough as left central back cover at Championship level. If not release and replace. |  | | |
| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 17:18 - Jun 16 with 482 views | ArnieM |
| Squad shape up / transfer targets on 14:21 - Jun 16 by Kieran_Knows |
I think we'll be looking at a minimum of 8 in, but more likely 10.
Muric, Walton, Slicker, Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Taylor, Broadhead and Al-Hamadi still to leave in my opinion, with a question mark over Morsy.
Means we could well need;
Keeper x1/2
Right back x1
Centre back x2
Centre mid x3/4
10 - x1
Striker x2
I think the club - and McKenna, if he stays - will want to put a real marker down with our targets/transfers this summer, leaving us in the best possible shape and not much work to do should we get promoted again next season. [Post edited 16 Jun 14:22]
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