| What are we missing 22:26 - Aug 10 with 3174 views | LongLegs |
I genuinely think we are one top quality CM away from having a superb team in this division. Aslong as we have no more outgoings! |  | | |  |
| What are we missing on 22:55 - Aug 10 with 2585 views | Big_Jase |
Thanks mate not sure if I’ve seen a post like this over the last three weeks. |  |
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| What are we missing on 10:13 - Aug 11 with 2048 views | Wright1 |
We need at least 1 more attacking signing too in my opinion. | | | |
| What are we missing on 10:45 - Aug 11 with 1962 views | DavoIPB |
Not anymire. We now have two top quality midfield players and two quality strikers. | | | |
| What are we missing on 10:53 - Aug 11 with 1897 views | Freddies_Ears |
1 x CM, 1 x LB - we are horribly exposed to a single injury otherwise.
Assuming Omari goes, then 1 x RW.
If we can find a decent LW, then Broadhead can be allowed to go.
But at least, within a week or two, we have a strong first XI and already a better bench than perhaps any rival. | | | |
| What are we missing on 11:02 - Aug 11 with 1839 views | blueasfook |
| What are we missing on 10:53 - Aug 11 by Freddies_Ears |
1 x CM, 1 x LB - we are horribly exposed to a single injury otherwise.
Assuming Omari goes, then 1 x RW.
If we can find a decent LW, then Broadhead can be allowed to go.
But at least, within a week or two, we have a strong first XI and already a better bench than perhaps any rival. |
RB is an issue too. Not 100% convinced by Ben Johnson. |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:10 - Aug 11 with 1792 views | Wickets |
| What are we missing on 10:45 - Aug 11 by DavoIPB |
Not anymire. We now have two top quality midfield players and two quality strikers. |
But remember the amount of injuries in the modern game . |  | | |
| What are we missing on 11:13 - Aug 11 with 1759 views | chantryblueboy |
2 centre halfs that are comfortable on the ball wouldnt go amiss either | | | |
| What are we missing on 11:14 - Aug 11 with 1736 views | textbackup |
Atleast 1 CM and a ST needed to be serious contenders for a top two spot.
And that’s without considering Omari and Leif could go (I don’t think Leif will FWIW) |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:18 - Aug 11 with 1700 views | NthQldITFC |
| What are we missing on 11:02 - Aug 11 by blueasfook |
RB is an issue too. Not 100% convinced by Ben Johnson. |
Ashley Young, with an understudy who's well along his development curve but willing to be second choice for the first half of the season works for me. Don't think he's in the building yet. |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:20 - Aug 11 with 1685 views | Kieran_Knows |
1 x GK
1 x RB
1 x CM
1 x RW
1 x 10
1 x ST |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:26 - Aug 11 with 1626 views | Axeldalai_lama |
| What are we missing on 11:13 - Aug 11 by chantryblueboy |
2 centre halfs that are comfortable on the ball wouldnt go amiss either |
And get rid of who exactly? The newly installed club captain, the newly brought in loanee, the ball playing centre back or our £15 Million signing who starts most games when fit and was defender of the season at this level last time he played?
Very edgy though, ouch. [Post edited 11 Aug 11:46]
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| What are we missing on 11:31 - Aug 11 with 1571 views | Vic |
| What are we missing on 11:14 - Aug 11 by textbackup |
Atleast 1 CM and a ST needed to be serious contenders for a top two spot.
And that’s without considering Omari and Leif could go (I don’t think Leif will FWIW) |
I reckon Leif will be seriously injured until the window shuts! |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:34 - Aug 11 with 1545 views | fallyblue |
A new physio and doctor to keep the players fit and on the pitch | | | |
| Keeper, Left back and CM definitely.... on 11:38 - Aug 11 with 1526 views | Bloots |
....anything else is a bonus.
We need to lose Muric and one of Palmer or Walton to get in a keeper that fits our style, doubt it will happen.
I think we can struggle through with Young and Johnson on the right, but a left back is a must.
A CM, preferably a "number 8" that can carry the ball, and let Humphreys go. But if we don't get a LB I can see him staying as cover (which is weird).
Obviously a CF to challenge (ideally be better than) Hirst.
Plus replace anyone else that leaves with like for like.
Lots to do. |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:52 - Aug 11 with 1390 views | ringwoodblue |
Agreed. We still look light in the middle of the park. A Flynn Downes-like player would be good. |  |
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| What are we missing on 11:56 - Aug 11 with 1366 views | dirtyboy |
| What are we missing on 11:20 - Aug 11 by Kieran_Knows |
1 x GK
1 x RB
1 x CM
1 x RW
1 x 10
1 x ST |
Don't think we need a keeper, Palmer and Walton with Button as back up I think is enough.
Don't think we'll sign a RB. Young will imo stake his claim to that place, Johnson as back up, although I see a situation where Johnson plays in the right of the front 3 (worryingly).
CM. Absolutely. I don't think Hackney will be on the list now with Cajuste in the door, but someone who can do Matusiwa's job is essential. I think we'll see a loan there.
RW. I honestly think we'll 'make do' in that position. We'll settle with Philogene, although I think is better on the left, Ogbene (who needs game time) and as mentioned, Johnson if needed, with Burns to return at somepoint (at what level is to be determined, but hopefully he'll be fit) means we do have cover there.
The 10. This is the difficult one imo. Chaplin is suited to this imo, most natural position for him, seems as though Szmodics is preferred to him there currently, but I'd prefer him on the left of the 3 with Clarke as the two LWs. I think the long term plan was probably to transition Omari into that position, but that's out the window. We need someone who can link the play better than Chaplin though, he's much better in the box, but let's be honest, Enciso is the real type of player you want there to open things up. No idea who we target and not sure that's the Hackney position either.
ST. I'm not sure. The more I see of Akpom, the more I think he's the striker challenging Hirst. He can hold the ball up, but doesn't seem to be the creative type. Therefore I think Hirst, Akpom + Ali.
This means the no.10 signing is really important. |  | | |
| What are we missing on 12:02 - Aug 11 with 1317 views | Pique |
We need two new CMs in my opinion.
Matusiwa will start whatever happens. Apart from him we have:
Cajuste (great player, but hasn't had a preseason and isn't ready yet, plus question marks over whether he'll make it through a whole season)
Taylor (not good enough)
Humphreys (probably good enough to be a backup, but needs another loan really)
Barbrook (not ready, loan)
We need two more to compete with/cover for Matusiwa and Cajuste. And preferably one of them should be the kind of sh1thouser that you need in the Championship, and which we no longer have now Morsy's gone. |  | | |
| What are we missing on 12:03 - Aug 11 with 1295 views | Kieran_Knows |
| What are we missing on 11:56 - Aug 11 by dirtyboy |
Don't think we need a keeper, Palmer and Walton with Button as back up I think is enough.
Don't think we'll sign a RB. Young will imo stake his claim to that place, Johnson as back up, although I see a situation where Johnson plays in the right of the front 3 (worryingly).
CM. Absolutely. I don't think Hackney will be on the list now with Cajuste in the door, but someone who can do Matusiwa's job is essential. I think we'll see a loan there.
RW. I honestly think we'll 'make do' in that position. We'll settle with Philogene, although I think is better on the left, Ogbene (who needs game time) and as mentioned, Johnson if needed, with Burns to return at somepoint (at what level is to be determined, but hopefully he'll be fit) means we do have cover there.
The 10. This is the difficult one imo. Chaplin is suited to this imo, most natural position for him, seems as though Szmodics is preferred to him there currently, but I'd prefer him on the left of the 3 with Clarke as the two LWs. I think the long term plan was probably to transition Omari into that position, but that's out the window. We need someone who can link the play better than Chaplin though, he's much better in the box, but let's be honest, Enciso is the real type of player you want there to open things up. No idea who we target and not sure that's the Hackney position either.
ST. I'm not sure. The more I see of Akpom, the more I think he's the striker challenging Hirst. He can hold the ball up, but doesn't seem to be the creative type. Therefore I think Hirst, Akpom + Ali.
This means the no.10 signing is really important. |
Keeper for me is as much as a priority as another centre mid. | |
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| What are we missing on 12:12 - Aug 11 with 1179 views | dirtyboy |
| What are we missing on 12:03 - Aug 11 by Kieran_Knows |
Keeper for me is as much as a priority as another centre mid. |
I don't think we will do that, I think it'd be the last thing we'd do unless Walton goes. | | | |
| What are we missing on 12:22 - Aug 11 with 1097 views | ipswichtillidie |
2 CM
1 x R10 if Omari leaves (Doak)
1 X LB
That should do it. Being fussy I’d like a RB but I think Young will play a lot this season. |  |
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| What are we missing on 12:29 - Aug 11 with 1059 views | Zombie32 |
In a dream world, I would:
- Upgrade Ben Johnson with Tanganga
- Cover Townsend with Samuel Illing-Junior
- Upgrade Jack Taylor with Hackney
- Bring in Yalcouye as cover for Matusiwa
- Doak as Hutchinson replacement on loan
- Osula as Al-Hamadi upgrade
Leaves us with 25 man squad:
GK: Walton, Button, Palmer
CB: Woolfenden, Greaves, O'Shea, Kipre
RB: Young, Tanganga
LB: Davis, Illing-Junior
CM: Matusiwa, Cajuste, Humphreys, Hackney, Yalcouye
RW: Ogbene, Doak
CAM: Szmodics, Chaplin
LW: Clarke, Philogene
ST: Hirst, Akpom, Osula
Sell: Hutchinson, Broadhead, Taylor, Johnson, Al-Hamadi
Deregister: Clarke, Townsend, Burns
No chance we end the window with this squad, but it's nice to dream. | | | |
| What are we missing on 12:36 - Aug 11 with 987 views | dirtyboy |
| What are we missing on 12:29 - Aug 11 by Zombie32 |
In a dream world, I would:
- Upgrade Ben Johnson with Tanganga
- Cover Townsend with Samuel Illing-Junior
- Upgrade Jack Taylor with Hackney
- Bring in Yalcouye as cover for Matusiwa
- Doak as Hutchinson replacement on loan
- Osula as Al-Hamadi upgrade
Leaves us with 25 man squad:
GK: Walton, Button, Palmer
CB: Woolfenden, Greaves, O'Shea, Kipre
RB: Young, Tanganga
LB: Davis, Illing-Junior
CM: Matusiwa, Cajuste, Humphreys, Hackney, Yalcouye
RW: Ogbene, Doak
CAM: Szmodics, Chaplin
LW: Clarke, Philogene
ST: Hirst, Akpom, Osula
Sell: Hutchinson, Broadhead, Taylor, Johnson, Al-Hamadi
Deregister: Clarke, Townsend, Burns
No chance we end the window with this squad, but it's nice to dream. |
A lot of dreaming in there lol! but hey....I'd be disappointed if the club wasn't at least trying for that level of player tbh. | | | |
| What are we missing on 12:39 - Aug 11 with 952 views | BloomBlue |
A annoying little c**t who spends most of the game falling over and cheating, which really p****s off the opposition, especially the fans - I wonder if Grealish is available |  | | |
| What are we missing on 12:55 - Aug 11 with 842 views | Rimsy |
I'd like to think we have enough cover for Omari. I'd play Clark on the right, Philogene left. But Jaden looks fragile so we will need cover especially if Broadhead goes. Right back, surely Young will cement his place there, it's why he was bought in. Need another midfielder, if Humphries is not seen as up to it (I think he is). Taylor is better further up field, maybe a backup no. 10. So still plenty of work to be done methinks. |  |
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| Keeper, Left back and CM definitely.... on 13:17 - Aug 11 with 728 views | Reuser_is_God |
| Keeper, Left back and CM definitely.... on 11:38 - Aug 11 by Bloots |
....anything else is a bonus.
We need to lose Muric and one of Palmer or Walton to get in a keeper that fits our style, doubt it will happen.
I think we can struggle through with Young and Johnson on the right, but a left back is a must.
A CM, preferably a "number 8" that can carry the ball, and let Humphreys go. But if we don't get a LB I can see him staying as cover (which is weird).
Obviously a CF to challenge (ideally be better than) Hirst.
Plus replace anyone else that leaves with like for like.
Lots to do. |
Keeper needs to change however I think it’s a difficult one to do right now given the fact we need a keeper who is going to be £20m plus should we go up again.
I think it becomes number 1 priority when we go up, I just can’t see us splashing £20m on a keeper right now. [Post edited 11 Aug 13:18]
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