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I've read numerous times we just need a right winger and a striker but that's not really true is it? We need to improve all over the pitch and I imagine it'll be a case of working right to the wire to see who we can get and how much we can improve the squad. Not sure what headroom we have but would think we will max it out. Four new faces wouldn't surprise me.
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What do people think re January then? on 11:03 - Dec 23 with 2874 views
We don't need to improve all over. We do need a RW and a ST, and a RB if TZ is too far away. I think other than that we do have the players in the building we need.
The right hand side in general probably our biggest weakness as it stands - I'd like to think you'd maybe take a proper full back in the Axel mould there and treat Ben Johnson as another option at RW (similar to Spurs away).
I'd be looking to take a RW as well, a striker and then if you can sprinkle some quality behind in the ten or wide left you probably do. All of these players should be ones with more physicality than we currently have if possible.
In terms of squad makeup I think you'd probably lean towards the experienced loan on the striker given the most immediate need, with the others permanent if possible (with perhaps one eye on the Championship). You'd probably look to make space with Ogbene, Harry Clarke, Al-Hamadi and possibly Broadhead depending on whether we sign a player in that role.
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What do people think re January then? on 11:09 - Dec 23 with 2799 views
What do people think re January then? on 11:03 - Dec 23 by JammyDodgerrr
We don't need to improve all over. We do need a RW and a ST, and a RB if TZ is too far away. I think other than that we do have the players in the building we need.
Did someone post that our goal creation activity was something like 0.9 exp goals or something? Would just 3 signings move that figure to the 3/4s that other clubs seem to get? I don't know what the average is for most prem sides
What do people think re January then? on 11:08 - Dec 23 by SomethingBlue
Not sure we've found an ideal solution on the left side of attack yet either so wonder if we'll look there too.
Agree with that. I feel like we need more physicality in that front 4. Without Delap we had nothing on Saturday. Burns provided that in the Championship but this seems a level too far for him on that front.
Getting Phillips somewhere close to where we need him to be is key too.
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What do people think re January then? on 11:16 - Dec 23 with 2722 views
What do people think re January then? on 11:09 - Dec 23 by FrimleyBlue
Did someone post that our goal creation activity was something like 0.9 exp goals or something? Would just 3 signings move that figure to the 3/4s that other clubs seem to get? I don't know what the average is for most prem sides
I think if we had a better, outright RW and then better depth in the striking department, it would certainly help. Our drop off from the bench is just way too far currently, and we have a right hand side which is unfortunately, not really functional.
What do people think re January then? on 11:08 - Dec 23 by JakeITFC
The right hand side in general probably our biggest weakness as it stands - I'd like to think you'd maybe take a proper full back in the Axel mould there and treat Ben Johnson as another option at RW (similar to Spurs away).
I'd be looking to take a RW as well, a striker and then if you can sprinkle some quality behind in the ten or wide left you probably do. All of these players should be ones with more physicality than we currently have if possible.
In terms of squad makeup I think you'd probably lean towards the experienced loan on the striker given the most immediate need, with the others permanent if possible (with perhaps one eye on the Championship). You'd probably look to make space with Ogbene, Harry Clarke, Al-Hamadi and possibly Broadhead depending on whether we sign a player in that role.
Carney Chukwuemeka would be on my list. He's got that elite level physicality and can play in that 3 behind the striker. Whether he will be available for loan or Chelsea will look to sell in this window is another question.
If Tuanzebe is back late Jan, then Johnson/Clarke gets us to that point.
Big decision needed on whether to stick or twist with Muric. I'm not convinced he's good enough to keep you up, whilst he's comfortable at claiming crosses and shot stopping, I think we need more experience there.
I'm not sold on either flank. I like Szmodics but doesn't feel like a natural left sided 10. Clarke not up and running yet. I would look at Julio Enciso from Brighton on loan. Makes things happen in that area but limited to minutes off the bench at Brighton.
For what is a massive ask second half of the season, we need to be well on top of things this January window.
What do people think re January then? on 11:09 - Dec 23 by FrimleyBlue
Did someone post that our goal creation activity was something like 0.9 exp goals or something? Would just 3 signings move that figure to the 3/4s that other clubs seem to get? I don't know what the average is for most prem sides
Nowhere near that. You are looking at about 1.5 XG per game to be middle of the pack. Obviously some teams massively outperform their XG (Wolves, Brentford) while others underperform (Bournemouth, Southampton).
I think we need a Moore style striker if we can find one, but a prospect. Not an over priced has been or injury prone ex big club resurrect a career dude. Am I asking for the moon on a stick? Yep.
Most important, we need a box to box midfielder. Somebody with stamina and fitness. Could Humphreys do it? If we are adrift in January, why not bring him in and play him every week? We could do worse.
Beyond that, it depends on who moves on. I can’t see Broadhead staying, sadly. Or Walton come to that. Again, sadly as he’s the best keeper in the club.
I’d leave it at that.
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(No subject) (n/t) on 11:39 - Dec 23 with 2498 views
(No subject) (n/t) on 11:34 - Dec 23 by gringoblue
Nowhere near that. You are looking at about 1.5 XG per game to be middle of the pack. Obviously some teams massively outperform their XG (Wolves, Brentford) while others underperform (Bournemouth, Southampton).
What do people think re January then? on 11:09 - Dec 23 by FrimleyBlue
Did someone post that our goal creation activity was something like 0.9 exp goals or something? Would just 3 signings move that figure to the 3/4s that other clubs seem to get? I don't know what the average is for most prem sides
You must know this post isn't statically correct. Can I ask why you don't just check these things before you post them? 3/4 Xg per game would imply that the average match result was 3-3 in the PL and that is clearly not the case.
Yesterday you said people need to work with you posting stuff quickly and not accurately but if you just took a bit more time then it would be better for everyone - you would be more accurate and there wouldn't be the rounds of back and forth with posters getting to what you actually meant.
Just some food for thought.
Merry Christmas.
SB
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What do people think re January then? on 12:16 - Dec 23 with 2293 views
What do people think re January then? on 12:10 - Dec 23 by StokieBlue
You must know this post isn't statically correct. Can I ask why you don't just check these things before you post them? 3/4 Xg per game would imply that the average match result was 3-3 in the PL and that is clearly not the case.
Yesterday you said people need to work with you posting stuff quickly and not accurately but if you just took a bit more time then it would be better for everyone - you would be more accurate and there wouldn't be the rounds of back and forth with posters getting to what you actually meant.
Just some food for thought.
Merry Christmas.
SB
Thought the post was evident in that I was seeking guidance SB with me saying I wasn't aware of the prem averages etc. I'm not entirely sure of the ins and outs of the opts stat stuff hence I wasn't posting about exact figures.
You say you need to go back and forth to get to wait I meant. One poster replied to it and provided good insight to which I thanked them. No need for them to go back and forth with me.
What do people think re January then? on 11:25 - Dec 23 by IPSWICHFANITFC
Goalkeeper, right wing, left wing and striker.
If Tuanzebe is back late Jan, then Johnson/Clarke gets us to that point.
Big decision needed on whether to stick or twist with Muric. I'm not convinced he's good enough to keep you up, whilst he's comfortable at claiming crosses and shot stopping, I think we need more experience there.
I'm not sold on either flank. I like Szmodics but doesn't feel like a natural left sided 10. Clarke not up and running yet. I would look at Julio Enciso from Brighton on loan. Makes things happen in that area but limited to minutes off the bench at Brighton.
For what is a massive ask second half of the season, we need to be well on top of things this January window.
We're not going to spend money on another GK when we have three fit ones already. We have other priorities. Definitely Enciso will be on the list and would be a good pickup if we can get him. Then we just need to look at Chelsea and see who they are willing to ship out, basically. There is not going to be a huge amount of players available.
What do people think re January then? on 12:16 - Dec 23 by FrimleyBlue
Thought the post was evident in that I was seeking guidance SB with me saying I wasn't aware of the prem averages etc. I'm not entirely sure of the ins and outs of the opts stat stuff hence I wasn't posting about exact figures.
You say you need to go back and forth to get to wait I meant. One poster replied to it and provided good insight to which I thanked them. No need for them to go back and forth with me.
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You're missing the point or I am not being very clear, if it's me then apologies.
I am referring to this post you made yesterday:
Important not to overreact by FrimleyBlue22 Dec 2024 21:18 I've made it quite clear over the time that i don't portray what I mean very well. Most who are happy to appreciate that and work with me to understand what I'm trying to get at.
You admitted that you often post without thinking it through or getting the information, I was highlighting another example only 15 hours later where 2 minutes research on your part would have made your post more accurate and informative for the forum as a whole.
You're right that this one didn't result in a back and forth but often it does and even yesterday it did before you made the post I have linked above.
Not having a pop, it was meant as constructive criticism hence the friendly tone and the Merry Christmas :).
SB
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What do people think re January then? on 13:09 - Dec 23 with 1971 views
Suppose very hypothetically a team signed five new players on the first day of the window, can they re-submit their official squad and start playing them? (I do realise that in practice almost all business is done on deadline day.)
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What do people think re January then? on 13:15 - Dec 23 with 1928 views
What do people think re January then? on 13:09 - Dec 23 by Sharkey
How does this transfer window actually work?
Suppose very hypothetically a team signed five new players on the first day of the window, can they re-submit their official squad and start playing them? (I do realise that in practice almost all business is done on deadline day.)
I think that the squad limit is effectively relaxed during the transfer windows, such that we can play any new (or old) players whenever we want to as registration remains open throughout. It's only on deadline day that it is finalised for the rest of the year.
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What do people think re January then? on 13:23 - Dec 23 with 1888 views
What do people think re January then? on 12:17 - Dec 23 by JammyDodgerrr
We're not going to spend money on another GK when we have three fit ones already. We have other priorities. Definitely Enciso will be on the list and would be a good pickup if we can get him. Then we just need to look at Chelsea and see who they are willing to ship out, basically. There is not going to be a huge amount of players available.
A goalkeeper isn't a lot of money, but the value of having a reliable goalkeeper is the difference between staying up or going down. Look at Everton right now, not scoring many but defensively they're tough to crack and one of the best defensively form wise and it's allowing them to pick up some decent points. Forest made a similar decision in January, where they were leaky at the back and replaced their GK - they then stayed up.
I personally think we have the weakest goalkeeper in the Prem on paper. And I don't even think he's as bad as he's made out to be either, that's just the quality in this division.
What do people think re January then? on 13:29 - Dec 23 by IPSWICHFANITFC
A goalkeeper isn't a lot of money, but the value of having a reliable goalkeeper is the difference between staying up or going down. Look at Everton right now, not scoring many but defensively they're tough to crack and one of the best defensively form wise and it's allowing them to pick up some decent points. Forest made a similar decision in January, where they were leaky at the back and replaced their GK - they then stayed up.
I personally think we have the weakest goalkeeper in the Prem on paper. And I don't even think he's as bad as he's made out to be either, that's just the quality in this division.
To get a definite upgrade you're going to be spending 20m+, we aren't going to do that in January when we have other pressing needs. We're committed to Muric now, whatever that looks like. If McKenna feels like a change is needed, it will be Walton(or more likely Slicker).
We aren't going to use valuable, limited funds in the GK area. And to be honest, i don't think he's been terrible. He's made mistakes of course but his other attributes for me, mean he is probably fine for where we are now. Stay up and he's probably at risk, but that's next seasons worry.
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