Not panicking but clubs leaving it later again.
If we can bring in a pacey CB, a both sided winger and a striker in that order then I would say we would be up there challenging. They are the priorities I would say after pre season.
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If we can bring in a pacey CB, a both sided winger and a striker in that order then I would say we would be up there challenging. They are the priorities I would say after pre season.
Kingokings204
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no there is a month left and I’m sure we will sign players. We need quality not quantity so as and when a cb comes up as I think that will be addressed first we will sign. We aren’t going to sign a random cb from league 1 like before. We need a ready made experienced centre back. They don’t happened over night. Have faith
as for a striker we have 4 decent strikers (my opinion) at the club on decent money so we aren’t just going to drop 6m on a 5th. We either sell or loan them and then we can maybe get a striker.
skybluegod
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The club isn't 'leaving it later' it's the realties of the transfer market. Every club wants to get business done early but it's not that simple. Look at the likes of Newcastle who have champions league football and deep pockets and they have struggled with their targets it happens up and down the leagues
Lamps
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There was that mysterious £15m investment. Was it to cover operational costs, a transfer kitty or maybe a bit of both?
Our transfers over the last 3 years are good. We haven't lost £13m a year. Anyone who says they know what's going on is taking a shot in the dark. We know we're still looking to strengthen. What we don't know is if anyone will be sold.
RoboCCFC90
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In terms of the squad as it is now, I’m okay with where we are at. We finished 5th last season when effectively giving up a quarter of the season at the start, so consistency is where we need to improve massively IMO.
I would be keen to add players in some positions, we do need (listed in priority IMO):
ST
RW
CB
I am still not convinced that the strikers we have are good enough for a team competing in the top two of the league.
Saka needs backup and there looks like a player in Rapha, but I’m not sure he’s ready.
We need a LCB to upgrade/compete with Kitching.
I would be keen to add players in some positions, we do need (listed in priority IMO):
ST
RW
CB
I am still not convinced that the strikers we have are good enough for a team competing in the top two of the league.
Saka needs backup and there looks like a player in Rapha, but I’m not sure he’s ready.
We need a LCB to upgrade/compete with Kitching.
Lamps
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The goals didn't mainly come from them 2 though.
CCFCAnalysis
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We’re not competing in the top 2 in the league.
We’re competing for between 4th and about 10th
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Sky Blue Goblin
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See I’d have to review as I remember a few games where they scored all the goals like Wednesday where Simms got both and then Swansea where they both got one
Balli001
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All those players you mention are the exact same players all clubs want. That's why they take longer to find and to actually sign
Lamps
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Out of all the games Wright missed how many games did neither of them score in?
CCFCAnalysis
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4 straight wins.
Asante 3 goals,
Simms 2 goals,
Torp 2 goals
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Lamps
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Again how many games did Wright miss and how many games didn't they score in?
Evo1883
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We are not competing for 10th , we are competing for the playoffs as a standard minimum
Maybe somebody like derby will be competing for 10th , that would be regression for us
Jamesimus
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During that run we did play a completely different system, had Dovin in goal for a lot as well didn’t we? Also, definitely rode our luck in some of the games!
RoboCCFC90
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Top 2 is not unattainable albeit it’s going to need a lot of good fortune for anyone to get in ahead of the sides relegated from the Prem last season.
Leicester have been very restricted in (only Begovic is the only new arrival) what they’ve brought in and Saints with a new manager, never having managed in this league and potentially losing one of their best players could be considered vulnerable.
If any of these two sides struggle at the start it could open a gap to the chasing pack, which as you’ve alluded to is more likely where we slot in.
CCFCAnalysis
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It would, and that’s because we’re a well run club.
But are competing with Boro, WBA, Norwich and the like.
Not Ipswich and Southampton.
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Evo1883
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Im not sure I share the same thoughts on Southampton at all .. Ipswich will not be as good as leeds or Burnley last year for me as both possessed qualities Ipswich simply do not have
We are more than likely a top 6 side sure
BlueSkiesForever
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Completely agree, I imagine no one on here properly knows the details of finances and how much has or hasn’t been invested by Doug or external backers (unless some people on here are properly ITK but just don’t say it).
Really it just comes down to whether Doug thinks it’s worth pumping that extra bit of cash in right now, making us a bulletproof squad, only to recoup the cash later if we make it to the prem, or whether it’s worth waiting and trying over the next few years with a imperfect squad. I suspect it’ll be the latter, but I have to admit it’s very tempting to make us a top quality squad now whilst the club is in the best shape it’s ever been and our big players are still at the club.
stupot07
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Dovin was pretty much MOTM in all those games, and you're right we played 352, because EMC, Wright and Sakamoto were all injured.
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Lots say we need a left sided centre half, I would be happy with a right sided one as I don’t think Thomas is any better than Kitching.
Lamps
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Not Ipswich I agree. But nobody knows how Southampton will do. There's a lot of unanswered questions.
Middlesbrough, WBA and Norwich could all struggle this season. Nothing I have seen has given me much to worry about. I wouldn't be surprised to see WBA mid table.
CCFCAnalysis
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Have a look at Southamptons squad without being biased.
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peteCCFC
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Clutch those straws mate
mmttww
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long way home
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Anything outside the top 6 would be a disappointment not only to the fans but to the management. We have proved over the last 3 seasons we can get in with a very large % of our current squad.
We need help but FL and Doug know it has to be players that improve positions within the squad. Signing players because we can or to please the fanbase is not what Doug will invest in. He will pay more for higher quality and players that will create a profit. The quietness the club is working does create frustration and speculation but its the way we are run now. This week i can see movement but more out than in i would guess.
We need help but FL and Doug know it has to be players that improve positions within the squad. Signing players because we can or to please the fanbase is not what Doug will invest in. He will pay more for higher quality and players that will create a profit. The quietness the club is working does create frustration and speculation but its the way we are run now. This week i can see movement but more out than in i would guess.
SleepyGinger
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Thomas Kitching Lati and Perry is not good enough for what we want to do this year. We need at least 1 more starting calibre centre back.
procdoc
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That team finished in the top 6
RoboCCFC90
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I’ll take any I can getClutch those straws mate
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Grimes is a better defensive minded ' quarterback' who doesn't give the ball away or get caught in possession as much as Sheaf. Torp is a better creative midfielder looking to pick forward passes. So where doe Sheaf fit in? He slows us down and when Grimes is playing he's effectively a passenger.
For me his role now is back-up for Grimes. And if that's the case we'd arguably be better to sell him before his value drops to improve other areas of the team. Eccles can take the Grimes back-up role if needed.
Lamps
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I stated my reasons for Southampton and it wasn't the players. For instance a new manager I wouldn't have wanted for our club and a side that nearly broke the record for the lowest amount of points. Confidence...or lack of it came be massive. Look at Simms.
What I said is Southampton can go either way. It wouldn't surprise me if they were 2nd or 6th.
fatso
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Thomas offers a goal threat from set pieces, and is a better defender, and makes fewer mistakes. (In general) but kitching has a better range of passing.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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I agree.
I don't think our cock-ups at the back have been as bad as in the past (OK the Rushworth thing was awful but hopefully won't be a common occurrence) but our build up play is so slow and predictable. Again, although it's not quite as bad is starting to give off vibes of the end of the end of MR's tenure - keep possession, pass it sideways, don't create much then concede by a defensive error.