Not too sure. Can understand the thinking.
How many games has he played this year and hows he performed?
How many games has he played this year and hows he performed?
It wouldn’t surprise me either way if in 5 years time Esse is playing in the Premier League or League 1. He’s got all the talent on the ball, but the decision making just isn’t there. It’s why Glasner booted him to us and why Sakamoto is starting ahead of him.
I’d probably look elsewhere in the summer although it might be worth the gamble if the coaching team think they can improve him.
I’d probably look elsewhere in the summer although it might be worth the gamble if the coaching team think they can improve him.
Thats some call! How dare you make an outrageous claim of him playing within one of the top 3 leagues in England. Should add Championship to your prediction too
Fairly obvious I would say. We have a strict pay structure in place (the ceiling will increase in the prem) and we don't want to raise the expectations of the rest of the squad.
you’re so annoying
Not something you can say for every player though is it. Like I’d be surprised if KKH ends up in league 1 in 5 years.
He's got potential, but I'd be concerned about an upper mid-table French side loaning him out rather than using him this year. If he's not ready for Ligue 1, he's probably not ready for the Premier League just yet.
Are we going to sign many ready made premier league players though is my question
I was thinking about this the other day , do We take a sensible approach a bit like Brentford or throw th kitchen sink at staying up like Sunderland ?
I guess he probably is a potential one to look at given we're getting Onyeka if we're promoted. Wouldn't be a requirement to play every minute of every game.
Based on 5 or 6 first team signings, what would we go for?
GK
LB
CB
CM (Onyeka)
RW
ST
Then probably a couple of younger development players.
GK
LB
CB
CM (Onyeka)
RW
ST
Then probably a couple of younger development players.
If that’s all we’re getting I’d rather get a decent CM than a slight upgrade at ST TBH. Though even then I think if that’s all we get we go down with a record low point tally.
Rushworth
Chilwell
Hughes
Onyeka
Murphy
Denkey
Would be a good mix of experience, youth, and surprise.
I may be out of touch with what constitutes vfm in the prem then. I think he’s gonna be good though.
In reality you’ve got to scour every league outside England and Spain for gems as yet uncovered. The worst value is championship stock, closely followed by Premier league. No matter how big the cash inflow, we’re not set up to lure more than 1-2 prem players. We’ll try for a Rushworth and be obliged to get Onyeka.
Living down in Suffolk , I remember listening to the local radio last season when it was obvious Ipswich were going down. Mick Mills who is their Oggy as such was critical of their. Recruitment process for not going world wide and for concentrating too much on the UK market as such. I thought they had been clever to snaffle up top Championship players so as to ensure they would get promoted the next season if they went down x their problem is that in the autumn they were too inconsistent mainly though the manager chopping and changing all the time. They should have walked this league with their squad but I for one remain very grateful for their hap hazard approach 
Big chances missed:
1. Southampton (70)
2. Ipswich (66)
3. Coventry (60)
...
13. Boro (45)
xG difference:
1. Coventry (30.9)
2. Ipswich (27.4)
3. Boro (19.3)
From a creativity standpoint you're clearly quite far behind us & Ipswich. I think you'd be in a similar position if you had Vipotnik
He started with promise but looks less dangerous going forward but safer in defensive situations in every game. Unfortunately there is some sort of contractual agreement with Palace to give him game time, I think that could have been a mistake but anyway he has at least scored 2 goals in 13 appearances, I think there will be more.
Taken with a pinch of salt, but....
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Wouldnt mind him. Scored a good goal at the weekendTaken with a pinch of salt, but....
Frank Lampard Targets Former Chelsea Midfielder Ross Barkley for Coventry Reunion
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