Who makes it in the Prem? (4 Viewers)

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Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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Realise we may yet get relegated, but interested on people’s thoughts.

Just watched the Tyne & Wear derby. A tepid bore-fest of unparalleled dullness. But it made me realise, to be competitive, are we going to have to change almost our entire “best 11”?

Sunderland were pretty decent, but had about 2 players starting who played in the playoffs (a few more came on as late subs).

Who from the current squad makes our Prem 1st 11?

For me it’s the following…

Rushworth (when we sign him permanently)
MVE
Rudoni

And I think that’s about it. Am I wrong?!
 
Ccfcisparks

Ccfcisparks

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Out of the 11 that started yesterday personally I'd change all but Rushworth, MVE and maybe Rudoni depending on how he performs rest of the year.

I could see us starting with

Rushworth
MVE
Thomas
Grimes
Rudoni
Wright

Though to be honest
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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Do you not think we’d do a Sunderland and bring in some relatively cheap experience- e.g. like they did with Xhaka and Traore?
 
SkyBlueDom26

SkyBlueDom26

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Ccfcisparks said:
Out of the 11 that started yesterday personally I'd change all but Rushworth, MVE and maybe Rudoni depending on how he performs rest of the year.

I could see us starting with

Rushworth
MVE
Thomas
Grimes
Rudoni
Wright

Though to be honest
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Don’t think Bobby is good enough on the ball to be starting in the prem for us, agree with the others though
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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I strangely think Simms is more likely to do some damage in the Prem than Wright.

Simms is a bit more of a throwback to an older era of centre forward that isn’t utilised as much in the Prem anymore.

I don’t think Wrights pace / touch wil count for as much in the Prem.
 
TomRad85

TomRad85

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Hard to say how many would be of obvious Prem standard. Personally found Le Fee underwhelming for what he was supposed to be at Championship level and he seems ok. I've said before I think if we start next season in the Prem my money would be 5 players currently here start on opening day.
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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SkyBlueDom26 said:
Don’t think Bobby is good enough on the ball to be starting in the prem for us, agree with the others though
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I think Bobbys main strength is “on the ball”, it’s his concentration / decision making that causes issues.

I do otherwise agree though, I don’t think immediately good enough for the Prem.
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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TomRad85 said:
Hard to say how many would be of obvious Prem standard. Personally found Le Fee underwhelming for what he was supposed to be at Championship level and he seems ok. I've said before I think if we start next season in the Prem my money would be 5 players currently here start on opening day.
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Le Fee looked better this evening than he did against us.
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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Evo1883 said:
i think EMC has valuable traits that will see him do well at the top .
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He’s one of the ones I’d be most concerned about, but also, I couldn’t see that Le Fee would be as good in the Prem as he looked this evening so what do I know 🤷

Sometimes some players just fit in a different league.
 
Evo1883

Evo1883

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Jamesimus said:
He’s one of the ones I’d be most concerned about, but also, I couldn’t see that Le Fee would be as good in the Prem as he looked this evening so what do I know 🤷

Sometimes some players just fit in a different league.
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I think our fans underrate Mason clark , his physicality alone would be a massive asset in the premier league .. kieran mckenna alludes to ipswich struggling becaude they lacked it .. crystal palace the type of side who have it all over and the type of side we need to try and emulate
 
covcity4life

covcity4life

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Keep

Rushworth
Dovin
Thomas
Kithcing
Woolfenden
JDS
Mve
Kkh
Grimes
Torp
Rudoni
EMC
Saka
Wright

Sell

Allen
Bidwell
Rapha
Wilson
Collins
Lati
Brau

Maybes

Eccles
Simms
Bta
Andrews

The keeps list won't be starting 11 anymore all of them. So opens up a good 7-8 slots for new transfers which could transform us in terms of quality

But personally I think we have a good core to keep to help pad out a decent squad
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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Otis said:
No-one saying Torp?

His game just keeps on seeming to improve. He's only 26 too, so still has some years left ahead of him.
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I think he’s great, has a lovely touch and shot. His physicality has improved too. I think in the Prem his lack of pace would potentially be exposed though.

Don’t want to shit on him mind, he is great to watch at the moment. Did a super sexy turn against Bristol and has the composure so many players lack.
 
M

Martw

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Ccfcisparks said:
Out of the 11 that started yesterday personally I'd change all but Rushworth, MVE and maybe Rudoni depending on how he performs rest of the year.

I could see us starting with

Rushworth
MVE
Thomas
Grimes
Rudoni
Wright

Though to be honest
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Not unreasonable I reckon - I can’t see us trying to buy a whole new team
 
Earlsdon_Skyblue1

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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It's a big step up.

You'd (and I hate to say this) want to take a page out the Sunderland book on their approach to it.

Keep the stronger players as starters, or even squad players, and hustle the fuck out of the summer transfer window for new additions that would automatically be starting at a higher level.
 
hill83

hill83

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Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
It's a big step up.

You'd (and I hate to say this) want to take a page out the Sunderland book on their approach to it.

Keep the stronger players as starters, or even squad players, and hustle the fuck out of the summer transfer window for new additions that would automatically be starting at a higher level.
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Most of the squad will be under no illusions that they will either not be playing or moved on as well. Nature of the beast.
 
skybluecam

skybluecam

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Jamesimus said:
Was one of the best players on the pitch today. Doesn’t sound like that’s a one off either. What’s 10 million on a 33 year old if it keeps you in the Prem an extra year?
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£13m rising to 17 - which is probably mostly on avoiding relegation.

Obviously he's been a great signing, but it's a lot of money when there's almost no prospect of a return on investment.
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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skybluecam said:
£13m rising to 17 - which is probably mostly on avoiding relegation.

Obviously he's been a great signing, but it's a lot of money when there's almost no prospect of a return on investment.
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I guess the return of staying in the league would cover it, but I get the sentiment. He looks a very physically fit 33 year old as well though.
 
hill83

hill83

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All the nuances of a million or so here or there and return on investment become largely irrelevant in the prem. You obviously still look for that, but 1 player could be netting you £70m profit after a good season.
 
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