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Absolutely agree. Just thought it may happen if we don't have an agreement for him to sign for Rheims.
Absolutely agree. Just thought it may happen if we don't have an agreement for him to sign for Rheims.Bassette would sdd absolutely nothing to the squad.
A Grimes level signing with a similar impact would really be welcome.
Grimes is one of those rare signings who just slots in. I would take one carefully selected signing in January, two maximum. Otherwise I think it will be more disruptive than positive.
I know it has been speculated already but imagine adding Anis Mehmeti to this squad. One of the best attackers in the league this year and I feel he’d push us to that next level
What I am interested in is this mantra we need more squad depth?
Do people mean we need more players in the Squad?
Do they mean they want better players in the squad?
The current squad isn't perfect, but no squad is. We are where we are because of them.
Better players. Despite all the goals we’ve scored, Sakamoto and EMC have only scored 7 goals between them. There’s no depth in that position either.What I am interested in is this mantra we need more squad depth?
Do people mean we need more players in the Squad?
Do they mean they want better players in the squad?
The current squad isn't perfect, but no squad is. We are where we are because of them.
We can probably swap Bidwell Brau and Andrews for players who would be competitive. So the latter.
Who are you dropping from the midfield to play them - Torp or Rudoni?A Grimes level signing with a similar impact would really be welcome.
Five players for 3 positions. In some games we might want to switch to 4 up front. Even in League 2 days we were never this short of forwards. We have got away with it so far. We won't for long, I suspect.So what is your understanding of the squad you are allowed to have? Injuries are injuries and if they fall in the wrong place at the wrong time any squad can be caught short.
TorpWho are you dropping from the midfield to play them - Torp or Rudoni?
Counter-argument: NahTorp
OK we can just keep having Brau Andrews and Perry on the benchCounter-argument: Nah
Yes, we are seeing the nightmare scenario play out for real with this squadOK we can just keep having Brau Andrews and Perry on the bench
We’re at serious risk of being drawn into a title battle if things don’t change.Yes, we are seeing the nightmare scenario play out for real with this squad
I know it has been speculated already but imagine adding Anis Mehmeti to this squad. One of the best attackers in the league this year and I feel he’d push us to that next level
We’re at serious risk of being drawn into a title battle if things don’t change.
Good grief. Get a grip you plum.
Yes, we are seeing the nightmare scenario play out for real with this squad
Five players for 3 positions. In some games we might want to switch to 4 up front. Even in League 2 days we were never this short of forwards. We have got away with it so far. We won't for long, I suspect.
The initial post I was replying to wanted a Grimes-level signing who would presumably play every week. We just don’t need that - we have one of the best starting midfields in the league.See, you’re mocking it but our bench v Ipswich consisted of 2 keepers, 4 defenders, 2 midfielders and 1 attacker, one of those midfielders being Andrews. Ok Torp was out, but it looks like Eccles now may be out. Another midfielder jumping ahead of Allen/Eccles in the queue is not a bad thing, and would still get a very good amount of game time even if not starting every week. Injuries/suspensions happen. Why risk letting that derail our season?
Didn't say which position, just a Grimes level player. They are out there. Whether they are available is another matter. And don't ask me to name them, that is Austin's job.Who are you dropping from the midfield to play them - Torp or Rudoni?
Dan Neil would be a good signing, but if its true, plenty of PL and richer clubs also seem interested
I'd take two wingers who can push EMC and Sakamoto. I think EMC has really struggled for sharpness and trying to manage his body this season and we've just seen Sakamoto been out injured and have to go straight back into the starting 11 due to lack of bodies.Grimes is one of those rare signings who just slots in. I would take one carefully selected signing in January, two maximum. Otherwise I think it will be more disruptive than positive.
I'd take two wingers who can push EMC and Sakamoto. I think EMC has really struggled for sharpness and trying to manage his body this season and we've just seen Sakamoto been out injured and have to go straight back into the starting 11 due to lack of bodies.
I'd also take a midfielder of better quality than Allen and possibly a left back as I think we would be in trouble if Da Silva was out for an extended amount of time.
Better players. Despite all the goals we’ve scored, Sakamoto and EMC have only scored 7 goals between them. There’s no depth in that position either.
But you have to integrate players. Swapping players isn't an automatic upgrade. You often don't get a return in a January signing until the following year.
Grimes was an exception to the rule.
I would go with one maybe two maximum.
Bidwell and Brau would just force you to sign a left back. One could free you up to another position
Isn't Kai Andrews outside of the 25 man senior squad due to age. so actually does offer squad depth? So it would be barking mad to loan him out.
Imagine signing Kevin Drinkell who had scored for fun at every club until he joined Coventry.
Or Manchester City with a big lead at Christmas in the old First Division. Signed the best and most gifted player in that league Rodney Marsh and it totally derailed their season.
Are you mixing him up with o'nienNot for me, he's a thug.
Sunderland have O'Nien, Hume, Ballard and to a lesser extent Neil who fall into that category (now supplemented by Xhaka and one or two more who will be off to Afcon soon). That's why I won't be surprised at a red card in the Tyne/Wear derby on Sunday.Are you mixing him up with o'nien
Andrews and Bell (the young keeper) could be redesignated as U21s in January.So who are the 25?
I count 20 outfield players + 3 GKs.
Milan, KKH
Thomas, Lati
Kitching, Wolfie
Da Silva, Bidwell (Brau)
Grimes, Eccles
Torp, Allen
Rudoni, Andrews
Saka,
Wright, Simms
EMC, BTA
Rushworth, Wilson, Dovin
Two more are needed.
I would say a winger and an attacking midfielder.
I’d sign him just to have Josh Eccles’ doppelgänger in the side, they could take bookings on each others behalf when one of them is nearing suspensionIt's only from Teamtalk so not the most credible...
How many hours have you watched of him ?
A lot of - I’ve watched a large amount of Bristol City games this season and a few last year. Why?
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