yes ive heard this tooLeo Castledine
Leo Castledine
Doing really well on loan at Huddersfield. Is this a guess or an informed one?Leo Castledine
We are in a great position precisely because our squad is good enough. Bolstering it further is not straightforward given that we have tough decisions to make about even our starters this summer, let alone on backups that we’re yet to sign.Well clearly not, but we are feeling the effects of a small squad in the last few games. Why take the risk and not strengthen? We are in a great position to really seal promotion and three players is what we need to help us over the line
I am shocked that the former Chelsea player and manager thinks a Championship squad is too small.Ultimately Lampard doesn’t agree with you and on this I’d go with him.
Look at who Bournemouth signed in a similar position to us in 21/22. Not players who they had much intention on using in the top flight but who would get them over the line.We are in a great position precisely because our squad is good enough. Bolstering it further is not straightforward given that we have tough decisions to make about even our starters this summer, let alone on backups that we’re yet to sign.
People talk about us needing to spend money on a Grimes backup as if Grimes ever gets injured, and as if Eccles and Allen don’t exist. Probably the same people who said that if we didn’t improve on BTA then we had no chance this season. We have several very capable and experienced options in almost every position, why not trust them to step up and finish the job like they did yesterday?
Those wanting Hamer to return have obviously not seen the Lampard interview on the importance of training ….
In short he says you have 3 types of players …
1) Those that train with intensity and set the standards
2) Those who can train with intensity if set the right example
3) Those that can’t sustain training with intensity
The key is to remove the last group from the club quickly as they tempt the middle group to lower their standards too.
Tbh I think we will end up signing a few players - I’m just not sure we need to. Someone’s gotta worry about Mrs King’s new handbag this Christmas.Look at who Bournemouth signed in a similar position to us in 21/22. Not players who they had much intention on using in the top flight but who would get them over the line.
That’s all people are suggesting here really.
I think for a modest level of spending the extra depth is worth it.Tbh I think we will end up signing a few players - I’m just not sure we need to. Someone’s gotta worry about Mrs King’s new handbag this Christmas.
I am shocked that the former Chelsea player and manager thinks a Championship squad is too small.
I don't know which game's we should have tried giving Andrew's a meaningful run out but I suspect that's already past and a bit miffed TBF, we're never going to find out at this rate.and if he gets injured?
Why are you pocket watching bling. You do know if we go up we get a ridiculous amount of cash?
I don't know which game's we should have tried giving Andrew's a meaningful run out but I suspect that's already past and a bit miffed TBF, we're never going to find out at this rate.and if he gets injured?
Why are you pocket watching bling. You do know if we go up we get a ridiculous amount of cash?
That's a name I'm familiar with, well at least the Surname from college day's, locally connected?Leo Castledine
I think to say we’ve “fallen off” is doing a massive disservice to a squad that is still generally playing well and more often than not getting good results against the league’s strongest teams, even with a raft of injuries.Have you watched us recently? We look half the team everyone dead on their feet. There’s a reason our results have fallen off. Do you think the players will magically get more energy without being rested? We play a very high intensity game.
I watched us yesterday and we bossed Southampton on their own patch until that sending off.Have you watched us recently? We look half the team everyone dead on their feet. There’s a reason our results have fallen off. Do you think the players will magically get more energy without being rested? We play a very high intensity game.
I believe there will be a marquee signing - going to be interesting.We’re def getting help in January but it’s tricky one,no point in spending money on players to get us over the line but won’t be good enough if we go up, expect a couple of loans and that’ll be it
Not sure how a large tent will helpI believe there will be a marquee signing - going to be interesting.
Results dropped off?Have you watched us recently? We look half the team everyone dead on their feet. There’s a reason our results have fallen off. Do you think the players will magically get more energy without being rested? We play a very high intensity game.
That said I would be very surprised if quality isn't on the way next month. We're the most attractive side in the division for new recruits and have the money available.Results dropped off?
In our last 16 games we're W12 D2 L2. Draw yesterday was 10 v 11. 11 v 11 we were the better side. We lost to Ipswich but we didn't play badly and decisions didn't go our way. Draw at Preston? Not a surprise. You could counter these with our win against Bristol City. They then beat Middlesbrough.
Of course we're starting to feel the pace. We've had injuries and illness. That's normal. It isn't just us. We're coming towards the end of a very hard run of games where we have played away to most of the top sides. Yesterday we had players that are supposed to be a liability in the side yet there wasn't a bad performance. Our players are not crap because some people on here say they are.
Of course it would be great to strengthen. But just like before the season started quality over quantity is the key. It isn't easy to bring in quality without paying over the odds. Some people seem to think it's just like Football Manager and signings are easy.
Anyone who’s watched us in our ‘rough patches’ will have seen that the results did not match the performances.I watched us yesterday and we bossed Southampton on their own patch until that sending off.
So would I but it doesn’t mean it will be easy. Mid season is always difficult to bring in quality at a decent price. Best bet could be a reserve Prem player.That said I would be very surprised if quality isn't on the way next month. We're the most attractive side in the division for new recruits and have the money available.
I don't know which game's we should have tried giving Andrew's a meaningful run out but I suspect that's already past and a bit miffed TBF, we're never going to find out at this rate.
That's a name I'm familiar with, well at least the Surname from college day's, locally connected?
I've just gone down the rabbit hole, and he's definitely a London boy, the nameYeah Stewart I remember from Wimbledon days too - Leo's on loan from Chelsea so there's the link (I presume)
Results dropped off?
In our last 16 games we're W12 D2 L2. Draw yesterday was 10 v 11. 11 v 11 we were the better side. We lost to Ipswich but we didn't play badly and decisions didn't go our way. Draw at Preston? Not a surprise. You could counter these with our win against Bristol City. They then beat Middlesbrough.
Of course we're starting to feel the pace. We've had injuries and illness. That's normal. It isn't just us. We're coming towards the end of a very hard run of games where we have played away to most of the top sides. Yesterday we had players that are supposed to be a liability in the side yet there wasn't a bad performance. Our players are not crap because some people on here say they are.
Of course it would be great to strengthen. But just like before the season started quality over quantity is the key. It isn't easy to bring in quality without paying over the odds. Some people seem to think it's just like Football Manager and signings are easy.
Why you’re including half the season to try and make a point I don’t know. Our xG has been dropping for a while and we’ve failed to score more than one three games running now. The squad is clearly tired. They look tired. They’re throwing up on the pitch. They say they’re tired. The manager says it.
I think football clubs can make signings in the January window yes. If that means I’ve been playing too much FM then so be it.
So nothing to do with illness?Why you’re including half the season to try and make a point I don’t know. Our xG has been dropping for a while and we’ve failed to score more than one three games running now. The squad is clearly tired. They look tired. They’re throwing up on the pitch. They say they’re tired. The manager says it.
I think football clubs can make signings in the January window yes. If that means I’ve been playing too much FM then so be it.
Our xG hasn’t been dropping, for PNE and Bristol the xG was in and around 2. Similar or higher than in games we’ve scored 3-4 goals, such as Boro, QPR, Watford and probably a few other games.Why you’re including half the season to try and make a point I don’t know. Our xG has been dropping for a while and we’ve failed to score more than one three games running now. The squad is clearly tired. They look tired. They’re throwing up on the pitch. They say they’re tired. The manager says it.
I think football clubs can make signings in the January window yes. If that means I’ve been playing too much FM then so be it.
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