Doesnt really tell us anything we dont know does it?
Josh Murphy or someone else?Doesnt really tell us anything we dont know does it?
Wages would be a big problem I'd imagine,Straight swap for Tammy Abraham?
Wouldn't that put us 2 players over our maximum squad number?I reckon a good Jan would look something like this (not these exact players just a similar deal for a similar type of player):
Dan Neil (Loan w/ option to buy)
Amario Cozier-Duberry (Loan)
Jeruson Rak Sakyi (Buy)
NoWouldn't that put us 2 players over our maximum squad number?
No we have 22 senior squad members (and if we got ACD on a permanent instead of loan he’d count as an u21)Wouldn't that put us 2 players over our maximum squad number?
I mean Armstrong is only 22 so he’s got ages of time on his side
We've been riding our luck, and in this position there is no reason to keep on doing the same when we can easily get cover in.I can’t believe you don’t trust the squad that’s currently bossing the league even through major injury problems that are about to abate
I wasnt saying for us, I was just saying for himself. I wouldnt want him anywhere near us as he’s not good enough yetHe might have time but we won't have time to let him develop. Has the physique to make it but so does Simms. If we are shopping with an eye to the future he's absolutely miles off Prem standard and with his finishing he is near the bottom of the barrel for me
Play Eccles or Allen…God knows what we do if Grimes gets crocked.
BTA and Dasilva are pretty good examples of why I don’t buy the narrative that multiple signings are a must. Two players who people insisted we needed to upgrade on to have a chance this season - give them a run in the squad and they’ve done really well.yes it's been ok but most have been surprised with how players like BTA, Simms, Lati have stepped up from their previous levels. We now have 3 games with no Dasilva (who would have thought he'd be so key?)
Neither fill that role, we've seen Eccles thrive in a more advanced position. Allen has energy and is massively underrated as a squad member but he isn't a holding midfielder.Play Eccles or Allen…
Alternatively, how much are you prepared to pay for a backup CM who’s better than Eccles, and what are you planning to do with them next season?
Didn’t realise Eccles closing up on 200 games for usPlay Eccles or Allen…
Alternatively, how much are you prepared to pay for a backup CM who’s better than Eccles, and what are you planning to do with them next season?
There isnt one with Rushworth. Already been confirmedHis loan was a season long loan to Huddersfield so there might not be a recall option, just like Rushworth with us.
BTA and Dasilva are pretty good examples of why I don’t buy the narrative that multiple signings are a must. Two players who people insisted we needed to upgrade on to have a chance this season - give them a run in the squad and they’ve done really well.
No-one thinks Eccles, Allen, Bidwell etc are standout Championship players like Grimes etc. You’d have filed them in the same category as BTA and Dasilva last summer. But they’ve all done a good job in this division over the years and we can trust them to do so again.
Just read Ipswich are apparently open to selling Szmodicz - surely be worth a punt
Cozier-Duberry needs to stay where he is, he'd do a Louie Barry. I'll take our recruitment teams side and go for Manneh all day.I reckon a good Jan would look something like this (not these exact players just a similar deal for a similar type of player):
Dan Neil (Loan w/ option to buy)
Amario Cozier-Duberry (Loan)
Jeruson Rak Sakyi (Buy)
You don’t think bamford is the best striker in the league?Our attack is the best in the league, we don’t need major surgery we just need a little bit of depth.
Because if we’re almost certainly going to need to upgrade on most of our first team in the summer, I don’t want to spend money now on players who aren’t even good enough for our first XI in the Championship.What is your angle here? Why wouldn't you want to have more options? It's clear Grimes is our only specialist defensive midfielder why not get backup so he can be given a break or cover if not available?
This is just how squads work though? We’re not going to sign carbon copy replacements for every member of the team.Trouble is you drop Bidwell in Dasilvas role or Eccles/Allen in Grimes then it changes the whole dynamic of the setup.
Talk about counting your chickens! Let's worry about that when we get there and not gamble that put 1 DM and 2 Wingers stay fit the entire season hey?!Because if we’re almost certainly going to need to upgrade on most of our first team in the summer, I don’t want to spend money now on players who aren’t even good enough for our first XI in the Championship.
Championship Squad Surgery: Part One
From Birmingham to Norwich, one player your club should sign in Januaryjacobpowley.substack.com
Just written a piece recommending a signing for each Championship club. Let me know what you think of the Coventry suggestion!
Nah, he had his peak and because he did nothing in the Prem, I’d avoid. Good player, but he isn’t a younger player who could develop in 2-3 seasons.Just read Ipswich are apparently open to selling Szmodicz - surely be worth a punt
He's on loan in L1 and is the best player in the leagueJust really want a tricky direct winger with some pace.
Think I’d be pretty disappointed if we loaned a L1 player in ngl
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