Balli001
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Probably a position that relies on us offloading Latibeaudiere.
Probably a position that relies on us offloading Latibeaudiere.We might go back in for that young CB from Bodo. It's not the signing we need for the occasion really and i'd hope we'd get others but we tend to track players for a while and if we believe in the potential we might try and get it done. Their domestic season will be over then too i think.
Hopefully has a recall clause in his loan Palace can activate in JanRak-Sakyi's had a strange start in Turkey. Played 3 games, scored 3 goals. Then benched, then not in squad. Clearly got Cov on his mind instead of some Turkish bums.
Hopefully has a recall clause in his loan Palace can activate in Jan
or we could just have two left backs
I still think Brau is a project worth persuing. It's about picking up players before they come into there own. We have done it with Hamer, Rudoni, Sheaf, Torp, Van Ewijk, Gyokeres and possibly Dovin.
Several players can play in more than one position including Brau which Frank seems to like and appreciate. It's just certain fans who are stuck with this one player has one best position and shouldn't be played anywhere else notion.
I don't expect Brau to come into his own until the end of the season or maybe even next. It's what building for the future is about. Very few players, even fully developed players hit the ground running with a new team.
I really don't see the problem you keep snipping about. Sometimes you have to pick players up when you can like Bassette. Not all are a success. It's not just about skill it's about character and integration which can take time.
I think we've proven that we don't really need specific cover for Rudoni. I'm not confident that Allen or Eccles could cover Grimes and the vital role he plays.
I think it's more that he's got some characteristics they like, but it's a case of trying to work out where he might best fit.Yeah, Brau felt like a 'Jake's not gonna be here much longer so let's grab this guy while he's free' move. Maybe a bit of that succession planning Frank talked about.
Yeah if grimes did get injured (fingers crossed he won’t) I think we’d have to accept we’re not going to be able to have a like for like replacement, and adjust accordingly.Grimes is a unique player and I just don't see a similar player out there that we could bring in as cover for him, that would be willing to do so with the prospect of very little playing time.
Someone who is short and nippy, not necessarily in the Rudoni mould would suit us as an alternative option.Yeah if grimes did get injured (fingers crossed he won’t) I think we’d have to accept we’re not going to be able to have a like for like replacement, and adjust accordingly.
The Blackburn game is why I wanted a Rudoni backup, they managed to nullify us quite well with the high press. We needed someone able to drop in and give us an out ball, haven’t really got another midfielder like that.
His club been told he's being recalled in Jan to join us so leaving him out...?Rak-Sakyi's had a strange start in Turkey. Played 3 games, scored 3 goals. Then benched and not featured, then not in squad at all. Clearly got Cov on his mind instead of some Turkish bums.
Thing is at the moment technically Brau can't play any of the positions, or at least not well enough to be considered. At either LB or LM/LW he is positionally all over the place.I still think Brau is a project worth persuing. It's about picking up players before they come into there own. We have done it with Hamer, Rudoni, Sheaf, Torp, Van Ewijk, Gyokeres and possibly Dovin.
Several players can play in more than one position including Brau which Frank seems to like and appreciate. It's just certain fans who are stuck with this one player has one best position and shouldn't be played anywhere else notion.
I don't expect Brau to come into his own until the end of the season or maybe even next. It's what building for the future is about. Very few players, even fully developed players hit the ground running with a new team.
I really don't see the problem you keep snipping about. Sometimes you have to pick players up when you can like Bassette. Not all are a success. It's not just about skill it's about character and integration which can take time.
The strikers are sorted. The options are there to change the profile or go 2 upfront. To sound like a broken record, the flexibility options for the players behind the forwards are seriously lacking.Yeah if grimes did get injured (fingers crossed he won’t) I think we’d have to accept we’re not going to be able to have a like for like replacement, and adjust accordingly.
The Blackburn game is why I wanted a Rudoni backup, they managed to nullify us quite well with the high press. We needed someone able to drop in and give us an out ball, haven’t really got another midfielder like that.
We could bring all 3 in and not lose anyone. 24 man squad at the moment, including Bell and Andrews. Count them as U21's in JanuaryId be very happy with Rak-Sakyi, Pereira and Nielsen.
The first is on loan and doesn't look in Place's plans, the second two are at clubs whose seasons are over so would be the perfect time to raid.
Rak-Sakyi solves our lack of bodies out wide, Pereira can play in the 8 or the 10 and Nielsen would be the perfect developmental 4th choice CB. All players who have previously been linked and wouldn't cost the earth.
Move Lati and Bidwell on and you've got your 25 man squad.
that would be a fantastic window and a real show of intent. if we were to buy all 3 it’s at least 10m thoughId be very happy with Rak-Sakyi, Pereira and Nielsen.
The first is on loan and doesn't look in Place's plans, the second two are at clubs whose seasons are over so would be the perfect time to raid.
Rak-Sakyi solves our lack of bodies out wide, Pereira can play in the 8 or the 10 and Nielsen would be the perfect developmental 4th choice CB. All players who have previously been linked and wouldn't cost the earth.
Move Lati and Bidwell on and you've got your 25 man squad.
£6.5m Sheaf money burning a hole in Doug's pocket and we clearly had funds to spend apart from that.that would be a fantastic window and a real show of intent. if we were to buy all 3 it’s at least 10m though
Disagree with this, sign whatever it takes to get over the line.If we are are still in the top 2 come Jan it will be a hard time to buy players as we will need Prem quality. No point in buying Championship standard players if your going to be Premier League 6 months later. Might have to be loan signings unless Doug finds a pot of gold down the back of his sofa.
I'm petrified of someone like Rudoni getting injured. It would mean our season is overBeen saying for a while now so I’ll keep saying: the midfield backup is all a bit meh. Not the best in any of the positions. We have zero backup on the wings. Two forward minded players who can fill in either wing or in the 10 minimum. Ideally an 8 as well.
We do! complacency is very dangerous. Frank will have a list of players he would like.i honestly don’t think we need anyone
We don't need anyone presently. Those saying we do are those saying our reserve players are not good enough although everyone that's come into the team has done a good job. The international breaks have also been good for us.i honestly don’t think we need anyone
We have 2 very good players in Woolfenden and KKH that have hardly played. Our players are playing well and those in reserve need to earn their place even if they're clearly good enough.Valid points but it does seem weird that since the Birmingham game he just hasn't featured at all.
Undoubtedly there's going to be a settling in period for Brau which will take as long as it takes until he's deemed ready but is slightly strange he's not being integrated in when games are practically over.
Sheff W for instance was the perfect time to bring him on and instead Bidwell was the preferred option when Dasilva went off.
Clubs may not loan players to us as they are likely to be on the subs bench. A wide player would be nice but I don't think we need to much else in the next window.We have 2 very good players in Woolfenden and KKH that have hardly played. Our players are playing well and those in reserve need to earn their place even if they're clearly good enough.
We have players that need game time to keep their sharpness up. Players like Bidwell who already know the system we play and how his team mates play will be preferred to a player with a lot to learn. Brau will get his chance when the time is right.
If?If we are are still in the top 2 come Jan it will be a hard time to buy players as we will need Prem quality. No point in buying Championship standard players if your going to be Premier League 6 months later. Might have to be loan signings unless Doug finds a pot of gold down the back of his sofa.
If they're good enough they will play although I agree with what you say.Clubs may not loan players to us as they are likely to be on the subs bench. A wide player would be nice but I don't think we need to much else in the next window.
If?
5 points and a GD of +23 above 3rd place Millwall. Even further ahead of the rest. Yes we will drop points but so will everyone else.
But I agree with the rest. Since Lampard took over we have only brought in quality that have the chance of being in a lower Prem side other than Brau and he has the chance to improve.
Who’s Nielsen?Id be very happy with Rak-Sakyi, Pereira and Nielsen.
The first is on loan and doesn't look in Place's plans, the second two are at clubs whose seasons are over so would be the perfect time to raid.
Rak-Sakyi solves our lack of bodies out wide, Pereira can play in the 8 or the 10 and Nielsen would be the perfect developmental 4th choice CB. All players who have previously been linked and wouldn't cost the earth.
Move Lati and Bidwell on and you've got your 25 man squad.
We have 2 very good players in Woolfenden and KKH that have hardly played. Our players are playing well and those in reserve need to earn their place even if they're clearly good enough.
We have players that need game time to keep their sharpness up. Players like Bidwell who already know the system we play and how his team mates play will be preferred to a player with a lot to learn. Brau will get his chance when the time is right.
We'll just continue pecking away and putting points on the board.So, exactly how many chicken do you think you’ll get out of those eggs?
We'll just continue pecking away and putting points on the board.
When Lampard thinks the time is ready he will play.You say Brau will get the chance when the time is right.... we were 3-0 up when Bidwell was subbed on vs Sheff W. Not really sure what better time there was to get minutes to be honest.
Fair enough at the tail end of games such as Portsmouth where really we need to try and see the game out. Bidwell's experience is useful in those instances.
There's clearly a lot more work to do with Brau than perhaps initially thought.
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