Everyone said our bench looked strong before the Hull game but i didn't think so really. We had 2 left backs and even more hilariously Brau went on the left wing and Bidwell was more there to backup the LCB because we don't have another one.
I think we forget as well that Lampard likes players who can play multiple positions so hopefully that will help with that
100% believe a LCB will be coming in.
Will see how Raphael does tonight (fingers crossed)
That's fine but it's clear that we will be looking for one or we'd not have let go of Binks. We just have to patient for the right target. Who knows, We might be we have had a go for Doyle or Hughes but have to wait and see what they want to do. Point is we don't know as fans, it boring but you just have to take it.
True on that note, thought he did well against Pauli
Looked decent pre-season tbf. Either needs to trust him in game or loan him out.
And this is the problem, people saying we dont need 8 signings, when in reality, 8 signings is a new 1st choice CH, a new ST and our depth.
It's the heat mate, does funny things to people! Lol
Very well put
People suggesting we don’t need a new RW is utterly bewildering.
It seems Kone is off to QPR
Agreed - need a number 10/RW ahead of a CF first
The usual response is “we have Raphael” or “one of KKH or MVE can play on the wing”
Despite the facts, the wills and wants of player and manager… Haji Wright’s best position is from the left!
I mean, you say we dont need a LW, as have many people on here numerous times. In fact, I've been quoted for suggesting wingers by people saying were "overloaded" with wing options.
I agree. Given that Lampard seems reluctant to stick Wright on the left, we saw both BTA and Brau out there after his introduction, you could argue we're light on both wings. Someone who is capable of going either side might be the best option at this point.
Why is why I don’t get the assertion we don’t need either
Exactly this. The obsession with buying a striker this window is just strange.
Oh did he say speficially we needed a left winger I must've missed that, do you have a link? Or do you mean on FM?
So if EMC and Sakamoto get injured you’re happy with Brau, BTA and Raphael being their replacements?
Literally never said Rangers were after BTA. You misread the post.
Rapha is never going to start in the Championship for us. Lampard will go 3-5-2 if we get injuries.
Why are you obsessed with Injuries
we have two first team players who can play left wing and plenty who can play right as a second position. I was merely asking where Lampard has specified LW as a need to strengthen
Saying we need a winger seems to bring out the remaining dwindling small % that actually think our strikers are good enough, despite actually watching them with their own eyes. We need both of those and a top quality CB to really compete.
Because it’s a reasonable scenario given EMC was out for a decent period last year.Wh
Why are you obsessed with Injuries
That would be scary but all the CBs have been reliable in the sense that they’re v rarely injured. I’m less concerned that we’d run out of CBs as opposed to wingers which is by its nature, a position that has a higher attrition rate.
