McAtee, the brother of the Man City lad.Bidwell isn’t an upgrade in our system to McCallum or Maatsen. We are a solid LCB short.
Gyok is incredible at pulling the defensive line to ribbons so we need people in the box who can pounce and finish. Whether blisterfeet is the best in the hole I don’t know, maybe Godden sits deep alongside O’Hare and runs in?
Overall, if we keep what we’ve got we need left defenders and a goal scoring mid. That Grimsby lad (Mc something or other) seemed to have a bit about him.
Yeah absolutely but I'd rather have Vik over Godden every day of the weekI think he's a better finisher, not a better player.
Bidwell has played as a LWB in promotion chasing teams for the last several seasons. Give the man a chance. He wasn’t even bad when he played last seasonBidwell isn’t an upgrade in our system to McCallum or Maatsen. We are a solid LCB short.
Gyok is incredible at pulling the defensive line to ribbons so we need people in the box who can pounce and finish. Whether blisterfeet is the best in the hole I don’t know, maybe Godden sits deep alongside O’Hare and runs in?
Overall, if we keep what we’ve got we need left defenders and a goal scoring mid. That Grimsby lad (Mc something or other) seemed to have a bit about him.
Of course Gyökeres is overall a far better striker.
You're clueless if you think that's not the case.
Bidwell isn’t an upgrade in our system to McCallum or Maatsen. We are a solid LCB short.
Gyok is incredible at pulling the defensive line to ribbons so we need people in the box who can pounce and finish. Whether blisterfeet is the best in the hole I don’t know, maybe Godden sits deep alongside O’Hare and runs in?
Overall, if we keep what we’ve got we need left defenders and a goal scoring mid. That Grimsby lad (Mc something or other) seemed to have a bit about him.
Gyökeres is one of a few of our players who has the potential to play in the Premier League. He's a far superior player overall.I disagree with you. Doesn’t make me clueless. People are allowed to see things different from you.
I like Gyko but he’s young and one and good season so far compared to Godden who’s been around over a number of seasons and consistently delivered goals. For me he head and shoulders above Gyko for finishing.
Not convinced with Bidwell having to play that role but no real alternative. Hope he can surprise me. If we can play through Cal and Palmer we should create enough chances to win.Team for the first fixture
Moore
Dabo Hyam Mcfadzean Rose Bidwell
Sheaf Hamer
O'Hare Palmer
Gyokeres
Subs Wilson. Kelly. Waghorn. Godden. Walker. Eccles. Allen.
Good enough to beat the Mackems?
Gyökeres is one of a few of our players who has the potential to play in the Premier League. He's a far superior player overall.
At his age, Godden was moving from Ebbsfleet to Stevenage.
Don't agree at all; VG is far superior overall.Long term I agree but in the here and now, for me Godden is a better player and finisher and if both are fully fit and play one up too, robins picks godden.
Absolutely no way does Robins pick Godden over Gyok for the 1 up frontLong term I agree but in the here and now, for me Godden is a better player and finisher and if both are fully fit and play one up too, robins picks godden.
’Hyam is becoming a solid CB’ and ’we conceded too many goals down our right hand side last season, especially at home’. Given Hyam played on the right hand side of three centre backs for most of last season there is an inconsistency in there somewhere. Need 3/4 additions at the back if we are to challenge at the top end of the table.Defence is a massive concern for me at the moment. Fadz only getting older, Dabo was inconsistent last year (hoping that changes) and Bidwell is a bench player at best for us. If we keep the big 3 then defo 2 full back and a CB required. Hyam really is becoming a solid CB and Rose improved 2nd half the season. We conceded way too many goals down our right hand side last season, especially at home.
I'd be more than happy with a similar season with flirting with the playoffs.
The defence as shown leaked a shitload of goals last season and would do so again, particularly against big bruiser c/f'sDefence is a massive concern for me at the moment. Fadz only getting older, Dabo was inconsistent last year (hoping that changes) and Bidwell is a bench player at best for us. If we keep the big 3 then defo 2 full back and a CB required. Hyam really is becoming a solid CB and Rose improved 2nd half the season. We conceded way too many goals down our right hand side last season, especially at home.
I'd be more than happy with a similar season with flirting with the playoffs.
Chelsea want to sell him. What promotion challenge?Interesting that Maatsen has not gone gone on tour with Chelsea. It was thought he would get his opportunities this season. Not so apparently and he remains at home and also not going abroad, they are keeping him. Could this mean a loan again? And could this mean back here to help with a promotion challenge. TBF he does start every game with us. Could be what Robins is waiting on.
RE Dabo, he is routinely a standout performer whenever he gets a run of games and up to full match fitness. His patchy form always corresponds with coming back from injury. If he stays fit he’s a quality RWB at this level.
Chelsea want to sell him. What promotion challenge?
Simon MooreI would play this on the assumption that Dabo + Bidwell turn into prime Roberto Carlos. & Hyam + McFadzean turn into Virgil Van Djik. If that happens, I think we could win the league.
Fankaty Dabo / Dominic Hyam / Kyle McFadzean / Jake Bidwell
Ben Sheaf / Gustavo Hamer
Kasey Palmer / Viktor Gyokeres / Matt Godden / Callum O'Hare
But if you don't shoot for the moon you'll never find yourself amongst the stars.
Refer to the thread title…I think at least one of the loan signings will start.
Would be very suprised if fadz started the season
Is that one of Harry’s newer ones? I’ll have to give it a listen
Chelsea want to sell him. What promotion challenge?
Nah, player and club couldn’t agree terms, Chelsea didn’t pull the plug on anything or they would have taken him on tour with them if he was part of the plans…What i read was he could of been sold to Dortmond or some club like that (can't remember) but Chelsea pulled the plug on it and want to further develop his talents. Sounds like a season long loan to me....
If we could have only played Wallace or Ferguson which would it have been?People getting lost in an argument that I don’t even think exists. Both talented players who trump one another in different parts of the game. If they could play together for long enough we’d have our best front line in years.
Wallace for me.If we could have only played Wallace or Ferguson which would it have been?
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