I'd agree with you if Rapha goes out on loan.Frank sees Wright as a striker.
That leaves us with only 3 natural wingers at the club (EMC/Saka/Rapha) and it's telling that after a whole season at the club and a good showing vs Luton, Rapha still didn't get the nod to replace Sakamoto after injury.
I just think we'd benefit from another option there. It's been an issue for a while.
That was Wright's second, when Wright reversed it into the the far corner.It was the cut back and set up for rudoni’s deflected one which I liked. I actually think the ball into him could’ve been better but he showed pace (obviously), awareness and skill to cut inside and set him up…rather than trying to shoot.
He looked good. Long may it continue.
Oh yeah! Well, that one then. My memory is all over the place. I blame the 90s!That was Wright's second, when Wright reversed it into the the far corner.
I'd agree with you if Rapha goes out on loan.
We only have 25 places available in the squad, and hes not likely to feature, hes already behind BTA who would fill in on either wing before Rapha (imho) not to mention pushing a FB further forward.
So hes just taking up a squad position unnecessarily.
If FL sees Godo as being better than Rapha and can move Rapha on, then great, go get him. But its moving players on that's proving to be difficult.
Possibly, but if we do bring Godo in (for eg) and a CH, who do we leave out the 25 man squad?Disagree about Rapha personally. I like what I've seen and think he could be a useful squad player.
Or more than that.Disagree about Rapha personally. I like what I've seen and think he could be a useful squad player.
Possibly, but if we do bring Godo in (for eg) and a CH, who do we leave out the 25 man squad?
Collins, Bidwell, Raphael, Bassette, Simms.Collins would definitely be one. The other is a good question, and I'm not sure if I know the answer. Allen maybe? But that seems a little harsh.
Possibly, but if we do bring Godo in (for eg) and a CH, who do we leave out the 25 man squad?
Collins, Bidwell, Raphael, Bassette, Simms.
There's plenty of options and much to debate, im sure we would have players lined up to replace them, but the issue is who would take them off our hands first?
I’ve seen nothing so far to suggest he can reach the level of EMC/Sakamoto. Not really getting the hype.Or more than that.
Lampard said that BTA was the player who came back the fittest after the break. It looked that way preseason to me, his touch wasn't there then but he was getting into dangerous positions and looking lively. His touch is coming I think. We shouldn't forget that he scored 10 for West Brom, that's decent in my book.Edit
I'd also add that he's shown he can have an impact on the left or right side.
Maybe Frank has been working on him during pre-season, we certainly look more fluid, and the likes of Torp are now looking more dangerous this season.
Although the quality of opposition hasn't been the best so far.
Why would we not sign that Godo?
I dont know.Sorry if I missed elsewhere, why was BTA sat in the dugout whilst rest of team was celebrating on the pitch?? This still taken from a few mins after final whistle…
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He was out with the rest of them quite shortly after that. He wouldn't join in with the other goal scorers giving the crowd a fisting at the end. Too shy and not into that sort of thing.Sorry if I missed elsewhere, why was BTA sat in the dugout whilst rest of team was celebrating on the pitch?? This still taken from a few mins after final whistle…
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Wouldn't the budget be better spent elsewhere, don't know myself?Why would we not sign that Godo?
Can't imagine he would be a significant spend.Wouldn't the budget be better spent elsewhere, don't know myself?
Collins, Bidwell, Raphael, Bassette, Simms.
There's plenty of options and much to debate, im sure we would have players lined up to replace them, but the issue is who would take them off our hands first?
Godo is 22, so would be counted as 1 of our 25 man squad.Bassette doesn't count towards the squad as he's under 21, and depending on when Raphael's birthday is he might also not count. But the others I agree.
Something would need to be done if we bring in more players over the age of 21. Not sure on Godo's age, maybe he'd be counted as an under 21 as well.
Godo is 22, so would be counted as 1 of our 25 man squad.
If the worst came to the worst, we may have to pay a few players off. Collins, Bidwell and Allan have less that a year left on their contracts, we could loan them out and cover their wages, but I doubt Doug would allow that.
Raphael becomes a senior player this season. He's one of the 25.Bassette doesn't count towards the squad as he's under 21, and depending on when Raphael's birthday is he might also not count. But the others I agree.
Something would need to be done if we bring in more players over the age of 21. Not sure on Godo's age, maybe he'd be counted as an under 21 as well.
He'd been running around for ages; just needed a bit of a sit down.Sorry if I missed elsewhere, why was BTA sat in the dugout whilst rest of team was celebrating on the pitch?? This still taken from a few mins after final whistle…
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I thought it was along the lines of "I'm ice cold".I wonder if the ‘pulse’ celebration, was acknowledging he needs to stay calm on the pitch - maybe something the coaching staff have been working with him on? - his play certainly seemed less panicked and frantic on Saturday; he played with his head up and found his team mates in better positions etc.
Judging by the permanent scowl on Bassette's face on saturday, I suspect he want's out anywayThink Collins and Bassette will definitely go
Lampard clearly doesn't like Basette, I'm sure he wants him out of the club at the first opportunity.
You do realise that either Sakamoto or BTA could be used on the left wing as well as the right dont you?What do Asante and Sakamoto have to do with our left wingers? Weird
You do realise that either Sakamoto or BTA could be used on the left wing as well as the right dont you?
I mean if BTA is keeping a fit Sakamoto out of the side, and then (god forbid) EMC picks up an injury, would you honestly expect Sakamoto to stay on the bench and not just play on the left, or for BTA to switch to the left and allow Sakamoto to play on the right.
What's really weird is the assumption that a player can only ever be played in one position!
He had his boots off for some reason. I don't think there's anything in it, maybe a blister or something?Sorry if I missed elsewhere, why was BTA sat in the dugout whilst rest of team was celebrating on the pitch?? This still taken from a few mins after final whistle…
Because as yet, its not been required.When has Sakamoto played on the left for us? How many times has Asante?
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