Fuck him, one misplaced pass and I’m calling him a dwarfThe fans need to treat him with kindness though
I think this is the wrong mindset.
Whilst Allen has his merits, he is at his ceiling.
Palmer/O'hare fitness can't be relied upon.
Kelly is not at the level we want to be at.
Sheaf, although provided some excellent performances, can be inconsistent.
Eccles has performed well in two games this season but was not pulling up trees in previous seasons.
I would argue the CM position is the one that needs attention most as there is no one there that is outstanding at this level apart from maybe Sheaf and even then I would say he is only above average for this league. All other positions I think we are stocked with good quality and depth with the obvious exception of another striker.
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1. It’s Hutchison not Hutchinson - how many times?Signed from Blackpool, so tangerine orange also...amongst the many other coloured kits of several teams later in his career.
Played until 47, which is amazing for a player whose main asset was pace and trickery.
CM is definitely not one of our stronger areas.This is a typical glass half full post, with the contents of the second half of the glass totally evaporated.
Yes a quality cm signing would do us no harm, but I still think it is one of our strongest areas. We definitely need another centre back and a striker who we can develop who will be happy with time off the bench this season.
It was considering he spent most of his career getting kicked to s***Signed from Blackpool, so tangerine orange also...amongst the many other coloured kits of several teams later in his career.
Played until 47, which is amazing for a player whose main asset was pace and trickery.
1. I never mentioned his name, so how about correcting the actual person who mis-spelt his name....if you really must.1. It’s Hutchison not Hutchinson - how many times?
2. Blackpool play in tangerine not orange.
Kelly, Sheaf, Eccles, Palmer, Allen, O'Hare, Saka, (plus Burroughs on loan) competing for probably three places.CM is definitely not one of our stronger areas.
Palmer o hare and saka shouldn't really be counted for CM roleKelly, Sheaf, Eccles, Palmer, Allen, O'Hare, Saka, (plus Burroughs on loan) competing for probably three places.
Not saying we don't need another good signing with Hamer gone, but no more important than another CB and striker.
Personally not worried, it will be sorted before window closes. I can see another 2-3 permanent and maybe one loan coming in.
Kelly, Sheaf, Eccles, Palmer, Allen, O'Hare, Saka, (plus Burroughs on loan) competing for probably three places.
Not saying we don't need another good signing with Hamer gone, but no more important than another CB and striker.
Personally not worried, it will be sorted before window closes. I can see another 2-3 permanent and maybe one loan coming in.
Kelly - Great servant, really is league one level at best though.Kelly, Sheaf, Eccles, Palmer, Allen, O'Hare, Saka, (plus Burroughs on loan) competing for probably three places.
Not saying we don't need another good signing with Hamer gone, but no more important than another CB and striker.
Personally not worried, it will be sorted before window closes. I can see another 2-3 permanent and maybe one loan coming in.
Exactly.I am referring to the deep lying CM's assuming we continue with a two up top. CAM is covered between O'Hare/Palmer/Saka. That leaves two realistic options in Sheaf and Eccles to fill two positions.
I am certain that we need more bodies in these positions, and I am not overly convinced by the overall quality that we have here, probably because we've been spoilt with Gus.
Either way, to say we don't need reinforcing in this area is madness.
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1. It’s Hutchison not Hutchinson - how many times?
2. Blackpool play in tangerine not orange.
Do we look weaker than our rivals ? There has been literally no money spent in the championship this summer apart from the relegated sides.We need 2 CMs now we've lost Hamer. It's the only position on the pitch where we look weaker than our rivals.
Sounds like we may only get 1 this window.
Do we look weaker than our rivals ? There has been literally no money spent in the championship this summer apart from the relegated sides.
I would argue that there aren't many other championship sides that have a squad that seems stronger than ours and that's before we spend the Hamer money
Not talking about the squad overall but our current state of play at CM.
Personally don't think CM options of Sheaf, Eccles, Allen (out for a while), and Kelly is top 6 level. Sheaf is the only one who would get into the starting 11 of the teams we're competing with.
2 more signings in this position and it very well could be top 6 level.
One to eleven I think our squad is very strong, especially if you ignore what the relegated teams have at present.Not talking about the squad overall but our current state of play at CM.
Personally don't think CM options of Sheaf, Eccles, Allen (out for a while), and Kelly is top 6 level. Sheaf is the only one who would get into the starting 11 of the teams we're competing with.
2 more signings in this position and it very well could be top 6 level.
Because for the sake of his career he wasn’t willing to play League One football, however would’ve continued playing for Barnsley had they been promoted.Why was he on loan a division above his parent club?
Birmingham have spent a fair bit compared to normal.Do we look weaker than our rivals ? There has been literally no money spent in the championship this summer apart from the relegated sides.
I would argue that there aren't many other championship sides that have a squad that seems stronger than ours and that's before we spend the Hamer money
Apologies DWH, I’m not the greatest with technology and I thought the ‘reply‘ would pick up the original quote too. Sorry.1. I never mentioned his name, so how about correcting the actual person who mis-spelt his name....if you really must.
2. Tangerine is a tone of orange, and i literally said 'tangerine orange'.
Sadly gus is irreplaceable , a proper M C is needed
maybe fleck if he can still run
They look to have recruited well but did read this morning they are desperately trying to offload Hogan and Juke to reduce the wage bill.Birmingham have spent a fair bit compared to normal.
About time they offloaded them anyway I think. Eustace is a good fit there, given time and a bit of cash they’ll do well with him.They look to have recruited well but did read this morning they are desperately trying to offload Hogan and Juke to reduce the wage bill.
That would appear to be the planFor £2m Styles wouldn't be a bad addition (if that's his release clause), but I think whether we go for it will depend on if we want Kitching.
We'd go for Kitching first, then activate the release clause. If we did both together Barnsley may well try and jack up the price on Kitching to make up for what they might lose out on on Styles.
Personally I could see us go for a LCB and a £4-5m midfielder and also Styles at £2m.
I think this is the wrong mindset.
Whilst Allen has his merits, he is at his ceiling.
Palmer/O'hare fitness can't be relied upon.
Kelly is not at the level we want to be at.
Sheaf, although provided some excellent performances, can be inconsistent.
Eccles has performed well in two games this season but was not pulling up trees in previous seasons.
I would argue the CM position is the one that needs attention most as there is no one there that is outstanding at this level apart from maybe Sheaf and even then I would say he is only above average for this league. All other positions I think we are stocked with good quality and depth with the obvious exception of another striker.
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Some of the Vik and Hamer money will be allocated to increased wages for some players as well don’t forget .Think if we want them we will go for both, Barnsley a bit desperate cash wise I think and we are armed with the Hamer loot and still have some of the Gyokeres money left.
It wouldn’t, they’d have a serious wedge to spend in L1 if not necessarily in this window.Some of the Vik and Hamer money will be allocated to increased wages for some players as well don’t forget .
Should be able to afford both though….a large problem at Barnsley would be breaking all this to the fans at this stage of the season.
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