If you could sign two positions in Jan what would they be? (8 Viewers)

[shmmeee]

Thread does what it says on the tin.

Let’s say Doug has a little in the back pocket for two first team signings. What positions are you prioritising based on the first quarter of the season?

For me: I’d still like a technical CM. Torp looks promising but loss of form or fitness and we’re back to Grimes or trying Hamer where he hasn’t managed to prove himself.

Then controversial but a RB. Loan out KKH to the Championship.

 

[TomRad85]

Thread does what it says on the tin.

Let’s say Doug has a little in the back pocket for two first team signings. What positions are you prioritising based on the first quarter of the season?

For me: I’d still like a technical CM. Torp looks promising but loss of form or fitness and we’re back to Grimes or trying Hamer where he hasn’t managed to prove himself.

Then controversial but a RB. Loan out KKH to the Championship.

Probably right but wildcard is keeper if Rushworth keeps being shit.

 

[shmmeee]

Probably right but wildcard is keeper if Rushworth keeps being shit.

Did consider that.

 

[lowblocklounge]

Agree on the CM.

Arguments could be made for a keeper if Rushworth doesn’t improve (Ramsdale loan maybe)

I would throw out a LW too, with EMC or BTA going out on loan.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Left back and a well established keeper to give us a viable alternative to Rushworth if his form continues

 

[Domo]

considering how good pinnock has been id like to buy some more experienced players. arguably a LB if dasilva is injuried we're stuffed, and a quality CM would be good

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

I’d like a RB and a LB, Dasilva has been good but could do with some support, I think Mfuni will play plenty at CB and at RB MvE just isnt good enough

 

[wooodi]

Thread does what it says on the tin.

Let’s say Doug has a little in the back pocket for two first team signings. What positions are you prioritising based on the first quarter of the season?

For me: I’d still like a technical CM. Torp looks promising but loss of form or fitness and we’re back to Grimes or trying Hamer where he hasn’t managed to prove himself.

Then controversial but a RB. Loan out KKH to the Championship.

 

[wooodi]

A left back + a centre forward who can put the ball in the net.

 

[Warwickhunt]

we need Onyenka to be fit!

 

[zuni]

Lb, decent forward and rb...milan aint cutting it in the prem and im not convinced he will

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Ideally would look at a LB first. We only have one registered LB in the squad (Mfuni is much better suited for CB imo).

After that we need a CDM who can start to play the grimes role in the squad.

Not to be too football manager but examples of players I would look at are Jordan Bos and Patrick Berg (both linked to us in the summer).

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Assuming everyone’s fully fit, the best XI I’d reckon is:

Rushworth
MVE
Amenda
Pinnock
Dasilva
Torp
Yirenkyi
Rudoni
Gboho
Saka
Wright

Then the second XI:
Bentley
KKH
Thomas
Lati
Mfuni
Grimes
Onyeka
Eccles
Tchaouna
EMC
Awoniyi

On that basis, I’d probably go with CM and LB. If we had money, I’d actually consider a keeper if Rushworth’s troubles continue.

 

[rob9872]

Doggy & reverse cowgirl

 

[shmmeee]

Doggy & reverse cowgirl

Two at the back then?

 

[shmmeee]

Agree on the CM.

Arguments could be made for a keeper if Rushworth doesn’t improve (Ramsdale loan maybe)

I would throw out a LW too, with EMC or BTA going out on loan.

I’d hope with EMC Wright and Cherif who can play there we’ll be OK but I’ll always take new wingers

 

[rob9872]

Two at the back then?

Although if it's the same one, she's definitely a keeper.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

GK and CM

 

[curly_tom]

Calls for a new keeper is a bit premature in my view. Rushworth hasn’t been making howlers, he’s just not shining. Yet. I don’t believe we spent all money to please the celebrating fans. Our scouts and coaches will have a good idea of his level and will be expecting him to become a solid PL keeper. It is always going to be harder this season than last. Not a priority signing in my view

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Agree entirely with an experienced technical CM alongside Yirenkyi .

Grimes just isn't at this level and it wouldn't surprise me to see him move back to the Championship for more gametime in Jan. Torp I thought would be useful for his set pieces and long shooting but he's impressed more than that. Just his stamina that isn't there. Hamer can't cope with more than 15mins the condition he's in and he needs to show he's serious about his profession. Onyeka isn't technical. I'd like to see Eccles fit enough to play some cameos off the bench before Jan to see if he's a viable bench option there.

After that, I'd want to see KKH and Mfuni at full back to see if they're capable of stepping into those roles. I just have a feeling that Bos may come in Jan as we were supposedly looking at him in the summer before his injury.

I'd love us to be able to get a decent goalscorer, but they're going to cost a fortune in Jan. Cherif needs time to develop, Awoniyi can hold the ball up but isn't a prolific scorer. Simms can get goals but falls down in other areas and can be a bit hot and cold depending on his mindset at the time. We also need to see Wright in that position. Personally I think he won't be good enough overall to play that role at this level and with his increasing number of injuries I'd be tempted to sell him, Simms and BTA to bring in one top-level striker.

 

[RoboCCFC90]

RB + LB

 

[Cally Fedora]

Money being no object I’d go with right back and centre forward.

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Assuming everyone’s fully fit, the best XI I’d reckon is:

Rushworth
MVE
Amenda
Pinnock
Dasilva
Torp
Yirenkyi
Rudoni
Gboho
Saka
Wright

Then the second XI:
Bentley
KKH
Thomas
Lati
Mfuni
Grimes
Onyeka
Eccles
Tchaouna
EMC
Awoniyi

On that basis, I’d probably go with CM and LB. If we had money, I’d actually consider a keeper if Rushworth’s troubles continue.

Good grief, no Thomas and Mfuni in your first 11, it's a good job Frank Lampard is the manager because he'll have them both in his first 11.

MVE. THOMAS. AMANDA. MFUNI. In a back 4

MVE. THOMAS. AMANDA. PINNOCK. MFUNI. In a back 5

 

[fatso]

Cf and a RB

Plus off load, Bidwell, Wilson, Woolfenden, Lats, Eccles, Hamer, Simms, Wright, and BTA.

That should free up some wages.

 

[Kubrick]

GK and RB. Ours are consistently not at the level.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

If Rushworth still looks shakey a goalies only to pressure him I would have signed Ramsdale in the summer when the Rushworth price went to high.

Midfielder as I think Mfuni will replace JD.

I would look to get a few out on loan or sold most of the ones Fatso said but I would still keep Hamer and Wright

One other swap would be a left winger and EMC out I don’t think he will make the step up.

 

[covboy9]

Flexible full back
Number 10

 

[Skybluedownunder]

LB, CM, RW in that order