shmmeee
Well-Known Member
I think there’s a fair question about whether those £1-2m players still exist in the market, or with inflation (both IRL and in football) are they now £3.5m players like MvE and Simms?
If we’d have kept to the “common sense model” (and we can brand it however we like, Brentford or Brighton but just common sense:
Buy young players with proven potential at either the league below or fringe prem or cheaper euro leagues for up to £2m
Have a couple of older heads in midfield and defence)
Then I think most on here could have seen the strategy and would be less concerned.
We’ve had a £35m windfall that we’ve not ever had before and two players in particular don’t fit the “common sense” model.
With the Wright and Kitching money we could have easily got 6 decent players in and had a much deeper squad.
I think that sums up the mood of the fans. Maybe King too.
I think there’s a fair question about whether those £1-2m players still exist in the market, or with inflation (both IRL and in football) are they now £3.5m players like MvE and Simms?
Also if we keep this formation Robins will always prefer the extra defensive solidity at full backConsidering the hype MvE has been disappointing, especially after Robins’ comments about him not doing what was asked of him.
He's a strange one, I think he looks more solid defensively than good going forward.Also if we keep this formation Robins will always prefer the extra defensive solidity at full back
I think they are one step up to be honest.
When we signed Hamer he was still quite unknown. MvE was considered one of the better right backs in the Eredivise for example.
Either way, I would have expected to see more results from some of these signings already. The fact so many are stuttering has been a bit baffling/concerning.
He's a strange one, I think he looks more solid defensively than good going forward.
He plays like Kyle walker. Fast off the ball and getting back to track a winger but when he gets it he just wants to recycle possession and technically tidy.
I don't think he is someone that will consistently beat a man with the ball.
I can't accept Latibeaudiere is better 1v1 than MVE , been turned inside out a few times last 2 gamesAlso if we keep this formation Robins will always prefer the extra defensive solidity at full back
You’ve also got to wonder if we’re going to be making full use of his attributes if we’re moving from a back three to a back four.Considering the hype MvE has been disappointing, especially after Robins’ comments about him not doing what was asked of him.
Liverpool utilise trent and robertson despite playing a 4 , bidwell still got high up SaturdayYou’ve also got to wonder if we’re going to be making full use of his attributes if we’re moving from a back three to a back four.
But that’s the point, we’ve signed specific players for a specific formation and style and now that’s all gone out the windowYou’ve also got to wonder if we’re going to be making full use of his attributes if we’re moving from a back three to a back four.
Burroughs.Liverpool utilise trent and robertson despite playing a 4 , bidwell still got high up Saturday
Not sure I can take Latibeaudiere at RB all season
Didn’t Robins say that we will be able to have greater flexibility with formations this season?But that’s the point, we’ve signed specific players for a specific formation and style and now that’s all gone out the window
Borderline clueless
Interesting.Stats suggest he’s trying a lot more than he’s used to and succeeding a lot less. Like Wright could just be getting used to the league.
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Looks to me to be more of a “cut in and drive at middle” player whereas MR seems to want him to go outside and cross.Interesting.
Looks like he's being asked to do something that's not necessarily his usual game.
Yea inverted, he likes to combine with the midfielder too. Possibly from the possession based Dutch style.Looks to me to be more of a “cut in and drive at middle” player whereas MR seems to want him to go outside and cross.
Interesting.
Looks like he's being asked to do something that's not necessarily his usual game.
I can't accept Latibeaudiere is better 1v1 than MVE , been turned inside out a few times last 2 games
Yeah in a modern 433 you can definitely have an attacking full back. Plus we’ve got players like Eccles and Sakamoto who can drop back. Plus he’s rapid so doesnt actually get caught out up the pitch too much.
MVE was one of the top 20 most expensive signings in the whole division this summer. If you exclude the three relegated clubs then only a handful of players were signed for a bigger fee. It’s a significant investment for a team at this level.it’s a good point made earlier that he’s a 2m signing of yesteryear that now costs 4m due to the passage of time. An Evtushok or a Breen if you will.
MVE was one of the top 20 most expensive signings in the whole division this summer. If you exclude the three relegated clubs then only a handful of players were signed for a bigger fee. It’s a significant investment for a team at this level.
Can’t be arsed to go back and watch clips, but it strikes me that the best utility of his pace would be to play the ball in behind the defender and give him a raw foot-race. To do this, his starting position needs to be higher. So many instances of players not being as quick with the ball at their feet.
Of course, the next thing would be to get bodies into the box, but that’s never been MR’s bag.
I don’t think he can be recalled, unfortunately.Get Burroughs back, stop messing around.
Some of the dismissing of Kitching is very amusing.Thought this was worth revisiting.
4 of the 5 at the back are new signings this season, where we spent money. I think the defence is starting to look as solid as last season. I'd say that's good recruitment.
Obviously Sakamoto is starting to look very good. Simms has time to grow into a good investment. Wright is the elephant in the room, but his goal/assist contribution come the end of the season will tell the true story.
DaSilva - Free - alright
Latibeaudiere- free- decent
Binks - Loan - decent
Ayari - Loan - Shit
Simms - 3.5m - Double shit
Wright - 7.7m - Triple shit
Van Ewjik- 4m - player there, think he'll be good
Tats - 1.2m - good player but MR dont rate him
Collins - 500k - who knows?
Thomas - 2m - wank
Kitching -4m - pointless
So in summary we've spunked loads of money on shit players
The same Burroughs who isn’t holding down his preferred position at his loan club ?Get Burroughs back, stop messing around.
They've had a new manager their fans rate him.The same Burroughs who isn’t holding down his preferred position at his loan club ?
I'd like him back. He's such a utility player and can fill many rolls.They've had a new manager their fans rate him.
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