Grendel
Well-Known Member
Robins has told Pask he can go.
We don't know why Pask isn't involved? It seems strange he was heavily involved at start of pre-season and now he's not involved Who knows why? Either way we have 6 senior CB's on the books. That is squad depth. If they aren't picked as options then they should be moved on and their place can be filled?
Again as before JCS signed, let's see who the last signing is, I have a feeling it will be a versatile defender.
If he's playing a wingback and central midfielder ahead of him, it's obvious his days are beyond numbered.Robins has told Pask he can go.
Robins has told Pask he can go.
Get jobbello and hillsner off pay role and get a couple in
Who was the last first team player we signed who didn’t even make his debut? I thought Lateef Elford Aliyu but he made 2 appearances. Al Bangura?
If no other club wants them, the only way to get rid is by paying up their contract. If you do that you don't free up any budget to pay someone elseGet jobbello and hillsner off pay role and get a couple in
I’m sure Robins knows he can’t rely on Da Costa or Reid. I’d be surprised if both positions were not strengthened.Jobello will have suitors but Hilssner will be difficult. Easy to say in hindsight but I’m not sure how he managed to get a move to a Championship club, he’s played the majority of his career in Germany’s third tier
I’m sure Robins knows he can’t rely on Da Costa or Reid. I’d be surprised if both positions were not strengthened.
I still think we lack true pace up front. Vik Is holding the ball up well but if we had a flying machine on the bench to stretched tired legs I really do think that would be a real boost.
maybe Tavares or Dinanga can perform that role but I’ve not seen enough of them to assess their real pace.
I increasingly think it’s one of Vik or Wagg upfront but not both. They are very similar.
I’m sure Robins knows he can’t rely on Da Costa or Reid. I’d be surprised if both positions were not strengthened.
I still think we lack true pace up front. Vik Is holding the ball up well but if we had a flying machine on the bench to stretched tired legs I really do think that would be a real boost.
maybe Tavares or Dinanga can perform that role but I’ve not seen enough of them to assess their real pace.
I increasingly think it’s one of Vik or Wagg upfront but not both. They are very similar.
I think Shipleys opportunities will be very limited. Think Eccles will be ahead of him when he's fit
If they can play RWB, CM and CF too, even better.If we’ve only got one more to come out n the budget a players who can play LCB or LWB would be ideal.
Pask's non-selection is a mystery. I'm not saying he is a long term answer, although he deserves a chance, but I can't see that DaCosta is a lower risk at RWB than Pask. DaCosta looked totally lost yesterday and even the less experienced players were directing him. In the second half he showed a couple of flashes of what he can do going forward which would be OK if we played wingers. But we don't.
We don’t need pace upfront - it’s an obsession.
Gyokeres is big, quick and strong for his size and has caused problems in every game he’s played in so far. Even Walker has decent pace, movement and strength for his size.
As for Godden, his movement and the finishing for that goal yesterday is king for a striker.
Pace is overrated. Movement and finishing is way more important and between Gyo, Godden, Walker and Waghorn - we’ve got a nice blend.
I don't think Shipley will be getting on the pitch unless we are 4-0 up with 5 minutes to go. Unfortunately he hasn't kicked on enough to make an impact in the Championship. Never seems fit enough to me.I think Shipleys opportunities will be very limited. Think Eccles will be ahead of him when he's fit
I don't see the logic in another LWB on loan. MR isn't the type to rotate so we're just going to end up with a pissed off player/parent club.
Ideally you want a young prospect there that you own, learning his trade in the 23s but that can step up if needed. I thought Reid was that player but if not then we should loan him out to try and get him up to speed. He was doing well the the SPL last year.
CB is the big concern. We play with a back 3 system and we have 4 players that can do that. 1 injury or suspension and we're shifting the team about.
Dabo should also be counted out of CB, he doesn't look comfortable there but it also detracts from our attacking play when he isn't on the wing.
If he's decided he doesn't like Pask and Drysdale isn't ready then we need another CB.
Drysdale is 21, 22 this year he really does need to be pushing the first team at this point. He's had a season out on loan, he should be at least capable of being backup.
Lwb is a concern as unlike CB we only have 1 senior option who is 2 bookings away from a ban and at his age is likely to suffer a dip in form.
I agree though we don't want another loan primarily for lwb. We need a versatile defender to play across the line but whether that is available is a totally different prospect!
Who was the last first team player we signed who didn’t even make his debut? I thought Lateef Elford Aliyu but he made 2 appearances. Al Bangura?
Pace by itself isn't enough and does need decent ball control and shooting skills.
Obv if said player can't hit a barn door chances are defences won't be that afraid to let them in behind but to have a pacy option is useful. If an opposition is pushed up and pressing you, having that player who can beat them in a foot race can force them back a bit and relieve the pressure.
Tell that to Michael OwenWe don’t need pace upfront - it’s an obsession.
Gyokeres is big, quick and strong for his size and has caused problems in every game he’s played in so far. Even Walker has decent pace, movement and strength for his size.
As for Godden, his movement and the finishing for that goal yesterday is king for a striker.
Pace is overrated. Movement and finishing is way more important and between Gyo, Godden, Walker and Waghorn - we’ve got a nice blend.
Tell that to Michael Owen
Rose and JCS weren't in the squad and we were fine. Kelly, Shipley and Howley will bolster the midfield options. We have plenty of forwards and bright as a backup for O'Hare. We have decent squad depth imo
Still surely he would have been a better option than Dacosta?Robins has told Pask he can go.
Wonder if it’s Pask on £3k per week and Dacosta on £1kStill surely he would have been a better option than Dacosta?
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