Yeah, I’m not saying the right sided player is essential but one that covers both would be ideal as Rodrigues is an unknown and Burroughs likewise (although I think he’s perfectly capable of filling in there for a few games)
Yeah, I’m not saying the right sided player is essential but one that covers both would be ideal as Rodrigues is an unknown and Burroughs likewise (although I think he’s perfectly capable of filling in there for a few games)Rodrigues looks like being Sakamotos back up . As for right back it opens up a huge opportunity for Burroughs , will be interesting to see how much of preseason he plays .
We do need another cm and striker though
Peterborough played same formation as us last season and he played on the left side of the front 4 all season. It’s more of an inside forward than a wingerSo he’s not an 8 or a 10 but he’s a winger/inside forward? Like what’s that then? I’m genuinely not having a go (I never like having personal arguments with people on here, just find it draining) but I don’t think we really know what his perfect/natural position is yet. I assume it’s somewhere on the left side of midfield, either wing/midfield/CAM, but I think it’s a bit early to tell. I just hope we “gently” experiment, winning games whilst learning what our new recruits are best at.
Burroughs has just had a full season in league one , if he isn't good enough now then he never will beYeah, I’m not saying the right sided player is essential but one that covers both would be ideal as Rodrigues is an unknown and Burroughs likewise (although I think he’s perfectly capable of filling in there for a few games)
He is a wide player !So he’s not an 8 or a 10 but he’s a winger/inside forward? Like what’s that then? I’m genuinely not having a go (I never like having personal arguments with people on here, just find it draining) but I don’t think we really know what his perfect/natural position is yet. I assume it’s somewhere on the left side of midfield, either wing/midfield/CAM, but I think it’s a bit early to tell. I just hope we “gently” experiment, winning games whilst learning what our new recruits are best at.
He started half the games if not less (granted he was injured for a couple of months). Lincoln fans thought he was ok when he played but nothing special.Burroughs has just had a full season in league one , if he isn't good enough now then he never will be
I think the next few weeks will decide his long term future. He has a real opportunity to get himself into the first team squad , hopefully he grasps itHe started half the games if not less (granted he was injured for a couple of months). Lincoln fans thought he was ok when he played but nothing special.
I agree if he’s not good enough now he never will be. I just think he’s going to be one of those that doesn’t quite make it with us but will have a decent career in league football
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Yay!!!!!We are supporters of the Sky Blues
Jimmy Hill he is our king
George Hudson's our goal scorer
and Willy Humphries is our wizard on the wing
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Reckon a modern day one could get started: Robins, Simms, Haji, Bidwell, TatsuWe are supporters of the Sky Blues
Jimmy Hill he is our king
George Hudson's our goal scorer
and Willy Humphries is our wizard on the wing
At full back we've John Sillett
Kenny Hale's our inside right
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We are the boys in blue and white
Huh? They play opposite wings.
That looks our strongest team to me although I think EMC will start instead of Sakamoto with Wright in the right.View attachment 36925
Will be this I'm pretty sure.
EMC will compete with Wright on the left (can push Wright into the striker role too) and maybe Sakamoto on the right.
Torp will be competing with Rudoni & Eccles.
CB/RB + CM + St and we are set for the season.View attachment 36925
Will be this I'm pretty sure.
EMC will compete with Wright on the left (can push Wright into the striker role too) and maybe Sakamoto on the right.
Torp will be competing with Rudoni & Eccles.
He may need some time to adjust like Simms last season but given the fee I am inclined to agree. It's good to have some depth in the forward positions at last.Just cannot see EMC not starting.
Why? Wright had a better season than him in a more difficult league. I think EMC will have to earn his spot.Just cannot see EMC not starting.
Wright has to start. I think it is Sakamoto who drops out.Why? Wright had a better season than him in a more difficult league. I think EMC will have to earn his spot.
I don't disagree, and no way would I drop Wright. But I think the team is stronger with an EMC type player in it, so think it'll be manoeuvred for him to be in it. Wouldn't be shocked to see Wright play up top with Simms, and EMC and Saka out wide with two sitters (8 & 6). Think this is where having a LB like Bidwell will help us. Bidwell was forced to go forward last season due to the unbalance of the team in the forward areas. I think the defensive shape when we are attacking will be Sheaf holding, 2 x CB and Bidwell almost making it a back 3. Reverts back to type when on defensive. Will be so interesting to see.Why? Wright had a better season than him in a more difficult league. I think EMC will have to earn his spot.
I think that would be harsh. Sakamoto on the right was a staple of our period of good form last year; from the first time we switched to 4 at the back until his injury we were one of the best teams in the league.Wright has to start. I think it is Sakamoto who drops out.
Agreed - teams were needing to double up on Sakamoto, which left more space for the others. He was integral to our improvement, and almost unplayable at times.I think that would be harsh. Sakamoto on the right was a staple of our period of good form last year; from the first time we switched to 4 at the back until his injury we were one of the best teams in the league.
The end of the season was sloppy full stop . The squad was too thin and a lot of players playing for the first time in the Championship were physically and mentally spent , especially with the Cup run on top .The defence remains the biggest concern. We finished the season poorly with a lot of sloppy goals.
Obviously a new good keeper will help, as will Saka tackling back.
But there was too much running through Sheaf and Eccles, too much dodgy centre back play and jds ain't it! Need another left back and maybe centre back. Let's see.
Ps. Not sure if EMC offers more than Wright defensively.
Our form in the run in was really poor and defensively we looked like an accident waiting to happen most of the last 10 games.The end of the season was sloppy full stop . The squad was too thin and a lot of players playing for the first time in the Championship were physically and mentally spent , especially with the Cup run on top .
Despite the over exaggeration of how bad our defence was last season we still had the 8th best record in the league
But hey everybody loves a bit of sensationalist drivel on a boring Wednesday afternoon
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