I think that’s a bit of a leap from what the manager is quoted saying.
Probably in his front room or garden.Where was he?
I also assumed it was 433. But if you look at the average positions for players during the Oxford game it doesn't look that way. Rudoni is actually, on average, more advanced than Simms!Yes it is
I’d be amazed if he had the day off so early into the season.Probably in his front room or garden.
He'll have had other people watching games for him.
Just waiting on Dean Austin's WhatsApp messages from Watford (opponents in a few of weeks) to be leaked again!
Derek Hobson, Lenny Henry after a quick Google!You've recorded two episodes of New Faces?
Literally anything, just need decent options in midfield rather than Allen and PalmerI'd even take a Nixon rumour at this point
The last I’d heard on that was a fee was agreed and it was down to the player. It would make sense if everything was in place but Vik not moving has put the breaks on.The Madsen rumour seems to have gone quiet. Waiting for Vik to move probably
The least ideal scenario is obviously Vik not moving at all, but also last thing we want is for it to go to the wire as we will have to wait until January to strengthenThe last I’d heard on that was a fee was agreed and it was down to the player. It would make sense if everything was in place but Vik not moving has put the breaks on.
Watergate?I'd even take a Nixon rumour at this point
Not even sure he’s the type we need, looks more an 8 than 6 perhaps. We need someone to screen in 6 mold firstly.The last I’d heard on that was a fee was agreed and it was down to the player. It would make sense if everything was in place but Vik not moving has put the breaks on.
Shhhh, the lines are tapped, Mr President.Watergate?
Was Stamenic just an Invitation to treat , rather than a confirmed offer from us?There is a consensus, as far as I can see, that we need strengthening in central midfield and central defence. The problem is that both those areas are covered by either recently acquired players or a strong established pairing
All four central defenders have been acquired in the last 15 months, one assumes with Robins' sign off. To acquire a fifth, presumably to be 1st choice implies one or more of those was a mistake and should go. That seems premature
In defensive midfield Sheaf is the obvious first choice but Eccles is as good as we will get as cover.
I was always mystified by the Stamenic thing. Was he to replace Sheaf? For similar reasons I have always been puzzled at the outlay on EMC, unless the expectation is Wright will go and EMC slot in. I don't go for the far too slavish 'In Robins we trust' mantra, but clearly I'm missing something
To get promoted, which is our aim, you need to be able to bring on quality players and also rest players when there’s fixture congestion without hurting the quality of the starting lineup.There is a consensus, as far as I can see, that we need strengthening in central midfield and central defence. The problem is that both those areas are covered by either recently acquired players or a strong established pairing
All four central defenders have been acquired in the last 15 months, one assumes with Robins' sign off. To acquire a fifth, presumably to be 1st choice implies one or more of those was a mistake and should go. That seems premature
In defensive midfield Sheaf is the obvious first choice but Eccles is as good as we will get as cover.
I was always mystified by the Stamenic thing. Was he to replace Sheaf? For similar reasons I have always been puzzled at the outlay on EMC, unless the expectation is Wright will go and EMC slot in. I don't go for the far too slavish 'In Robins we trust' mantra, but clearly I'm missing something
I never understand why some on here want a transfer rumour to discuss even if it's utter bollocks. I hope very much that the first we hear about transfers is when they are done deals .There is a consensus, as far as I can see, that we need strengthening in central midfield and central defence. The problem is that both those areas are covered by either recently acquired players or a strong established pairing
All four central defenders have been acquired in the last 15 months, one assumes with Robins' sign off. To acquire a fifth, presumably to be 1st choice implies one or more of those was a mistake and should go. That seems premature
In defensive midfield Sheaf is the obvious first choice but Eccles is as good as we will get as cover.
I was always mystified by the Stamenic thing
Absolutely which is why the 2 players in every position is exactly where we need to be. This is why there is the concern of no real cover at RB and I guess the question marks now over Allen. If we get a new CM does Allen then go? I think Burroughs needs to be loaned at now along with Howley. Collins needs to decide to twist or stick as well, long term career vs shorter term wage.To get promoted, which is our aim, you need to be able to bring on quality players and also rest players when there’s fixture congestion without hurting the quality of the starting lineup.
Transfer speculation is fun, it’s really not that deepI never understand why some on here want a transfer rumour to discuss even if it's utter bollocks. I hope very much that the first we hear about transfers is when they are done deals .
Pretty simple @Gibbo it’s called competition for places and succession planning …There is a consensus, as far as I can see, that we need strengthening in central midfield and central defence. The problem is that both those areas are covered by either recently acquired players or a strong established pairing
All four central defenders have been acquired in the last 15 months, one assumes with Robins' sign off. To acquire a fifth, presumably to be 1st choice implies one or more of those was a mistake and should go. That seems premature
In defensive midfield Sheaf is the obvious first choice but Eccles is as good as we will get as cover.
I was always mystified by the Stamenic thing. Was he to replace Sheaf? For similar reasons I have always been puzzled at the outlay on EMC, unless the expectation is Wright will go and EMC slot in. I don't go for the far too slavish 'In Robins we trust' mantra, but clearly I'm missing something
As to whether the intention was to sell - Sheaf and/or by Stamenic - I cannot speak. But whether we play 4-2-3-1 or a flatter 4-3-3 we will effectively play with a first choice midfield trio of Eccles, Sheaf and Rudoni with Rudoni being the more forward looking of the three. The other 2 will be asked to play a more disciplined DM position.There is a consensus, as far as I can see, that we need strengthening in central midfield and central defence. The problem is that both those areas are covered by either recently acquired players or a strong established pairing
All four central defenders have been acquired in the last 15 months, one assumes with Robins' sign off. To acquire a fifth, presumably to be 1st choice implies one or more of those was a mistake and should go. That seems premature
In defensive midfield Sheaf is the obvious first choice but Eccles is as good as we will get as cover.
I was always mystified by the Stamenic thing. Was he to replace Sheaf? For similar reasons I have always been puzzled at the outlay on EMC, unless the expectation is Wright will go and EMC slot in. I don't go for the far too slavish 'In Robins we trust' mantra, but clearly I'm missing something
To improve our CB stock we’re going to have to spend 5-6m. If we have that I’d rather spend it on RB. We have 4 CB’s all capable of starting. Do we really need 5?
No, didn’t mean all of it. If we have that money I’d rather spend some of it at RB.We don't need to spend £5m on a backup RB
But the drop off after Milan is probably the biggest of any position. Hence the need.I don’t understand the desperate need for a RB, it’s nowhere near a priority, Milan is one of the best in the division, and we have Lati or even Eccles as adequate cover. Even Sakamoto has played there.
Whilst this might be true, it's partly because MVE is one of our best players, and one of the best RB in the league. Personally I think Lati is fine there as cover and I honestly think Eccles had done a great job at RB in the past too. CM is where we are lightest IMO and could do with another player there to give us the depth across the squad/ positions we need.But the drop off after Milan is probably the biggest of any position. Hence the need.
A cover RB for me would be an added bonus but that's after a DM and experienced CB have been sorted, we need a Bernede and a Worrall type player signed, would the perfect end to a cracking summer window if both them came in, wishful thinking I know however if we pulled that off then we'd have a squad capable of being in that top 2.Whilst this might be true, it's partly because MVE is one of our best players, and one of the best RB in the league. Personally I think Lati is fine there as cover and I honestly think Eccles had done a great job at RB in the past too. CM is where we are lightest IMO and could do with another player there to give us the depth across the squad/ positions we need.
Looking at some interesting possibly available players.
available on free:
Yusuf Yazica AM
Andre Gomes M interest from Rennes
Joel Matip CB interest from Germany
Robert Skov LM
Dele Alli AM Everton still weighing option
Available to buy, Worrall CB around 5m, Omar Richards LB around 2.5m.
Possibly available to loan
Died Spence RB/LB
Fabio Viera AM
I wonder how many looked at this message and thought what the hell is he talking aboutWatergate?
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