Todays Squad (1 Viewer)

wingy · Jul 6, 2012

dongonzalos said:
It's a team, subs and some ball boys. No disrespect to the kids but did you see the photo of them training. They really are kids. They need to be eased in. If this squad does not get the extra signings, they will need go play 15 to 30 games depending on who gets injured. If they don't our main boys will run out of steam again.

Yep to get to a level from which acknowledged by Fisher was too depleted, we need 3 more senior signings ,To rely on 6 youth is too much, Caveat if Keogh goes 4more

Skyblueweeman · Jul 6, 2012

You think we have squad problems....

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/first-team.aspx

Bear in mind Kanu is about 86 yrs old and £35k a week Ben Haim is going to leave.....

WM

bulkingtonskyblues · Jul 6, 2012

we have an ok league 1 squad, but one major problem is where are the goals going to come from? we need to sign goalscorers asap

stupot07 · Jul 6, 2012

Skyblueweeman said:
You think we have squad problems....

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/first-team.aspx

Bear in mind Kanu is about 86 yrs old and £35k a week Ben Haim is going to leave.....

WM

To be fair that's because they have purposely chosen not to play youth players because they then count as squad players and would mean they wouldn't be able to make any transfers, they'd rather name a bench of 2/3 players rather than a full one with academy kids. Where as we played Bigi, ruffels, Thomas, Willis, Henderson, Roberts, Christie, and had Burge on the bench last season - add them and it makes their squad page look a bit fuller. (plus Jeffers, Cameron and Clarke who had previously been around the squad)

dongonzalos · Jul 6, 2012

Imagine

Keogh goes

Injury to Wood, Cameron, Baker and Cody for 4 weeks at same time (very likely at some point)

........................Murphy

Clarke ........Willis....Henderson.............Hussey

Fleck .........Kilbane.. Deegan...................Bell

................ Sheff.....Elliot

Subs

Dunn
Thomas
Ruffles
Wilson
Jeffers
Phillips

The problem is a injury during the game or when the game needs changing we will be all moaning that AT has not made changes. The depth is not there to cope with 4 senior pros out at the same time. One that happens through inuries and suspensions or lose of form. Then our subs bench is screwed so definately need more signings. Also two kids at centre back

You can do any combo of injuries to three of the senior pros at the same time to be fair. Then we have an 11 that hopefully may keep us up, as long as the inures are not long term. Add 5-6 players to this once Keogh goes then we should hit play off

ccfcway · Jul 7, 2012

Realistically its a squad of 18 plus kids. With 2 additions, its a squad of 20 plus kids...

I honestly dont think we will get much more than that, and prob shuldnt expect it with SISU.

wingy · Jul 7, 2012

ccfcway said:
Realistically its a squad of 18 plus kids. With 2 additions, its a squad of 20 plus kids...

I honestly dont think we will get much more than that, and prob shuldnt expect it with SISU.

However its composed it needs to be 28-30 cutting as they did from 35 -24 , and carrying passengers numbering 2 or 3 all season meant there was no real pressure on or competition for places .4 more would do it two more strikers with goals in their boots would make it possible to think about top six

oakey · Jul 7, 2012

dongonzalos said:
Imagine

Keogh goes

Injury to Wood, Cameron, Baker and Cody for 4 weeks at same time (very likely at some point)

........................Murphy

Clarke ........Willis....Henderson.............Hussey

Fleck .........Kilbane.. Deegan...................Bell

................ Sheff.....Elliot

Subs

Dunn
Thomas
Ruffles
Wilson
Jeffers
Phillips

The problem is a injury during the game or when the game needs changing we will be all moaning that AT has not made changes. The depth is not there to cope with 4 senior pros out at the same time. One that happens through inuries and suspensions or lose of form. Then our subs bench is screwed so definately need more signings. Also two kids at centre back

You can do any combo of injuries to three of the senior pros at the same time to be fair. Then we have an 11 that hopefully may keep us up, as long as the inures are not long term. Add 5-6 players to this once Keogh goes then we should hit play off

Your point is an excellent one. However, in the scenario you suggest Kilbane would play centre half and Thomas centre mid.

I think SISU believe the team that played at Southampton make up the squad. In other words the kids are very much part of the squad, like last season. The only alternatives are
1) bring in a few real quality players ... Don't hold your breath
2) Get in a few quality loans ... Possible
3) Sign a couple of old warhorses.
4) Rely on the kids.
We all hope it is 1). The best we can hope for is one quality, a couple of warhorses and loans IMO.

ccfcway · Jul 9, 2012

GK's

Murphy
Dunn

Defenders

Keogh - Attracting interest
Clarke
Cameron
Wood
Hussey

Midfield

Fleck
Thomas
Baker
Sheff
Belll
Kilbane

Forwards

Cody
Elliott
RoD

Injured - Christie

Suspended - Deegan

Kids - Burge, Willis (attracting interest), Roberts, Henderson, Daniels, Philips, Ruffles, Wilson, jeffers

SkyBlue_Bear83 · Jul 9, 2012

ccfcway said:
Realistically its a squad of 18 plus kids. With 2 additions, its a squad of 20 plus kids...

I honestly dont think we will get much more than that, and prob shuldnt expect it with SISU.

If we get 2 in permanently then 2 in on loan for the season we are good to go imo
CB, 2 CM, ST I am hoping for

Chipfat · Jul 9, 2012

I think Wilson could be a player who steps up like Christie did last year, been unlucky with injuries but a very good athlete, quick and has an eye for goal.. Could be the surprise addition this year, seems to be a nice kid as well very down to earth...

1nilandwe... · Jul 9, 2012

Do we look at bit weak? I'm a bit worried that with AT's passing philosophy and such a small side, we could well get bullied out of a lot of points. There's not much grit in there and we will probably need some when the smaller teams come to try and rough us up.

AFCCOVENTRY · Jul 9, 2012

I can only realistically see us signing 2 more players.

Mr Mutton gave something away today which probably shows what SISU are doing this season.

dongonzalos · Jul 9, 2012

1nilandwe... said:
Do we look at bit weak? I'm a bit worried that with AT's passing philosophy and such a small side, we could well get bullied out of a lot of points. There's not much grit in there and we will probably need some when the smaller teams come to try and rough us up.

We are weak in terms of depth. You can't turn to kids when you get either long term injuries. Or you want to pull someone off your bench to either tighten up a game or change it.
That was our problem last season. SISU say they have learnt their lesson from last season. If it stays like this they have not. If they sign another 4 be it free transfers or loanees. Then hats off to them.

wingy · Jul 9, 2012

AFCCOVENTRY said:
I can only realistically see us signing 2 more players.

Mr Mutton gave something away today which probably shows what SISU are doing this season.

Expand AFC?

ccfcway · Jul 9, 2012

AFCCOVENTRY said:
I can only realistically see us signing 2 more players.

Mr Mutton gave something away today which probably shows what SISU are doing this season.

keep hold of Keogh and get the right CM and CF and I wouldnt be too unhappy at that.

if we lose Keogh and Willis and only get 2 in we are in strife.

Grendel · Jul 9, 2012

ccfcway said:
keep hold of Keogh and get the right CM and CF and I wouldnt be too unhappy at that.

if we lose Keogh and Willis and only get 2 in we are in strife.

Yes I agree but I think the centre forward is really crucial. We urgently need someone who is big, strong and will get us 15 goals. We do also need a driving central midfielder as well. Even if Keogh stays one more journeyman defender should be recruited as cover.

ccfcway · Jul 9, 2012

Alex Bruce

Grendel · Jul 9, 2012

What's Sean Harrad doing these days - I knew someone at Burton and he always seemed to be scoring there.

usskyblue · Jul 9, 2012

We can't afford to shop at Harrads'

dongonzalos · Jul 9, 2012

Grendel said:
Yes I agree but I think the centre forward is really crucial. We urgently need someone who is big, strong and will get us 15 goals. We do also need a driving central midfielder as well. Even if Keogh stays one more journeyman defender should be recruited as cover.

Definately

ccfcway · Jul 10, 2012

another day goes by and keogh still here !

WestEndAgro · Jul 10, 2012

ccfcway said:
another day goes by and keogh still here !

Yes but he is off to Bristol tomorrow lol, his Mrs is from Bristol, he got married down there, he used to play for them zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

CCFC_Charlie · Jul 10, 2012

ccfcway said:
Alex Bruce

Danny Shittu?

Astute · Jul 10, 2012

WestEndAgro said:
Yes but he is off to Bristol tomorrow lol, his Mrs is from Bristol, he got married down there, he used to play for them zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

And as we will find out in 24 hours, Tomorrow never comes

wingy · Jul 10, 2012

WestEndAgro said:
Yes but he is off to Bristol tomorrow lol, his Mrs is from Bristol, he got married down there, he used to play for them zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

You can live in Bristol and be in Cardiff for work in half an hour.

ccfcway · Jul 10, 2012

we'll see

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