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A lot of talk about formations and I can understand that but I think you could have arranged those players in any formation you like and if they turn up with the same attitude they did today then I think the result would have been similar. They were second to every ball, didn't play with any pace and looked as if they didn't care. I'm not sure that's so much a tactical issue. FWIW I don't think Martin coaches them to be deliberately slow and ponderous apart from the messing around at the back which I admit is bloody frustrating. Anyway, hopefully Martin gets them back on the training pitch and reminds them they've got to fight for the right to play the type of football he wants to implement.

Well that was a wake up call. Team mentality was totally wrong and didn't seem up for it at all. You can have the greatest players and the best tactics but if the players aren't committed and don't compete then you'll always get shit. It was all far too pedestrian, too slow and far too safe. Lots for RM to work on.

Yeah, he is, but lets have a look in a months time. It wasn't a prediction for todays squad. Once Harwood Bellis comes in and starts I think that could push Holgate down to the bench and then Bree struggles.

Yeah, he can apparently play on the right too and that's kind of my point. Players like Bree are at best looking at the subs bench but even then it's going to be unlikely they even make that.

I reckon Holgate will probably cover that position more often than not.

Yeah, I tend to agree on the right hand side of the attack. In terms of squad harmony though it could be a good thing. We've got Sam AA and Aribo who would put that position down as their preferred position but then you've also got Fraser, Sulemana, S Armstrong, A Armstrong, Edozie that could also play there. Even Will Smallbone did when he first broke into the team. It's going to be hard to keep everyone happy so having a position that doesn't have a nailed on first choice pick will allow Martin to give players a chance to play even if it's not their position of choice. Fuck knows what we're going to do with Tall Paul, Djenepo and Bree - I don't see how they get in the squad let alone the team.

I said before KWP isn't going anywhere. It's too late in the window for him to go, if he was going to go he would have gone by now. That's how you fucking do it.

Has Wilcox given the finger to the football establishment and just fucked off down the pub? Sounds like he's come in done a bit of work on THB and Ross Stewart and thought screw this, it's Friday and I can't be doing with all this deadline day shite.

Anyone know why the Roberts move is supposed to be off? I know Sunderland were trying to get some kid from Palace in on loan but that depends on whether Palace can sign Hugo Ekitike from PSG (according to the Palace fan at work).

Do well and you might get to sign for Southampton in January?

That might not be particularly good news if they're supposed to be on a plane or coach to Sunderland.....

Yeah, sounds like he could be decent. I guess he could also be the alternative to Roberts if Sunderland decide they don't want to sell him.

Bit of info on him here: https://themastermindsite.com/2023/04/29/why-tajon-buchanan-is-perfect-for-inter-milan-tactical-analysis/ Seems like he's an attack minded wingback. Could be decent cover for full back and winger roles especially if someone like Bree leaves.

It's easy, you google them, watch some YouTube videos, type "<playername> scout report" and job done - you're an expert. I knew everything about the Championship inside of about 30 minutes.

Awesome! Would be nice to unveil both Roberts and Stewart at the Stadium of Light and they wouldn't have far to travel either! Chuck in a last minute winner from Fraser and that would be the icing on the cake.

Only way a loan makes sense is if he signs an extension similar to what AMN did when we loaned him. Even that isn't a particularly great deal from either financial or football perspectives.

Or a medical on a plane.

I thought that but then realised I couldn't pick anyone out who wasn't in that group.

Neither are properly injured. Stewart faked an achilles injury in January when he first heard there might be a chance he could join us.

He likes a hollywood pass doesn't he? Does he ever pass the ball less than 50-60 yards?

Oh yeah, accept that. Just found it odd that people thought it would be good business when personally nothing really stood out. I think Roberts looked much better and experienced in the league. Also like Diangana although he mostly plays on the left.

Genuine question - why the hype over Zeqiri? Only seen the YouTube highlights but seems a bit meh to me. He mainly plays as a striker although has played on the wing, doesn't have a fantastic scoring record in the Swiss league. It's only YouTube but nothing really stood out for me.

Was wondering what happened to him the other day. It's not that long ago Ralph Rangnik was comparing him to Kevin De Bruyne. Also played in the champions league I think. Seem to recall he had a really bad injury record.

They’re all quite old or dead now so probably not too much

Maybe ask the club, not me.