Smirking_Saint

Not a lot you can do really, I expect they did a laxity test and then it’s basically a load of RTS tests and I believe they follow a certain 11 point protocol which basically tests strength of both legs and ensure they’re close as well as a ton of hop tests etc

Nothing stopping it apart from logistics You have issues like player registrations, admin fees, signing on fees, contractual obligations etc Its just not something that will happen

I actually like Stephens and Bednarek at this level but I do think we need to sign another CB to compliment them, possibly one with more of an aerial presence

Ive never really been a fan of Holgate, but I thought Id give it the benefit of the doubt and look at his stats It doesn’t make good reading… https://footystats.org/players/england/mason-holgate Id say he isn’t an improvement on Bednarek or Stephens, and his passing stats are even worse

Alvarez is the Rice replacement, McTominay is absolutely the type of player JWP is, Utd just tried to utilise him as a 6

As a surprise to absolutely nobody… it was rejected

Yeah Id say McTominay is probably the midfielder they want in the position that JWP would play So if they get him Id agree

In his position yes Rice is pretty much in the top two DMs in the premier league, its either him or Rodri… but considering JWP has an entirely different skillset its a lazy comparison 35m is a fair price for JWP imo, Id of liked more due to his obvious value to us is probably more than his appropriate market value

He’s also injured… well.. back now, I expect him play Tues

Perraud will be gone soon I think

Apparently Boro want 8m for Akpom…. Seems very cheap that

For a strong Norwich side, was woeful in the prem and Germany

We’re more dynamic than that, and to be fair Adams wins his fair share of aerial balls but also adds a lot more For me its Adams or a new signing, with Arma being available if the game gets stretched

Ive not really seen anything from him that suggests he’s capable His passing game for a start is awful unfortunately

Saints analysis did a breakdown of him pre SW, and, in the whole I do like that account BUT Armas game is based entirely about making late runs in behind… SW set up specifically as an extremely low block to stifle any space in behind them.. unfortunately I think it’ll be a common theme this year We’ll be better playing off a striker in the mould of Che Adams who can occupy one of the oppositions CBs and contribute more in possession Arma worked hard, but I don’t think he fits these tactics

Wanted him for ages. Surprised he hasn’t moved tbh Probably 20m+

I think the core is fine to stay, losing any of our first 11 last night, and even Arma/Che will probably need a replacement… the rest can be trimmed So it does beg the question… why sell if we don’t have to ? Tantalising offers or players downing tools aside.. it makes more sense to maintain what we have I think the finances are likely ok enough, certainly for now, like I said it can be revisited in Jan if we are floundering

In fairness after last night and after taking best part of 100m from Lavia, Tino and Salisu Id be inclined to say… thats it, we’re done We’ve started the season now, promotion is now more valuable to us then the extra cash, we can always sell in Jan if it looks like our push isn’t going to plan

He’s a DM, not the same position as JWP so not sure it means much

I genuinely do not want Ings… unless free on significantly less wages

It’s intelligent because 90% of the teams we play this year will likely look to frustrate us, sit back and attempt to break.. our older style pressing tactics just won’t be effective The change we’ve seen this quickly is insane and it’ll only improve

He’s a good player, an efficient technical dribbler that isn’t afraid to take on a full back and draws so many fouls.. if the set piece coach can nail his brief we’ll benefit from it He switches off defensively too often (not so much yesterday) and his final ball can be a bit iffy but potentially he is a very good player

Certainly makes you wonder what the fuck Jones did for 6 weeks

😂 This pass map is insane The ‘GET IT IN THE MIXER’ merchants are going to have a coronary this year