beatlesaint

I dont think its a case of panic, its more like people are thinking or saying "yeah this is ok BUT who is going to score?" If anyone thinks Jay Rod is going to start banging in goals someday soon their levels of optimism are sky high. Tadic, Redmond and Long are not out and out goalscorers, Austin might well be but not playing out wide and he isnt going to be making killer runs into the box, he has no pace, he has to be there or there abouts to score and this system does not seemingly cater for that. I personally think Pelle will be missed far more than many are prepared to admit, Mane certainly will.

I must say it concerns me too. I like the look of Redmond, i think Tadic will be even better with a new manager as he and Ron clearly didnt get on all the time, and I like Long but none of them are going to score us 15-20 goals, certainly not two of them. Not sure the system will suit Austin's poaching instincts and Jay Rod ? Well who knows what he will be like. I sincerely hope the playing it cool on getting another striker is just a case of the club playing their cards close to their chest. The scoring bit is my only concern, i like what he is doing with the midfield and the defence is sound.

will there be an app ?

we know but this is talk of a new improved three year deal

so you ignore the fact he was at training but focus on him not, to your knowledge, giving an interview ? ok....... I like your thinking

so have I read this right ? They aren't going to boycott the game because they don't want to cost the club but they are going to walk out as soon as the game starts ? Mental.

well its definitely no reserved seating for tomorrow but I dont know about the stands all being open. I would guess not

Some of your theories - "how will this affect pre-season bonding" - are incredible ! Bear in mind we will be playing Europa League matches and we are in the fortunate position where Puel could pick a completely different midfield from one match to the next and still have plenty of quality about it.

yes exactly, let's not get carried away. This is only useful to see the formation and how we are looking to play under Puel.

Tadic and Cedric next please then that's just about everyone, although I think Cedric still has three years anyway.

Our previous manager hasnt exactly pulled up any trees at Everton either and hes been in the job longer than Puel :-)

the players in away matches. Next question please !

well not that ridiculous, only 6 games being played at same time or before on the opening day and goal difference determines who will be top not letters of the alphabet. ;-)

Yes the Everton link is just lazy journalism again. No way could I see Tadic playing for Koeman !

Dont forget Gardos is now fit, he wasnt cheap and through injuries etc we have never really got to have a good look at him or given him an extended run in the side.

I think we will soon know either way. As they are back in the UK until Friday IF Tadic is going to sign a new deal I would think this next week is the window for Les to get his pen out and the photographer at the ready !

well his actions and treatment of Targett at Leicester as well as ignoring Harrison Reed after what looked a very encouraging start a couple of seasons ago tend to support that opinion.

Thats not totally true though is it?. A couple of loans were cancelled last year because they were not getting games, one of which I believe was Sam Gallagher !

yeah unbelievable. big season for Clasie I feel if he wants to hold down a regular spot. Never got going last year but I think he has the ability to prove a few wrong, hopefully.

I think the Tadic departure spoken of earlier was more likely if Koeman had stayed !

Anyone else at the stage of not knowing who he is but desperately hoping this is true and we sign him ?

you will see a lot of arguments to back it up if we don't win the first game by 4 or 5-0

Well you have answered my question with your first question - what was Sammy's contribution ? I think with all his experience he was much much more than the bib and cone man, he has managed, albeit poorly, and coached at the top level, he was on the England staff at one point (under Sven?) and I cannot see that his knowledge and experience were wasted for two years. My point is that SKD will have nowhere near the qualities that Lee has. A good addition to the staff - of course, but as a replacement like for like, no way.

in what way ?

yes