ErwinK1961

Or BBD v Lazio

We’re playing a different style to then, which requires a different skill set. Also disagree that we are ‘sorted’ for a midfield three if Fernandes, Charles and Downes stay. Fernandes best position isn’t a 10 - we still very much need reinforcements there.

You are aware to shift the deadwood, there needs to be a team willing to take them?

I think it’s better to start judging them on the here and now, playing for the manager who is here now and the way he wants to play now. Archer scoring 18 in 40 several years ago has no relevance to whether he suits Still’s tactics. BBD’s one good season several years ago has no bearing on his confidence and belief now. Armstrong scoring as many as he did two years ago has no relevance to his desire to be here and want to play for the club now. It seems clear Still wants to attack from the wings and get balls into the box. This relies on having players who have pace, can beat a man and deliver a final box into the box. BBD, AA, Archer are not those players. Fraser maybe, but he was better as an impact sub two years ago, so god knows what he’ll be like now. Edozie is all fart and no shit and has been his whole career. Saying “we’ve got a great squad on paper” means nothing if they don’t fit into what we’re trying to do.

Who was the Tadic in that? Please don’t say Fraser.

Fair enough, I just don’t think even with Dibling and Fernandes (who probably won’t be here in September) there is enough creativity in the team. Robinson, at 18 and no real first team experience, looks like our best creative outlet.

I agree it’s unlikely, but we need to if we want any chance of promotion.

The attacking three behind the strikers are an absolutely critical need for new signings. 2x wingers and an attacking 10 are musts, if we don’t we’ll be going nowhere.

I thought he criticised him for poor distribution/decision that led to their attack / goal. Respect your opinion, but I disagree that he doesn’t save that James shot.

Maybe the new GK coach has had a positive impact? Though I remember him looking good in preseason when he first joined, and it went downhill from there. It would be an unnecessary gamble if we didn’t replace Ramsdale. Though it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he was still here come September.

I know Gavin has had his ‘moments’ but seriously, really? It was a basic save, conceding that would have been a massive fuck up.

Well he missed a large chunk of the unbeaten run that you regularly mock, so there is that.

We lost a grand total of three games in which he started.

Kind of demonstrates that he’s not actually THAT good.

Sums it up for me.

I’d heard it was 1,000 Guineas

Agreed, as the the front of a midfield three he was a solid performer last time. He looked poor when playing in a defensive two, but everyone could see that wasn’t his position (except Martin).

Nasty leg break for Musiala by looks of it, what a waste in a completely pointless unwanted tournament.

Some serious cash being spent by clubs you wouldn’t expect it seems.

People said that two years ago about Leicester, when Maresca joined - no points deduction and they romped the league. Still don’t believe they’ll get one this time around.

Rohl got to be going to Leicester then surely.

Bellend

I think they’ll be challenging for autos next season.

Fair enough! I just didn’t see any COT members on the list, so assumed it wasn’t 😉

Does it? Or just staff getting their heads together to discuss plans.