If it's between him and Ceballos I'd rather Ceballos. I hope KR is going to go for players who can interchange in that front three because right now the following can play in the #10 role: JFC Ceballos Fosu Holmes Clarke Watt Aribo
I think the bigger question is who will nail down that spot, but we've got numbers to cover. I think the bigger hole is a back-up for Magennis that isn't Novak.
If it's between him and Ceballos I'd rather Ceballos. I hope KR is going to go for players who can interchange in that front three because right now the following can play in the #10 role: JFC Ceballos Fosu Holmes Clarke Watt Aribo
I think the bigger question is who will nail down that spot, but we've got numbers to cover. I think the bigger hole is a back-up for Magennis that isn't Novak.
Based on what? Reeves is proven in League 1 and may end up signing for a Championship club.
Ceballos is 24 and only first experience he's had was a spell in Portugal, last season in Belgium and a few appearances for us.
If it's between him and Ceballos I'd rather Ceballos. I hope KR is going to go for players who can interchange in that front three because right now the following can play in the #10 role: JFC Ceballos Fosu Holmes Clarke Watt Aribo
I think the bigger question is who will nail down that spot, but we've got numbers to cover. I think the bigger hole is a back-up for Magennis that isn't Novak.
Cebellos is the emperor's New clothes.
If Ceballos is going to play naked, that would explain the lack of kit announcement
One of the key reasons last season fell apart was that we had no central midfielder with legs who could control the middle of the park, which led to us playing long ball hoping that Magennis won a knock down or flick on. If KR is insistent on his 4321, the Number 10 is the key player in the whole formation; he'll link midfield to attack, score, assist and all that jazz. We simply cannot shoehorn Ceballos into that role and hope he's decent at it. If not, what happens then? We try Watt there, JFC there, Aribo there, suddenly it's January and we're too far behind in the league to make an impact. What I'm trying to say is, a proper attacking midfielder is an absolute must, or I fear the same problems as last season arising again.
Waiting for Robinson to convince us and himself that Ceballos and Sarr "are like new signings" after another predictable summer where Katrien and Roland refuse to build a squad capable of even competing for promotion.
What are they doing in deckchairs? They should've been training hard during the day and then playing another pre-season friendly tonight against a side already playing competitive League fixtures.
Mate's a Bristol City fan and I went to a couple of games when Akinde played. So bad. Like Bambi on ice. That was awhile ago I guess but he looked terrible back then.
If it's between him and Ceballos I'd rather Ceballos. I hope KR is going to go for players who can interchange in that front three because right now the following can play in the #10 role: JFC Ceballos Fosu Holmes Clarke Watt Aribo
I think the bigger question is who will nail down that spot, but we've got numbers to cover. I think the bigger hole is a back-up for Magennis that isn't Novak.
Based on what? Reeves is proven in League 1 and may end up signing for a Championship club.
Ceballos is 24 and only first experience he's had was a spell in Portugal, last season in Belgium and a few appearances for us.
Ceballos came through at Barcelona and Spurs. In his brief stint at the start of 2015-16 I thought he looked decent. He didn't get a pre-season, then broke his foot and struggled to get back. He's been with us for a while, he seems more settled, and he's been head and shoulders above everyone else in pre-season thus far.
I think Reeves is a very good player at this level. I think he would have been a very good signing in January. But he still seems to be without a club ten weeks after the season ended, and to me it seems he might think he's worth more than he is. Apart from a handful of games at Southampton he's only played above League One one season. Again, good player at this level, but we have a lot of players in his position.
What are they doing in deckchairs? They should've been training hard during the day and then playing another pre-season friendly tonight against a side already playing competitive League fixtures.
What are they doing in deckchairs? They should've been training hard during the day and then playing another pre-season friendly tonight against a side already playing competitive League fixtures.
Michael Morrison started out at Cambridge Utd. I'd much rather him over Sarr who came through at Lyon then moved on to Sporting.
Ceballos obviously has technical ability. He wouldn't have been at those clubs otherwise and we've seen glimpses of it. Bauer also looked decent over a longer spell but was less convincing last season. Watt has ability on the ball but offered little after returning from Hearts.
The question marks over him are whether he has the physical strength, character and consistency to potentially play 40+ games in League 1. Someone like Therry Racon could look composed and skilful on the ball at times but Danny Hollands was far more effective as a central midfielder.
I'd definitely like to see Ceballos get another chance. I would just be a bit cautious about throwing him straight into the team, especially in a central role where he's expected to be the playmaker running our midfield. Clarke was signed for the position but he doesn't seem to be a real stand out player - surely that's why we were/are interested in Reeves.
Does Robinson even know Ceballos' best position, nevermind us the fans? Could also put a case for playing on the right where he can cut in or down the left on his natural side.
He scored 80 goals in 130 games so pretty good return and he's a beast
I can only tell you what I saw. Technically abysmal and way out of his depth. But he may have honed his skills in the past few years. Anyway it's probably bollocks. Just passing on a view.
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Ceballos is 24 and only first experience he's had was a spell in Portugal, last season in Belgium and a few appearances for us.
Tex, Bauer and Ceballos front to rear... Ahem.
They should've been training hard during the day and then playing another pre-season friendly tonight against a side already playing competitive League fixtures.
Welcome John Akinde.
4 year deal?
I wonder who we can send him out to on loan next year?
That was awhile ago I guess but he looked terrible back then.
I think Reeves is a very good player at this level. I think he would have been a very good signing in January. But he still seems to be without a club ten weeks after the season ended, and to me it seems he might think he's worth more than he is. Apart from a handful of games at Southampton he's only played above League One one season. Again, good player at this level, but we have a lot of players in his position.
Barnet then got him to sign a new 3-year contract - so he'll no doubt cost a fee.
Ceballos obviously has technical ability. He wouldn't have been at those clubs otherwise and we've seen glimpses of it. Bauer also looked decent over a longer spell but was less convincing last season. Watt has ability on the ball but offered little after returning from Hearts.
The question marks over him are whether he has the physical strength, character and consistency to potentially play 40+ games in League 1. Someone like Therry Racon could look composed and skilful on the ball at times but Danny Hollands was far more effective as a central midfielder.
I'd definitely like to see Ceballos get another chance. I would just be a bit cautious about throwing him straight into the team, especially in a central role where he's expected to be the playmaker running our midfield. Clarke was signed for the position but he doesn't seem to be a real stand out player - surely that's why we were/are interested in Reeves.
Does Robinson even know Ceballos' best position, nevermind us the fans? Could also put a case for playing on the right where he can cut in or down the left on his natural side.
Anyway it's probably bollocks. Just passing on a view.