Pep mainly plays 4-3-3 with only one holding midfielder though. But agree that line up isn't too shabby but I'd be starting inniss until he inevitably gets crocked.
@sammy391 Unless he can use both feet equally I'd rather have him as competition at right back. I think we did miss that a bit last year because it was a case of 'who's fit, plays', especially forcing circle pegs into triangle holes half the year with the likes of CBT playing LWB and Gunter CB because we refused to change from a 352. Whilst it depends on formation, ideally I think we would need to sign 2x LBs, a RB, a CB, a Pressing Forward, a CAM & a LW without losing any. We could probably move on a CM or two to make room if needed (Albie or Gilbs ideally). I would make that at least 2 in every position.
Good question, if we're going to get the Fraser & Kirk from 21/22, probably not. If Garner can unlock some of their prior form then I think there would be. Stockley managed over 20 with mainly set-pieces, if we get Kirk on the ball enough and train the team to play around that I think there are goals in there.
@sammy391 I expect us to sign a striker. We need the option to press and one better than Davison. I would love to see a Mullin/Stockton/McKirdy type
What type is that? 3 completely different types of players
How would you say these three are completely different? They all press, aren't overly 'target men' build, can play with their feet and are traditional poachers.
I don't think so. Repeating myself but the key signing will be the attacking wide player/winger who is capable of scoring the amount of goals McKirdy did last season for Swindon. If that player can come in and get 15 we might be ok.
I don't think so. Repeating myself but the key signing will be the attacking wide player/winger who is capable of scoring the amount of goals McKirdy did last season for Swindon. If that player can come in and get 15 we might be ok.
I don't think there was a single wide player that scored 15 in L1 last season* so I wouldn't count on us getting someone like that. We basically need 50odd from our front 4 and 20odd from anywhere please Carol.
Appreciate I may get laughed at for this, is there any chance that if/when we play 2 up top the plan is to use CBT there? Similar to how Leko was used in the Championship season.
Would give us the option at least of having the best(? Maybe? We'll see) midfielders we have in Dobson, McGrandles, JFC and Fraser and still play CBT. Could also be a complete disaster of a plan don't get me wrong.
Appreciate I may get laughed at for this, is there any chance that if/when we play 2 up top the plan is to use CBT there? Similar to how Leko was used in the Championship season.
Would give us the option at least of having the best(? Maybe? We'll see) midfielders we have in Dobson, McGrandles, JFC and Fraser and still play CBT. Could also be a complete disaster of a plan don't get me wrong.
I don't think it's the worst option in the world but would prefer a more natural striker to sign.
CBT getting the ball in the last third, not his own half, is a scary sight for the opposition
Appreciate I may get laughed at for this, is there any chance that if/when we play 2 up top the plan is to use CBT there? Similar to how Leko was used in the Championship season.
Would give us the option at least of having the best(? Maybe? We'll see) midfielders we have in Dobson, McGrandles, JFC and Fraser and still play CBT. Could also be a complete disaster of a plan don't get me wrong.
I don't think it's the worst option in the world but would prefer a more natural striker to sign.
CBT getting the ball in the last third, not his own half, is a scary sight for the opposition
Definitely agree I want a natural striker in, hopefully we can afford and target the right one and CBT can do just that
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Jojo
Manny - Lavelle - O'Connell - New LB
Dobson - MacGrandles
CBT - Fraser - Kirk
Stockley
Really not a bad lineup as things stand.
Looks strong to me, although would prefer another striker but presume frazer could be more CF?
Makes for good reading
Unless he can use both feet equally I'd rather have him as competition at right back. I think we did miss that a bit last year because it was a case of 'who's fit, plays', especially forcing circle pegs into triangle holes half the year with the likes of CBT playing LWB and Gunter CB because we refused to change from a 352.
Whilst it depends on formation, ideally I think we would need to sign 2x LBs, a RB, a CB, a Pressing Forward, a CAM & a LW without losing any. We could probably move on a CM or two to make room if needed (Albie or Gilbs ideally). I would make that at least 2 in every position.
I am talking no one has said ‘I know this player is signing’ and it’s happened yet. Suggests our recruitment team are competent
The ultimate backhanded compliment. If Garner hears it...it will likely give him a Poundland confidence boost
We've already signed some players to fill the empty hole of the squad. Must be roughly 4 or 5 now.
I assume we will continue to get players in and hopefully also go Harry rednapp mad on deadline day.
We surely want 1st team players in as soon as possible.
Personally, I'm excited for the new season.
*Edit: except Twine.
Would give us the option at least of having the best(? Maybe? We'll see) midfielders we have in Dobson, McGrandles, JFC and Fraser and still play CBT. Could also be a complete disaster of a plan don't get me wrong.
CBT getting the ball in the last third, not his own half, is a scary sight for the opposition