We absolutely must have a plan for what to do if Stockley gets injured. Cannot rely on Chuks to play 7-8 games in a row for 90 minutes. So an extra striker is a must for me. Also a LB, another winger or two. Back up full backs. And while plenty have moaned about Morgan and Gilbey (with justification), for me the transformation I can't see coming is Kirk, so need an upgrade in the starting XI. But very happy with all signings so far.
I’d like one too, though in Kanu (spent time playing out wide for the u18s) and Campbell we’ve got two great prospects and they can be eased into the first team by coming off the bench.
Know what you’re saying but I wouldn’t want us to switch a young out and out goalscorer to a winger in senior football. Seen that happen before over the years with the likes of Kim Grant. It dilutes that natural goal scoring ability as they adapt to a slightly different role.
Winger is an interesting one. I really really hope Kirk comes good and shows what he can do. I can't see someone like a McKirdy coming to be a rotational piece with CBT and DJ so possibly a winger that can also play central if needed as one of the loan slots? I know it didn't work out last season with Leko but someone with the flexibility to play across a front 3 would probably be my target.
Building a solid team, if we can get another 3 perm and strong loans, we are set to compete properly.
Pleased we are starting from the back with our signings. Strong believe that promotion is build on a strong defence. Obviously still lacking in plenty of areas but we look to be in a good place with first pre-season game tomorrow.
So far so good with 4 good solid additions to what was a shaky defence, and looks like on decent 3 year contracts, so a new LB and strong mobile striker should be next, certainly a new intent being shown so far..
With the Pope money, and players signed only for wages and signing on fees, I sincerely hope it doesn’t mean Dobbo leaving. I actually hope there is still some money for a nippy, waspish goalscorer.
I’d like one too, though in Kanu (spent time playing out wide for the u18s) and Campbell we’ve got two great prospects and they can be eased into the first team by coming off the bench.
Know what you’re saying but I wouldn’t want us to switch a young out and out goalscorer to a winger in senior football. Seen that happen before over the years with the likes of Kim Grant. It dilutes that natural goal scoring ability as they adapt to a slightly different role.
He scored goals regardless of position for the u18s. Assuming we’ll play 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 we probably need one of the wide forwards to be scoring double figures, it’s a big step up but I think it’s worth exploring whether he can offer that at first team level. I wouldn’t want him used as a lone striker and I’m not sure we should be playing two up front just to fit him as he starts to break through.
So far so good with 4 good solid additions to what was a shaky defence, and looks like on decent 3 year contracts, so a new LB and strong mobile striker should be next, certainly a new intent being shown so far..
Going to depend massively on whether Garner wants to play 433 or 352. We learnt the hard way that wingers and wingbacks and very different roles. Egbo looks well suited to RWB and CBT did okay at LWB (good going forward but suspect defensively).
4-3-3 has definitely made the number 10 redundant. After Courtino left Liverpool, they changed to a 4-3-3 and became more successful without him; Plus they got a fortune for him.
You don't play two wingers and number 9 in a 3 as we tried early last season when in August we struggled to even create a chance from open play. DJ would need to improve so much in the box to get one of the 3 positions up front. Somehow you copy Liverpool's 3 forwards who can all drift wide to receive the ball but can also be deadly down the middle. Karlan Grant type forward after he came back from loan at Crawley and could play wide and down the middle. Taylor was decent wide and central as well. CBT can play in a 3 up front and he would be the wide man on the left or right and the other two should play slightly closer together as this is the 3rd tier not Championed League. I expect Corey to have plenty of assists and also more goals.
Garner is going for younger legs and the age of our squad will continue to fall. At League 1 level if Conor Mc and Dobbo can emulate Rice and Phillips in the Euros when instead of being two holding midfielders they had plenty of movement and Phillips even got caught off side a couple of time in first game then this revolution may start to happen.
4-3-3 has definitely made the number 10 redundant. After Courtino left Liverpool, they changed to a 4-3-3 and became more successful without him; Plus they got a fortune for him.
You don't play two wingers and number 9 in a 3 as we tried early last season when in August we struggled to even create a chance from open play. DJ would need to improve so much in the box to get one of the 3 positions up front. Somehow you copy Liverpool's 3 forwards who can all drift wide to receive the ball but can also be deadly down the middle. Karlan Grant type forward after he came back from loan at Crawley and could play wide and down the middle. Taylor was decent wide and central as well. CBT can play in a 3 up front and he would be the wide man on the left or right and the other two should play slightly closer together as this is the 3rd tier not Championed League. I expect Corey to have plenty of assists and also more goals.
Garner is going for younger legs and the age of our squad will continue to fall. At League 1 level if Conor Mc and Dobbo can emulate Rice and Phillips in the Euros when instead of being two holding midfielders they had plenty of movement and Phillips even got caught off side a couple of time in first game then this revolution may start to
Stockley isn’t a forward to play in the Liverpool / Man City 4-3-3 Not skilful enough with his feet and not quick enough.
When the kids come through that may be the way we are looking to play , but not sure that’s going to suit him.
If we are looking to play a 433 then left back and an extra right winger are two glaring holes in our squad. If 352 then an extra striker and a wing back. After that it will be a case of bolstering the squad with bodies and bench options really.
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I actually hope there is still some money for a nippy, waspish goalscorer.
You don't play two wingers and number 9 in a 3 as we tried early last season when in August we struggled to even create a chance from open play. DJ would need to improve so much in the box to get one of the 3 positions up front. Somehow you copy Liverpool's 3 forwards who can all drift wide to receive the ball but can also be deadly down the middle. Karlan Grant type forward after he came back from loan at Crawley and could play wide and down the middle.
Taylor was decent wide and central as well.
CBT can play in a 3 up front and he would be the wide man on the left or right and the other two should play slightly closer together as this is the 3rd tier not Championed League. I expect Corey to have plenty of assists and also more goals.
Garner is going for younger legs and the age of our squad will continue to fall. At League 1 level if Conor Mc and Dobbo can emulate Rice and Phillips in the Euros when instead of being two holding midfielders they had plenty of movement and Phillips even got caught off side a couple of time in first game then this revolution may start to happen.
Dobbo and McGrandlesbistogravy will be the "2"
Not a sniff of any of the recent signings as far as I can see. Cawley also had the light switched off.
A lot of rumours were leaked and not once had any substance so far. Traps set by Sandgaard maybe?