Ideally I would like another left footed defender. Maybe one who can play LCB as well as Left Back.
I like CBT going further forward and feel he needs to concentrate on that rather than the wing back role. Terrel Thomas is okay on the left but I would prefer a natural leftie.
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
It would be odd if we moved on Egbo (who is a talented Full back but has injury issues) and then signed Sessegnon (who is ALSO a talented full back with injury issues.)
Sess could theoretically cover both sides but can we actually count on his availability? I'd be wary of risking it.
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
It would be odd if we moved on Egbo (who is a talented Full back but has injury issues) and then signed Sessegnon (who is ALSO a talented full back with injury issues.)
Sess could theoretically cover both sides but can we actually count on his availability? I'd be wary of risking it.
I think Sessegnon has a much higher ceiling than Egbo.
If his knee is manageable in the short term and curable in the medium term Sessegnon would be great addition. Big IF.
Last season the big problem wasn't that he missed games, it was we had no one else to play when he didn't. If generally he played Saturdays and Asiimwe midweek it would probably be a great thing for both of them.
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
It would be odd if we moved on Egbo (who is a talented Full back but has injury issues) and then signed Sessegnon (who is ALSO a talented full back with injury issues.)
Sess could theoretically cover both sides but can we actually count on his availability? I'd be wary of risking it.
I think Sessegnon has a much higher ceiling than Egbo.
If his knee is manageable in the short term and curable in the medium term Sessegnon would be great addition. Big IF.
Last season the big problem wasn't that he missed games, it was we had no one else to play when he didn't. If generally he played Saturdays and Asiimwe midweek it would probably be a great thing for both of them.
Agreed, havinng Sess and Assiimwe rotating at RWB would be execellent as Sess can also cover LWB if needed.
we also don’t want to rely on putting too much pressure on Assiimwe to perform week in week out all season at 18, very few players are able to do that.
Another point is that I don't think we ever saw the best of Sess, hes a right footed attacking right back that was asked to play left back all season and still did a good job, however he was restricted to coming inside every time he went forward to use his favoured foot. Playing on the right will allow him to go past a man and deliver, something he was rarely able to do last year through no fault of his own.
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
It would be odd if we moved on Egbo (who is a talented Full back but has injury issues) and then signed Sessegnon (who is ALSO a talented full back with injury issues.)
Sess could theoretically cover both sides but can we actually count on his availability? I'd be wary of risking it.
I think Sessegnon has a much higher ceiling than Egbo.
If his knee is manageable in the short term and curable in the medium term Sessegnon would be great addition. Big IF.
Last season the big problem wasn't that he missed games, it was we had no one else to play when he didn't. If generally he played Saturdays and Asiimwe midweek it would probably be a great thing for both of them.
Agreed, havinng Sess and Assiimwe rotating at RWB would be execellent as Sess can also cover LWB if needed.
we also don’t want to rely on putting too much pressure on Assiimwe to perform week in week out all season at 18, very few players are able to do that.
Then do we want to sign someone with injury issues?
One long term injury and that could be the result.
I'm not sure either way, by the way - Sess is a good player, but that's the concern, especially if we sell Egbo.
Egbo and McGrandles were Garner signings and DH has his own ideas thats why JOJO was sold very quickly. - He definitely wants his own players and characters in there.
Sess would be a great signing.. Despite his knee, he still got through enough games, and showed class. If we can rotate our wingback/fullbacks, going to help us over the season
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
It would be odd if we moved on Egbo (who is a talented Full back but has injury issues) and then signed Sessegnon (who is ALSO a talented full back with injury issues.)
Sess could theoretically cover both sides but can we actually count on his availability? I'd be wary of risking it.
I think Sessegnon has a much higher ceiling than Egbo.
If his knee is manageable in the short term and curable in the medium term Sessegnon would be great addition. Big IF.
Last season the big problem wasn't that he missed games, it was we had no one else to play when he didn't. If generally he played Saturdays and Asiimwe midweek it would probably be a great thing for both of them.
Agreed, havinng Sess and Assiimwe rotating at RWB would be execellent as Sess can also cover LWB if needed.
we also don’t want to rely on putting too much pressure on Assiimwe to perform week in week out all season at 18, very few players are able to do that.
Then do we want to sign someone with injury issues?
One long term injury and that could be the result.
I'm not sure either way, by the way - Sess is a good player, but that's the concern, especially if we sell Egbo.
The injury issue he has isn't a long term one is it? By that I dont think it would cause him to miss months at a time unless we ocer play him. Ie he can play Saturdays but just needs managing.
He still played 33 league games last season which isn't bad at all, we are in a position to manage him better this season as well.
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
The injuries are a definite concern. As a player I think he would be a great addition.
He played 33 league games and 38 across all competitions. I'm not sure where injuries has come from, hasn't he had one injury which has now been operated on and hopefully sorted?
it's a squad game and if we have sess, egbo and Edun fighting it out for two starting places, that's a good position to be in
The problem with signing players who have to have their minutes managed, is that it significantly reduces the manager's flexibility. If Sess can't play midweeks, what happens if Asiimwe is injured, suspended or just out of form?
It's the same problem we have with Chuks. Even if he was fit and able to play 20 minutes every game, that still means you need a starting striker AND cover for that starting striker.
I'll be honest with you if we finish the transfer window with Sess, Edun and CBT as the 3 options we have for LWB, I can live with that, especially if we're putting the money "saved" into getting a top striker at this level
Thing is, Edun is surely a first choice pick once fit and looked handy on Saturday. Asimwe/Egbo have the right flank covered.
Where the hell is CBT going to play then? He was our most attacking threat on Saturday. Can't see how both Edun and CBT fit into this team but both deserve to.
thought he was one of our better players last year but seems injury prone - not overly fussed we re sign him
The injuries are a definite concern. As a player I think he would be a great addition.
He played 33 league games and 38 across all competitions. I'm not sure where injuries has come from, hasn't he had one injury which has now been operated on and hopefully sorted?
it's a squad game and if we have sess, egbo and Edun fighting it out for two starting places, that's a good position to be in
Has Sess had an operation on his knee? I think its just a problem that has to be managed.
I think Manny’s time is up, more instinct than anything, but as a former RB, I am sure DH will have a pretty clear idea of what he wants and needs from that position more than any other. I really like Manny, would rather him stay, but having watched all of the pre season games, not all live mind you, I have to say that Manny felt a bit off the boil or less effective than I would have expected. Why? No idea and I certainly do not think he is in the cross hairs of a dickhead test, but something is amiss and may already know that he is moving on when the right option arrives.
If Sess does come in, I think he will be rotated with Nathan and I find that pretty exciting.
I think Edun will be rotated with CBT (whether we agree CBT can play LWB or not).
I reckon it is CB, CAM and STR (perhaps x 2) thereafter that we will pursue.
Sorry only views rather than concrete rumours, I am as hungry for the latter as the rest of you.
Thing is, Edun is surely a first choice pick once fit and looked handy on Saturday. Asimwe/Egbo have the right flank covered.
Where the hell is CBT going to play then? He was our most attacking threat on Saturday. Can't see how both Edun and CBT fit into this team but both deserve to.
I'm not sure we can claim anyone deserves to fit into the team yet
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Probably nonsense but would be an ideal signing if fit as can cover both sides.
I like CBT going further forward and feel he needs to concentrate on that rather than the wing back role. Terrel Thomas is okay on the left but I would prefer a natural leftie.
We probably need two more strikers as well.
I feel other incomings will depend on who leaves.
Sess could theoretically cover both sides but can we actually count on his availability? I'd be wary of risking it.
If his knee is manageable in the short term and curable in the medium term Sessegnon would be great addition. Big IF.
Last season the big problem wasn't that he missed games, it was we had no one else to play when he didn't. If generally he played Saturdays and Asiimwe midweek it would probably be a great thing for both of them.
we also don’t want to rely on putting too much pressure on Assiimwe to perform week in week out all season at 18, very few players are able to do that.
It goes:
'Can you walk over to this couch please'
'Blimey, I'm not that fit'
'ok you are in'
One long term injury and that could be the result.
I'm not sure either way, by the way - Sess is a good player, but that's the concern, especially if we sell Egbo.
He still played 33 league games last season which isn't bad at all, we are in a position to manage him better this season as well.
it's a squad game and if we have sess, egbo and Edun fighting it out for two starting places, that's a good position to be in
It's the same problem we have with Chuks. Even if he was fit and able to play 20 minutes every game, that still means you need a starting striker AND cover for that starting striker.
Where the hell is CBT going to play then? He was our most attacking threat on Saturday. Can't see how both Edun and CBT fit into this team but both deserve to.
If Sess does come in, I think he will be rotated with Nathan and I find that pretty exciting.
Sorry only views rather than concrete rumours, I am as hungry for the latter as the rest of you.