I think they both fit it more than Campbell who I think is the biggest loser from our formation change.
CBT played wing back for Jackson and did pretty well. Also once we have signed a proper LWB then he can be used as an impact sub which he is very effective at. From pre-season so far the wing backs have played very high up so probably a more attacking 3-5-2 than Jackson’s also
Kirk doesn’t really fit but he did play up front quite well last season against Pompey and burton. I think he will leave though as for that role as May’s backup I’m sure we’d rather use 2 of our own in Kanu and Campbell
If we go into the season with Kanu, green as a pepper tree, and Campbell a winger who is still wet behind the ears as the only back up for May we best hope he plays 40+ games next season.
There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
We’d also have Leaburn when fit, and another new striker. So those 2 and May would be ahead of Kanu and TC. I do think Kanu will be fine, he looked good in Holdens 3-5-2 against Peterborough, just needs a partner like Leaburn or someone more physical (new signing) to do that side of the game.
Don’t think we can expect 2 more strikers to be brought in as that’s a lot of budget on the front line and we still have holes elsewhere in the team to fill
If your playing two "central strikers" you need 4 of them else you are setting yourself up to fail. Especially with 5 subs.
I think they both fit it more than Campbell who I think is the biggest loser from our formation change.
CBT played wing back for Jackson and did pretty well. Also once we have signed a proper LWB then he can be used as an impact sub which he is very effective at. From pre-season so far the wing backs have played very high up so probably a more attacking 3-5-2 than Jackson’s also
Kirk doesn’t really fit but he did play up front quite well last season against Pompey and burton. I think he will leave though as for that role as May’s backup I’m sure we’d rather use 2 of our own in Kanu and Campbell
If we go into the season with Kanu, green as a pepper tree, and Campbell a winger who is still wet behind the ears as the only back up for May we best hope he plays 40+ games next season.
There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
We’d also have Leaburn when fit, and another new striker. So those 2 and May would be ahead of Kanu and TC. I do think Kanu will be fine, he looked good in Holdens 3-5-2 against Peterborough, just needs a partner like Leaburn or someone more physical (new signing) to do that side of the game.
Don’t think we can expect 2 more strikers to be brought in as that’s a lot of budget on the front line and we still have holes elsewhere in the team to fill
If you’re playing two "central strikers" you need 4 of them else you are setting yourself up to fail. Especially with 5 subs.
I agree, just would be happy with Kanu being one of the 4, but if he’s not going to get on ahead of DJ then maybe he’s not going to be. He’d be a lot cheaper and easier than bringing in a 4th choice senior striker. I was thinking we would end up with:
May Leaburn New signing Kanu Campbell
Plus Aneke whenever he is fit. New signing would have to be good so I’d rather use Kanu as 4th and spend more on on that new signing, rather than loan Kanu out and then have to spread the budget to cover 2 more
Payne is an attacking midfielder. His style suits a 352 instead of last year where he played deeper in the midfield or as a wide forward. I don’t want him starting but he is a decent option fr the bench if you are looking for some creativity
Isted Hector Ness Thomas Egbo Dobson Fraser Blackett-Taylor Payne May Campbell
Is how I'd probably start the first game of the season.
I'm expecting Lloyd to get some game time and show why he'll start ahead of Thomas, and I'm also hoping a new striker and a new wingback come in, and maybe McGrandles or a new midfielder to come in and mean Fraser plays further forward and Payne drops to the bench
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May
Leaburn
New signing
Kanu
Campbell
Plus Aneke whenever he is fit. New signing would have to be good so I’d rather use Kanu as 4th and spend more on on that new signing, rather than loan Kanu out and then have to spread the budget to cover 2 more
Gets you in the end.
Isted
Hector Ness Thomas
Egbo Dobson Fraser Blackett-Taylor
Payne
May Campbell
Is how I'd probably start the first game of the season.
I'm expecting Lloyd to get some game time and show why he'll start ahead of Thomas, and I'm also hoping a new striker and a new wingback come in, and maybe McGrandles or a new midfielder to come in and mean Fraser plays further forward and Payne drops to the bench