Summer Window 2026 - Rumours and Discussion

DamoNorthStand · July 10

I would definitely like to see us pursue a 4-2-3-1 approach this season - and it totally changes the types of signings I originally had in my head.

So remaining would be:

1 back up / alternative RB to Ramsay such as Osei Tutu in case we decided to play wing backs
2 CMs for the base of the midfield
A winger to play on the other side to Campbell who I think could be very good in this formation (still think JRS would be perfect)
A striker

So thats 5 more.

IF (big IF) Dobson was being chased by Sheff Weds we should be all over that for one of the midfield options.

Sword65pf · July 10

SouthLincsAddick said:

I’d imagine we couldn’t afford Dykes’s wage demands, that’s why he’s gone elsewhere. All these people saying we can do better, but with what money if we can’t afford Dykes.

Oh FFS are we skint again!!!, why didn’t someone say?

fenaddick · July 10

DamoNorthStand said:

I would definitely like to see us pursue a 4-2-3-1 approach this season - and it totally changes the types of signings I originally had in my head.

So remaining would be:

1 back up / alternative RB to Ramsay such as Osei Tutu in case we decided to play wing backs
2 CMs for the base of the midfield
A winger to play on the other side to Campbell who I think could be very good in this formation (still think JRS would be perfect)
A striker

So thats 5 more.

IF (big IF) Dobson was being chased by Sheff Weds we should be all over that for one of the midfield options.

Problem with that list is you shift your squad to play wingers and then don't have back ups for them so you either need to buy 3 wingers or change your tactics completely whenever there's an injury

CAFCsayer · July 10

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Sword65pf · July 10

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when we played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

CAFCsayer · July 10

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

He had just turned 17... He has spent the season bullying experienced (albeit league 2) centrebacks. Ideally he goes on a league 1 loan... Not saying he is going to be a starter but reckon could end up being a chuks option off the bench if we are chasing a game

fenaddick · July 10

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

DamoNorthStand · July 10

fenaddick said:

DamoNorthStand said:

I would definitely like to see us pursue a 4-2-3-1 approach this season - and it totally changes the types of signings I originally had in my head.

So remaining would be:

1 back up / alternative RB to Ramsay such as Osei Tutu in case we decided to play wing backs
2 CMs for the base of the midfield
A winger to play on the other side to Campbell who I think could be very good in this formation (still think JRS would be perfect)
A striker

So thats 5 more.

IF (big IF) Dobson was being chased by Sheff Weds we should be all over that for one of the midfield options.

Problem with that list is you shift your squad to play wingers and then don't have back ups for them so you either need to buy 3 wingers or change your tactics completely whenever there's an injury

Yep - so that would be 2 wingers.

Carey is also an option on the left and cutting in like he did at Blackpool.

So options would be (for example) TC, JRS, Carey plus one another.

Options in the 'Bellingham role' would be Carey, Knibbs or Fullah.

DamoNorthStand · July 10

DamoNorthStand said:

fenaddick said:

DamoNorthStand said:

I would definitely like to see us pursue a 4-2-3-1 approach this season - and it totally changes the types of signings I originally had in my head.

So remaining would be:

1 back up / alternative RB to Ramsay such as Osei Tutu in case we decided to play wing backs
2 CMs for the base of the midfield
A winger to play on the other side to Campbell who I think could be very good in this formation (still think JRS would be perfect)
A striker

So thats 5 more.

IF (big IF) Dobson was being chased by Sheff Weds we should be all over that for one of the midfield options.

Problem with that list is you shift your squad to play wingers and then don't have back ups for them so you either need to buy 3 wingers or change your tactics completely whenever there's an injury

Yep - so that would be 2 wingers.

Carey is also an option on the left and cutting in like he did at Blackpool.

So options would be (for example) TC, JRS, Carey plus one another.

Options in the 'Bellingham role' would be Carey, Knibbs or Fullah.

Jury is out for me, veering on a flat no, that Apter could be the one other for the winger roles.

blackpool72 · July 10

Sword65pf said:

SouthLincsAddick said:

I’d imagine we couldn’t afford Dykes’s wage demands, that’s why he’s gone elsewhere. All these people saying we can do better, but with what money if we can’t afford Dykes.

Oh FFS are we skint again!!!, why didn’t someone say?

We obviously ain't skint as 2 of our owners are billionaires.
How much they are willing to spend is another matter

fenaddick · July 10

DamoNorthStand said:

fenaddick said:

DamoNorthStand said:

I would definitely like to see us pursue a 4-2-3-1 approach this season - and it totally changes the types of signings I originally had in my head.

So remaining would be:

1 back up / alternative RB to Ramsay such as Osei Tutu in case we decided to play wing backs
2 CMs for the base of the midfield
A winger to play on the other side to Campbell who I think could be very good in this formation (still think JRS would be perfect)
A striker

So thats 5 more.

IF (big IF) Dobson was being chased by Sheff Weds we should be all over that for one of the midfield options.

Problem with that list is you shift your squad to play wingers and then don't have back ups for them so you either need to buy 3 wingers or change your tactics completely whenever there's an injury

Yep - so that would be 2 wingers.

Carey is also an option on the left and cutting in like he did at Blackpool.

So options would be (for example) TC, JRS, Carey plus one another.

Options in the 'Bellingham role' would be Carey, Knibbs or Fullah.

Carey didn't really play as a winger though, Steve Bruce played a 442 and Carey would play in the channel rather than a winger. I'm also assuming Apter will be off. So you need a left wing back up for TC and a starting RW and back up RW. Wingers are famously not cheap.

Very much still of the opinion that the current 4231 is because we only have one player capable of playing RWB and he's a youth player who will be out on loan

Addicksi · July 10

If we're changing to 433, 451 whatever we're going to be making the most of hopefully dangerous wide players. I'd try and see if JRS could be borrowed.

Sword65pf · July 10

blackpool72 said:

Sword65pf said:

SouthLincsAddick said:

I’d imagine we couldn’t afford Dykes’s wage demands, that’s why he’s gone elsewhere. All these people saying we can do better, but with what money if we can’t afford Dykes.

Oh FFS are we skint again!!!, why didn’t someone say?

We obviously ain't skint as 2 of our owners are billionaires.
How much they are willing to spend is another matter

Never enough for a lot of our fanbase🤷🏻‍♂️

Sword65pf · July 10

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

cabbles · July 10

LargeAddick said:

DennisBooth said:

Laddick01 said:

DDOUBLEE said:

Lyndon Dykes spotted in the background of a Bristol City video.

https://x.com/i/status/2075584704154137027

Thank god.

Maybe an unpopular opinion on here but he wasn’t that good in the air and had the technical ability of a League One player.

Worked hard in fairness but did not want him back.

Well said mate, hopefully we can do better than Donkey Dykes.

God if you thought Dykes was a donkey you either haven’t been supporting us long or have a selective memory or just really dislike him.

Agreed. Bit of an odd take. He was never going to come in and offer flair or pace, but he did a job. Took his goals at Leicester and WBA well. We were awful against WBA and his chance wasn’t the easiest

like others, I’m not sure he would’ve been the right option next season, but there’s no way you can say his time here was anything but successful. An experienced head who worked hard for the team

fenaddick · July 10

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Sword65pf · July 10

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

Athletico Charlton · July 10

Dykes is an incredibly limited footballer, past 30 and I am happy he is not re-joining. Will we sign better? No idea but he was a low bar.

That said he was part of the Jan window which kept us up and I don't don't but his effort with us so he goes with best wishes.

elbiglad · July 10

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

On this occasion, I will trust Brighton’s scouting department over you… sorry.

Chunes · July 10

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

Let him start a few games at least before saying that. He only had a few cameos.

Athletico Charlton · July 10

elbiglad said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

On this occasion, I will trust Brighton’s scouting department over you… sorry.

They weren't trying to buy him to put him straight in their squad though. Is he ready for the Championship? Who knows. Let's hope so.

elbiglad · July 10

Athletico Charlton said:

elbiglad said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

On this occasion, I will trust Brighton’s scouting department over you… sorry.

They weren't trying to buy him to put him straight in their squad though. Is he ready for the Championship? Who knows. Let's hope so.

If you read the whole thread you’ll see the poster seems to question Mbick’s overall potential and ability, based on his performances for us at L1 level (70 minutes across six league appearances) and some cup games. So I’m saying I trust Brighton’s world renowned and industry leading scouting department’s ability to spot a decent player over him.

Henry Irving · July 10

Solly at the Hall of Fame evening.

Without being asked who is the one to watch, he volunteered that "you all rate Ibby Fullah, and he's capable of moments of magic, but the one to watch is Alan Mwamba. He's 'cold': he'll knock Lloyd Jones over in training but won't apologise or offer a hand to pick him up. Has a range of passing and is consistently good".

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY · July 10

Jamie Donley available still? Also how about bringing back Karlan?

fenaddick · July 10

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY said:

Jamie Donley available still? Also how about bringing back Karlan?

Now I wouldn't bring back Karlan but I would be interested in bringing someone who is a striker with experience also playing wider, that would remove some burden from TC

Sword65pf · July 10

elbiglad said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

On this occasion, I will trust Brighton’s scouting department over you… sorry.

And rightly so, I’m not trying to prove I’m right, so it’s not a competition, it’s my thoughts of which I’m entitled.,don’t be sorry , I’m not.

Sword65pf · July 10

Chunes said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

Let him start a few games at least before saying that. He only had a few cameos.

Absolutely I will, and will be very happy to be wrong, however it’s what I think and that’s what we are discussing, I didn’t realise I can only put my thoughts on here if they fell inline with everyone else. For as long as he is Charlton, I will cheer him on.

Sword65pf · July 10

elbiglad said:

Athletico Charlton said:

elbiglad said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

On this occasion, I will trust Brighton’s scouting department over you… sorry.

They weren't trying to buy him to put him straight in their squad though. Is he ready for the Championship? Who knows. Let's hope so.

If you read the whole thread you’ll see the poster seems to question Mbick’s overall potential and ability, based on his performances for us at L1 level (70 minutes across six league appearances) and some cup games. So I’m saying I trust Brighton’s world renowned and industry leading scouting department’s ability to spot a decent player over him.

Who’s HIM, the cats father!!😂😂 cut me some slack mr mbick!!!

fenaddick · July 10

Sword65pf said:

Chunes said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

fenaddick said:

Sword65pf said:

CAFCsayer said:

I still reckon Mbick is going to end up playing a bigger part than we think once fit... I know it was a couple of leagues below, but he was taking liberties from the highlights and is an absolute unit now

Wasn’t overly impressive in league 1 when played him, think people are getting overexcited about him.

Had a good half season of men's football since then though. I'd be surprised if he played regular minutes but he might play a similar amount to Fullah last season

Should go without saying, I hope he does live up to the hype , IMO I didn’t see anything other than him being big to get overexcited about. Sorry if I’m going against the grain but it’s what I think, if I’m wrong great. I would have thought watching a season of championship football would make people realise what it takes to be a good championship player, compared to half a good season in league two, especially when a lot of our fans were calling the top scorer in league 1, whom we signed not good enough.

But it sounds like you're judging him from his sporadic L1 games not his regular L2 ones. Granted, you are right about the step up but he is a better player than the one we saw in a handful of L1 games

Unfortunately I wasn’t a regular at Colchester to have a real look, so of course I’m judging him on what I saw most of, not just some highlights of his good bits on sky sports, I don’t think we know 100% that he is better in all honesty, I think it’s another scenario of one of our own overhype, if that means Brighton over pay for him, that will be great.

Let him start a few games at least before saying that. He only had a few cameos.

Absolutely I will, and will be very happy to be wrong, however it’s what I think and that’s what we are discussing, I didn’t realise I can only put my thoughts on here if they fell inline with everyone else. For as long as he is Charlton, I will cheer him on.

Come on, people disagreeing doesn't mean you "can only put my thoughts on here if they fell inline with everyone else". It's ok to disagree, if we all had the same opinion this place would be so boring! No one is saying you can't have your opinion, just that they disagree

Southbank · July 10

DamoNorthStand said:

fenaddick said:

DamoNorthStand said:

I would definitely like to see us pursue a 4-2-3-1 approach this season - and it totally changes the types of signings I originally had in my head.

So remaining would be:

1 back up / alternative RB to Ramsay such as Osei Tutu in case we decided to play wing backs
2 CMs for the base of the midfield
A winger to play on the other side to Campbell who I think could be very good in this formation (still think JRS would be perfect)
A striker

So thats 5 more.

IF (big IF) Dobson was being chased by Sheff Weds we should be all over that for one of the midfield options.

Problem with that list is you shift your squad to play wingers and then don't have back ups for them so you either need to buy 3 wingers or change your tactics completely whenever there's an injury

Yep - so that would be 2 wingers.

Carey is also an option on the left and cutting in like he did at Blackpool.

So options would be (for example) TC, JRS, Carey plus one another.

Options in the 'Bellingham role' would be Carey, Knibbs or Fullah.

Carey and Knibbs are not good enough to be first team if we want to go up the league . We need a replacement at both 8 and 10 as a minimum, and probably a change for Coventry as well, as we did to stay up last season with Coady. No room for sentiment, these guys are just not good enough.. Fullah can be the third winger, I am guessing Redmond the second. Wingers and a decent midfield should help our average strikers score some goals.
The central midfield has to be changed or a relegation struggle lies ahead for sure.
The defence is already good.

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