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Booted Eagle Bristol 29 Dec 19 12.24pm
Originally posted by taylors lovechild Our wide positions are in urgent need of investment. Kelly is doing ok, but no more and PvA needs proper competition/backup. The lack of width on the right is why we have struggled in some games as when teams successfully shut out Wilf there has largely been no real option on the right. As a minimum I would say we need a winger or striker to make up the front three and a new fullback, ideally one who can play on the right or left. This is not just about results, but it is also clear some players are playing through injuries which could have long-term implications with players such as PvA clearly being rushed back too early. I think we'll actually see some activity this window as Roy has been becoming very vocal on the need for investment and behind closed doors I think he can be quite tough. I think we might see as many as four players come in, although I do think Camarassa will go and possibly Wickham. Townsend injury has been a blow but on the upside Meyer is getting more game time, as well as Tekkers when he was fit. If 4 do come in, let's hope they actually get some game time in a team with a fairly long injury list, unlike Camarassa. “ [T]here are known knowns; there are things we know that we know.There are known unknowns; that is to say there are things that, we now know we don't know.But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know. ” —United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld

Booted Eagle

Bristol 29 Dec 19 12.24pm

Originally posted by taylors lovechild

Our wide positions are in urgent need of investment. Kelly is doing ok, but no more and PvA needs proper competition/backup. The lack of width on the right is why we have struggled in some games as when teams successfully shut out Wilf there has largely been no real option on the right. As a minimum I would say we need a winger or striker to make up the front three and a new fullback, ideally one who can play on the right or left.

This is not just about results, but it is also clear some players are playing through injuries which could have long-term implications with players such as PvA clearly being rushed back too early.

I think we'll actually see some activity this window as Roy has been becoming very vocal on the need for investment and behind closed doors I think he can be quite tough. I think we might see as many as four players come in, although I do think Camarassa will go and possibly Wickham.

Townsend injury has been a blow but on the upside Meyer is getting more game time, as well as Tekkers when he was fit. If 4 do come in, let's hope they actually get some game time in a team with a fairly long injury list, unlike Camarassa.

“ [T]here are known knowns; there are things we know that we know.There are known unknowns; that is to say there are things that, we now know we don't know.But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know. ”
—United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld

Teddy Eagle 29 Dec 19 12.58pm
Jeremie Frimpong at Celtic is a good player. 19, Dutch right back who’s good going forward. Wouldn’t cost much either.

Teddy Eagle

29 Dec 19 12.58pm

Jeremie Frimpong at Celtic is a good player. 19, Dutch right back who’s good going forward. Wouldn’t cost much either.

ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 29 Dec 19 1.18pm
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle Jeremie Frimpong at Celtic is a good player. 19, Dutch right back who’s good going forward. Wouldn’t cost much either. Good shout and exactly the type of signing we need. So we will get a thirty year old holding midfielder. Red and Blue Army!

ASCPFC

Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 29 Dec 19 1.18pm

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

Jeremie Frimpong at Celtic is a good player. 19, Dutch right back who’s good going forward. Wouldn’t cost much either.

Good shout and exactly the type of signing we need. So we will get a thirty year old holding midfielder.

Red and Blue Army!

Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 29 Dec 19 1.33pm
I've heard we are casting eyes in the direction of 24 year old Coventry right-back Fankaty Dabo whom they signed on a free from Chelsea.He has has loan spells in The Netherlands whilst he was with Chelsea.Attacking right-back who crosses the ball well.

Willo

South coast - west of Brighton. 29 Dec 19 1.33pm

I've heard we are casting eyes in the direction of 24 year old Coventry right-back Fankaty Dabo whom they signed on a free from Chelsea.He has has loan spells in The Netherlands whilst he was with Chelsea.Attacking right-back who crosses the ball well.

Teddy Eagle 29 Dec 19 2.05pm
Originally posted by Willo I've heard we are casting eyes in the direction of 24 year old Coventry right-back Fankaty Dabo whom they signed on a free from Chelsea.He has has loan spells in The Netherlands whilst he was with Chelsea.Attacking right-back who crosses the ball well. Not a name I know - anyone seen him?

Teddy Eagle

29 Dec 19 2.05pm

Originally posted by Willo

Not a name I know - anyone seen him?

cryrst The garden of England 29 Dec 19 2.21pm
Originally posted by mattteo Yes, but, by God, let's HOPE that Benteke leaves...If the rumours were true and they extend that 120k month contract..... I wouldn't mind those wages for him. 120k a week is more the figure I'm afraid.

cryrst

The garden of England 29 Dec 19 2.21pm

Originally posted by mattteo

Yes, but, by God, let's HOPE that Benteke leaves...If the rumours were true and they extend that 120k month contract.....

I wouldn't mind those wages for him.
120k a week is more the figure I'm afraid.

rikz Croydon 29 Dec 19 2.50pm
Just get morelos from rangers, 28 goals this season is decent regardless of the league, wont cost a stupid amount, got something about him and only 23

rikz

Croydon 29 Dec 19 2.50pm

Just get morelos from rangers, 28 goals this season is decent regardless of the league, wont cost a stupid amount, got something about him and only 23

Teddy Eagle 29 Dec 19 3.06pm
Originally posted by rikz Just get morelos from rangers, 28 goals this season is decent regardless of the league, wont cost a stupid amount, got something about him and only 23 He certainly knows how to score (except against Celtic) but he’s also had 39 yellow & 7 red cards in two and a half seasons.

Teddy Eagle

29 Dec 19 3.06pm

Originally posted by rikz

Just get morelos from rangers, 28 goals this season is decent regardless of the league, wont cost a stupid amount, got something about him and only 23

He certainly knows how to score (except against Celtic) but he’s also had 39 yellow & 7 red cards in two and a half seasons.

mattteo 29 Dec 19 3.10pm
Originally posted by cryrst I wouldn't mind those wages for him. 120k a week is more the figure I'm afraid. Per week, yeah

mattteo

29 Dec 19 3.10pm

Originally posted by cryrst

I wouldn't mind those wages for him.
120k a week is more the figure I'm afraid.

Per week, yeah

mattteo 29 Dec 19 3.11pm
Originally posted by Booted Eagle Townsend injury has been a blow but on the upside Meyer is getting more game time, as well as Tekkers when he was fit. Hmmm...is this really a good thing? Do they..actually....do anything good?

mattteo

29 Dec 19 3.11pm

Originally posted by Booted Eagle

Townsend injury has been a blow but on the upside Meyer is getting more game time, as well as Tekkers when he was fit.

Hmmm...is this really a good thing? Do they..actually....do anything good?

rollercoaster Cornwall 29 Dec 19 3.36pm
Our injury problems are certainly contributing to our lack of goals. Makeshift fullbacks are rightly staying back to keep defence as solid as possible + not really fast enough to get back in a hurry when they do foray forward. This means Wilf gets even less support than usual. I suspect our midfield are also staying deper to help with our lack of speed in defence. For the injury situation loans are clearly the way to go. For permanent additions: We clearly need better cover at fullback and on the wings. If Roy stays then there is no need to find a number 10 as he is unlikely to change his system to accomodate one. If we could shift either Benteke or Wickham then we should look for a younger more energetic prospect to cover for Ayew and we will need some cover. Suspect if we can ditch Camarasa then we can hope for a couple of loans and maybe a full back this window.

rollercoaster

Cornwall 29 Dec 19 3.36pm

Our injury problems are certainly contributing to our lack of goals. Makeshift fullbacks are rightly staying back to keep defence as solid as possible + not really fast enough to get back in a hurry when they do foray forward. This means Wilf gets even less support than usual. I suspect our midfield are also staying deper to help with our lack of speed in defence.
For the injury situation loans are clearly the way to go.
For permanent additions: We clearly need better cover at fullback and on the wings. If Roy stays then there is no need to find a number 10 as he is unlikely to change his system to accomodate one. If we could shift either Benteke or Wickham then we should look for a younger more energetic prospect to cover for Ayew and we will need some cover.
Suspect if we can ditch Camarasa then we can hope for a couple of loans and maybe a full back this window.

ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 29 Dec 19 3.36pm
Originally posted by Willo I've heard we are casting eyes in the direction of 24 year old Coventry right-back Fankaty Dabo whom they signed on a free from Chelsea.He has has loan spells in The Netherlands whilst he was with Chelsea.Attacking right-back who crosses the ball well. Incredibly poor in defence. But has pace, can scramble back and can dribble. Can hit a ball well. Lacking in intelligence and strength. Truthfully, Ward is probably better - Ward would be Coventry's best player when you consider the level. Red and Blue Army!

ASCPFC

Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 29 Dec 19 3.36pm

Originally posted by Willo

Incredibly poor in defence. But has pace, can scramble back and can dribble. Can hit a ball well. Lacking in intelligence and strength. Truthfully, Ward is probably better - Ward would be Coventry's best player when you consider the level.

Red and Blue Army!

mattteo 29 Dec 19 4.17pm
Originally posted by rollercoaster Our injury problems are certainly contributing to our lack of goals. Makeshift fullbacks are rightly staying back to keep defence as solid as possible + not really fast enough to get back in a hurry when they do foray forward. I'd agree about PVA, but do you really think that if Ward plays, we'd score more goals??

mattteo

29 Dec 19 4.17pm

Originally posted by rollercoaster

I'd agree about PVA, but do you really think that if Ward plays, we'd score more goals??

rollercoaster Cornwall 29 Dec 19 4.28pm
Originally posted by mattteo I'd agree about PVA, but do you really think that if Ward plays, we'd score more goals?? I agree the right back position remains a problem. Wan-Bissaka was great in defence but even he wasn't that great going forward. I never saw Ward for this season as anything more than a stand-in right back. However a settled defence does help the team as a whole play further up the pitch which must surely help with making goal-scoring chances.

rollercoaster

Cornwall 29 Dec 19 4.28pm

Originally posted by mattteo

I'd agree about PVA, but do you really think that if Ward plays, we'd score more goals??

I agree the right back position remains a problem. Wan-Bissaka was great in defence but even he wasn't that great going forward. I never saw Ward for this season as anything more than a stand-in right back.

However a settled defence does help the team as a whole play further up the pitch which must surely help with making goal-scoring chances.

chris123 hove actually 29 Dec 19 4.34pm
Depends on whether we lose Wilf. But signings Roy wants and rates rather than some in the past that weren't on his radar.

chris123

hove actually 29 Dec 19 4.34pm

Depends on whether we lose Wilf. But signings Roy wants and rates rather than some in the past that weren't on his radar.

matthau South Croydon 29 Dec 19 5.35pm
We need: A 25 year old Marco van basten A 25 year old zidane just behind him And a 25 year old Chris waddle on the other wing Then we’d compete with Liverpool let alone top ten Simples

matthau

South Croydon 29 Dec 19 5.35pm

We need:

A 25 year old Marco van basten

A 25 year old zidane just behind him

And a 25 year old Chris waddle on the other wing

Then we’d compete with Liverpool let alone top ten

Simples

matthau South Croydon 29 Dec 19 5.36pm
If we lose wilf, replace with ruel fox

matthau

South Croydon 29 Dec 19 5.36pm

If we lose wilf, replace with ruel fox

braunstoneagle the middle of bumf*** nowhere... 29 Dec 19 6.35pm
Originally posted by mattteo I'd agree about PVA, but do you really think that if Ward plays, we'd score more goals?? weve not scored goals for almost 3 seasons now...i find it hard to fathom why people think its a new thing. we either score loads & concede loads - pards or we either score less & concede less- roy the latter produces better results so im happy to stick with that. ‘Football isn’t instant coffee. You have to work at it. You must grow the bean, grind it.’ Ian Holloway

braunstoneagle

the middle of bumf*** nowhere... 29 Dec 19 6.35pm

Originally posted by mattteo

I'd agree about PVA, but do you really think that if Ward plays, we'd score more goals??

weve not scored goals for almost 3 seasons now...i find it hard to fathom why people think its a new thing.

we either score loads & concede loads - pards

we either score less & concede less- roy

the latter produces better results so im happy to stick with that.

‘Football isn’t instant coffee. You have to work at it. You must grow the bean, grind it.’ Ian Holloway

braunstoneagle the middle of bumf*** nowhere... 29 Dec 19 6.42pm
also...on another note, the type of signings we need. we need to set up & academy in places like eastern europe or africa to provide the best talent with a top notch education & a pathway to PL football. you find one wilf of awb every 5 years and its paid for itself. ‘Football isn’t instant coffee. You have to work at it. You must grow the bean, grind it.’ Ian Holloway

braunstoneagle

the middle of bumf*** nowhere... 29 Dec 19 6.42pm

also...on another note, the type of signings we need.

we need to set up & academy in places like eastern europe or africa to provide the best talent with a top notch education & a pathway to PL football.

you find one wilf of awb every 5 years and its paid for itself.

‘Football isn’t instant coffee. You have to work at it. You must grow the bean, grind it.’ Ian Holloway

Slimey Toad Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 30 Dec 19 12.15pm
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle He certainly knows how to score (except against Celtic) but he’s also had 39 yellow & 7 red cards in two and a half seasons. The refs are stricter across Hadrian's Wall, and the play is more volatile. Might just get one red every season down here.

Slimey Toad

Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 30 Dec 19 12.15pm

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

He certainly knows how to score (except against Celtic) but he’s also had 39 yellow & 7 red cards in two and a half seasons.

The refs are stricter across Hadrian's Wall, and the play is more volatile. Might just get one red every season down here.

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