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Originally posted by Den1923
We have never been totally comfortable and flirting with relegation is anywhere below mid table until the maths say otherwise. We lack an attacking midfielder which is critical in setting up those chances in the last third where we are at our weakest. Last friday we had just two chances, both missed. The manager has already said we are a leat three players short of our needs for this season. On this occasion we may have to agree to disagree but I do respect your views and only time will tell who is correct.
The manager has already sent out distress signals about our pre-season preparation and the fact that the squad is short of numbers. Still, nearly 3 weeks until the 'Window' closes !
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Originally posted by Willo
The manager has already sent out distress signals about our pre-season preparation and the fact that the squad is short of numbers. Still, nearly 3 weeks until the 'Window' closes !
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I think we have a decent squad. Decent back ups in almost every position. I'd like to have a proper 2nd left back. Another centre mid. Another forward. If we don't get those players, we still have a good squad. I don't agree that we don't have attacking midfielders...Eze and Schluup should be regarded as attacking midfield players.
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Originally posted by Hudsoneagle
I think we have a decent squad. Decent back ups in almost every position. I'd like to have a proper 2nd left back. Another centre mid. Another forward. If we don't get those players, we still have a good squad. I don't agree that we don't have attacking midfielders...Eze and Schluup should be regarded as attacking midfield players. I agree we do have a decent squad, however we don’t have a good enough starting 11. Some of those that started against Arsenal are better for bringing on during a game. The balance in midfield is the major problem and until we strengthen our first 11 we will struggle in my opinion.
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Originally posted by palace chick
I agree we do have a decent squad, however we don’t have a good enough starting 11. Some of those that started against Arsenal are better for bringing on during a game. The balance in midfield is the major problem and until we strengthen our first 11 we will struggle in my opinion. Absolutely agree PC! Schlupp for me an impact player and Ayew tactical. We have good numbers and mix in our squad however a starting XI where you say 'That should be our team, we'll win with that side' is still a few biscuits short of the tin.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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& if you add in to that mix suspensions & injuries some of those biscuits will be gone - Originally posted by Nicholas91
Absolutely agree PC! Schlupp for me an impact player and Ayew tactical. We have good numbers and mix in our squad however a starting XI where you say 'That should be our team, we'll win with that side' is still a few biscuits short of the tin.
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Originally posted by Den1923
We have never been totally comfortable and flirting with relegation is anywhere below mid table until the maths say otherwise. We lack an attacking midfielder which is critical in setting up those chances in the last third where we are at our weakest. Last friday we had just two chances, both missed. The manager has already said we are a leat three players short of our needs for this season. On this occasion we may have to agree to disagree but I do respect your views and only time will tell who is correct.
Edited by doombear (12 Aug 2022 3.46pm)
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Originally posted by Dubai Eagle
& if you add in to that mix suspensions & injuries some of those biscuits will be gone - Indeed DE, indeed. However, I do think we have a good squad generally plus injuries and suspensions are something all clubs have to deal with but going back to my original post a few of our first team, for me, are 'squad players' already and that is the concern - our starting XI looks like a prem team missing a few starters, due to the aforementioned, mid-season.
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Sunday will be interesting as I guess that if Conor doesn't make it on to the pitch Dougie will be straight on to the phone to him
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Originally posted by Dubai Eagle
I am at a complete loss to understand the whole Barca situation - Essentially Barca and Real Madrid are huge institutions within Spain. There is no way they can go bust. Suspect they are bigger than the banks in the country. As a result their reach can go beyond sport. Edited by Booted Eagle (12 Aug 2022 5.00pm) Edited by Booted Eagle (12 Aug 2022 5.01pm)
“ [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. ” |
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Provocative! The old, Guardiola-esque 'He is an X player' has often been employed in lieu of 'We haven't signed him yet and I cannot comment as it may disrupt plans'... let's hope so anyway, thanks Northbrook. Working to 'improve the squad' and 'replace Benteke' also encouraging in those wanting more signings including another striker, so just about everybody!
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