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View taylors lovechild's Profile taylors lovechild Flag 22 Jul 22 8.05am Send a Private Message to taylors lovechild Add taylors lovechild as a friend

I'm not saying I want Zaha to leave, but I actually think McNeil would create more chances for his teammates, albeit he might not carry as much threat in terms of goals. Last season he was forced to play a very defensive role but after Dyche left and the shackles came off for a few games he really stood out for me. In a team where he would have a bit more creative freedom I personally think he'd thrive. This is not to say I think we will sign him, but I would certainly be happy if we did. I also think he could play the Schlupp role on the left of a midfield three if needed as he has very good defensive stats and works really hard, plus he could also probably play left wing-back in a 3-5-2. To progress we need more quality in the squad and he would add that. If the figure is 15m then that would be a snip in today's money for a 22 year old with the experience and quality he has.

 

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View BarEagle's Profile BarEagle Flag Monmouth 22 Jul 22 8.07am Send a Private Message to BarEagle Add BarEagle as a friend

It is because Olise is leaving. Simple.

 

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View Willo's Profile Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 22 Jul 22 8.14am Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

Originally posted by taylors lovechild

I'm not saying I want Zaha to leave, but I actually think McNeil would create more chances for his teammates, albeit he might not carry as much threat in terms of goals. Last season he was forced to play a very defensive role but after Dyche left and the shackles came off for a few games he really stood out for me. In a team where he would have a bit more creative freedom I personally think he'd thrive. This is not to say I think we will sign him, but I would certainly be happy if we did. I also think he could play the Schlupp role on the left of a midfield three if needed as he has very good defensive stats and works really hard, plus he could also probably play left wing-back in a 3-5-2. To progress we need more quality in the squad and he would add that. If the figure is 15m then that would be a snip in today's money for a 22 year old with the experience and quality he has.

I recall having a conversation about McNeil with a learned gentleman probably 3 years ago.He informed me that the player was learning about the defensive part of the game when Burnley were not in possession and that he had added tracking back to his game.

 

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View Lanzo-Ad's Profile Lanzo-Ad Flag Lanzarote 22 Jul 22 8.17am Send a Private Message to Lanzo-Ad Add Lanzo-Ad as a friend

Originally posted by BarEagle

It is because Olise is leaving. Simple.

Yes, you could be right, especially if the 35m release clause is true, and he will want more than the 34k a week he is on now.

 


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View eritheagle's Profile eritheagle Flag Erith 22 Jul 22 8.29am Send a Private Message to eritheagle Add eritheagle as a friend

Originally posted by BarEagle

It is because Olise is leaving. Simple.

He plays on the opposite wing to Olisse. More likely that Zaha will play centrally and McNeil (if he signs) will be the regular pick on the left rather than Eduard, Zaha, Schlupp and Eze sharing the position as they did last year.

 

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View doombear's Profile doombear Flag Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Jul 22 8.38am Send a Private Message to doombear Add doombear as a friend

Originally posted by BarEagle

It is because Olise is leaving. Simple.


It seems Olise is still suffering from the foot injury he sustained towards the end of last season. One begins to wonder just how serious that injury is? Which clubs would be prepared to wager a significant sum on buying him until the injury issue is clarified?

If (and it's a big if) we are interested in McNeil, it seems more likely that he'll be a long term replacement for Wilf when Zaha leaves whether that be this window or next year (assuming Wilf doesn't extend his contract). IN the interim McNeil could, as mooted by an earlier poster, fill the Schlupp role etc.

 

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View Painter's Profile Painter Flag Croydon 22 Jul 22 8.56am Send a Private Message to Painter Add Painter as a friend

Originally posted by doombear


It seems Olise is still suffering from the foot injury he sustained towards the end of last season. One begins to wonder just how serious that injury is? Which clubs would be prepared to wager a significant sum on buying him until the injury issue is clarified?

If (and it's a big if) we are interested in McNeil, it seems more likely that he'll be a long term replacement for Wilf when Zaha leaves whether that be this window or next year (assuming Wilf doesn't extend his contract). IN the interim McNeil could, as mooted by an earlier poster, fill the Schlupp role etc.

Is Schlupp leaving as well as Zaha?

 

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View Lanzo-Ad's Profile Lanzo-Ad Flag Lanzarote 22 Jul 22 9.03am Send a Private Message to Lanzo-Ad Add Lanzo-Ad as a friend

Originally posted by eritheagle

He plays on the opposite wing to Olisse. More likely that Zaha will play centrally and McNeil (if he signs) will be the regular pick on the left rather than Eduard, Zaha, Schlupp and Eze sharing the position as they did last year.

He wont play on the left if its 4-3-3, we play mainly inverted wingers, but he could play left WB

 


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Originally posted by Painter

Is Schlupp leaving as well as Zaha?

He is now a CM, according to PV

 


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Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad

He is now a CM, according to PV

He still plays the odd game on the wing. Burnley at home was one such game.

 

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According to twitter Burnley played Newcastle yesterday and allowed McNeil and Cornet to play 45mins for Newcastle!

Quite bizarre, but if true I'd think they'd both be closer to the Saudi.. sorry Geordie Boys.

 

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I remember a game against Burnley, our 4th game of the season, Frank De Boer was in charge, we had a player in a palace shirt who played a fantastic 25 yard pass into the path of the Burnley striker for him to score (couldnt have been a better pass if Burnley had paid him for it) FDB was sacked soon afterwards although to be honest I think that decision was taken before the game.

Originally posted by samprior

According to twitter Burnley played Newcastle yesterday and allowed McNeil and Cornet to play 45mins for Newcastle!

Quite bizarre, but if true I'd think they'd both be closer to the Saudi.. sorry Geordie Boys.

 

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