CVByrne
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He's the perfect alternative option to Pau for our LCB of back 3 in build up. I think we will sign him. We love a free transfer and we can pay high wages.
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They had no Palmer and he's 90% of their team basically
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I listed the CBs in the post you quoted. Only 1 of the players was new, Hermoso replaces Lenglet. Chambers leaves club. We have 5 CBs as we often play games with 3 CBs on pitch and we have a stacked schedule with Europe and Domestic football. Mings needs to ease back into it also. There is no way we are going into next season with 4 CBs only. We had 5 this season, 2 are leaving and Mings is returning.
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Lenglet was very similar to Pau in terms of his fbref stats, lots of progressive passes and carries, excellent passing etc. He was in 99th percentile at those when at Barcelona, then was very high in same stats at Spurs. That's not what Mings strengths were. Emery played Pau Mings Konsa Cash in pre season. What he was showing was his plans were Moreno or Cash can be the attacking FB and the other 3 CBs form the back 3 in possession.
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People keep saying this. Mings is a completely different player to Pau and Lenglet. Mings is competition for Diego Costa. If Pau is injured for 2 months and Lenglet is not in the squad we have compromised our build up structure which is fundamental to the way we play. Mings is a superb defender and our poor record from set pieces defensively is because of how dominant Mings is with first contact and how weak Pau is. If you look at the two players profiles strengths and weaknesses they are completely different players. This is why I think it's critical we get another player with similar skillset as Pau and for me that's Hermoso on a free. With Pau, Hermoso, Mings, Costa and Konsa we have the perfect mix of player profiles for our system of one attacking FB and 3 CBs.
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There might be a reaction from Chelsea after that 5-0 drubbing. I don't think it helps our chances on Sat much if at all. We need the atmosphere at VP to be amazing and players to give everything. If we go 9 clear of Spurs that will be huge, the players know it.
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Well it's more next seasons account which pose the issue for us. We get the boost of (hopefully CL football) we also have new sponsorship deals which are kicking in. I doubt Heck will be idle either, we'll be adding additional commercial partners, hopefully sell rights to the 23/24 season. From there we have a good base, we will move some players on to bring in revenue and lower our costs. This headroom allows us to sign some players. I feel we need to replace Lenglet and add a CDM. Other than that I don't see any squad gaps. We might move a player on and replace them
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That is exactly my point yes. I think Emery will want Mings aerial dominance in the centre of a back 3 and play with one full back most of the time. I feel the attacking FB will be our RB more often than LB
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So we exercised the option to extend to 2027 then? While we will sit down with him in summer to negotiate a new contract with new option I imagine plus some pay bumps for him
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I think the time he's given to totally build and adapt his squad and have complete control of the football operations is big for him
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His contract wasn't until 2027, he's signed an extension to 2027. I think his contract was to 2025 or 2026 so it's a short extension, probably to insert a bigger buyout clause in exchange for another year or two. I think in summer they'll look to get creative. Set performance targets that trigger an extension. I like the idea of locking him down on a log contract
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Yes, very much so, seems happy to play Left side or Right side. Might be very proficient with both feet. If we're building a squad with 5 CBs with Pau / Konsa able to play LB/RB then a versatile player like this would be good to add to the squad.
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He seems to have played full back quite a bit this season too. Could be one of those Emery specials, sign a player and change his position.
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Hopefully this is a boost to the players. I think Emery seeing how the off field elements are catching up to his ambitions.
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I think if we sign a new RB Cash will be sold.
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Sanson buy option probably triggered. He's done well in Nice Hause will be a loan, Chambers hopefully can find a club. Dendonker is difficult now he's played no football in Naopli. Coutinho will be a loan again probably. I think Olsen will stay as we need 3 keepers. Digne might go but we'd need to replace unless we are planning to play Pau often at LB with Mings and Konsa Hard to know as Emery will have another tactical evolution to come
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European football consistently, bigger sponsors and a focus on increasing matchday revenue. We could potentially break the £300m in revenue next season. Football performances are keeping us close to the other big clubs in terms of prize money. We have to close the gap every year commercially as that is the difference maker.
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I think it's key to get to a US Audience for sure.
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This new deal for £20m a season and the new Adidas deal. We are really getting going on the increased revenue. Keep it up Heck keep it up. What's next? I think we have filmed this season? I think sell it for a documentary ?
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I think overall the recruitment at the club has been excellent. I am confident we'll make the right signings this summer and with players returning from injury too and some young players progressing we are in a good place
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Moreno and Rogers for the prices we've paid. top work. I think Pau has been a steal at the price too.
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Very interesting stats there. We do seem to play specific game plans to conserve energy especially when we are in control of the game.
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Diaby has had a good first season. I'm sure he'll improve next season too. Lots of competition for places is what we've needed
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Hopefully he's fit for Chelsea game. We need as many players back fit as possible
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I think we need to at least Loan in another CM for the season. Unless we're looking at JJ as more an option centrally than we have to date.
