Stratvillan

Totally.

I think that'll change now that the faint Hope's of Europe have gone.

Give them some game time this season. See if they can offer the squad something from the bench next season.

Elmo, taylor davis - out 2 New wingers, so Jack can play no 10 1 centre mid. These 3 have to be quality. I've love a winger who can a)cross, or b) dribble past players. Or if we buy quality both. If we had jack last night we win 3 0.

Totally

League 1?

Bye.

I wouldnt disagree, but some of the players are championship, or bottom third premier league. Elmo McGinn Barkeley Trez El Ghazi None of them bad, but squad players at best.

Nothing like a considered response.

What would you have done differently?

Mid table squad. Top half defence Grealish

Why would the club be open? I like the idea of Brucie having sleepless nights about Jack's return.

It's ok, we are going for Haarland.

We are not signing benteke. He doesnt fit in to any number of criteria, age, wages, sell on, pace etc.

If hes as good as everyone reckons he should bring in 10 m in the summer

Luiz av stats 20/21 Successful Tackles per game 1.27 Tackling success 52% Passing 85% 0 goals 2 assists These aren't stats of a cdm. If he is a quality player (and I'm not saying he isnt) what type of midfielder us he? I dont think he has the awareness to play cdm yet.

I dont see what people see in him tbh. Neat tidy player but is often watching instead of anticipating. He will do for now but he'll have to improve (which he may well do) if we are to make the step up.

It's the same all over. Do you remember the thousands of players we signed looking for a goal scoring midfielder to replace Platt? curcic Delph Draper etc. I think there may have been a problem with our recruitment

I wouldnt disagree , but think we will go for quality in 3/4 areas as opposed to spreading the cash over so many positions

I think our window will be two parts. Holding onto Grealish, Emi and Konsa. Signing centre mid powerhouse, and 2 wingers.

Look at the subs made in the other games yesterday, ours are so week, with the exception of Sheff Utd, they were easily the worse. I dont think Smith is untouchable or immune from criticism, but critise him for his faults. Our first choice back 5 is excellent, but no back up. Our 2 back up full backs will both leave in the Summer. Our midfield is hideously imbalanced but looked better until Sanson went off. But whether you're in the luiz or mcginn camp, both have had poor seasons. Attacking we have Watkins.Thats it. Dont get me wrong, it confuses me why we play with wingers, when the wingers we have are poor, and the late subs, but realistically would you make subs when you have a bench like ours? Season 1 - took over a midtable team to prepare for next season - got us promoted. Season 2 - had to sign a squad - totally readjusted during lockdown and we stayed up. Season 3 - some amazing results, some disappointing ones, but weve sued up with a third of the season to go. Two players in the England squad, another 2 to follow. Massive praise for our style . I'm sorry I cant go too overboard at the poor run we are in at the moment.

If we bought 2 quality wingers, move on trez, and have a fit wes.jack could play no 10

Yes.martinez konsa, mings watkins walk into most premier league teams. Grealish is champions league class he elevates us, he isnt us.

If he was called Douglas Lewis he wouldn't get a game. What dies he actually do. Hes the emperors new clothes.

Elmo Luiz Ramsey Davis Barkeley Half the outfield players at the end aren't good enough (Ramsey -yet) The squads the issue, not the coach or tactics.