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LoughboroughLion

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  1. His comments were interesting last night - 'We need to take more calm with the ball, more possession and break the press. We were in a good moment for the second half.' So many times we gave possession back to them too easily. I think it was Watkins' comments about Gerrard that he and Ings struggled because they were always competing for long balls played forward. There's a definite and noticeable change in trying to play ourselves up the pitch and beat the press more. Will take time. Also explains why we did so well at the weekend - because Utd/Ronaldo didn't press as much. We need to be better on Sunday because after seeing that performance Brighton are going to press high I would have thought.
  2. For me the key message is our spending and balance sheet is funded via share issue and equity rather than interest bearing loans. We knew it already bc of companies house filings, but it signals interest and intent from the owners.
  3. We’ve got to get at that defence - should be fragile
  4. Anyone travelling to and from London - last train looks to be at 22.00 and bus 22.25 Curious to know whether there are any other options available?
  5. Can anyone give me some advice - I’m mulling over two options Ings, Bruno, Toney > DCL, Ronaldo, ESR (only Ings to DCL would be this GW) Bruno, Ings > Cristiano, Jota
  6. This is it. Sound advice I’ve a reluctance to ‘plan’ transfers within the first 6 weeks or so as naturally there’ll be fires I have to fight and don’t like playing wildcard too early. Clearly Ings wins over the first 3, but DCL over the longer period. Richarlson back boosts DCL’s appeal. But Ollie being absent oddly boosts Ings appeal for me. Too tight to call
  7. Someone convince me to get Ings over DCL I typically set my initial draft up with the first 6-8 weeks in mind I have Buendia btw for coverage
  8. Every team we’ve played has had fitness problems and injuries. It’s a weird year and we need to be better than we were, irrespective of fitness
  9. He’s not our saviour. He’s a very naughty boy.
  10. Gareth Southgate gives out parking tickets to guests that use his drive He offers no discount for early payment
  11. (If the talk of four players and 100m to spend etc etc. is to be believed) Our two weakest positions this season have been ST/Winger, so I think that’s where most of our budget sits and don’t think 50m+ on those positions is out of the question.
  12. Bet he has a few ideas on who to target in the transfer market too - I’d love to see who’s on Craig’s list
  13. Josh Onomah starting lively - not 3m + Grealish lively - but lively nonetheless
  14. I agree - not sure someone could come in and within 3 or 4 weeks be up to speed on everything and be an integral part of a plan. I don't think this would be a bad year for us to go down the predictable route - 3 or 4 big signings that are 'known'. Yes, we may overpay compared to some obscure European gems but in the grand scheme of things we're hopefully building a structure that means in two or three seasons that will be a thing of the past.
  15. Having a first eleven of superstars is of course what everyone wants, but look at most sides outside top 7/8 and they have 3 or 4 good to great players maximum. Having a known and consistent playing structure and style with a few good players can’t be underestimated. For us, Heaton, Mings, McGinn, Luiz, Grealish (hope so), new striker, new winger would be more than enough for us to progress. We’ve tightened up under Smith now and have a platform to grow from. That said, go down and we risk losing it all
  16. Maybe being optimistic, but I don't think we're too far away from being a solid top 8/10 side challenging for Europe If we stayed up (please), signed a top class Striker, Winger, CB (20-25m each) and convinced Grealish to stay with those signings, I think we would have a really good squad.
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