hippo Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, MentalM said: With all the improvements from the signings last year this season, I will not write anyone off before they had a second season Who of last year's signings has improved? Engles, Nakamba, Trez, Wesley, ??? The only 1 I can think of is Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, KangarooVillan said: I’m not saying we shouldn’t get a new RW in the off-season, but wingers do tend to be the position most prone to inconsistency. Often when I compare Bert’s stats to someone else in the prem he measure up pretty well. Out of interest, who would you swap Bert for that doesn’t belong to the current top 4 teams or Liverpool? Not many, Dwight McNeil has 2 goals this season only 2 ! and is probably going to be £50m in the summer, in terms of value for money and pure entertainment for this was a smart transfer , if I HAD to Id swap him St Maximin possibly but he can be just as frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 32 minutes ago, hippo said: Who of last year's signings has improved? Engles, Nakamba, Trez, Wesley, ??? The only 1 I can think of is Target. Bit harsh to put Wesley in that pile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derryvillan Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, hippo said: Who of last year's signings has improved? Engles, Nakamba, Trez, Wesley, ??? The only 1 I can think of is Target. Konsa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, lexicon said: Bit harsh to put Wesley in that pile. Agreed - but I'm struggling to think of a player who fits the stated criteria of improving on last season and is currently in his 2nd season. Target appears to be the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Derryvillan said: Konsa? Yes but he isn't in is second season with us is he ? - I thought he was signed before that. Although I am doubting myself now !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 minute ago, hippo said: Agreed - but I'm struggling to think of a player who fits the stated criteria of improving on last season and is currently in his 2nd season. Target appears to be the only one. Konsa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I would argue Mings and Konsa have both improved. Luiz whilst not been great is better than when he first arrived, same with El Ghazi and Trez. The other signings were all squad players that haven’t really worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I think you're looking at it the wrong way tbf. Of the signings we made that summer, the only ones who didn't get at least a bit better have been moved on, with the exception of Engels. Heaton and Wesley are excluded because of their injuries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MentalM Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, hippo said: Agreed - but I'm struggling to think of a player who fits the stated criteria of improving on last season and is currently in his 2nd season. Target appears to be the only one. Targett, Konsa, Luiz (more consistant this season imo, fewer of the horrendous decisions), Nakamba (when he has played), Trezeguet (his improvement startet after Covid break last season thou) Engels, Heaton and Wesley hard to judge. Edited May 3, 2021 by MentalM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 All of the defence have improved, both individually and as a unit. Obviously Martinez is a huge part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Our strongest team when everyone is fit only contains 4 of last summers signings. So many players were signed last summer to build a squad it was impossible for all of them to be a success. Traore has done more than enough to show he is good enough and can improve in my opinion but if he doesn’t he would still be a very good squad player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 56 minutes ago, hippo said: Who of last year's signings has improved? Engles, Nakamba, Trez, Wesley, ??? The only 1 I can think of is Target. Konsa, Target , Luiz improved after lockdown last season yes but this season he’s cut out the errors that constantly led to the opposition scoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, MentalM said: Targett, Konsa, Luiz (more consistant this season imo, fewer of the horrendous decisions), Nakamba (when he has played), Trezeguet (his improvement startet after Covid break last season thou) Engels, Heaton and Wesley hard to judge. I thought Luiz was better last season to be honest. Nakamba has hardly been selected - Trez likewise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 19 hours ago, MaVilla said: so 5 goals and 5 assists in 31 games, so a goal or assist contribution every 3 games, not too bad for his first season. He does have some slick skills though, when he's on his game he's something special, hopefully he can be a little more consistent next season. I think he's definitely worth a spot in the squad, a very talented player when he's in the mood, personally i would buy another RW, and have the new RW and Traore in competition for the spot. In terms of minutes, it's more like one in two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MaVilla Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, lexicon said: In terms of minutes, it's more like one in two. even better then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, MaVilla said: even better then! Absolutely - I don't think he gets the credit he deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, hippo said: Who of last year's signings has improved? Engles, Nakamba, Trez, Wesley, ??? The only 1 I can think of is Target. Mings, Luiz, Konsa, AEG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaVilla Posted May 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2021 you cant tell me this guy hasnt got some skill!, with Grealish back and top class number 10 next season, the three would be sexy to watch. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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