KangarooVillan Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 hours ago, DCJonah said: Yes. You sack Dean Smith because you want better. You talk about Europe and the Hugh ambition the club has. Yet this summer has not made the squad miles stronger than last year. I don’t think Talent is the issue. Honestly who’s squad would you prefer over ours? Arsenal, Man City, Man United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, West Ham? Maybe Crystal Palace and Newcastle United? Who else? Tactics go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post omariqy Posted August 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2022 I’d take Dawson as an experienced head to cover the Carlos injury. Him and Mings should be a fairly solid partnership. It’s a stop gap solution but its a reliable solution imo. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GingerCollins29 Posted August 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, mickjacobjr said: David Moyes has just said Craig Dawson to us in on going god how our standards and ambitions have dropped You what now? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Bournemouth showing they have more balls than our board and look at the size of their club in comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I hope this guy is joking, because it’s hilarious: Otherwise, he’s delusional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just a hunch, but we wont sign any more players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, GingerCollins29 said: Just a hunch, but we wont sign any more players I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: Gerrard has said (apparently - reported on Sky transfer centre), that we may have 1-2 incomings. Been saying this for weeks and he cancelled the only one that appears to have come close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Craig Dawson has consistently been a below to average Premier League player. Obviously looked very solid at West Ham but I’m always very wary of defensive players who have only looked good in very solid defensive-orientated teams. Can’t help but think he’l get ruthlessly exposed with our wayward midfield, winger fullbacks and pushed up back line. If we just need bodies fine but think Chambers is the better player in our setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jas10 said: I hope this guy is joking, because it’s hilarious: Otherwise, he’s delusional Hes just having abit of fun in the midst of the dark clouds we find ourselves in 🫢.. its been a horrible august we need a laugh now and then. we really not going all out to buy a monstrous CM and a reliable CB (loan) is everyone at this club blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, penguin said: Craig Dawson has consistently been a below to average Premier League player. Obviously looked very solid at West Ham but I’m always very wary of defensive players who have only looked good in very solid defensive-orientated teams. Can’t help but think he’l get ruthlessly exposed with our wayward midfield, winger fullbacks and pushed up back line. If we just need bodies fine but think Chambers is the better player in our setup. If he is injured and aging, whats the point? I dont get why we'd risk more defensive injuries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 35 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: I still feel like a midfielder will come in as Gerrard knows that it is causing so many issues. If he doesn't rectify it he might as well hand his notice in now as it won't end well. Dawson and Barkley it is then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 hours ago, grobs said: Has Lange fell asleep No, SG and CP have just sucked the life out of him. From this to this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 30, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2022 Europe is a pipe dream, and on the other hand we have plenty of talent to stay in the Prem... no more spending this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 46 minutes ago, KangarooVillan said: I don’t think Talent is the issue. Honestly who’s squad would you prefer over ours? Arsenal, Man City, Man United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, West Ham? Maybe Crystal Palace and Newcastle United? Who else? Tactics go a long way. Our squad lacks certain attributes in key areas. We have a midfield who can't retain possession or dispossess the opposition, lack of pace in forward areas and a lack of cover at CB and midfield (Sanson & Nakamba sent to the bomb squad and chuck sold to Chelsea). You could also argue that we lack a striker who can link up with the players behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryBarrPet Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Europe is a pipe dream, and on the other hand we have plenty of talent to stay in the Prem... no more spending this window. A lot of truth in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jas10 said: No, SG and CP have just sucked the life out of him. From this to this To this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: Just a hunch, but we wont sign any more players Yep, we’ve f**ked about the entire window and now nobody will want to come anyway. Maybe a Dawson/Bednarek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Europe is a pipe dream, and on the other hand we have plenty of talent to stay in the Prem... no more spending this window. The mindset behind the decision means more to me. If we pull the trigger on Gerrard now, then the new manager should have the opportunity to at least attempt a “key” acquisition this window. But If we persist with him beyond the window I would be behind the fact he’s made his bed now and he either by some miracle turns it around or the funds get held in reserve for January, for either him or the replacement. It would be foolish to double down with significant expenditure on “Gerrard” players. Hence why having a football philosophy outside of the manager is so important, so you aren’t ripping up the flooring with every appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, WallisFrizz said: Yep, we’ve f**ked about the entire window and now nobody will want to come anyway. Maybe a Dawson/Bednarek. In fact, no…looks like Dawson off to Wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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