Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Swuad is looking very bare. I think we are about three players short as it stands At least 3 good players incoming imo… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 If we get Guendouzi I think he’ll go…. Ramsey Guendouzi Kamara Luiz With Guendouzi sitting deeper with Luiz and Ramsey drifting inside with Moreno outside. I would love us to bring in Kamada though and have him there instead, with Ramsey providing competition and starting depending on the opposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Not drawing a direct comparison, but look at what Grealish offered at 21 compared to his best years with us. Players mature at different times. JJ has a very high ceiling. People who disregard that are, for me, not paying attention. Find me many other young players who can play across the midfield, score goals and dribble like him. He’s a dream for the likes of Unai and will only get better with actual coaching, competition and better players around him. One of our most valuable players and he’s only going to get better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rodders Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Unai out. Can’t believe he’s moving on fringe players, loan or otherwise. Fanbase mode: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Unai out. Can’t believe he’s moving on fringe players, loan or otherwise. It’s funny but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if there are people out there actually saying and believing this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Be nice to have a couple of youngsters in the mix who can be given some game time, appreciate Kaden Young is there already. Most teams have at least one youngster getting some game time, we have erm.... Jacob Ramsey who though young is a senior pro now. Not sure who else is ready, then again no one ever is until they play and look the part, our loans are mostly awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacketspuds Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 I'm pleased that we are reducing the size of the squad. We have a decent number of players that don't contribute at all, resulting in the starting 11 more or less picking itself each week. Emery has said that he wants to bring in players that are better than what we have. This will allow us to do that, which can only be a good thing. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, jacketspuds said: I'm pleased that we are reducing the size of the squad. We have a decent number of players that don't contribute at all, resulting in the starting 11 more or less picking itself each week. Emery has said that he wants to bring in players that are better than what we have. This will allow us to do that, which can only be a good thing. We simply did not need 2 players for every position that gerrard wanted; Especially when we are trying to give a pathway to the youth players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, VillanousOne said: Be nice to have a couple of youngsters in the mix who can be given some game time, appreciate Kaden Young is there already. Most teams have at least one youngster getting some game time, we have erm.... Jacob Ramsey who though young is a senior pro now. Not sure who else is ready, then again no one ever is until they play and look the part, our loans are mostly awful. Bring back Tim from loan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, messi11 said: Bring back Tim from loan. He's definitely one we could have back next season. If we got a decent bid for Dendoncker, we should let him go and bring back Iroegbunam. I actually think he'd be perfect in the system we play as he could play as any one of the 4 across the middle given he likes to drive at players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, messi11 said: Bring back Tim from loan. Good shout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: He's definitely one we could have back next season. If we got a decent bid for Dendoncker, we should let him go and bring back Iroegbunam. I actually think he'd be perfect in the system we play as he could play as any one of the 4 across the middle given he likes to drive at players. I think that’s probably already been decided, with Tim pushing Donk further down the pecking order next season. Donk is an upgrade on Nakamba so overall squad quality is improved. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, burchy said: I think that’s probably already been decided, with Tim pushing Donk further down the pecking order next season. Donk is an upgrade on Nakamba so overall squad quality is improved. I personally think Donk is a better CB than CM/DM. Donk can be CB cover for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Talk of us using a player in the Guendouzi deal, could it be Digne to help get his 160k off the books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Nigel said: We simply did not need 2 players for every position that gerrard wanted; Especially when we are trying to give a pathway to the youth players. Don't most top clubs have two good players in each position though? Whether that be via purchase or youth system It's all well staying we are " trying to give youth a pathway ", but said youth has to actually be good enough to deserve that second slot. Especially if you want to challenge on all fronts. You can't have it both ways. Edited January 23, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 46 minutes ago, Nigel said: We simply did not need 2 players for every position that gerrard wanted; Especially when we are trying to give a pathway to the youth players. That wasn’t just a Gerrard thing, every manager would want 2 per position. We’ve loaned out most of our talented youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, burchy said: Talk of us using a player in the Guendouzi deal, could it be Digne to help get his 160k off the books? I've actually seen Nakamba + Coutinho mentioned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Herman22 said: I agree with this. I can see a midfield 3 of Rice, Bellingham and JJ for England very soon! England just need to get rid of Southgate and things could really happen! I can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Just now, paul514 said: I can't Out of interest, who plays in the centre then? I mean, Rice and Bellingham are nailed on - but who is the third in, say, 2 years time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Outgoings are more important than incomings though. We need to get to a position where we can attack the Summer market without worrying about offloading players and the effect those players have on potential signings. Personally, I'd like to see Digne's and Coutinho's wages off the books. I also think we might see the sale of one of Bailey or Buendia if a suitable offer comes in. Yes to the former two no to the latter two. I am fully on board with the sentiment though of getting rid of the deadwood ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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