TheMightyVillans Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 if we are going to play konsa as RB more (which I like) then probably makes sense to make another CB signing (left sided being a bonus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, villan95 said: In all seriousness I do agree it's something to consider but I trust Unai to get the balance right. He hasn't become a serial winner by neglecting the defensive side of the game. As you say the Liverpool game will be a big test for us and will show if the Newcastle game was a bad day at the office or whether there are any big deficiencies in our game. I am not suggesting that, at all.....He has built his reputation on a sound solid defence. I am just making observations on where we are at present....I have every confidence UE will get us even better, after all he said he is only 10% in to the improvement programme. His current win ration with us, is the best he has ever achieved, bar PSG....so I am well aware of the progress he has made so far, which is phenomenal. My comments are not meant to be criticisms, they are meant to be opinion based observations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 He's 6ft 1 and 81kg (according to the internet) so he's not really that small. That's almost 2.5 Elphick's ffs. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 No Tyrone this season then you'd think. Probably what we all expected but still really sad he's going to miss everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, duke313 said: I want us to sign him just for how nice it is to say his name. He's the Cellar Door of centre backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 This is this years equivalent of getting a cb in on loan for the season from Southampton. Got no problem whatsoever with it doesnt put Mings nose out either and as we are a family now things like that are important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Hmm I wonder if it’ll be a really low fee for a permanent deal? Maybe on a 2 year deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Thug said: A bit early to start drinking, no? Come on thugs like us its never too early 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: This is this years equivalent of getting a cb in on loan for the season from Southampton. Got no problem whatsoever with it doesnt put Mings nose out either and as we are a family now things like that are important. Bednarek, gave me the collywobbles. Edited August 29, 2023 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, sne said: He's 6ft 1 and 81kg (according to the internet) so he's not really that small. That's almost 2.5 Elphick's ffs. West Hams girls are bigger than that 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, TRO said: I am not suggesting that, at all.....He has built his reputation on a sound solid defence. I am just making observations on where we are at present....I have every confidence UE will get us even better, after all he said he is only 10% in to the improvement programme. His current win ration with us, is the best he has ever achieved, bar PSG....so I am well aware of the progress he has made so far, which is phenomenal. My comments are not meant to be criticisms, they are meant to be opinion based observations. It seems we're on the same page then I also see certain frailties, even in the Burnley and Everton matches both teams had a few opportunities to score that we could have prevented. And of course the Newcastle game speaks for itself when they could have scored 7 or 8! I think we probably have to show some patience though what with there being new defensive partnerships being formed and players like Carlos and Torres settling into the league. It seems we all have confidence though that we're going to see continuous improvement under Unai as the man just seeks perfection. If we can become even more miserly in defence while posing the threat we do at the other end we're going to be a scary prospect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, villan95 said: It seems we're on the same page then I also see certain frailties, even in the Burnley and Everton matches both teams had a few opportunities to score that we could have prevented. And of course the Newcastle game speaks for itself when they could have scored 7 or 8! I think we probably have to show some patience though what with there being new defensive partnerships being formed and players like Carlos and Torres settling into the league. It seems we all have confidence though that we're going to see continuous improvement under Unai as the man just seeks perfection. If we can become even more miserly in defence while posing the threat we do at the other end we're going to be a scary prospect! I understand on Paper Carlos and Torres are amongst 2 of the most sought after pair of centre backs in Europe......but results and performances dictate opinions......I feel sure they will blend well. Mings and Konsa have formed a really solid undertstanding and it takes time....and I am happy for them to be still an integral part of our club.....but these 2 we have in now, are pedigree. I agree with you, centre backs take time to form an understanding.....I watched Evans & McNaught form ( Fort Knox) but it took time. If we get Lenglet, I hope he's ok. Edited August 29, 2023 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Would rather not do any business with Barcelona and assist them financially Lenglet himself looked poor at Spurs but suppose he will be 4th choice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Not much of an update but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 2 hours ago, est1874 said: Can't see this happening somehow. Any particular reason, or just laying down a unfounded opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I think he's really quite bad but guess I should accept this one will likely happen. He isn't going to be a starter at least. Lenglet and Torres are extremely similar though so it does at least make sense for him to cover that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 If we're buying him we should be paying £0.00 and they should buy Monchi a nice hamper to take over that stupid contract they've given him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 His stats don't look too bad vs Torres to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2023 Never really paid attention to him before but will trust Unai on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VILLAMARV Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 Left footed International CB on loan for a year from Barca while Mings is out? Yes please. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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