ExiledGeordie

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Agreed. His poor form initially I think was related to “off field” issues. The end of the season he looked off the pace following injury. I don’t doubt he’ll probably be back to somewhere close to his best for the start of the season but I can still see us selling him to aid bringing in a RW signing (or maybe a higher calibre signing)

We potential had no other option then due to our dire situation, we don’t have to sell now so there’s a big difference.

Unless Gordon “wants” to leave he won’t but with two years left on his contract we will have to sell if he fancies Pool. New contract incoming if he doesn’t go that’s for sure. The issue with selling him is he’s integral to what we do and then you have to find a replacement. I tend to think if Guehi comes in (they supposedly get in very well) then that’s another reason he’ll stay.

The thing is if Guehi does come in and plays on the left of central defence eventually (Schar right) Howe might be more encouraged to play Hall because he knows he has pace at the back to offset Hall going forward or any potential defensive lapses (Hall isn’t slow either to be fair).

Yeah would also like to think that v Southampton at home Howe would look for more offensive threat from LB which Hall gives. He’s had a good preseason and is up to speed whereas Kelly isn’t up to speed yet. I actually think it’ll be Hall, Burn, Schar and Tino (or Trippier). Obviously if Guehi comes in before the first game then Howe would have to decide whether to start him.

He's already back I think, sure I heard the lads on all with smiling faces pod say that

10m for a striker is nowt in this day and age let’s be honest. They’ve clearly identified his qualities and think he’s worth a punt. Very hard to get a 3rd option striker happy to sit behind two other strikers. Chances are with Wilson’s injuries he’ll get plenty of game time anyway.

Who knows but I think we will have earmarked right CB and RW as the key positions and will get it done one way or another. There’s just no way we can go into another season with Murphy and Miggy as our RW options (yes I know Gordon can play right side too). I think I’ll explode if that happens 😂

I think you’ve made a really good point here. I think they’ll strengthen at RW but it might be taking a bit more of a chance on a player in the 30-35m range which is fine to be fair considering we’ve done well with previous players in that range. Be interesting to see what happens.

Me either, it’s unbearable 😂

I get where you’re coming from but we’ve got pretty lucky with Schar and injuries recently and he’ll need replacing at the end of the season. Schar gets injured as we don’t have anyone currently. Just listening to the lads on all with smiling faces podcast and own saying Miggy going out could be the key to a RW signing. I hope that isn’t the case but it could be. I think we will strengthen the RW position and I think a few outgoings such as Trippier will seal it.

If we bring Guehi in and sign a RW who can change/win games (with Gordon opposite) we’ve got a team who can go to top sides and cause them major problems.

Sounds like final amount and structure of payment type situation. Fingers crossed we close this one out.

I disagree but let’s see

What if we sign both?

I can understand if we weren’t going to bring in a brand new expensive striker but I’d be very surprised if we didn’t have the funds for two starters. (And I still think some players will go out if needs be too)

Hes still not near good enough either, fine as a squad player. I don’t think we get top four without a new starting RW.

I still think the issue with him is that he’s just not good enough. He’ll hit the odd worldly, but he’s horrendously one footed and his decision-making for a final pass can be really poor. If he’s starting RW for the 24/25 season something has gone wrong.

If we come out of the window without signing a proper new RW the window will have been a failure. We’ve needed one for ages, has to be sorted.

I think he’ll go but later in the window

They must’ve also had word that he was interested too.

I like your positivity and there’s loads going for us but its just my opinion and I’d love to be proved wrong.

Cacapa v Portsmouth was shocking, I was in the Gallowgate for that (lost 4-1 I think)

-St James and unique atmosphere (which he’s commented on) -Working and developing under Howe - Playing with the likes of Bruno, Isak and Gordon - Decent chance of top four qualification and cup run ….are all reasons why he might be keen to come.