Steve McClaren

[BONTEMPI]

Three signings is simply not good enough, as good as the new players allegedly are.

 

It's no surprise, though. From an attacking point of view, the numbers are there; Cabella, Sissoko, Aarons, Obertan, Gouffran, Perez? Plenty of options so they're probably not going to sanction any more additions in that area - regardless of how gash/unsuited/unproven those options are. Another season of square pegs will ensue if we're not buying a winger.

 

Defensively the squad is a joke but again, there's numbers, regardless of how gash/unsuited/unproven those options are.

 

If we're signing any more then players are going to have to leave. Lighten the roster.

 

 

GK: Krul, Elliot, Alnwick, Woodman - no room

 

RB: Janmaat - room for one

CB: Mbemba, Colo, Taylor, Williamson, Lascelles, Good, Satka - no room

LB: Haidara, Dummett - no room

 

W: Sissoko, Cabella, Aarons, Obertan, Gouffran - no room

CM: Wijnaldum, De Jong, Colback, Anita, Tiote, Abeid, Vuckic - no room

 

ST: Cisse, Mitrovic, Perez, Riviere - possibly room for one more?

 

 

If we were an outfit that took our football seriously, there'd be absolutely f*** all to prevent us from signing more players. The squad is full of absolute guff.

 

Sissoko better be nowhere near the wing.

 

Is Marveux no longer in the frame?

[Ryan]

GK: Krul, Darlow, Woodman, Elliot

 

RB: Janmaat, New signing?

CB: Mbemba, Taylor, Lascelles, New Signing, Colo, Williamson, Good, Satka

LB: Haidara, Dummett

 

W: Cabella, Aarons, New Signing, Obertan, Gouffran

CM: Wijnaldum, De Jong, Colback, Anita, Sissoko, Abeid, Tiote, Vuckic

 

ST: Cisse, Mitrovic, Perez, Riviere

 

22/23 man squad.

 

So much deadwood in the squad. I'd be looking to shift all the reds, bring in one more CB and one more winger. A backup RB would be ideal but not a massive priority with Mbemba being able to cover there (Janmaat managed to stay pretty much injury free last season).

[STM]

Three signings is simply not good enough, as good as the new players allegedly are.

 

It's no surprise, though. From an attacking point of view, the numbers are there; Cabella, Sissoko, Aarons, Obertan, Gouffran, Perez? Plenty of options so they're probably not going to sanction any more additions in that area - regardless of how gash/unsuited/unproven those options are. Another season of square pegs will ensue if we're not buying a winger.

 

Defensively the squad is a joke but again, there's numbers, regardless of how gash/unsuited/unproven those options are.

 

If we're signing any more then players are going to have to leave. Lighten the roster.

 

 

GK: Krul, Elliot, Alnwick, Woodman - no room

 

RB: Janmaat - room for one

CB: Mbemba, Colo, Taylor, Williamson, Lascelles, Good, Satka - no room

LB: Haidara, Dummett - no room

 

W: Sissoko, Cabella, Aarons, Obertan, Gouffran - no room

CM: Wijnaldum, De Jong, Colback, Anita, Tiote, Abeid, Vuckic - no room

 

ST: Cisse, Mitrovic, Perez, Riviere - possibly room for one more?

 

 

If we were an outfit that took our football seriously, there'd be absolutely f*** all to prevent us from signing more players. The squad is full of absolute guff.

 

Sissoko better be nowhere near the wing.

 

You are off your tits if you think Sissoko is going to get a game in the centre. I was different last year when we had no creativity in the middle of the pitch. De Jong and Wijnaldum change that, so Sissoko will be playing out wide.

 

He should have freedom to roam, especially with Janmaat providing width. Sissokos pace will be vital in the wide areas.

[SUPERTOON]

Wasn't he saying the other day that we would be bringing in at least a couple more?

 

Must have caught pardewitis, affects managers during the transfer window.

[Guest JS]

If McClaren had balls he wouldn't play the utter shite on the books and insist on getting replacements - even if the replacements were solely intended to be backups or younger players they could develop. Williamson has no place whatsoever in the first 11 nor on the bench for me personally, even Janmaat and Dummet have shown him up in the past and CB isn't their preferred position.

[thenige]

Mbemba has been signed (hopefully if it goes through) primarily as a CB, but also as RB cover.

 

We need another CB, especially as I would still expect Colo (and hopefully Williamson) to leave.

 

In an preferred not completely impossible world, we'd sign a proper RB cover (ideally a youngish prospect), another CB, a first team LB, a wide midfielder and a striker. That with selling Sissoko for the kind of money that's being talked about.

 

Then I'd expect McClaren to play

 

GK Krul

RB Janmaat

CB Mbemba

CB New CB

LB New LB

CM Tiote/Colback

CM Winjnaldum

AMC De Jong

AMR Cabella/Perez

AML Aarons

ST Mitrovic

 

The actual reality is likely Taylor alongside Mbemba, Dummett at LB and Gouffran or Obertan over Aarons. Oh and Colback captain.

[Tooj]

Would like to see what Haidara can do if he stays fit.

 

Hopefully this is the last year of Taylor too.

[SUPERTOON]

There is literally zero chance of us signing a LB.

[Ally]

Can only assume our dead wood are on are excellent contracts and we can't shift them. Williamson, Gouffran, Obertan etc

[Ronaldo]

Can only assume our dead wood are on are excellent contracts and we can't shift them. Williamson, Gouffran, Obertan etc

 

It's probably more to do with the fact that nobody else wants them.

[SUPERTOON]

Anybody seen his nufctv interview? Supposedly said he hopeful of one or two more joining this week, but people confused over wether or not he is just talking about Mbemba and Mitrovic.

[Ikon]

Didn't he say that he doesn't know?  If we're signing more players or not.

[Mole_Toonfan]

There is literally zero chance of us signing a LB.

 

Aye it's in the category of DM, where i would like to see it happen because the quality isn't great at that position but it won't even be considered because " numbers".

[Ally]

Can only assume our dead wood are on are excellent contracts and we can't shift them. Williamson, Gouffran, Obertan etc

 

It's probably more to do with the fact that nobody else wants them.

 

surely they have their level somewhere? Ligue 3?

[Dr Venkman]

I think we need another centre half, but I don't expect us to get one unless someone leaves. The common consensus seems to be that we need a wide player and a left back for the first team, but I think Haidara and Cabella deserve a chance tbh.

[Mole_Toonfan]

I think we need another centre half, but I don't expect us to get one unless someone leaves. The common consensus seems to be that we need a wide player and a left back for the first team, but I think Haidara and Cabella deserve a chance tbh.

 

I think we need them regardless of Haidara and Cabella tbh, we have one decent winger in the squad in Aarons and even if Cabella stays and performs we still need one. Same with LB as Haidara is really the only one we have.

[Dr Venkman]

I think we need another centre half, but I don't expect us to get one unless someone leaves. The common consensus seems to be that we need a wide player and a left back for the first team, but I think Haidara and Cabella deserve a chance tbh.

 

I think we need them regardless of Haidara and Cabella tbh, we have one decent winger in the squad in Aarons and even if Cabella stays and performs we still need one. Same with LB as Haidara is really the only one we have.

 

Yeah, I'm a fan so I'd like as many as possible like everyone else. But, I'm all for Cabella, Haidara, Aarons getting a run in the team and the club will undoubtedly think that Dummet is adequate cover at LB and have just let Sammy go on loan so obviously think we're fine wide too.

[mrmojorisin75]

Aarons has to be starting LW right, right?   it's inconceivable to me that someone else will start the season in his place

 

dummet will be LB cover for haidara and we all know it, probably with shane fucking ferguson as backup for the backup

[toontownman]

Can't see us getting a LB. In an ideal world we would get a striker with pace and power, right winger and CB. Doesn't sound like McClaren is expecting that although we will "try". A CB is a necessity, think we could survive without the other two until January.

 

[nufc4eva]

McClaren could just be trying to make it sound like we are done to make clubs like QPR etc lower price / worry about deals.

 

Certainly hope that's the case as we need another centre half badly and a winger.

 

If we only get 2 more signings that should be priority. If we sell Cisse then a striker as well. We do seem to have a few attacking options with wijnaldum, Perez, Aaron's, de jong, sissoko and cabella. Hopefully Mitrovic gives us the presence we need up front and we keep the rest fit

 

 

[Tiotes Witch Doctor]

Aarons has to be starting LW right, right?   it's inconceivable to me that someone else will start the season in his place

 

dummet will be LB cover for haidara and we all know it, probably with shane f***ing ferguson as backup for the backup

 

I don't even think I'd be surprised anymore if Gouffran started there.

[Dan Gleebals]

Sure he knows we need a couple more in on top of the three, sincerely hope that's the case.  I guess to an extent it will depend on who we can shift but there has to be more cash above and beyond the 34M - the season just gone surely made a profit and the TV money to come.  if our first (ish) 11 stay fit can see us in top 10, add 2 more and think we will definitely be top 10 but not top 8 which is the target? Another CB is essential IMO.

[Darth Crooks]

Ashley's continue to invest line suggests no acknowledgement of the need for change other than token cup policy promises.

[Guest Roger Kint]

Not convinced we are signing anyone else now, unless we sell some shite. havent watched his interview but the Sky headline said he isnt confident. We are settling for 12th at best with this squad

[thorin]

So anyone figured out where this "DOUBTFUL SIGNING ANY NEW ONES" come from after he just stated the above-mentioned after the Sheff Utd match? ConfuseUs?