Mole_Toonfan Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 No reason at all to change anything to the front 4, it's the rest of the team which needs major surgery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm not, I'm adding Berahino in for his pace/ability and converting Perez full time to a SS / ACM / #10 - Berahino, Mitro, and Perez in a diamond 3 would be incredible IMO. I just don't think it's really necessary and think they may all just get in each other's way if they are all up there. I think 442 like we've been playing lately with Wijnaldum and Sissoko on the wings but with licence to roam is our best bet. Also that midfield in the above example would limit the freedom that Wijnaldum and Sissoko have as they would need to help out more defensively Good point, don't disagree with you. I just think we can eventually be deadly in all situations with the midfield and front 6 I've outlined. I really think Ayoze is a classy #10 in the making and Berahino is more a second striker, off shoulder, but dynamic in all of his movement and pace. But I hear you and wouldn't change what works either right now. If we're fixing the 4-4-2 then its LB, CB, CM x 2 that needs fixing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Krul Janmaat Mbemba Matip Willems Anita Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Mitrovic Perez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 If we're being realistic there is zero hope of us getting Shelvey. We should really be scouting Spain more. A lot of the clubs have quality players and need money badly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I wouldn't see Sissoko and Wijnaldum as wide options in the long term TBH. Maybe Sissoko at a push. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Were we linked with an central midfielder in the summer? Only recall a surprising link to Banega. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We need centre mid, wide option and centre half before anything else. The one thing we lack off the ball is good organization and seem to run around like headless chickens. I don't think defence is the main problem as they get no protection from that midfield and end up outnumbered. We need players closing down opposition and also reducing space to run in to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We were linked quite a lot with Lemina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Krul Janmaat Mbemba Matip Willems Anita Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Mitrovic Perez Was just going to mention going in for Shelvey or someone of his ilk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We were linked quite a lot with Lemina. Didn't they sell him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Krul Janmaat Mbemba Matip Willems Anita Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Mitrovic Perez Was just going to mention going in for Shelvey or someone of his ilk. Looks good but would flog Cisse for someone who gives a shit. If Mitro gets knackered we will be in trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Absolutely no chance of getting Shelvey. We should look at the lower divisions more often though. How much did he cost Liverpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Priorities: 1. CB starter (Matip type) 2. LB starter (Willems) 3. RB backup (?) 4. CM starter (?) 5. GK competition (rest of season starter / competition or replacement for Krul) 6. ST competition (Austin? Berahino?) 7. RW competition (Redmond, Narsingh type - pacy with eye for goal) 8. CB backup/competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 25 schmeckles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Priorities: 1. CB starter (Matip type) 2. LB starter (Willems) 3. RB backup (?) 4. CM starter (?) 5. GK competition (rest of season starter / competition or replacement for Krul) 6. ST competition (Austin? Berahino?) 7. RW competition (Redmond, Narsingh type - pacy with eye for goal) 8. CB backup/competition I know this is a very simplistic way of looking at things, but you can gloss over other weaknesses throughout the team by improving the spine. If there's ever the opportunity to improve CF/CM/CB, I'd pick that ahead of any other position. I don't think any of our full-backs are bad players. If we had a better midfielder in front of the back four, the team would probably improve a great deal. I'd love a better left-back but I wouldn't call it a priority. You've only got to look at some of our teams gone by to know that full-back is rarely a priority; we've had differing levels of success with the likes of Danny Simpson, Ryan Taylor, James Perch and even going as far back as Aaron Hughes and Andy Griffin at full-back. The difference then was that our options at centre-mid weren't as limited as Colback, Anita and Tiote - none of which can protect the defense. And when I say protect the defence, I don't necessarily mean positionally, off the ball - but because they don't dictate possession. All three of them handle the responsibility of getting back and making blocks fairly well imo; their weaknesses (and, as a result, the team's weaknesses) are really amplified when we're actually on the ball. Significant investment at centre-mid and our team would look better all over the park imo, such is the nothingness of all of Colback, Anita and Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 CM is a priority but I think having a significantly better left back would help us a lot. Imagine having Enrique in his prime instead of what we've got now. It'd make a huge difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Priorities: 1. CB starter (Matip type) 2. LB starter (Willems) 3. RB backup (?) 4. CM starter (?) 5. GK competition (rest of season starter / competition or replacement for Krul) 6. ST competition (Austin? Berahino?) 7. RW competition (Redmond, Narsingh type - pacy with eye for goal) 8. CB backup/competition f***ing nee chance from Ashley, thats about 5 or 6 seaons worth of transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 CM is a priority but I think having a significantly better left back would help us a lot. Imagine having Enrique in his prime instead of what we've got now. It'd make a huge difference. Well you can point to any potential upgrade and say it would improve us. But significantly bolstering the centre-mid would fast-track the team's improvement altogether though, imo. It's such a vital position. 1. CM 2. CB 3. LB ... is how I'd prioritise it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 IF only the club would do the right thing in january and fill these three positions with quality (CM, CB, LB) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 In fact we'd need two new CM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 IF only the club would do the right thing in january and fill these three positions with quality (CM, CB, LB) Wouldn't mind seeing a bit more of Mbabu before we go out and spend on a left back. A quality CB and CM we definitely need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I think Ashley will spend big in January, next season's money is just too tempting for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 From what I've heard there is £150m to be spent over 3 transfer windows for McClaren. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 From what I've heard there is £150m to be spent over 3 transfer windows for McClaren. From window licker or an inside source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Makes you wonder why we went in to this season with many gaps still to fill... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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