JonBez comesock Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Yes it’s cover , but we should try to get better strength in depth (from the bench) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I feel like the fact it’s only a year is just us covering our arses. Not even sure he’ll get a squad place next year, but even if he’s right down the pecking order I’d sooner have him as a centre half of left back option than the likes of Clark, Ritchie and Lewis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 It seems that the priority this summer is strengthening the attack. Even if we sign a CB and Targett, I guess we need cover if we bin Clark, Fede and potentially Manquillo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Clearly keeping him around for his leadership in the dressing room and influence amongst the lads. Seriously do see him hanging it up and just joining our coaching setup at some level. Rafa said numerous times he sees PD getting into coaching and could be a top one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Worst decision of the Howe era Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) I reckon it's a numbers game. Possibly can't afford to lose another defender, especially when Fernandez, Manquillo, Krafth, Lewis, Clark and Lascelles all could go. I'm guessing Dummett is on quite a low wage too. Ultimately, we aren't going to sign 4/5 defenders, so having a local lad who won't kick up a fuss and can play in two positions isn't the worst thing. He won't get many games at all next year but it seems late in the day for him to be demanding first team, so I can totally understand him wanting to stay on. Edited May 5, 2022 by STM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 He’s basically the defender equivalent of Richard Wright, Scott Carson, Mark Gillespie, Tony Caig, etc. He ticks a quota. Hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 That’s surely got to be the end of Lewis then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Helps the home grown quota I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Pretty much ends my dream scenario of us signing Targett & Hickey together as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, STM said: I reckon it's a numbers game. Possibly can't afford to lose another defender, especially when Fernandez, Manquillo, Krafth, Lewis, Clark and Lascelles all could go. I'm guessing Dummett is on quite a low wage too. Ultimately, we aren't going to sign 4/5 defenders, so having a local lad who won't kick up a fuss and can play in two positions isn't the worst thing. He won't get many games at all next year but it seems late in the day for him to be demanding first team, so I can totally understand him wanting to stay on. We're being far too optimistic if we think we can shift them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Must be great around the dressing room, will provide cover for the cover and is on a small wage. People need to get over the idea of us shipping out every ‘bad’ player we have and replacing them in one window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, xLiaaamx said: We're being far too optimistic if we think we can shift them. Lewis & Clark have been written off, Fernandez will go. I could see one of Manquillo or Lascelles leaving too at a push. Leaves us with one defensive signing we can make on top of extending Targett or replacing him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 What the fuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 13 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Lewis & Clark have been written off, Fernandez will go. I could see one of Manquillo or Lascelles leaving too at a push. Leaves us with one defensive signing we can make on top of extending Targett or replacing him. Yeah I agree. Trippier, Schar, Dummett, Burn and a new LB (probably Targett) will all be on the books. I think we'll also keep Krafth and Lascelles which leaves room for another CB. We'll then have Targett, Dummett and Burn who can all play LB. Burn, Dummett, Schar, Lascelles and new player to play CB and Trippier and Krafth at RB. Plenty of cover. I genuinely only see us signing 4 players maximum, one of which will be Targett. We'll then add a CB, RW, and a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 His injury record is what makes it questionable. But when fit he's a competent defender (just atrocious on the ball) who can cover CB & LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Meh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Don't see it as a big deal at all tbh. He won't play much and I think it's sensible to retain a healthy proportion of the no-dickheads club, particularly as we transition into a sexier outfit with classier players who need anchoring to that ethos. If it means Lewis is off then so fuck, he's rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 What a dreadful decision that is. Will hold up a valuable squad place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Urgh. Complete dead wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: What a dreadful decision that is. Will hold up a valuable squad place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Just now, Fantail Breeze said: What a dreadful decision that is. Will hold up a valuable squad place. Trippier, Krafth, Manquillo, Lewis and Dummett will be our full-backs as of 1st June. You'd presume one will just be replaced like for like, as happened in January with Lewis/Targett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: Trippier, Krafth, Manquillo, Lewis and Dummett will be our full-backs as of 1st June. You'd presume one will just be replaced like for like, as happened in January with Lewis/Targett. Lewis effectively replaces Targett who will likely in turn be replaced by Targett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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