STM Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Don't think Richie is leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 30 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: So the 25 man squad is looking like this: Definites: Pope, Dubravka, Gillespie Trippier, Krafth, Botman, Burn, Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Lewis, Targett Bruno, Joelinton, Willock, Shelvey, S Longstaff ASM, Fraser, Wilson, Wood, so I make that 21 definites and then the following: Expected to leave: Darlow, Clark, Fernandez, Hendrick, Ritchie, Gayle TBCs: Murphy, Almiron, Anderson, Manquillo, M Longstaff Assuming we sign a RW and a striker, then we can either sign one more player or put in one of the “TBCs” (or two if Anderson is classed as an U21) Think two of Fraser, Murphy & Almiron will stay this summer, probably Fraser plus one other. One will go, the other upgraded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I’d happily spend less on a RW over Diaby if that means we could sign Paqueta and a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Can Broja play on the right in the above formation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Johnny said: So near yet so far ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Johnny said: I'm having it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 It's all about the midfield signing and what Howe sees Bruno's role as imo. He's potentially shown in the second half of last season that he's too good to be restricted to playing that deep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: It's all about the midfield signing and what Howe sees Bruno's role as imo. He's potentially shown in the second half of last season that he's too good to be restricted to playing that deep. I agree, I’d be gutted to see him lose his goal threat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 With Hendrick and Clark going this week, we're at 29 senior players: GK Pope Dúbravka Darlow Gillespie RB Trippier Krafth Manquillo CB Schär Lascelles Botman Burn Fernandez LB Targett Dummett Lewis CM Willock S. Longstaff Guimarães Shelvey Joelinton M. Longstaff RW/LW Fraser Almirón Ritchie Saint-Maximin Murphy ST Wilson Wood Gayle -- Gayle is obviously next on the chopping block, but that still leaves us at 28. I've got Darlow or Gillespie (seems like the latter is staying), Manquillo or Lewis (seems like the former is more likely), Fernandez, M. Longstaff, and Ritchie as the ones to shift as a priority, which would leave room for two senior signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Still would be hopeful you could get a couple of million each for Manquillo and Darlow which might be useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I didn't realise we have so many out of contract next summer. Clarke, Fede, Krath, Dummet, Ritchie, M.Longstaff, Shelvey and Gayle. I'd renew Krafth and the rest can get in the bin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, Rich said: With Hendrick and Clark going this week, we're at 29 senior players: GK Pope Dúbravka Darlow Gillespie RB Trippier Krafth Manquillo CB Schär Lascelles Botman Burn Fernandez LB Targett Dummett Lewis CM Willock S. Longstaff Guimarães Shelvey Joelinton M. Longstaff RW/LW Fraser Almirón Ritchie Saint-Maximin Murphy ST Wilson Wood Gayle -- Gayle is obviously next on the chopping block, but that still leaves us at 28. I've got Darlow or Gillespie (seems like the latter is staying), Manquillo or Lewis (seems like the former is more likely), Fernandez, M. Longstaff, and Ritchie as the ones to shift as a priority, which would leave room for two senior signings. Ones in bold are the ones we need to shift next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 If the season was to start tomorrow, we've got 8 clear first-choices, 3 positions where it's a 50-50 choice (I think it should be 4 but it's obvious Pope is number 1). Pope Trippier Targett Botman Schar/Burn Bruno Joelinton Shelvey/Willock Saint-Maximin Fraser/Almiron Wilson Schar probably gets in on left-foot/right-foot balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: If the season was to start tomorrow, we've got 8 clear first-choices, 3 positions where it's a 50-50 choice (I think it should be 4 but it's obvious Pope is number 1). Pope Trippier Targett Botman Schar/Burn Bruno Joelinton Shelvey/Willock Saint-Maximin Fraser/Almiron Wilson Schar probably gets in on left-foot/right-foot balance. Probably means nowt, but didn't Botman replace Lascelles and play on the right of Burn, until Schar replaced burn. I think Burn will always play on the left due to his comfort in the FB position. Think Botman is still raw enough to benefit from playing either roles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I think we will go with Botman and Burn first game like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, jack j said: I think we will go with Botman and Burn first game like. I'll be gobsmacked and confused if we did that. I like Burn but he's clumsy and Schar provides more balance for obvious reasons. He also generally just brings far more to the team, including a decent goals return for a CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) I think the stats point to Burn being the better defender though; significantly more progressive passes and aerial duels won iirc. In saying this, I do reckon Howe will go for the right-footer on the right side, which makes sense. Edited July 17, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwclark2342 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 The fact we have 3 CBs that are good is just amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Pushing teams wide and then asking them to try and beat Botman and Burn in the air could be a plan though. I do think Schar and Botman is just too handsome a pairing to break up like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 The only worry I have about Schar is his lack of pace, Burn when tired is also prone to a mistake. It is deffo going to be Botman with one of those two partnering him. Personaly, I would go with Burn, I prefer his aggression and height. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Aye, the difference between Schar and Burn is marginal. I'd personally go with Schar as he's right footed and less error prone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Howe has confirmed Lascelles will remain as captain. You'd imagine Trippier will take the armband when he's not playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Howe has confirmed Lascelles will remain as captain. You'd imagine Trippier will take the armband when he's not playing. Obviously - that means hes not getting sold either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Lazarus said: Obviously - that means hes not getting sold either. Aye. He's gone from being first choice to fourth choice in two transfer markets though, which is pretty good going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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