Championship Planning

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I recommend playing no CMs at all and saving on the wages.

[Tiotes Witch Doctor]

I would probably prefer in a perfect world to have a different RB than Anita (though he has been decent there) and also two new CM's.

 

Would be happy to give Mitro and Armstrong a run up front too.

[Jordan]

Would start Ayoze ahead of Mitrovic.

[r0cafella]

                  Darlow

 

Anita Lascelles Mbemba Dummett

 

Townsend Shelvey Colback Aarons

 

              Mitro  *goalscorer*

 

If we started with that, I'd be happy.

I know we've got Rafa but nobody should be happy if Colback is starting CM for us, he's absolute fucking pony

I dislike colback but he's contributed something under Rafa honestly, a lot more than Shelvey anyways.

 

It will be 4231 I expect too.

[nortoon]

I would also like to keep Tiote. It's not like he is going to go for a massive fee, and he was the most solid of a shit bunch this past season.

[HawK]

Why not Armstrong up front next season? If he blasted 20 in League 1 in his debut season, wouldn't the natural progression be to then play in the Championship?

[mrmojorisin75]

Why not Armstrong up front next season? If he blasted 20 in League 1 in his debut season, wouldn't the natural progression be to then play in the Championship?

I'd like him and Mitro to stay on with Perez plus someone who will guarantee goals at Championship level and play the role Benitez requires. That's your 4 striking options for the season, a good blend of age and styles.

[mrmojorisin75]

                  Darlow

 

Anita Lascelles Mbemba Dummett

 

Townsend Shelvey Colback Aarons

 

              Mitro  *goalscorer*

 

If we started with that, I'd be happy.

I know we've got Rafa but nobody should be happy if Colback is starting CM for us, he's absolute fucking pony

I dislike colback but he's contributed something under Rafa honestly, a lot more than Shelvey anyways.

 

It will be 4231 I expect too.

I'd can both of them but yeah, I'll grudgingly admit that Colback looked better after a few games with Rafa

[Bimpy474]

                  Darlow

 

Anita Lascelles Mbemba Dummett

 

Townsend Shelvey Colback Aarons

 

              Mitro  *goalscorer*

 

If we started with that, I'd be happy.

I know we've got Rafa but nobody should be happy if Colback is starting CM for us, he's absolute fucking pony

I dislike colback but he's contributed something under Rafa honestly, a lot more than Shelvey anyways.

 

It will be 4231 I expect too.

I'd can both of them but yeah, I'll grudgingly admit that Colback looked better after a few games with Rafa

 

Djimi Traore won a Champions League medal because of Rafa, he was still shit and even though we'll be in the Championship, i'd rather see the rest of Colback the same colour as his head, on fire basically.

[r0cafella]

                  Darlow

 

Anita Lascelles Mbemba Dummett

 

Townsend Shelvey Colback Aarons

 

              Mitro  *goalscorer*

 

If we started with that, I'd be happy.

I know we've got Rafa but nobody should be happy if Colback is starting CM for us, he's absolute fucking pony

I dislike colback but he's contributed something under Rafa honestly, a lot more than Shelvey anyways.

 

It will be 4231 I expect too.

I'd can both of them but yeah, I'll grudgingly admit that Colback looked better after a few games with Rafa

 

Djimi Traore won a Champions League medal becasue of Rafa, he was still shit and even though we'll be in the Championship i'd rather see rest of Colback the same colour as his head, on fire basically.

Not advocating his selection don't get me wrong.

 

I'd love us to sign two new central midfielders at least personally.

[Altamullan]

I don't have a strong view on most of the players staying or going to be honest. With a few exceptions, for me, everyone has a 'pass' in the new Rafa era. Exceptions for me are all non-playing high earners, plus Cisse and Coloccini. The "C's" because to a lot of people it was obvious preseason that they were done, but we couldn't get rid/they're set on collecting what they can. If we had replaced them with hungry comparable wage earners in their prime, I suspect we would have collected enough points to stay-up. Sometimes small differences have a profound impact. If anyone else doesn't want to be here, then I don't want them; regardless of their (recently hidden) talent or potential. Basically don't give a fuck about anyone who doesn't give a fuck about us.

[Gallowgate Toon]

Armstrong and Mitro with Perez in AM. Andros and Aarons as wide CMs and Saivet sitting. Let's just go for it

[Bimpy474]

                  Darlow

 

Anita Lascelles Mbemba Dummett

 

Townsend Shelvey Colback Aarons

 

              Mitro  *goalscorer*

 

If we started with that, I'd be happy.

I know we've got Rafa but nobody should be happy if Colback is starting CM for us, he's absolute fucking pony

I dislike colback but he's contributed something under Rafa honestly, a lot more than Shelvey anyways.

 

It will be 4231 I expect too.

I'd can both of them but yeah, I'll grudgingly admit that Colback looked better after a few games with Rafa

 

Djimi Traore won a Champions League medal becasue of Rafa, he was still shit and even though we'll be in the Championship i'd rather see rest of Colback the same colour as his head, on fire basically.

Not advocating his selection don't get me wrong.

I'd love us to sign two new central midfielders at least personally.

 

Agreed, and i think we will.

[NEEJ]

Probably Giggs, but Rafa on injuries.

 

http://www.rafabenitez.com/web/in/blog/too-many-injuries-by-rafa-benitez/26/

This was a great read. To think that he's in charge of our club now in the championship. It's still hard to comprehend.

[Si]

Probably Giggs, but Rafa on injuries.

 

http://www.rafabenitez.com/web/in/blog/too-many-injuries-by-rafa-benitez/26/

This was a great read. To think that he's in charge of our club now in the championship. It's still hard to comprehend.

Imagine Carver posting his opinions on injuries.

[LucaAltieri]

Giuseppe Rossi might be worth a punt. He's done as a top-level striker but would probably do a decent enough job in the Championship. Would also be a good player to have around for Perez's development.

 

He is, however, frequently quadrospazzed.

[54]

Giuseppe Rossi might be worth a punt. He's done as a top-level striker but would probably do a decent enough job in the Championship. Would also be a good player to have around for Perez's development.

 

He is, however, frequently quadrospazzed.

Wasn't he considered one of the best up and coming strikers until he got injured a few years back?

[Mikky]

Giuseppe Rossi might be worth a punt. He's done as a top-level striker but would probably do a decent enough job in the Championship. Would also be a good player to have around for Perez's development.

 

He is, however, frequently quadrospazzed.

Wasn't he considered one of the best up and coming strikers until he got injured a few years back?

 

Fantastic player; such a shame he's been plagued by a serious knee injury for the vast majority of his career; reminds me a bit if Robbie Fowler his style

[Disco]

I'm sure he has fond memories of us. He'll retire to MLS soon enough with the other washed ups soon enough.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

No risky players at all please, had more than enough of them.

[Figures 1-0 Football]

We not won the league yet? What's Rafa playing at?

[Deuce]

I'm sure he has fond memories of us. He'll retire to MLS soon enough with the other washed ups soon enough.

 

At 29 he'd be a great addition for someone in the league, assuming he's back to full health.

[Guest antz1uk]

Crouch?

[Disco]

Crouch?

 

Pause Engage?

[James]

Looking back at the stats from last time it strikes me how a number of players shared responsibility for goals. Harewood got 5 in 9, Lovenkrands got 13 in 19.

 

We also had loads of randoms I completely forgot about like Fitz Hall