cp40 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 7 out of our 10 wins have been by two goals or more. That's more than Brighton (3 out of 8), Norwich (3 out of 8), and Huddersfield (0 out of 9) put together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Started on 10, still on 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Our squad looks good, with more than adequate cover for every position. We should be able to get through any bad luck with injuries or late season tiredness. In his usual way, Rafa has looked at the challenge sensibly and come up with the right answers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 How do you think we should behave in January? It was important during our last Championship season but I'm not sure our squad needs it this time unless we buy a couple of players in preparation for the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We look very strong in attack with Gayle, Mitro, Perez and Diame (if recent form is anything to go by) as well as in defence where we have tons of options in all positions, especially when Lazaar and Jesus gets settled down and get 100% fit. Midfild is probably our "weakest" area, especially the central part of it. We have some really good players in midfield but not quite the same depth as in the other areas mentioned above. Looking really good right now and not many injuries so far compared to what we're used to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 How do you think we should behave in January? It was important during our last Championship season but I'm not sure our squad needs it this time unless we buy a couple of players in preparation for the Premier League. Should only get players that are top quality, which i doubt will be easy. Perhaps it's easier if we look certain of going up and go for top top talent from the lesser leagues. Otherwise buy/loan decent quality for the short term (central midfield) if needed. Can't see us signing more than one player, if that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 How do you think we should behave in January? It was important during our last Championship season but I'm not sure our squad needs it this time unless we buy a couple of players in preparation for the Premier League. If we have a decent lead by then then we may be able to convince a some players who may be useful next season to take the drop down to the championship for 6 months. It would be good to get some players in January if we can so they have time to bed in before the PL return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Backup to Shelvey should be priority no 1 transfer wise, he's the one player who I think if he gets injured could cause us big problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Backup to Shelvey should be priority no 1 transfer wise, he's the one player who I think if he gets injured could cause us big problems Another winger would be nice rather than relying on Aarons fitness too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Backup to Shelvey should be priority no 1 transfer wise, he's the one player who I think if he gets injured could cause us big problems Another winger would be nice rather than relying on Aarons fitness too. And Atsu going to the AFCON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Think the winger will wait until the summer. Ritchie, Atsu, Gouff, Aarons and even Perez/Gayle can play there if needed. Be interesting to see if we go back in for Judge/Knockaert at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Think the winger will wait until the summer. Ritchie, Atsu, Gouff, Aarons and even Perez/Gayle can play there if needed. Be interesting to see if we go back in for Judge/Knockaert at all. Think Judge would be a good call, we need some cover in centre mid/10 and think he could do a job for us there come pretty reasonably priced. I would also definitely put a bid in for Knockaert, make sure that bid is leaked to the press, perhaps have Rafa state his admiration for the player. That way, if he comes great, if not it's sure to unsettle him a little which will be a good thing for us. I do think Will Hughes would be a good option too in January, would be a natural cover for Shelvey and surely he'll be keen to get out of the disaster which is Derby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 If we're looking nailed on for promotion by then I'd rather we go for players who are going to be decent premier league standard and I'm not sure Judge fits that mould. While iIthink he could do well for us in the championship I'm not sure it's worth getting him only to have to replace him in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Knockaert is a good player but he's not worth the money he would cost. That's the reason we never made bigger bids than the one we supposedly made and rightly so imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 If we're a fair few points clear I'd be happy if we just got some loans in Jan. No need bloating the squad unless they're going to be first team next season and we'll be able to attract way better players in the summer should we go up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Our squad is good/big enough for the Championship so I don't want us to sign anybody unless we are sure they will play a big part in the PL or certainly have the ability to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yup, see how the results go until Jan and barring any shocks keep the powder dry unless some great opportunity presents itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We look very strong in attack with Gayle, Mitro, Perez and Diame (if recent form is anything to go by) as well as in defence where we have tons of options in all positions, especially when Lazaar and Jesus gets settled down and get 100% fit. Midfild is probably our "weakest" area, especially the central part of it. We have some really good players in midfield but not quite the same depth as in the other areas mentioned above. Looking really good right now and not many injuries so far compared to what we're used to I would hold judgement on that, scoring goals in the championship is a lot easier than it will be in the premier. I would be surprised if we don't go for a real top class striker in the summer, we won't want a repeat of last season where we hung our hat on 'promising youngsters'. Mitro and Perez might go on to become top premier strikers, but they've still got it all to prove at that level. Gayle too for that matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We look very strong in attack with Gayle, Mitro, Perez and Diame (if recent form is anything to go by) as well as in defence where we have tons of options in all positions, especially when Lazaar and Jesus gets settled down and get 100% fit. Midfild is probably our "weakest" area, especially the central part of it. We have some really good players in midfield but not quite the same depth as in the other areas mentioned above. Looking really good right now and not many injuries so far compared to what we're used to I would hold judgement on that, scoring goals in the championship is a lot easier than it will be in the premier. I would be surprised if we don't go for a real top class striker in the summer, we won't want a repeat of last season where we hung our hat on 'promising youngsters'. Mitro and Perez might go on to become top premier strikers, but they've still got it all to prove at that level. Gayle too for that matter. Completely agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We look very strong in attack with Gayle, Mitro, Perez and Diame (if recent form is anything to go by) as well as in defence where we have tons of options in all positions, especially when Lazaar and Jesus gets settled down and get 100% fit. Midfild is probably our "weakest" area, especially the central part of it. We have some really good players in midfield but not quite the same depth as in the other areas mentioned above. Looking really good right now and not many injuries so far compared to what we're used to I would hold judgement on that, scoring goals in the championship is a lot easier than it will be in the premier. I would be surprised if we don't go for a real top class striker in the summer, we won't want a repeat of last season where we hung our hat on 'promising youngsters'. Mitro and Perez might go on to become top premier strikers, but they've still got it all to prove at that level. Gayle too for that matter. I think there's a misunderstanding here mate I posted what i thought about our promotion push in general and how we're looking for the rest of the season in the Championship with what we have now. I had a post in reply to Decky as well regarding the january window. We definitely need and are going to strengthen once/if we get promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Lazaar, Gamez and Haidara back to full training now as well. Pretty good depth at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Think we are a tad light in CM and would like to see a backup for Shelvey brought in. Would recall Armstrong too. Otherwise we look solid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Yeah CM is probably our weakest area, especially as we don't have another Shelvey type of player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 6 points and 21 goals better than third place already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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