Optimistic Nut Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Full-back cries out at me like. Yedlin is iffy, Dummett limited, Manquillo poor. Happy to have Manquillo around as 4th choice but don't want him to be the first name we have to rely on at full-back if Dummett or Yedlin are fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Yeah two full backs would help that back four out immensly and give the rest of the team a proper platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I am pretty happy with the entire team apart from strikers, it would not bother me one bit if we started the next season with the exact same starting 11 as we closed with but, for the exception of someone who can get on the end of the ball and actually finish the chances the team creates. (And I never thought I would ever think the above where Paul Dummett is concerned) Would imply everyone else is just gonna stand still which obviously won't happen. Given that reality, staying up would be unlikely. A lot will make stupid buys and appointments and go backwards probably. It's a complete myth that the whole league gets stronger year on year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 We are actually in really good shape, going forward. 2 fullbacks that can hit the forward would be a massive improvement. If we can get Kenedy and Ritchie closer to the forward then we'll benefit. And whilst I believe we can get £30 million for Mitro, I think he'd be worth more than that to us, if we got those fullbacks. Him and Peres, I think, could be tremendous together. 16 goals between them in their first season was impressive given their age. Sure we got relegated but the more mature elements of the squad have to take that responsibility. I think both players have since shown the desire that was lacking in their seniors, that first season. Priority has to be to sign Dubravka and Kenedy. We might get somebody for half the price of Kenedy, but there are few players that offer as much as he does in so many different areas of the pitch. So I'd move heaven and earth for him. After that I'll be generally happy, and anything extra will be a bonus. And no I'm not assuming everybody else will stand still, but we have Rafa, and any player here who stands still, will be left behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 It'd be a disaster if we start next season with the same starting eleven. I'd imagine we'll have a different manager if that's the case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I am pretty happy with the entire team apart from strikers, it would not bother me one bit if we started the next season with the exact same starting 11 as we closed with but, for the exception of someone who can get on the end of the ball and actually finish the chances the team creates. (And I never thought I would ever think the above where Paul Dummett is concerned) Would imply everyone else is just gonna stand still which obviously won't happen. Given that reality, staying up would be unlikely. A lot will make stupid buys and appointments and go backwards probably. It's a complete myth that the whole league gets stronger year on year. Ferguson used to say if you don't improve you go backwards, it's very naive and borderline delusional of anyone to think if we were only to add a striker to this team that we wouldn't go backwards and very lucky to be anything but contending relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Full backs are nowhere near a priority. Dubravka, Kenedy, Striker, Number 10, Centre mid.... then anywhere else where we can improve the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Ferguson rarely made wholesale changes though. He was always improving, a couple of positions per season. The season they won the treble, he only bought a couple of players, one being Jaap Stam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'd be looking to improve the entire squad. We've probably got four or five players who we should consider good enough for to be starting most games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Full backs are nowhere near a priority. I disagree. I like Yedlin and Dummett, but we need somebody who can cross the ball consistently, on at least one side. Our attacks are too predictable, and whilst we create chances that would benefit from a competent finisher, the team would benefit more overall from the added thread of a fullback who can cross. Gives the defence more to think about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 For all his flaws, Manquillo's cross for Peres is what Yedlin has been lacking all season. The fact that Rafa has given him game time towards the end of the season, suggests he hasn't given up on him. If he can work on his positioning, and learn to play Rafa's game then he could turn out okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Nah, not for me. I'd sell Manquillo, make Yedlin sort of a second choice RB behind an upgrade. Also sign another LB; if Dummett gets injured we have no cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkeye Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I am pretty happy with the entire team apart from strikers, it would not bother me one bit if we started the next season with the exact same starting 11 as we closed with but, for the exception of someone who can get on the end of the ball and actually finish the chances the team creates. (And I never thought I would ever think the above where Paul Dummett is concerned) Would imply everyone else is just gonna stand still which obviously won't happen. Given that reality, staying up would be unlikely. A lot will make stupid buys and appointments and go backwards probably. It's a complete myth that the whole league gets stronger year on year. Ferguson used to say if you don't improve you go backwards, it's very naive and borderline delusional of anyone to think if we were only to add a striker to this team that we wouldn't go backwards and very lucky to be anything but contending relegation. Just to clarify, I did say team and not squad. I would still be happy if our starting 11 was the same with the addition of a striker that can score. We definitely need to strengthen the squad as a whole because everyone who commented saying that our players will get worse is maybe half right. Some will get worse as they are coming towards the end of their useful career, others are likely to continue to improve. We do need better cover at full back than the cover we currently have. Also in my current starting 11 I am including Kenedy, by no means guaranteed to be with us next year. Diame has always got the potential to become the Diame that we all hated and so a good cover for him is a must. Hayden and Merino are still on the improvement curve and must improve considerably before we can rely on them week in week out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Nah, not for me. I'd sell Manquillo, make Yedlin sort of a second choice RB behind an upgrade. Also sign another LB; if Dummett gets injured we have no cover. We should be looking at upgrading on both tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Nah, not for me. I'd sell Manquillo, make Yedlin sort of a second choice RB behind an upgrade. Also sign another LB; if Dummett gets injured we have no cover. On what I've seen, I'm inclined to agree. But I think Rafa believes in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Nah, not for me. I'd sell Manquillo, make Yedlin sort of a second choice RB behind an upgrade. Also sign another LB; if Dummett gets injured we have no cover. We should be looking at upgrading on both tbh. I'm happy with Dummett for the time being. Defensively he's absolutely sound. Offensively...well, not great. But for now he's fine. If things go okay in the summer and the club progresses next season, then I think we should look to upgrade on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Dummett said in a recent interview that he wants to be challenged, so I'd bring in somebody better, or equal with potential. There's nobody at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I do think back up is needed for him, like. Especially if we're selling Manquillo, which I think we should do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So we've decided to pretend there will be transfers again? Cool, I'm in. We need a striker. I can't wait to see who we bring in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 If we're going to sign Kenedy, I'd like to see a left back who can confidently get ahead of him on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So we've decided to pretend there will be transfers again? Cool, I'm in. We need a striker. I can't wait to see who we bring in. We are getting 5 new players man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So we've decided to pretend there will be transfers again? Cool, I'm in. We need a striker. I can't wait to see who we bring in. We are getting 5 new players man. Get the fuck outta here with this shit, man. We're getting nothing in abundance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Garry Rodrigues mentioned again. Disproportionately annoying name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Nah, not for me. I'd sell Manquillo, make Yedlin sort of a second choice RB behind an upgrade. Also sign another LB; if Dummett gets injured we have no cover. We should be looking at upgrading on both tbh. I'm happy with Dummett for the time being. Defensively he's absolutely sound. Offensively...well, not great. But for now he's fine. If things go okay in the summer and the club progresses next season, then I think we should look to upgrade on him. He's had a good 3-4 months like but there's been glimpses of the old Dummett the last month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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