NEEJ Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Sky Sources saying midfielders & full-backs to be the priority. If only they did this for Rafa last summer. After they've acquired a couple of forwards, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm most worried about that they will sell Longstaff when a "good offer" arrivres. Saw yesterday how much worse we are when he is not on the pitch. We looked clueless! why be worried? let him f*** off to a real football club and be a millionaire, good luck to the lad Exactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Sky Sources saying midfielders & full-backs to be the priority. If only they did this for Rafa last summer. Just as well we're sorted for goals then. Amazing how no matter what the question, no matter the circumstance or situation, they manage to get it exactly wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 They desperately need midfielders as well, our central midfield would be the worst in the league at the moment. Probably the top 2 leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Longstaff and Hayden are quality, they just won't be here come Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm most worried about that they will sell Longstaff when a "good offer" arrivres. Saw yesterday how much worse we are when he is not on the pitch. We looked clueless! why be worried? let him fuck off to a real football club and be a millionaire, good luck to the lad Because Longstaff is a special local lad. One who comes across once every 15 years I'd say. He is exactly the player we need in our team. If we can make him stay he will be an important player for years to come. And I really don't think Ashley will last another year. You're in for a nasty surprise. Longstaff needs to leave for his career. Training under Bruce isn't going to help him develop either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Longstaff and Hayden are quality, they just won't be here come Arsenal. Quite like Ki as well tbh. Just Shelvey and Colback that need binning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Actually forgot about Ki. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ki, Shelvey, Hayden and Longstaff is a decent four and we can probably cope at left-back for another year. Depends if Bruce sticks to Rafa's system or goes with four at the back. Basically, STRIKERS PLZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Poor Hayden. Surely he'll get his move, especially if Longstaff stays? Colback effectively replaces him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Letting Colback replace Hayden is probably worth about 10 league points alone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ki, Shelvey, Hayden and Longstaff is a decent four and we can probably cope at left-back for another year. Depends if Bruce sticks to Rafa's system or goes with four at the back. Basically, STRIKERS PLZ if bruce is going to have any hope of success, assuming hayden leaves, he's going to need an athletic type to get up and down the pitch and break things up or we're fucked colback and saivet it is then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ki, Shelvey, Hayden and Longstaff is a decent four and we can probably cope at left-back for another year. Depends if Bruce sticks to Rafa's system or goes with four at the back. Basically, STRIKERS PLZ if bruce is going to have any hope of success, assuming hayden leaves, he's going to need an athletic type to get up and down the pitch and break things up or we're fucked colback and saivet it is then I think the key for success is 5 at the back, dicepline, one strong striker that can hold the ball up and two pacey forwards on the counter attack. ...and of course Longstaff with a decent partner in the middle!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Longstaff and Hayden are quality, they just won't be here come Arsenal. I can’t see them, especially Hayden, as being anywhere near as effective as he was under Rafa. He improved no end under his tutelage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ki, Shelvey, Hayden and Longstaff is a decent four and we can probably cope at left-back for another year. Depends if Bruce sticks to Rafa's system or goes with four at the back. Basically, STRIKERS PLZ if bruce is going to have any hope of success, assuming hayden leaves, he's going to need an athletic type to get up and down the pitch and break things up or we're fucked colback and saivet it is then Colback and Shelvey would be the least mobile if you are judging on athleticism. Been ages since we were talking about the lack of legs in midfield, in a way it will almost seem nostalgic to watch two heavy legged plodders gasping for air after a 10m dash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Longstaff and Hayden are quality, they just won't be here come Arsenal. I can’t see them, especially Hayden, as being anywhere near as effective as he was under Rafa. He improved no end under his tutelage. I'm assuming every player to be about 25-50% worse next season. Think that's about right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ki, Shelvey, Hayden and Longstaff is a decent four and we can probably cope at left-back for another year. Depends if Bruce sticks to Rafa's system or goes with four at the back. Basically, STRIKERS PLZ I thought Hayden wanted to leave? Id get rid of Shelvey and look for someone more mobile but then then we've got Steve Bruce so it doesn't matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm assuming every player to be about 25-50% worse next season. Think that's about right. i'd say that's about right as an average, there will no doubt be an exception or 2 that like bruce's methods on some level but overall i fully expect them all to get worse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ki, Shelvey, Hayden and Longstaff is a decent four and we can probably cope at left-back for another year. Depends if Bruce sticks to Rafa's system or goes with four at the back. Basically, STRIKERS PLZ I thought Hayden wanted to leave? Id get rid of Shelvey and look for someone more mobile but then then we've got Steve Bruce so it doesn't matter. He does but he has for ages. And we're up to 18th July, so the poor lad might still have to wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Id get rid of Shelvey and look for someone more mobile but then then we've got Steve Bruce so it doesn't matter. cuts right to the heart of it there hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I read recently that Schteeve Mac got a written warning for talking about transfers inappropriately. Looks like Brewcie is going to need one too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Id get rid of Shelvey and look for someone more mobile but then then we've got Steve Bruce so it doesn't matter. cuts right to the heart of it there hahahaha There is no hope in having a dynamic midfield with Steve Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 There’s only one CM we should sell and it’s not Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 There’s only one CM we should sell and it’s not Shelvey. can't sell something no one wants to buy, but you're right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 There’s only one CM we should sell and it’s not Shelvey. Well we should, as he's been shite for ages. But Colback needs shooting too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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