TRon Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 32 minutes ago, McCormick said: I’d prefer Targett to Lodi tbh. Not convinced that Lodi could do a decent enough job defensively in a back 4. Honestly it’s a bold/ possibly foolish move not going for Targett at the prices being mentioned imo. If you watch Man City or Liverpool, one of the reasons they are such an effective passing team is because their full backs are almost better out wide than most teams actual wingers. If we want to play football like that we will need to upgrade. Basically we want a left sided version of Trippier. Targett's a fantastic defender but he's not going to give you what Trippier does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Targett would be stupid to sign to compete with someone else. I think it's part of the reason him signing hasn't been as straightforward as anticipated. I think it's part of the conversation Howe will want to have with him regarding him staying on, which is that Howe would look to sign another fullback like Lodi that is more attack minded to rotate with him, with Targett being more of a defensive specialist when we face teams that will challenge us more. If Targett is fine with that then he'll likely be signed with Lodi I think, and Lewis will then be moved on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Pretty exciting to have 2 really attack minded fullbacks, and he’s very quick which is something our defence is crying out for. He’s quick but very erratic and defensively quite suspect; also despite his superior speed, I don’t think he’s got enough about him physically to excel in the premier league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, TRon said: If you watch Man City or Liverpool, one of the reasons they are such an effective passing team is because their full backs are almost better out wide than most teams actual wingers. If we want to play football like that we will need to upgrade. Basically we want a left sided version of Trippier. Targett's a fantastic defender but he's not going to give you what Trippier does. The guy has never managed more than 2 assists a season. Comparing him to Man City and Liverpool fullbacks is overrating Lodi massively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, TRon said: If you watch Man City or Liverpool, one of the reasons they are such an effective passing team is because their full backs are almost better out wide than most teams actual wingers. If we want to play football like that we will need to upgrade. Basically we want a left sided version of Trippier. Targett's a fantastic defender but he's not going to give you what Trippier does. Largely not true of City. Their fullbacks spend a lot of time in CM positions. And they have the wide forwards super wide a lot of the team to stretch play. Liverpool are different. The fullbacks are forward and wide. We seem to be going the Liverpool route. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, McCormick said: He’s quick but very erratic and defensively quite suspect; also despite his superior speed, I don’t think he’s got enough about him physically to excel in the premier league. Not comparing anyone here but that reminds me of Yedlin. Speed is not everything if you are out of position regulary. Lodi would be a gamble, he may be good but Targett is tested and we know what be brings. Price is low. Buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, McCormick said: The guy has never managed more than 2 assists a season. Comparing him to Man City and Liverpool fullbacks is overrating Lodi massively. He’s got two in the league and two in the champions league this year? https://fbref.com/en/players/ed9f7cfe/Renan-Lodi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, McCormick said: The guy has never managed more than 2 assists a season. Comparing him to Man City and Liverpool fullbacks is overrating Lodi massively. I haven't seen him tbf, just assuming he is good because Howe seems to want him. Of course there maybe nothing in it and all this is just paper talk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Manxst said: He’s got two in the league and two in the champions league this year? https://fbref.com/en/players/ed9f7cfe/Renan-Lodi Apologies. I meant a league season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I’ve not seen a lot of Lodl, but I find it hard to believe he struggles defensively in a Simeone team tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigValley Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Can Targett also play left in a back 3? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I’d be gutted if we didn’t sign Targett like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Anyway, regardless of whether the Lodi rumours are true, I think it's fair to think we might want a more attacking left back. Not convinced we will sign Targett, although I wouldn't be disappointed if we did. At least we know he's a rock solid defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I’d assume if we are spending big on a left back it’s because we are saving money elsewhere with either a loan or free. Hopefully Eriksen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Targett can join Rondon and Remy in the 'what-if' loans and we'll remember him well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Fuck sake. It's day 1 and I'm already full of transfer anxiety. In my mind Ekitike is off to PSG, Lodi is worse than Targett, Botman is off to Milan, Tarkowski and Kamara chose Everton and Villa over us and we want Eriksen but he's going to choose to stay at fucking Brentford over us. What on God's earth is the matter with me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I’ve not seen a lot of Lodl, but I find it hard to believe he struggles defensively in a Simeone team tbh. I’m sure @Flip can testify (or indeed shit all over my opinion ) but he’s not the best defensively and is definitely more of an lwb/lm than an lb in a back 4. Absolutely slaughtered by Argentina in the Copa America; so much so that he needed psychologists because of how badly he was vilified by the Brazilian media. Bounced back very well tbf to him. Edited May 23, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, McCormick said: I’m sure @Flip can testify (or indeed shit all over my opinion ) but he’s not the best defensively and is definitely more of an lwb/lm than an lb in a back 4. Absolutely slaughtered by Argentina in the Copa America; so much so that he needed psychologists because of how badly he was vilified by the Brazilian media. Bounced back very well tbf to him. Appreciate the info, as I’ve said I’ve not seen much, but I am excited about the potential to sign a more attack minded fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Trippier wouldn’t let us spunk our money on him if he’s shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Fucking hell, didn’t know that. https://www.zyri.net/2022/03/15/renan-lodi-admitted-that-he-had-to-go-to-therapy-after-losing-the-copa-america-final-with-the-argentine-national-team-i-was-sick-in-the-head/#:~:text=the brazilian defender Renan LodiAtlético,the albiceleste in the Maracana. Upset at the mistake he made that made them lose a final, he decided to go seek some professional help to move past it. We don't need to make it sound like its a weakness that he went to get his mind sorted, it's a positive and a good thing IMO. Actually find the human part of him revealing that even more incredible about the type of person he is. Edited May 23, 2022 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Last post in here until someone signs. If I check in every day, it will drive me insane. Good luck all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, STM said: Fuck sake. It's day 1 and I'm already full of transfer anxiety. In my mind Ekitike is off to PSG, Lodi is worse than Targett, Botman is off to Milan, Tarkowski and Kamara chose Everton and Villa over us and we want Eriksen but he's going to choose to stay at fucking Brentford over us. What on God's earth is the matter with me? Ignore all the bluster and opinions from everyone and just sit back, relax and trust in anything Howe does. He knows what’s best for his own lineups, not Billy fuck knuckle on Twitter. Enjoy the ride my friend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: No shame in seeking help, that would worry me though. The PL is harsh, especially the fans Article made it sound like he was more angry at himself and couldn't get over it...versus the fans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: More so that it mentally screwed him that much, I’m not shaming him or anything but yeah it would red flag me Doesn't really bother me - it's common for athletes to seek help in sport to get over things or overcome mental obstacles. He just happen to talk about in the press versus keeping it to himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts