The College Dropout Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: I reckon we'll look to add 2-3 first-team improvements a season after this one, and pad up the Academy. I think the "development" pipeline will be key. We now have the financial pull to sign some potentially elite players in that 16-20 year-old bracket. At that age, they are able to come into the squad or first-team within 1-2 years if they are good enough. You can land most of these players from £5m - £30m on fairly low wages - therefore fairly low risk. Benfica & Porto do it with Portuguese and South American players. Red Bull & Dortmund are excellent examples. Chelsea & Man City do it all over the world with the intention to sell them for a massive profit. I assume this takes 2-3 years to become effective. Where as the academy seems like a 10-12 year thing if Chelsea and City are to go by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Groundhog63 said: The vehicle of choice for serial killers and landscape gardeners Hilux tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 18 hours ago, STM said: So far their strategy has been virtually impeccable. Here's some ratings for no other reason than I'm bored: Trippier: He's been our talisman. Has been a key reason for our mentality change. 10/10 Wood: Ultimately he's a dud but we were in a tight spot and at least we weakened Burnley. 5/10 Bruno: Second only to De Bruyne in the PL IMO, unreal signing. 10/10 Burn: Versatile, good with his feet, a leader, experienced, great character. Transformed our defence. 8/10 Targett: Solid as a rock. Good lad. Not blessed with attacking instincts but Mr Reliable. 7/10 Pope: Alot of raised eyebrows about whether we needed a GK but he's proven an absolute bargain. 8/10 Botman: Would it be clichéd to say Rolls Royce? 10/10 Isak: Time will tell. From an ambition perspective I will give it a 9/10 A 7/8 strike rate is good going in the world of transfers. Overall they get a 9/10 for transfer performance. Targett is at least as good as Burn, if not better. Targett over Ritchie was a much bigger jump in quality than Burn over Lascelles. So I’d give Targett an 8 or 9. Agree with the rest of your ratings! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Aye. I would have Targett at 7.5 and Burn as 7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 18 hours ago, STM said: Wood: Ultimately he's a dud but we were in a tight spot and at least we weakened Burnley. 5/10 I thought we were strengthening Burnley, according to some on here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Burn scares me at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I’ve seen no reason he can’t play there longer term, but because Burn’s so physically imposing it just looks wrong. Should be a height limit on fullbacks. I do like the flexibility having him in that position gives us mind. We basically switch to 352 when we’re in possession now, which lets Trippier bomb on and cause carnage with his crosses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, christ said: I’ve seen no reason he can’t play there longer term, but because Burn’s so physically imposing it just looks wrong. Should be a height limit on fullbacks. I do like the flexibility having him in that position gives us mind. We basically switch to 352 when we’re in possession now, which lets Trippier bomb on and cause carnage with his crosses. I see the vision. Don't like the execution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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STM Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Heard his name so many times now that I thought "fuck it" and did some Dennis Wising. Kid has very much the same style as Bruno (ok he's a Brazilian midfielder, so I did a thing), he plays with neat first touches, often turning the ball around a corner or turning straight on the offensive. He also put in 2 or 3 meaty challenges, so I guess they have that in common. From whatever one can garner from a YouTube compilation, he looks good. More importantly, if he has been singled out by our scouting department, he must have something about him. Hasn't he been courted by some of the other big boys across Europe? Looks like we are going after FM wonderkids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 For only being 18 he looks a unit too. Won’t be a pushover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Love it that we are looking to go this route instead instead of spending on super expensive players only. Young quality players who are either ready now or in a year or two already. Like Brighton signing Caicedo for example. He’d cost £40m+ now, at least I’d imagine. Well done Ashworth and co. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Our Papa John's Trophy games will be worth following next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: Our Papa John's Trophy games will be worth following next season. I think they will be more likely loaned to clubs outside the uk/championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Think this one went under the radar another link to a Scottish youngster. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-set-second-kilmarnock-raid-28222770 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 The latest player on his way according to the twitter itk’s, looks a bit tasty considering I thought Mudryk was their star winger. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBXLPWgX_vE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Whitley mag said: The latest player on his way according to the twitter itk’s, looks a bit tasty considering I thought Mudryk was their star winger. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBXLPWgX_vE Looks like he works mostly on the left. Interesting if so re. what that mean for Maxi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Think it would mean our second choice LW isn't Jacob Murphy or Ryan Fraser. Love the idea of having players you're excited to see come on as subs. Think with the high pressing style we really need to be able to rotate players to keep them fit and fresh, especially in the front three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag3.14 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Primarily a left footed right winger, strong runner with good pace - basically a right sided ASM. Would be interesting to see them both in the same side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 59 minutes ago, elbee909 said: Looks like he works mostly on the left. Interesting if so re. what that mean for Maxi. Think that video is just mirrored He's a left footed right winger primarily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Whitley mag said: The latest player on his way according to the twitter itk’s, looks a bit tasty considering I thought Mudryk was their star winger. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBXLPWgX_vE FM legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 58 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Think that video is just mirrored He's a left footed right winger primarily. Yeah, the video is mirrored. Interestingly, his contract is up next summer and so should be available in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Whitley mag said: The latest player on his way according to the twitter itk’s, looks a bit tasty considering I thought Mudryk was their star winger. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBXLPWgX_vE Fucking hell, that number टᛚ looks class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Apologies if Giggs - but just noticed we were linked with "Kang-In Lee" I was doing some scouting (for something else), and noticed Kang-In has been in our local press a bit Really like this kid. Really quick feet. Almost, dare I say it, Ben-Arfa-Esque Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Whitley mag said: The latest player on his way according to the twitter itk’s, looks a bit tasty considering I thought Mudryk was their star winger. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBXLPWgX_vE Who has been linking us to him? Just out of interest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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