khay Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Gawalls said: not necessarily - i do this a lot and it just means my underpants have rode up in my arse as i've put my too tight ones on again. The truth being you keep buying the size you want to be not the size you are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I still have concerns about our attacking ability and breaking teams down when they park the bus, which I would expect more of this season. Barnes will help with that with his goals and ability from distance but I’m not sure how much of an attacking threat Tonali will offer in the circumstances described above, so I would have hoped for another to help unlock teams who would play down the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Our creativity was fine last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) I just don't think we were ever going to be realistically making more than 4-5 first team signings, 4 being the most likely number. We've been pretty consistent now at limiting it to that each window, and I think it's right. There's an optimum level of of upheaval which works best in improving your squad without it becoming a problem in terms of integration. You also risk at spreading too thinly if you sign too many with our budget. I think one more big signing at RCB, and probably just Manquillo to leave will be us done. I'd like a left back too but not sure that will happen if we get a CB. Edited August 11, 2023 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, kingxlnc said: Still want us to use the loan market for a big attacking signing, a Felix or a Chiesa or even a Zaniolo. Still feel like something is missing up top in terms of dribbling and unpredictability. Ironically if ASM wasn't sold, we'd be pretty decent all over, providing we got the CB / LB. But now it does seem a tiny bit short of quality up front on the right. Almiron / Murphy is ok but not on the level of Saka, Diaby, Salah, Sterling, Foden/Grealish, Kulusevski, etc. I like Almiron but feels like he should be competing for that spot with someone on a higher level with Almiron pushing them/breathing down their neck for competition. Tabsoba and Tierney on loan would be awesome too and would genuinely make us bona fide top 4 contenders just on strength of squad alone (last season we overperformed). Although statistically we didn’t! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Our creativity was fine last season. It wasn’t though, there was a number of winnable games that we struggled to break teams down and put it away. A number of draws that were considered points dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Beca 5 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: It wasn’t though, there was a number of winnable games that we struggled to break teams down and put it away. A number of draws that were considered points dropped. Because we didn't create enough or because we didn't finish well enough? Longstaff alone could have had 10 last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just now, Thumbheed said: Beca Because we didn't create enough or because we didn't finish well enough? Longstaff alone could have had 10 last season. Both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: It wasn’t though, there was a number of winnable games that we struggled to break teams down and put it away. A number of draws that were considered points dropped. Didn’t our missed shots (with a high number of shots on target) let us down with dropped points? Creativity was there albeit with missed chances. Cue Harvey Barnes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: It wasn’t though, there was a number of winnable games that we struggled to break teams down and put it away. A number of draws that were considered points dropped. In open play games like Leeds away, Palace away, Bournemouth home and away I agree. But other games such as Chelsea away, Leicester at home, Leeds at home, Palace at home, West Ham at home; it was down to finishing and missing numerous chances (refereeing as well tut tut). I think it's an issue but it's less of an issue than I probably first thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: In open play games like Leeds away, Palace away, Bournemouth home and away I agree. But other games such as Chelsea away, Leicester at home, Leeds at home, Palace at home, West Ham at home; it was down to finishing and missing numerous chances (refereeing as well tut tut). I think it's an issue but it's less of an issue than I probably first thought. Hello Harvey Barnes Edited August 11, 2023 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 My guess is we have our eyes set on RCB, LB, RW and #6. RCB seems to be the largest priority for Eddie Howe. If a deal is to be had for any of those positions, they'll switch the order and make an opportunistic purchase (see Gordon in Jan). I'd venture to say we will fill all of those positions come end of next summer. In 3 windows we'll have made those signings (Summer 2023, Jan 2023, Summer 2024) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just watched the pre-match interview with Eddie, seems when answering to Keith I think it was, he kind of indicated there's another player, I think when they do this it won't be a random, I took from it they're looking at one more primary target after Livramento. Could this be Joachim Andersen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kanji said: My guess is we have our eyes set on RCB, LB, RW and #6. RCB seems to be the largest priority for Eddie Howe. If a deal is to be had for any of those positions, they'll switch the order and make an opportunistic purchase (see Gordon in Jan). I'd venture to say we will fill all of those positions come end of next summer. In 3 windows we'll have made those signings (Summer 2023, Jan 2023, Summer 2024) There’s been a bit of talk about wanting a centre forward too- no need this year given other priorities, but come next summer I think we’ll be looking at a Wilson replacement (he’ll be 32, I think). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 31 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: It wasn’t though, there was a number of winnable games that we struggled to break teams down and put it away. A number of draws that were considered points dropped. Midway through the season, yes, but once we were in full flow, March onwards, we were awesome in attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimusSlime Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Manxst said: There’s been a bit of talk about wanting a centre forward too- no need this year given other priorities, but come next summer I think we’ll be looking at a Wilson replacement (he’ll be 32, I think). He’s out of contract I think so it may well be essential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 minute ago, OptimusSlime said: He’s out of contract I think so it may well be essential. Ah- I hadn’t checked. Even more need then. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Manxst said: There’s been a bit of talk about wanting a centre forward too- no need this year given other priorities, but come next summer I think we’ll be looking at a Wilson replacement (he’ll be 32, I think). I can see the reasoning and I'd like us to get another forward as in some games it could well be an idea to have Isak dropping that bit deeper with someone ahead of him. FWIW I think we'll become a lot more fluid this season once Tonali is bedded in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 44 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: I just don't think we were ever going to be realistically making more than 4-5 first team signings, 4 being the most likely number. We've been pretty consistent now at limiting it to that each window, and I think it's right. There's an optimum level of of upheaval which works best in improving your squad without it becoming a problem in terms of integration. You also risk at spreading too thinly if you sign too many with our budget. I think one more big signing at RCB, and probably just Manquillo to leave will be us done. I'd like a left back too but not sure that will happen if we get a CB. This basically. Think a versatile defender coming in and that’s the window done. And the obligatory loans out of Fraser, Haydn & Hendrick hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 46 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Both. How do you not finish what you didn't create? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just now, Thumbheed said: How do you not finish what you didn't create? Is that the sound of one hand clapping ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, LFEE said: This basically. Think a versatile defender coming in and that’s the window done. And the obligatory loans out of Fraser, Haydn & Hendrick hopefully. I think, without any evidence whatsoever, we are very much trying for a RCB who is first team ready and would like, if a great deal came along ie Tierney on loan , a LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Matt1892 said: I still have concerns about our attacking ability and breaking teams down when they park the bus, which I would expect more of this season. Barnes will help with that with his goals and ability from distance but I’m not sure how much of an attacking threat Tonali will offer in the circumstances described above, so I would have hoped for another to help unlock teams who would play down the right. It's alright the opposition parking the bus ,the issue that arises is when they need to get into gear and the battery is flat, very difficult to regain momentum . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Matt1892 said: It wasn’t though, there was a number of winnable games that we struggled to break teams down and put it away. A number of draws that were considered points dropped. It was a finishing problem more than a creativity problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Thanks all. I am completely reassured now that we have no issues when attacking and that we won’t have the same problems as last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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