timeEd32 Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 The Botman news has to fundamentally change our summer plans unless we already planned to invest in one. Or.... Burn is a CB again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 1 minute ago, timeEd32 said: The Botman news has to fundamentally change our summer plans unless we already planned to invest in one. Or.... Burn is a CB again? I’m convinced we would have been in the market for a CB regardless of Botmans injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 2 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: The Botman news has to fundamentally change our summer plans unless we already planned to invest in one. Or.... Burn is a CB again? Goodbye Europe.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 On 18/03/2024 at 19:40, vexred said: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-must-sell-a-top-player-this-summer-as-championship-side-eyes-ps15m-deal-for-midfield-star-4558469 Longstaff - Leeds £15M who says no? not for £15m, he has his limitations and may not be good enough for where we want to end up, but £15m doesn’t buy you a surplus to requirements full back these days never mind a centre mid who has been a starter in an upwardly mobile team. He's not yet hit his peak years age wise either. lots of people want rid seemingly, but we have to become better sellers, not just get rid for any price sellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 Tosin at Fulham is on a free this summer too? Can't say I know much of him but him and Kelly wouldn't be a bad idea I guess if we are hamstrung with FFP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 OK we'll have Ramsdale Branthwaite Paqueta Toney for starters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 29 minutes ago, janpawel said: Tosin at Fulham is on a free this summer too? Can't say I know much of him but him and Kelly wouldn't be a bad idea I guess if we are hamstrung with FFP I have been keen on Tosin for a while. But if Spurs (maybe not now after Dragusin, but Van de Ven is never fit) and Liverpool are genuinely interested. Then we can forget that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 38 minutes ago, Mikky said: I’m convinced we would have been in the market for a CB regardless of Botmans injury Opposite side though surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 Colwill should be the CB we go all out for, especially if Chelsea need to sell a HG. Big potential, also capable playing LB if needed when we have full availability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 maybe this will fast track Alex Murphy's development - have high hopes for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 1 minute ago, Ginola14 said: maybe this will fast track Alex Murphy's development - have high hopes for him Heffernan also appears to be a big talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 22 minutes ago, Ginola14 said: maybe this will fast track Alex Murphy's development - have high hopes for him Unlikely, as Howe appears to view youngsters as a last rest. More likely we will see Dummett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 50 minutes ago, Ginola14 said: maybe this will fast track Alex Murphy's development - have high hopes for him Thought he looked v promising in pre-season, but hasn’t had a look in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Pablo said: Thought he looked v promising in pre-season, but hasn’t had a look in Pretty sure he’s been injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Pablo said: Thought he looked v promising in pre-season, but hasn’t had a look in There's a fucking surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 28 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Pretty sure he’s been injured There’s another fucking surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 Lloyd Kelly is a LCB I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 With Tonali coming back in the summer at this point I’d blow the whole budget on LB, CB and right forward. Without Botman think the whole team will be built on quick sand next season without serious investment in the back line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 It's been said before, but bringing in Kelly and Tosin on free transfers would be decent business and help our defensive issues no end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 So how I see it in: 2x CB's. A one of them left footer DM. To replace Bruno? Or to free him higher? I doubt this will happen though... RW. Left footed right winger, who likes to drift inside to space in front of defence and leave space for Tino/Tripps to run Striker: Younger option behind Isak-Wilson and who can also cover right wing. I would say CBs and RW are a must. Out: Almiron (I think this is certain) Dummett (or Targett?) Ritchie Karius/Gillespie/Dubravka (2 of these?) Hopefully Fraser, Hendrick (out of contract anyway), Hayden and Lewis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 12 hours ago, Ben said: OK we'll have Ramsdale Branthwaite Paqueta Toney for starters In fantasy land ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 3 minutes ago, KingArthur said: So how I see it in: 2x CB's. A one of them left footer DM. To replace Bruno? Or to free him higher? I doubt this will happen though... RW. Left footed right winger, who likes to drift inside to space in front of defence and leave space for Tino/Tripps to run Striker: Younger option behind Isak-Wilson and who can also cover right wing. I would say CBs and RW are a must. Out: Almiron (I think this is certain) Dummett (or Targett?) Ritchie Karius/Gillespie/Dubravka (2 of these?) Hopefully Fraser, Hendrick (out of contract anyway), Hayden and Lewis. The Botman injury has a massive impact on the summer. I agree 2 x CB vital, another robust striker and a right winger are vital key positions. We could do with a DM but I’m not convinced the club will go for one given Tonali will come back and Joelinton will almost certainly re-sign and given the need for other key positions to be filled. The elephant in the room is Bruno who could be sold and then you’ll see a bit of an overhaul in midfield. The LB situation needs resolving too, too much faffing about from Eddie there now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzosgone Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 4 minutes ago, Gonzosgone said: The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Or we sign a Kelly on a free ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2024 Share Posted March 21, 2024 1 minute ago, Gonzosgone said: The Botman news seems to make it much more likely we sell Bruno in the summer in order to generate sufficient fiscal headroom to rebuild our defence. Grim Not sure it changes a great deal. I reckon we'd have signed a CB with view to being Schar's long term replacement and getting a few games here and there. Think we'll still do that. Knowing we'd still have a pool of 4 centre-backs plus Krafth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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