Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Teams find space behind our midfield all the time. I'd take Phillips on a permanent deal as we badly need a proper DM. I think we'll be in a position to buy a better player than him as a long term option in the next summer or two so I'd prefer him as a short-term fix only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: Very odd one. Lad seems a bozo. Many thought the same thing about Gordon until Eddie started working with him. Eddie see’s something in Ekitike, that’ll do for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, FloydianMag said: Many thought the same thing about Gordon until Eddie started working with him. Eddie see’s something in Ekitike, that’ll do for me. Yeah but Philip’s will be 28. Good stop gap but not much more imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Yeah but Philip’s will be 28. Good stop gap but not much more imo. I agree with Philips too, he’d definitely do a job until the summer👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Trippier is 33, like. Footballers don't die when they hit 30 anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Smal said: Trippier is 33, like. Footballers don't die when they hit 30 anymore. That’s true but we should be aiming higher than Kp long term imo. He’s barely kicked a ball for 2 years, let’s let Everton and west ham take these expensive gambles. We need more players in the Tino mould. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) We do need more young players, agreed. We have one of the oldest squads in the league iirc. I think Phillips is a good fit medium term and should be happy to be a rotation option, mind. Howe would have the best chance of getting the Bielsa version of him back because the coaching philosophy and training methods seem very similar. Edited November 27, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 50 minutes ago, arnonel said: Not sure of the point of a DM, especially one who cant break through a press. It just doesn't feel like our DNA Totally agree with this - IF we sign a midfielder, he has to be a hybrid one that can play all 3 positions Javi Guerra is a good shout - we have watched him a few times - such an elegant player Theres also - Caqueret (played Miley’s weekend role when Bruno was at Lyon) - Kone - Koopmeiners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I think we need a CB, CM and a someone who can play couple of positions up top. Not sure we will get 3 in January though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smal said: We do need more young players, agreed. We have one of the oldest squads in the league iirc. I think Phillips is a good fit medium term and should be happy to be a rotation option, mind. Howe would have the best chance of getting the Bielsa version of him back because the coaching philosophy and training methods seem very similar. And that’s the issue right, medium term means a couple of years. Given he won’t be cheap and his wages are decent it would likely be bad business to buy him. A loan without obligation sure but trying to sell a 30 year old for actual money won’t be easy imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Mikky said: Totally agree with this - IF we sign a midfielder, he has to be a hybrid one that can play all 3 positions Javi Guerra is a good shout - we have watched him a few times - such an elegant player Theres also - Caqueret (played Miley’s weekend role when Bruno was at Lyon) - Kone - Koopmeiners Not seen him play but i've read that Guerra's rather slow? Not sure if correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, Ikon said: Not seen him play but i've read that Guerra's rather slow? Not sure if correct. Nah I wouldn’t say he’s slow - average pace - on the ball he is brilliant - so perfect for us - kind of like Tonali in his elegance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Maybe Phillips will last longer as he has barely played in 2 years! He surely wouldn't even be close to match fit for our system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, FloydianMag said: Many thought the same thing about Gordon until Eddie started working with him. Eddie see’s something in Ekitike, that’ll do for me. I mean more.. he keeps making poor choices for his career. Moving to PSG was fair but he seems to have not applied himself well there. Had the opportunity to move to West Ham but would rather waste away at PSG. I liked the look of him but he's not being guided well in his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 https://x.com/JoelBlandSport/status/1729106360699400632?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: https://x.com/JoelBlandSport/status/1729106360699400632?s=20 Double Georgian signing with Kvaradona? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 He could be a top end talent, that keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, KingArthur said: I think we need a CB, CM and a someone who can play couple of positions up top. Not sure we will get 3 in January though.. Laporte, Brozovic and Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Not solving this in Jan, but I think we need an experienced holding mid, an attacking mid (more Dom Szobo mould in terms of ball ability), and striker who’s either an old head ok at third choice or young lad who can develop. think we all know that a younger CB and GK will need to be signed at some point soon too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, Kanji said: Not solving this in Jan, but I think we need an experienced holding mid, an attacking mid (more Dom Szobo mould in terms of ball ability), and striker who’s either an old head ok at third choice or young lad who can develop. think we all know that a younger CB and GK will need to be signed at some point soon too. 4 positions CB - CM - RW - young forward Some whispers of Miggy back to the US in the summer - I’d be looking to sell Targett aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) I should have mentioned RW. I do wonder if we have way too many 8 role box to box mids mind you. Edited November 27, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, Mikky said: 4 positions CB - CM - RW - young forward Some whispers of Miggy back to the US in the summer - I’d be looking to sell Targett aswell Where's this from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Miggy must stay at least for the whole of next season. Ideally we either get a top top youngster in january like Roony B to compete and bed in for next season. Or we go for a top class and ready RW in the summer. Edited November 27, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Smal said: We do need more young players, agreed. We have one of the oldest squads in the league iirc. I think Phillips is a good fit medium term and should be happy to be a rotation option, mind. Howe would have the best chance of getting the Bielsa version of him back because the coaching philosophy and training methods seem very similar. If thats true it must be because we have alot of old reserves. Our first team seems pretty young if you ask me, especially if you count Livramento in there from now on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Is Oliseh injury prone? Would cost a bomb though i'd guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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