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[The College Dropout]

I want a left footer at RW. 

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

1 hour ago, Dr Jinx said:

The thing our midfield lacks the most if real pace, we have it up top and our full backs are ok.. but midfield we will always struggle when chasing back, and equally struggle to break lines and carry the ball at pace towards a defence.

 

When you have the likes of Gordon, Isak or Barnes looking to run onto a through pass while someone like Gibbs-White runs at pace directly at defenders, that presents a whole different scenario than what we currently have.

 

The front three could essentially change positions throughout a game which would be a nightmare for opposing teams.

 

(Potential first team when all fit.. or signed)

 

 

Gordon                      Isak

 

            Gibbs-White

 

 

    Big Joe - Bruno - Tonali

 

Hall Botman Silva Livramento

 

                    Pope

[KaKa]

1 minute ago, KingArthur said:

The problem with the right footer at RW, even if he drifts inside, is that he doesn't bring a goal scoring threat from cutting in. We need a winger who likes to cut inside and let the fullback overlap, which Trippier or Tino will gladly do, and possess a decent enough left foot. after that. Bringing in a right footer will slow the play down, especially if he is not 2-footed enough.

 

There's all types of different profiles, not everyone has to cut inside to shoot though.

[Sibierski]

4 minutes ago, KingArthur said:

The problem with the right footer at RW, even if he drifts inside, is that he doesn't bring a goal scoring threat from cutting in. We need a winger who likes to cut inside and let the fullback overlap, which Trippier or Tino will gladly do, and possess a decent enough left foot. after that. Bringing in a right footer will slow the play down, especially if he is not 2-footed enough.

We’ve had Almiron slow it down loads coming inside. Being able to cut in on stronger foot is only so good if you are good on your right or exceptional on left.

 

Theres value in coming in on your right, playing that short pass to Bruno/Tonali for a one two, behind the defence, and playing it first time on your strong side into the 6 yard box with Isak waiting there. 

 

 

Edited July 2, 2024 by Sibierski

[Andy84]

I think it will be Pedro Neto 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

5 minutes ago, Andy84 said:

I think it will be Pedro Neto 

 

Would be very exciting apart from his injuries. 

[gbandit]

I’d prefer others over Neto for sure 

[KingArthur]

11 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

There's all types of different profiles, not everyone has to cut inside to shoot though.

No, of course not. But we are not Man City or someone else that controls the play all the time. Howe's football is a lot about transitions,  and getting your best goalscorers to best possible places to shoot increases our chances. Even Almiron has been effective in that role, and he is totally one footed and doesn't have a great shot.

Edit. And if the RW doesnt cut in but stays wide, then the fullback has to come inside. If the winger drifts to right side pocket he will be in same position that Bruno often occupies when we attack slower. And of course we need a player that has better weaker foot than Almiron has. 

 

 

Edited July 2, 2024 by KingArthur

[TRon]

While I get the attraction of having wingers who can cut inside and shoot, I do think that when Murphy played, his ability to get to the byline and cross it paid off a few times because cutting back often slows down the play and allows defenders to regroup. A better version of that would do me nicely.

[LFEE]

Maybe a two-footed winger would be nice 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, LFEE said:

Maybe a two-footed winger would be nice 

 

Good luck with that

[gbandit]

We're absolutely crying out for a bolt-from-the-blue rumour for an unexpected player that's at the end of the negotiation stages and is ready for a medical. Let it happen this week to give us something to cheer about before England shit their pants against the Swiss

[Sibierski]

Neto I would’ve liked 3 years ago when he was 21 and there was something to work with, but feel that the talent has sailed now and what you see is what you get. Which is a good player on his day, but that not reliable enough for a club who wants to compete at top end.

[Coffee_Johnny]

2 hours ago, TBG said:

 

5 goals, 10 assists last season for Sporting Club La Nationale Foreste

I shall say there’s only once. Zee has ze l' audacité of a cheeky Robin de hooood. 

[KaKa]

29 minutes ago, KingArthur said:

No, of course not. But we are not Man City or someone else that controls the play all the time. Howe's football is a lot about transitions,  and getting your best goalscorers to best possible places to shoot increases our chances. Even Almiron has been effective in that role, and he is totally one footed and doesn't have a great shot.

Edit. And if the RW doesnt cut in but stays wide, then the fullback has to come inside. If the winger drifts to right side pocket he will be in same position that Bruno often occupies when we attack slower. And of course we need a player that has better weaker foot than Almiron has. 

 

 

 

 

I didn't see any of these issues pop up when Murphy played on the right.

 

Murphy still got shots away, the full back was still involved and was still a threat going forward, and Bruno's impact was not hindered in any way.

[Ben]

I see Eddie hasn't jumped on my suggestion of signing Ivan Toney, unless he's just waiting for the Euro's to finish, or he just doesn't read this forum 

 

..........................................Worrying 

[r0cafella]

Just now, Ben said:

I see Eddie hasn't jumped on my suggestion of signing Ivan Toney, unless he's just waiting for the Euro's to finish, or he just doesn't read this forum 

 

..........................................Worrying 

Toney is free this summer or next?

[Menace]

Next - they'd be lucky to get £50m for him. His form since January hasn't been great.

[SUPERTOON]

1 minute ago, r0cafella said:

Toney is free this summer or next?

Next summer.

[KingArthur]

18 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

I didn't see any of these issues pop up when Murphy played on the right.

 

Murphy still got shots away, the full back was still involved and was still a threat going forward, and Bruno's impact was not hindered in any way.

fair enough, I respect your opinion and think totally differently. Although there must be some reason that no top team has right winger who is right footed? At least in the PL, if I remember correctly.

And I think those issues did pop up even with Murphy. And Murphy is not a technical player drifting to that pocket which Bruno often occupies. 

[Dandy Man]

18 minutes ago, Ben said:

I see Eddie hasn't jumped on my suggestion of signing Ivan Toney, unless he's just waiting for the Euro's to finish, or he just doesn't read this forum 

 

..........................................Worrying 

Would be great to have him link up with Tonali anyway

[huss9]

 

the lads reading this thread.

 

 

Edited July 2, 2024 by huss9

[Monkey Alan]

1 hour ago, KingArthur said:

The problem with the right footer at RW, even if he drifts inside, is that he doesn't bring a goal scoring threat from cutting in. We need a winger who likes to cut inside and let the fullback overlap, which Trippier or Tino will gladly do, and possess a decent enough left foot. after that. Bringing in a right footer will slow the play down, especially if he is not 2-footed enough.

 

100% agree. Round pegs and bum holes. Putting Gordon on the right is an awful idea.

 

 

[magorific]

18 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

If we'd bought an RW instead of Barnes and a different CM to Tonali then we'd have still had to sell the same. 

We'd surely be in the Champions League in that scenario.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, magorific said:

We'd surely be in the Champions League in that scenario.

 

We'd still have had to sell before June 30th in the same way.