gdm Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 minute ago, KingArthur said: He is a good player, but not really what we need. This. We need a proper right winger. Not a number 10 that occasionally drifts out to the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 First games looming, could be an exciting three weeks transfer wise. Hoping we get our main business done in the next fortnight. Big signing w/c 15 July after Euro final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Linked with Morgano Gibbstone-Blanc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Just now, TBG said: Linked with Morgano Gibbstone-Blanc Sounds exotic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 4 minutes ago, NE27 said: Sounds exotic 5 goals, 10 assists last season for Sporting Club La Nationale Foreste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 23 minutes ago, gdm said: This. We need a proper right winger. Not a number 10 that occasionally drifts out to the right It's possible that we'd do both, now that Anderson has gone. I'm more than convinced that MGW could play right, 10 and 8 but I would like a more orthodox RW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I think there has been healthy debate recently about the type of right winger we do need, with some fans saying we need more of a technical wide man that can pick a pass against the low block and others preferring a similar profile to what Gordon brings down the left. Gibbs-White is a hybrid of both, he is proficient in the technical side but has the work rate and drive to run at players when needed. We have also seen that the better technical wide players are comfortable coming in to the middle and playing in the 10 role, so I don’t see it as a stretch to think that MGB would be as comfortable on the right as he is through the middle. If anything, I could see him and Tonali swapping positions during the game like Joeinton and Willock did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 MGW seems a similar profile to Maddison and Szoboszlai who we where supposed to be very keen on last summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I don't claim to be any sort of analyst (or TCD😂), and I don't watch Forest that often but i'm sure MGW is very (very) one footed (right). I'd love us to sign him, I think he's great, but i'm not that sure Eddie would want another player to heavily reliant on one foot on the right hand side. I could well be shot down here with video upon video of him sticking them in the top corner with his left 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Soule, who we’ve been linked to as well, has a similar play-style too. Might be the kind of profile we’re looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: MGW seems a similar profile to Maddison and Szoboszlai who we where supposed to be very keen on last summer. Still think the Anderson fee is all part of a MGW to us fiddle factor. We’ll know in good time. Would be happy if we get him. Willock needs another porn ‘tache to compete with! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) 24 minutes 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 Tonali will help a lot with the pace in midfield. He doesn't look it, but he is exceptionally fast. He was apparently the fastest player in Milan, include the likes of Leao. Edited July 2 by healthyaddiction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 3 minutes ago, lovejoy said: I don't claim to be any sort of analyst (or TCD😂), and I don't watch Forest that often but i'm sure MGW is very (very) one footed (right). I'd love us to sign him, I think he's great, but i'm not that sure Eddie would want another player to heavily reliant on one foot on the right hand side. I could well be shot down here with video upon video of him sticking them in the top corner with his left 😂 At least it’s the right foot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Just now, healthyaddiction said: Tonali will help a lot with the pace in midfield. He doesn't look it, but he is exceptionally fast. He was apparently the fastest player in Madrid, include the likes of Leao. He must be quick if he was playing for Madrid and Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Just now, STM said: He must be quick if he was playing for Madrid and Milan. Woops. lol. You get the idea though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 53 minutes ago, TBG said: Linked with Morgano Gibbstone-Blanc TBGs Brexit mags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 14 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: MGW seems a similar profile to Maddison and Szoboszlai who we where supposed to be very keen on last summer. I prefer him to Szob, a lot more dynamic. I’d say Maddison is the better player but he’s a bit older so MGW fits us more than the other two would have done. He’d be a very different player to what we have but it doesn’t solve the RW problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 14 minutes ago, lovejoy said: I don't claim to be any sort of analyst (or TCD😂), and I don't watch Forest that often but i'm sure MGW is very (very) one footed (right). I'd love us to sign him, I think he's great, but i'm not that sure Eddie would want another player to heavily reliant on one foot on the right hand side. I could well be shot down here with video upon video of him sticking them in the top corner with his left 😂 I've just checked out a video on Youtube. I see what you mean. Unusually for a British player, he much prefers to use the outside of his right foot rather than use his left. However, he is pretty good with that, so I'm not sure it's a problem. It was quite an impressive highlights reel. He is very quick, and that would be an asset for us. In fact, it made me wonder why he hasn't made the England squad. I guess there's a fair bit of competition of that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, Cronky said: I've just checked out a video on Youtube. I see what you mean. Unusually for a British player, he much prefers to use the outside of his right foot rather than use his left. However, he is pretty good with that, so I'm not sure it's a problem. It was quite an impressive highlights reel. He is very quick, and that would be an asset for us. In fact, it made me wonder why he hasn't made the England squad. I guess there's a fair bit of competition of that role. And Gareth Southgate is the manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 35 minutes 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 You’d be asking Isak to do defensive work on the right side with this to cover the full back, given this is how Real Madrid play in not saying it’s impossible but IMO Isak needs to be kept as a 9 high up the pitch, and if you want to put Isak and a 10 in behind you’d be better to drop to two CMs with the 10 dropping deeper when needed in a 4231 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 hour ago, STM said: Mental that people don't rate MGW, he's absolutely class. There's nothing not to like, big, strong, quick, good feet, big game player, leadership, versatile and he's got so much more to give. I agree, but big? He’s very small Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 18 minutes ago, lovejoy said: I don't claim to be any sort of analyst (or TCD😂), and I don't watch Forest that often but i'm sure MGW is very (very) one footed (right). I'd love us to sign him, I think he's great, but i'm not that sure Eddie would want another player to heavily reliant on one foot on the right hand side. I could well be shot down here with video upon video of him sticking them in the top corner with his left 😂 He isn’t as one footed as Miggy but he does overly favour his right foot. The difference between the two is that Almiron will work to get the ball back on to his left at the detriment of play, whereas Gibbs-White won’t, instead using the outside of his right foot if he couldn’t pick the pass with his left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 29 minutes ago, McCormick said: Soule, who we’ve been linked to as well, has a similar play-style too. Might be the kind of profile we’re looking at. Soulè reminds me of Olise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Wouldn't mind a purple RW PLUS Soule - almost the Minteh and backup replacement in one go. Murphy is more the dogsbody journeyman who fills in now and then, the new Ritchie perhaps but higher calibre. Even MGW plus Soule, gives us different options. MGW is very good and has those Bruno level high standards too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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