jonny1403 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, ohmelads said: Think it's the smarter move than signing a left back, personally. Yes Trippier is a level above both left backs, but look at the dropoff behind Trippier at right back. It'd weaken the team far more and it's inevitable he can't play a whole CL season. Rotation now and then will get the best out of Trippier. People seem to forget how consistently good Targett was until his injury. He would give us a 7/10 every game. His injury record is generally solid so perhaps they're banking on a return to that. With Trippier (and potentially now Livramento) as attacking options on the right side, then two less attacking left backs is fine for balance. If we face a team that parks the bus, we can start both Livramento and Trippier since they're both comfortable on the left. When Bruno/Trippier were out it hurt us and I think we've moved to address the squad depth weaknesses and done it with first-team quality players rather than signing players just to be a backup. Nailed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 47 minutes ago, ohmelads said: Think it's the smarter move than signing a left back, personally. Yes Trippier is a level above both left backs, but look at the dropoff behind Trippier at right back. It'd weaken the team far more and it's inevitable he can't play a whole CL season. Rotation now and then will get the best out of Trippier. People seem to forget how consistently good Targett was until his injury. He would give us a 7/10 every game. His injury record is generally solid so perhaps they're banking on a return to that. With Trippier (and potentially now Livramento) as attacking options on the right side, then two less attacking left backs is fine for balance. If we face a team that parks the bus, we can start both Livramento and Trippier since they're both comfortable on the left. When Bruno/Trippier were out it hurt us and I think we've moved to address the squad depth weaknesses and done it with first-team quality players rather than signing players just to be a backup. You are correct but the first eleven feels unbalanced comparing the drop off in ability between Trippier and Burn in the fullback positions. We need a left back as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Our tactics are designed for a more defensive player on the left hand side though. I'm not saying Burn or Targett are world beaters, but all the examples I think of when talking of top class left backs are more marauding, and I don't think that's what Eddie really wants in his first choice LB. The way we play requires more of a old school defensive full back / ball playing left sided centreback. Not that I'm proposing this per se... but I wonder if some day we'll see Botman out there. Maybe after we sign Gvardiol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, SEMTEX said: Our tactics are designed for a more defensive player on the left hand side though. I'm not saying Burn or Targett are world beaters, but all the examples I think of when talking of top class left backs are more marauding, and I don't think that's what Eddie really wants in his first choice LB. The way we play requires more of a old school defensive full back / ball playing left sided centreback. Not that I'm proposing this per se... but I wonder if some day we'll see Botman out there. Maybe after we sign Gvardiol. I think Tierney makes sense personally. He's better going forward than Burn/Targett but still pretty balanced defensively and can play in a back 3 like he does for Scotland. Edited July 21, 2023 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just now, ponsaelius said: I think Tierney makes sense personally. He's better going forward than Burn/Targett but still pretty balanced defensively can play in a back 3 like he does for Scotland. Injured even more often than ASM though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 28 minutes ago, SEMTEX said: Our tactics are designed for a more defensive player on the left hand side though. I'm not saying Burn or Targett are world beaters, but all the examples I think of when talking of top class left backs are more marauding, and I don't think that's what Eddie really wants in his first choice LB. The way we play requires more of a old school defensive full back / ball playing left sided centreback. Not that I'm proposing this per se... but I wonder if some day we'll see Botman out there. Maybe after we sign Gvardiol. Was thinking similar but more unknown or known pacier taking the “left back” role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Since pizza Rob seems to be the main man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Geed up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Since pizza Rob seems to be the main man Southampton's version of Rob M has backed this up. 5 year deal apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 If we are still after a left back tierney on a loan to buy option seems plausible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Wouldn’t be surprised if trippier had an input in this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I guess his chant can only be Tiiinnooo with a surname like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Sausage up….geet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Really excited by this one, he's going to be a superstar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Proper excited for this one. Think he'll be one of the best right backs in the world in a few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just now, The Prophet said: Really excited by this one, he's going to be a superstar. Freaky we posted this at the same time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) If hes over the injury its a really good signing. Fast, strong, athletic. Future star. Edited July 21, 2023 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, sempuki said: Southampton's version of Rob M has backed this up. 5 year deal apparently. Have we seen them both in the same room, at the same time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, SEMTEX said: Our tactics are designed for a more defensive player on the left hand side though. I'm not saying Burn or Targett are world beaters, but all the examples I think of when talking of top class left backs are more marauding, and I don't think that's what Eddie really wants in his first choice LB. The way we play requires more of a old school defensive full back / ball playing left sided centreback. Not that I'm proposing this per se... but I wonder if some day we'll see Botman out there. Maybe after we sign Gvardiol. This is very true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 If we follow up this one with Hall from Chelsea we have our fullback options sorted for the next ten years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Shame we're still stuck with the same font from the past 14 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Love this signing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 44 minutes ago, SEMTEX said: Our tactics are designed for a more defensive player on the left hand side though. I'm not saying Burn or Targett are world beaters, but all the examples I think of when talking of top class left backs are more marauding, and I don't think that's what Eddie really wants in his first choice LB. The way we play requires more of a old school defensive full back / ball playing left sided centreback. Not that I'm proposing this per se... but I wonder if some day we'll see Botman out there. Maybe after we sign Gvardiol. Piero Hincapie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, sempuki said: Southampton's version of Rob M has backed this up. 5 year deal apparently. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, nufc123 said: If hes over the injury its a really good signing. Fast, strong, athletic. Future star. Can only imagine that the medical team would have been thorough as fuck when it came to his acl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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