Blue and white Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 If we are to be serious contenders for the top 2 spots this coming season I think its vital that we hit the ground running this year, in order to do this we need to get our transfers (both incomings and outgoings) sorted nice and early, give everyone a full pre season and identify our strongest team and how to get the best out of it. This season is a massive one for the club and the top 2 should be well within our grasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomtheOwl95 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Ideally you'd like to get most of the players in as early as possible. I agree a good start is important, if you look at the last 2 seasons the one area we had problems in both was August, after a good opening day win in both we didn't win again in the league until September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, TomtheOwl95 said: Ideally you'd like to get most of the players in as early as possible. I agree a good start is important, if you look at the last 2 seasons the one area we had problems in both was August, after a good opening day win in both we didn't win again in the league until September. When your talking fine margins then a good start is massively important. If we can go into the new season in the same form as we showed in the 2nd half of this season and I don't see any reason why we can't then we won't be far off at all. Edited May 23, 2017 by Blue and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomtheOwl95 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Blue and white said: When your talking fine margins then a good start is massively important. If we can go into the new season in the same form as we showed in the 2nd half of this season and I don't see any reason why we can't then we won't be far off at all. I agree 100%, if you look at 15/16, Brighton's 15 point lead over us that they were so keen to point out was all made up from their amazing start and our stuttering one. I think we'll certainly challenge for automatic next season. I don't buy all this harder league stuff. There's no Newcastle, there's no Brighton and of 3 that have come down 2 of them are a mess. We've got as good a chance as anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I reckon we need to win enough games for promotion. That's what needs to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Two wingers with pace. An option when Hutch is available. A cb and possibly an upgrade in one or both full back positions. And do it EARLY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 So this summer, we're not going to have any "It's only June / July / August FFS!" Threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 What needs to happen? proper partner for lees actual wingers with pace and Wallace becoming a squad player not the go to man not trying to shoe horn Hutchinson into sides whenever he is fit probably a left back as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 He needs to use season 1 tactics at home, on the attack with pacey wingers. Away he needs to use season 2 tactics, keep it tight and hit them in stages. I'd like to think a big points total should be returned will possible top 2 finish. Basically we need to copy Brighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 29 minutes ago, james o connor said: What needs to happen? proper partner for lees actual wingers with pace and Wallace becoming a squad player not the go to man not trying to shoe horn Hutchinson into sides whenever he is fit probably a left back as well You hit the nail on the head with Wallace, we should should be making signings that give him a place on the bench at best, I also agree regards Hutchinson . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) For me: Announce retained/released list ASAP Minimal changes: - CB challenge / cover: I believe 2-3 quality CB available on frees - Strong wide player - jota or the likes - maybe sign midfielder if we lose any - Irvine gives us a strong, mobile, big player who gets goals too! Shift as much dead wood as possible 6-10 (unsure how many leave without contracts. I have faith hat hat the squad that finished second half of season as auto form could do the same next season. Don't want to change too much. Edited May 24, 2017 by Philb125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Wallace is an integral part of how carlos wants to play whether some out and out speed merchant who hugs the flanks would fit into the way we play is unlikely .....now if carlos is prepared to switch to a more aggressive way of playing that's a different matter but I don't see him doing that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyowl Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) A winger with pace. Lee and Hooper to stay injury free. Consistent side. Balance in midfield. Get best out of Rhodes. Edited May 24, 2017 by jonnyowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Take the lead weights out of Rhodes' boots would be a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwokenGiant Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) I agree with the addition of pace...but, I feel we also need to strengthen at the CB and get better cover for Hooper and Lee. UTO Edited May 24, 2017 by AwokenGiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone in my head Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Wallaces contribution shouldn't be underestimated: his ability to het under the skin of the opposition was badly missing last week. If he is to become a squad player, someone else needs to be able to do that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 17 hours ago, TomtheOwl95 said: I agree 100%, if you look at 15/16, Brighton's 15 point lead over us that they were so keen to point out was all made up from their amazing start and our stuttering one. I think we'll certainly challenge for automatic next season. I don't buy all this harder league stuff. There's no Newcastle, there's no Brighton and of 3 that have come down 2 of them are a mess. We've got as good a chance as anyone. Villa, Derby and Norwich will be key players next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 18 hours ago, Blue and white said: If we are to be serious contenders for the top 2 spots this coming season I think its vital that we hit the ground running this year, in order to do this we need to get our transfers (both incomings and outgoings) sorted nice and early, give everyone a full pre season and identify our strongest team and how to get the best out of it. This season is a massive one for the club and the top 2 should be well within our grasp. We need more fish to go with our potatos , and more meat on the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 A positive start to the season and none of the "we're only x games into the season crap". Every game is important and I hate it when we spend the first ten games finding a settled side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone in my head Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, i used to be sc_owl said: A positive start to the season and none of the "we're only x games into the season crap". Every game is important and I hate it when we spend the first ten games finding a settled side. It starts with the pre season. Team A should play 2-3 big fixtures, with minimal subs. Mix and match in the earlier and lesser games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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