mogbad Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, JoshTheOwl said: So we wait around all summer and still go back for a player we decide wasn't good enough Spot on. Sasso was ok but only back up for an area that needs to be improved with the same quality as midfield & attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It does seem a gaping hole in CC usual impeccable planning. First thing the fans say is that we need a CB cover. If we mere fans can see this why hasn't the club? I know you have to wait for the right player to become available but it's being an on going issues for a few weeks now and I'm very surprised that it's not been resolved. I feel guilty for this small criticism of CC, hope everyone can forgive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, Beholder said: Personally I take the opposite view. Lees Hutch is our optimal CB pairing. Bringing in a new captain relegates Hutch to the bench. In my opinion Sasso is the best solution. Knows the squad and will fill in but not necessarily a shoe in for the first team. That's the way I see it. We already had one of the best defences on the league and Hutchinson upgrades that too. Would be happy with Sasso as reserve. Still, should have been sorted for last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Well, so be it. We have to do something. Can't help but feel recruitment has failed in that position though. Sasso, though decent and solid at times, was inconsistent and unimposing. I was hoping for someone more robust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Cant even think of a quality centre half that we could possibly attract , even with a few quid ! left back situation would be nipped by getting Joe Bennet in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrodge Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 How do you know we have been waiting around all summer? We might have been trying to get 1 or 2 defenders in and been unsuccessful. People saying why didn't you go for Sasso earlier. If he had resigned then there would have been the typical Owlstalk negative responses of "not good enough " etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 I do like Sasso, but agree with comments re: not imposing enough. Last season at S6 when Bolton visited him made Madine look like Drogba. On the other hand though, he had a fantastic game when he came on early doors away @ Brum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, JoshTheOwl said: So we wait around all summer and still go back for a player we decide wasn't good enough I think the fee was the problem. Sasso is ok imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York_Owl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 33 minutes ago, Grandad said: Sadly, until Hutch can be relied upon to complete at least 2/3 of the season on the pitch, we can't build a team around that centre half partnership Playing him in his more natural position in defence rather than midfield may have the added benefit of him not picking up so many injuries/cards meaning that we can actually build a team around him and Lees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York_Owl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 32 minutes ago, gurujuan said: Would be a woefully inadequate response in my opinion. We needed to bring in a dominant centre back, and if all we end up with, are exactly the same options as last season, then that isn't progress in my eyes. If it were him AND a top class central defender, then of course, that would be different But with Hutch now playing CB we have improved that area, we are just short on numbers which, bringing Sasso in would address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilbyj Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 13 minutes ago, Royal_D said: Cant even think of a quality centre half that we could possibly attract , even with a few quid ! left back situation would be nipped by getting Joe Bennet in Shane Duffy has apparently rejected a contract today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jack Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Buying players is a doddle, I don't think so clubs are holding out at the moment, the last week will bring usual rush of activity, this window will have a frantic ending due to no loans available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Danish said: Why didn't we do this during pre-season? Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 29 minutes ago, York_Owl said: But with Hutch now playing CB we have improved that area, we are just short on numbers which, bringing Sasso in would address. Im not totally convinced that would give us the overall quality we need in that department. Hutchinson now playing centre back gives us another option but we need a more dominant figure amongst the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caw_owl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 If we are not close to a permanent solution @ CB get Sasso on loan now for 6 months, continue to search for the long term CB for the rest of the window or in time for the Jan window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York_Owl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It's an interesting one. I think Lees and Hutch as a first choice pairing are as good as anyone in this league. We would then have Loovens as first choice backup and Sasso and Semedo as 4th and 5th choice. I would be confident that that defence would get us into the top 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrowbyOwl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, BIG D said: I think the fee was the problem. Sasso is ok imo I think that's probably right. The right to buy fee in his loan contract (leaked after the hack on Doyen Sports) was £2.21m in 2 installments of £1.105m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Id go and rescue Reda from non league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 42 minutes ago, HarrowbyOwl said: I think that's probably right. The right to buy fee in his loan contract (leaked after the hack on Doyen Sports) was £2.21m in 2 installments of £1.105m Pay one instalment, then cancel the debit card. Cos that's all he's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUCE LEE Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I can understand we'll struggle for squad players, and Sasso fits the bill for that sort of role But He's a bit meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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