WayneTheOwl Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Looking ahead to next season and making the assumption we will still be a Championship side, what are you expectations, your realistic starting 11 and realistic squad we will have, I'll go with: Expectations - Top 8 hopefully pushing for a play off spot. First 11: Wildsmith Venancio Lees Hutchinson New RWB Pelupessy Bannan Reach New LWB Fernando Hooper You could argue play Joao instead of Hooper who struggles to be fit constantly (signing a top quality striker to replace Hooper is going to cost and we won't be spending much money IMO). I would also ensure that we sign a CB who is as good as the first 3 to replace Hutchinson when he gets injured or sent off (yes we have Van Aken but I haven't been inspired by him). Regular Subs: Dawson, Clare, Joao, Lee, New ST, New CM, Van Aken Squad Players: Hunt, Rhodes, Boyd, Thorniley, Nuhiu (I'd give him another year - never thought I'd say that), Palmer Players we should look at offloading if possible - Westwood, Fletcher, Mathias, Abdi, Jones, Rhodes - my estimate this would free up around 170-200k a week in wages but getting shut is the biggest problem apart from Westwood? Signings - RWB, CM x 2, Striker x 2, LWB I do honestly believe that a fully fit first 11 similar to above with of course the 3 new additions would be a damn good first 11 to compete in top half easily. Jos has a big job to do in the summer and it isn't going to be easy. Hopefully Mr Chansiri will back him as much as he can given the FFP constraints. We all know this season has been an utter shambles and one of the most disappointing for a long time but the core is still there for a very good squad, some decent dealings in the summer, some tough pre season friendly opponents (none of the poo teams we normally play, let's get some tough teams in) and Jos having a good few months to implement his plan, it could all pan out pretty decent I think. I know one should never assume but it would have to be a complete disaster between now and the end of May for this to go wrong and with players slowly coming back, I think we will be fine even if we only win another 2/3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 There’s no reason we shouldn’t be pushing for the top 2 next season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneTheOwl Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just now, Kanye West said: There’s no reason we shouldn’t be pushing for the top 2 next season. I've kept it realistic after I thought this season we'd be pushing top 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 minute ago, WayneTheOwl said: I've kept it realistic after I thought this season we'd be pushing top 2 Think your team is probably pretty much spot on, really can’t wait to see Fernando, Hooper and Bannan all on the same pitch again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sMacLean Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Top 6 realistic, Top 2 must be the goal. Probably need 8 new players with some deadwood going. New wing-backs if continuing wiith this system a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneTheOwl Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just now, Kanye West said: Think your team is probably pretty much spot on, really can’t wait to see Fernando, Hooper and Bannan all on the same pitch again. Fernando given a completely free roll will be superb I think if it does happen (if he stays with us), it will benefit him so much in this role having 2 wing backs (good ones). I'd tell Hooper not to fizz about running himself ragged, get in the box and do the job. Let the others around him get on with supply etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetheowl Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Champions Of League 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneTheOwl Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 minute ago, sMacLean said: Top 6 realistic, Top 2 must be the goal. Probably need 8 new players with some deadwood going. New wing-backs if continuing wiith this system a must. What players would you be targeting who realistically would come and be in a smaller budget that we probably will have? One player would be ideal for me but won't happen and that is Baldock at the Sty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hillsborough Mole Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Absolutely nailed on for promotion, automatic too. As long as we can keep our best players together after relegation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneTheOwl Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, leetheowl said: Champions Of League 1 1 minute ago, Hillsborough Mole said: Absolutely nailed on for promotion, automatic too. As long as we can keep our best players together after relegation Do you two honestly see us going down? Or are you just feeling that down about it all at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtowl1972 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Surely a full fit Kieran Lee has to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneTheOwl Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, cjtowl1972 said: Surely a full fit Kieran Lee has to start Not with Bannan, it's one or the other for me. Which one is a tricky one? I'd have said Lee out of the two but I would like to see what Bannan can do playing in this formation rather than sat back. Lee's fitness is a big concern. Edited February 21, 2018 by WayneTheOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel Fessi Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 52 minutes ago, WayneTheOwl said: Looking ahead to next season and making the assumption we will still be a Championship side, what are you expectations, your realistic starting 11 and realistic squad we will have, I'll go with: Expectations - Top 8 hopefully pushing for a play off spot. First 11: Wildsmith Venancio Lees Hutchinson New RWB Pelupessy Bannan Reach New LWB Fernando Hooper You could argue play Joao instead of Hooper who struggles to be fit constantly (signing a top quality striker to replace Hooper is going to cost and we won't be spending much money IMO). I would also ensure that we sign a CB who is as good as the first 3 to replace Hutchinson when he gets injured or sent off (yes we have Van Aken but I haven't been inspired by him). Regular Subs: Dawson, Clare, Joao, Lee, New ST, New CM, Van Aken Squad Players: Hunt, Rhodes, Boyd, Thorniley, Nuhiu (I'd give him another year - never thought I'd say that), Palmer Players we should look at offloading if possible - Westwood, Fletcher, Mathias, Abdi, Jones, Rhodes - my estimate this would free up around 170-200k a week in wages but getting shut is the biggest problem apart from Westwood? Signings - RWB, CM x 2, Striker x 2, LWB I do honestly believe that a fully fit first 11 similar to above with of course the 3 new additions would be a damn good first 11 to compete in top half easily. Jos has a big job to do in the summer and it isn't going to be easy. Hopefully Mr Chansiri will back him as much as he can given the FFP constraints. We all know this season has been an utter shambles and one of the most disappointing for a long time but the core is still there for a very good squad, some decent dealings in the summer, some tough pre season friendly opponents (none of the poo teams we normally play, let's get some tough teams in) and Jos having a good few months to implement his plan, it could all pan out pretty decent I think. I know one should never assume but it would have to be a complete disaster between now and the end of May for this to go wrong and with players slowly coming back, I think we will be fine even if we only win another 2/3 games. Agree with most of the team selection & transfer thoughts. I'd really like to see how we perform with a 532 formation with two proper wing backs and options like Bannan & FF available. Part of me wonders if Jos might change things once players come back from injury though, I feel like we're only playing 5 across the back because he doesn't have the right players to maybe play his first choice formation? I don't think Hooper/FF can be our starting pairing, they aren't efficient together unless FF plays in a wider role. I have no idea who will still be here come start of next season but selling any of the big names like Hooper, FF, Rhodes, Westwood, Bannan etc to fund other areas and manage FFP wouldn't surprise me. However I am certain we'll see Winnall & Fletcher leave and if the price is right Rhodes, we need some diversity in our forwards and they are the least valuable in that regard. Assuming we sign Venancio which I think we will getting another CB would be a top priority for me, Van Aken also doesn't inspire me and you can't rely on Hutchinson for 30+ games a season. CM is the only area where i think we are fine, I really like Reach as a CM in a midfield 3 and providing the injury to Lee isn't serious having options of Reach/Lee/Bannan/Pelupessy/Hutchinson/Jones/Clare fighting for 2/3 positions is really strong. Like you say overall the squad is still pretty good and we are really close to being a top two team. If we're savvy with our transfer business and sign the right players there is no reason at all why we can't be automatic promotion contenders from day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I thought Luhukay favoured a 4-2-3-1 line-up (no idea myself, but it's been stated numerous times on here)? That being the case, this suggestion could be redundant before this season is even over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Can I survive this season before getting all wound up about next?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Between 7 - 12. Similar to the blunts this season I reckon, we will just not have enough for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlmanc Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Kanye West said: There’s no reason we shouldn’t be pushing for the top 2 next season. Easily walk it in league one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 This club needs a massive overhaul of players because currently there are too many weak minded individuals that can’t handle the pressure of playing at Sheffield Wednesday. Hutch, Westwood, Hooper, Pelupessy, Bannan and possibly Pudil are the only players at this club that i would class as born winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Anyone who thinks top 6 is gonna be very disappointed 10th is best we can hope for with this amount of mess in our squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leono Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Even Carlos managed to get this team into 4th place. So with a better manager, players back from injury and some well thought out additions over the summer we should easily be a top 3 team. Keep the faith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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