Full Squad Review

[gurujuan]

It’s a bit all over the place at the moment, we will have 4 right backs, 3 left backs, if Bidwell signs, or 5 who can play there. If Hector joins, that’s 5 centre backs, or 7 who can play there. I’d say it’s impossible to deduce what defensive system we might play

[S72 Owl]

Can’t see us playing a back 3. He didn’t try it last season when he had the chance. 

 

I think we might see Odobajo/Fox at Left back and Iorfa/Palmer at Right back next season. 

[pazowl55]

21 minutes ago, Owls-Fan said:

 

What do you think is Adam Reach’s best position?

 

I don’t think we’ll get much better centre half’s than Hector, Lees, Iorfa, Borner and Thorniley. Maybe one more will come in tho if we are to play 3 at the back 

I am not entirely sure where he plays best to be fair seems abit of a jack of all trades master of none positional wise.

 

but I would always find a place for him in the starting 11 as I believe he is that good.

 

 

[meggoisgod]

23 minutes ago, S72 Owl said:

Can’t see us playing a back 3. He didn’t try it last season when he had the chance. 

 

I think we might see Odobajo/Fox at Left back and Iorfa/Palmer at Right back next season. 

If fox plays we'll be in league 1 by xmas

[Owls-Fan]

1 hour ago, pazowl55 said:

I am not entirely sure where he plays best to be fair seems abit of a jack of all trades master of none positional wise.

 

but I would always find a place for him in the starting 11 as I believe he is that good.

 

 

 

Yes that’s part of the problem with Reach, and Forestieri is fitting them into a formation that will work for us. I’d say Reach is better playing as part of a midfield 3, but others would say he’s a wide player. It’s going to be interesting to see what Bruce intends to do with the team 

[gurujuan]

40 minutes ago, Owls-Fan said:

 

Yes that’s part of the problem with Reach, and Forestieri is fitting them into a formation that will work for us. I’d say Reach is better playing as part of a midfield 3, but others would say he’s a wide player. It’s going to be interesting to see what Bruce intends to do with the team 

Reach isn’t particularly effective in a middle three, although I totally get the temptation to play him there. He’s more effective as a wide attacker in a front three, but to play him there, means you need goals galore from the other two

[BenitoCarbone]

Based on op’s article, This would be my current line up:

 

Westwood

 

Iorfa

Lees/Borner

Hector

 

Odubajo

Lee

Hutch

Bannan

Reach

 

Forestieri

Fletcher

 

subs:

Dawson/Wildsmith

Joao

Palmer

Lees/Borner

Fox/Penney

Nuhiu/Winnall/Rhodes... somebody will leave

Harris

 

 

Not a bad side imho. Could do with some more options in midfield though

Edited June 29, 2019 by BenitoCarbone

[malek]

We are still in dire need for cm partner for Bannan, and are yet to adress this problematic position in our side.

[Nando45]

On 19/06/2019 at 01:23, Bez said:

Goalkeepers:

 

Under Contract:

Cameron Dawson

Joe Wildsmith

 

Rumoured:

Keiren Westwood (Offered Contract)

 

Potential Targets:

Bartosz Bialkowski (£1.5m - Ipswich)

Quentin Beunardeau (£750k - Aves)

Remi Matthews (£1m - Bolton)

 

REVIEW:

Dawson showed, in the first half of last season, they he is a decent lower Championship keeper.  He won't make mistakes but won't pull of miracle saves either.  His kicking needs serious work and Wednesday don't want to rely too much on him.  He makes an excellent backup.

Wildsmith is a League One keeper and would do well to head to pastures new at some point.

Wednesday need a number 1 keeper urgently and have offered Westwood a new contract.  If he signs it, he will once again be a top tier starter.

If Westwood heads elsewhere, the Owls could target Bialkowski or Matthews who both shone in relegated teams or look to Portugal with highly rated Beunardeau.

 

 

 

Right Back:

 

Under Contract:

Dominic Iorfa

Ash Baker

 

Rumoured:

Liam Palmer (Offered Contract)

Moses Odubajo (Free Agent)

Adam Matthews (Free Agent)

 

Potential Targets:

Todd Kane (Free Agent)

Reece James (Loan - Chelsea)

 

REVIEW:

Iorfa looks a decent cheap signing by Bruce and had an immediate impact last season.  He looks like Bambi on ice, but offers height and strength.  Behind him, the team only has Ash Baker who had a hit and miss first season in the first team.

Liam Palmer has been offered a contract to compete with Iorfa and provide left back cover after finishing the season strongly.

There are strong indications that Moses Odubajo has signed with the club after leaving Brentford.  Much injured but talented, he could compete with Iorfa or play on the right wing.

Failing that, Adam Matthews could be a back up option.  

 

 

 

Left Back:

 

Under Contract:

Morgan Fox

Matt Penney

 

Rumoured:

Jake Bidwell (Free Agent)

 

Potential Targets:

Jay Dasilva (Loan - Chelsea)

Achraf Lazaar (Loan - Newcastle)

 

REVIEW:

Left back is a serious weakness for the team that needs addressing.  Fox hasn't performed well and Matt Penney started well but faded before his injury.

It wouldn't be surprising if Penney was given a chance to win the starting spot this season and Palmer will offer cover if he signs a new contract.

Jake Bidwell has been rumoured - a solid left back for QPR who could offer an upgrade there.

 

 

 

Centre Back:

 

Under Contract:

Tom Lees

Jordan Thorniley

Joost van Aken

 

Rumoured:

Michael Hector (Loan - Chelsea)

Julian Borner (Free Agent)

Stuart Findlay (£1m - Kilmarnock)

Jordan Willis (Free Agent)

Chey Dunkley (£1m - Wigan)

 

Potential Targets:

Tomas Kalas (Loan - Chelsea)

 

REVIEW:

Wednesday have some work to do at CB if they are to compete next season.  Michael Hector was a bright star but has departed back to Chelsea - his return would be an amazing addition.

It seems all but certain that Julian Borner is set to sign, perhaps an indication that Hector is not coming back.  

Thorniley and van Aken are big question marks - the former players well in spells and the latter was a big disappointment.  How much playing time they get will be interesting.

Wednesday have been linked with several other players at the position but none as good as Hector.  Whether he comes back to Hillsborough will be an indicator of the success of this transfer window.

 

 

 

Wingers:

 

Under Contract:

Adam Reach

 

Rumoured:

Kadeem Harris (Free Agent)

Stewart Downing (Free Agent)

Benjamin Kololli (£3m - FC Zurich)

 

Potential Targets:

Rolando Aarons (Loan - Newcastle)

Jack Harrison (Loan - Man City)

 

REVIEW:

Finally, Wednesday got some much needed pace on the wing after Bruce brought in Aarons last season.  With only Adam Reach on the books at the position, this is one of the most important positions to address this summer.

The chase for Harris, who left Cardiff, seems to be getting close to a successful outcome and his speed will be valuable.  If he signs, Odubajo may play wide right with Reach on the left, but more options would still be needed.

A return of Aarons wouldn't be the worst option although there are better options such as Kololli if Bruce has cash to spend.  Although Leeds are leading the race for the Kosovan.

 

 

 

Centre Mid:

 

Under Contract:

Barry Bannan

Sam Hutchinson

Joey Pelupessy

 

Rumoured:

Kieran Lee (Offered Contract)

David Turnbull (£3m - Motherwell)

Will Vaulks (Free Agent)

Sam Morsy (£3m - Wigan)

Josh Onomah (£3m - Tottenham)

Lee Cattermole (£1.5m - Sunderland)

 

Potential Targets:

Ovie Ejaria (Loan - Liverpool)

 

REVIEW:

Barry Bannan will lead from the centre of midfield again and how he goes, as so often, Wednesday will go.  Sadly Pelupessy hasn't worked out, unable to handle the physicality of the Championship so Wednesday will seek out new bodies in midfield to rotate with Hutch.

Lee has been offered a prove it contract upon his long awaited return to the team.  If he is close to his old self, he will be a great signing.

Morsy of Wigan would be a great midfield addition, as good as Hutch, he can be the long term engine of the squad.

Rising star David Turnbull would be an amazing signing but Norwich seem poised to steal him.

 

 

 

Forwards:

 

Under Contract:

Fernando Forestieri

Steven Fletcher

Lucas Joao

Atdhe Nuhiu

Jordan Rhodes

Sam Winnall

 

Rumoured:

Chuks Aneke (£1.5m - MK Dons)

Sheraldo Becker (Free Agent)

Charlie Austin (£2m - Southampton)

 

Potential Targets:

Eddie Nketiah (Loan - Arsenal)

 

REVIEW:

Striker is surely not a position needing adding to with the glut of options.  It is much more likely that Bruce gets rid of a few faces.  

Fletcher was on form last season and should continue to be the first choice option, even if Jordan Rhodes returns.  

Fernando needs to find his old form next season although he will likely be under a long ban to begin the campaign.

What is done with Winnall and Joao should be interesting as they could both be assets when in form.

 

 

Current Lineup:

Dawson

 

Iorfa

Lees

van Aken

Fox

 

Reach

Hutchinson

Bannan

 

Joao

Fletcher

Forestieri

 

Estimated Final Position - 16th

 

Predicted Lineup:

Westwood

 

Odubajo

Lees

Borner

Penney

 

Harris

Hutchinson

Bannan

Reach

 

Fletcher

Forestieri

 

Estimated Final Position - 9th

 

Dream Lineup:

Westwood

 

Odubajo

Lees

Hector

Bidwell

 

Harris

Morsy

Bannan

Turnbull

Reach

 

Fletcher

 

Estimated Final Position - 2nd

 

 

Great stuff... think you have spent too much time playing football manager 

[Bez]

9 hours ago, Nando45 said:

Great stuff... think you have spent too much time playing football manager 

 

Very true 

[TheEnchanter]

16 hours ago, malek said:

We are still in dire need for cm partner for Bannan, and are yet to adress this problematic position in our side.

 

Agree. But we're being linked with players like Cattermole and Colback for this position which is depressing. We need pace and dynamism. A midfielder that can get around the pitch, drive forward with the ball. It doesn't matter if they aren't as comfortable as a passer because they can always try and find Bannan! 

[Bez]

Signings:

Julian Börner

Moses Odubajo

Kadeem Harris

Kieran Lee

Liam Palmer

Keiren Westwood

 

Possible ‘3 or 4 More’ Bruce Targets:

CB: Michael Hector

LB: Jake Bidwell

CDM: Lee Cattermole

CAM: Josh Onomah

[Bez]

Comments: 

I would be surprised if Bruce doesn’t bring in a Prem loan or two.

 

Rather than Bidwell, I think we will loan a winger.  

 

Cattermole keeps getting linked but I would prefer Sam Morsy from Wigan. 

 

Potential Outs:

Wildsmith

Rhodes

Winnall 

[Jon Newsome]

It's pretty clear Bruce will be bringing in quite a few prem loans judging by his interviews.

[The only way is S6]

SB is clearly going to give it a go with the whole squad too. If he can mould a team with JVA & Fox as back-up, he deserves credit. Maybe not the big clearout we were expecting. More along the lines of making what we have work. Fingers crossed. 

[Southernblues]

7 hours ago, The only way is S6 said:

SB is clearly going to give it a go with the whole squad too. If he can mould a team with JVA & Fox as back-up, he deserves credit. Maybe not the big clearout we were expecting. More along the lines of making what we have work. Fingers crossed. 

Trust in SB