The Wall Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I'd like to see us snap up a couple of experienced centre half released from the league (or two) above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Swfcsi said: Flint just been released by Cardiff I'd not look in that direction, but a younger version may well be worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Move on Sow, Brown and Brennan, leaves us with 18 players. 7 signings; 4 x CBs 1 x LWB 2 x CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 We need to strengthen that defence without a shadow of doubt , couple of strong centre half signings has to be a priority and I’m not really into this experienced 35yr old clogger nonsense , we’ve got experience in this squad skipper Iorfa Palmer Johnson Hunty Gregory We need some centre half signings that have some potential, Jack Tucker and Will Boyle both good ages and showing promise , god forbid we might land on a player who we could make a few quid off down the line …. That’s what we got to look at doing to move forwards as a football club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, onlyonedavidhirst said: Agreed. He pretty much never dropped Hutch and as the season has ended he's the only fit CH he was picking every game, yet he's released him. He must have replacements lined up that he's confident about and who he believes will improve the side. There's also the possibility that he'll try 4-2-3-1 again which will need 1 less CH. I wonder what the chances are that Dean and/or Gibson are already lined up. Another positive for me is that he's released Berahino, purely because it shows he's not overly sentimental and he's also prepared to release a player he championed. Another thought around 4-2-3-1, I wonder if he's looking at that again and thinking he could try Gregory with Windass & NML from either side and Bannan in the hole. Sort of replicate Sunderland with having Pritchard in the hole and Clarke and Roberts either side. I think we’ll stick with 3 at the back but I do agree I think he will have Gibson and Dean back. Then he’ll just need another 1 with Brennan and Palmer as back up. We need that player like Corbeanau was who can do something special that but of magic. Not always gonna come off but can Win us games on his own that’s what we really lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Sylla Sow, it puzzled me when he wasn't on the released list, I assumed he'd be out of contract. Who gave that useless chuff a 2 year deal? We didn't need him then, we can't release him now, even though we've let Berahino go who was ahead of him in the pecking order and is a far better player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wednesday_Jack Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Inspector Lestrade said: GK okish Defence much work to do Midfield needs something else not sure what Attack needs another regular scorer (he says in blase kind of way) the whole side needs pace…including the midfield 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brando Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 6 hours ago, paulrs said: Based on the players offered deals signing… Dawson Brennan Iorfa Palmer J Hunt Luongo Byers Bannan Johnson Windass Gregory Subs from Wildsmith Brown Adeniran Dele-Bashiru A Hunt Mendez-Laing Sow Paterson Even with no signings that team would be among the favourites to go up I imagine. Midfield looks very strong. Could do with another striker and specialist wing-back to provide back-up / competition Question mark for me over the quality of the keepers Defenders clearly the overwhelming priority. Only 2 recognised centre backs in a squad whose major weakness last season was set-piece and late goals. Minimum two proven quality defenders needed. Iorfa is a car crash..mistake after mistake.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spondon Owl Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Midfield needs legs. Youth. Energy. We need at least two young lads for the wide positions. FDB hopefully will really challenge for a starting berth this year adding a bit of energy to that middle. We also need some legs up top and a couple of centre backs. Big transfer window. We could go up very strong if we recruit well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 5 hours ago, onlyonedavidhirst said: Agreed. He pretty much never dropped Hutch and as the season has ended he's the only fit CH he was picking every game, yet he's released him. He must have replacements lined up that he's confident about and who he believes will improve the side. There's also the possibility that he'll try 4-2-3-1 again which will need 1 less CH. I wonder what the chances are that Dean and/or Gibson are already lined up. Another positive for me is that he's released Berahino, purely because it shows he's not overly sentimental and he's also prepared to release a player he championed. Another thought around 4-2-3-1, I wonder if he's looking at that again and thinking he could try Gregory with Windass & NML from either side and Bannan in the hole. Sort of replicate Sunderland with having Pritchard in the hole and Clarke and Roberts either side. The 4-2-3-1 as you have described it there makes so much sense for the players you mentioned. It releases Windass and, particularly, NML from defensive duties plus it allows Bannan to continue his three-way combo (ooh Matron) with Byers and Luongo. Moore must be going for that formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osowl Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 10 hours ago, WorrallOwl17 said: For me the starting 11 needs a new keeper. Marosi/ Bazunu. Think we need a new back 3, I wouldn’t want Palmer or Iorfa starting in a back 3, so fingers crossed we get 3 in the door. Maybe Tucker/Boyle/Dean as we’ve been linked with them all. Middle 5 stays the same for me, Hunt, Bannan, Byers and Johnson are certs if Hunt signs up, then we have Denis and FDB in reserve if Luongo doesn’t sign. Then a new, younger striker to play with Gregory. One more addition in midfield and you'd be pretty close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osowl Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, shandypants said: The 4-2-3-1 as you have described it there makes so much sense for the players you mentioned. It releases Windass and, particularly, NML from defensive duties plus it allows Bannan to continue his three-way combo (ooh Matron) with Byers and Luongo. Moore must be going for that formation The issue with a club like ours maintaining a style of play is that every year we rely on getting new players in for free and when we don't get them we have to make do with what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marro Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Spondon Owl said: Midfield needs legs. Youth. Energy. We need at least two young lads for the wide positions. FDB hopefully will really challenge for a starting berth this year adding a bit of energy to that middle. We also need some legs up top and a couple of centre backs. Big transfer window. We could go up very strong if we recruit well. 100% agree with your comments about midfield. If FDB is to make it he needs to break into the team and perform next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 That defence and keeper has relegation written all over it. Luckily Moore knows this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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