So who now?

[Pavilionaire]

It would be harsh on El-Abd and Elphick to see Gus sign a Centre-Back before they've had an opportunity to show how they can perform at Championship level. I'd be inclined to keep the squad as it is and review the centre-back issue at the next transfer window.

 

[Biscuit]

I'm actually quite happy with our wing back cover. Especially with Vincelot being adaptable and Gus' belief in Tanno. Another CB would be nice but I think that'd be the icing on the cake really as Painter, Vincelot, El Abd, Elphick and arguably Cook could all play there to some degree of success.

If we sign anyone else I think it'll be the striker Gus has been chasing. No idea who he is but I'm sure he'll be fantastic. CMS, Barnes, Hoskins is a strong unit already, throw another experienced name in there and we're sitting pretty.

 

[B.W.]

Tall centre forward and we're done...

 

[The Auctioneer]

How about Dame N'Doye currently playing with Copenhagen. Scored 26 goals last season. 6'2' 26 years Senagelese. strong in the air. Apparently PSV were/are considering him. Into the 3rd year of a 4 year contract. Cost Copenhagen 2 Million Euros. Possibly get him for a 1 million euro fee and wages not to big! big.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CA7kSalp0-Q

 

[Seagull Steve]

Yep, like it or not, we are missing the height of G Murray, not just on our set pieces. but defensively too.

 

[durrington gull]

Fullback defence cover and the striker with presence will be all that is needed

Vincelot is our full back cover and can play centre back as well. Agree we need a big striker, but haven't we got Bergkamp who could do that roll?

 

[Silent Bob]

Vincelot is our full back cover and can play centre back as well. Agree we need a big striker, but haven't we got Bergkamp who could do that roll?

Obviously Gus doesn't think so. He or Agdestein didn't even get a run out v Gillingham so can't see them getting any minutes in the Chanpionship.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Obviously Gus doesn't think so. He or Agdestein didn't even get a run out v Gillingham so can't see them getting any minutes in the Chanpionship.

Pretty sure team selection for that game had one eye on getting the first team as match fit as possible.

 

[Silent Bob]

Pretty sure team selection for that game had one eye on getting the first team as match fit as possible.

Maybe, but then neither of them have got on the bench even when we had no striker on there, and Gus is trying to sign someone else, so

 

[Perkino]

I think the change in transfers has caused Gus a few headaches as he is unable to risk younger players in his matchday squad, we therefore need to have 5 quality subs who can certainlydo a job if required.

I'd like to see a new CB as I'm unsure we have enough quality in the 4 that we have, a GK who can dominate the box would be beneficial and a striker that is big strong and will score 20+ goals a season would be wonderful.

The difficulty is that Gus will (rightly) only sign players who are an improvement on what we already have and there aren't many available at the moment, we may see some signings a little later into the season when the premiership sides have named their squads and we sign a gem on a season long loan.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

We could buy a striker, Defensive utility player, and keeper but think we will only sign any of those if the EXACT player we want becomes available. Otherwise stick with what we have More than happy with current squad!

 

[Seaber]

Couldn't Vincelot cover in certain defensive positions if required?

Pretty sure I remember Gus saying Vincelot could cover seven positions on the pitch, so I suppose he can play anywhere bar goalkeeper, on the wing and striker.

 

[Tooting Gull]

I'm not sure about Painter in the Championship. Just a hunch, hope I'm wrong. We'll soon know. The whole defence needs to tighten up a bit, but I'm sure they know that and at least Saturday's wake-up call was a 2-2 and not a 4-0 defeat.

 

[Seaber]

Maybe, but then neither of them have got on the bench even when we had no striker on there, and Gus is trying to sign someone else, so

Would they travel to away games? I was under the impression that for Portsmouth (the game we had no strikers on the bench) was when Hoskins was expected to be fit enough, but wasn't. Plus, Buckley started on the pitch, who could play in attack as well if needs be. I image Gus suspected taking Barnes, Hoskins, CMS and Buckley would be enough.

Possibly.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Exactly. When the inevitable games against the donkeys (11 x 6'1" players) start like Southampton, especially defending set pieces.

I think there might be something of a myth developing about our side.

Greer 6'4"
Dunk 6'4"
Dicker 6'2"
Elphick 6'2"
Barnes 6'1"
Ankergren 6'3"
Buckley 6'0"

With the exception of the midget Bridcutt, all the rest of the first team regulars are 5'10" and above, so not exactly qualifying to keep Snow White company by any means.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I'm not sure about Painter in the Championship. Just a hunch, hope I'm wrong. We'll soon know

I have the same uncomfortable feeling, and I very much hope it doesn't turn out to be the case, as I really like the bloke.

 

[sir albion]

I don't think we need anymore players to be honest,we have some great youngsters on the fringes and i think young bergkamp could be the target man we need

 

[Knotty]

Deffo a target man striker who can hold the ball up & get back to cover when we need more height at set plays etc.

We had one of those last season ....

 

[Clive Walker's slaphead]

As long as Dunk isn't suspended before El-Abd or Elphick are fit then we should be ok for CB

 

[Skaville]

I still think the midfield might be lightweight. If bridcutt was out his natural replacement would be Navarro, but he's not a ball winner. Are simmonds, Rodgers or kasim this kind of player? Painter still a slight worry for me too. Finally, two profiles of striker, target man or finisher. I'm not sure if anyone we have fits those profiles (I appreciate the latter is controversial but Saturday was a good example)