CliveWalkerWingWizard
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No, we have to clear players to bring in players and improve the squad -if you were manager would you still have Kerry at LB?
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- Thread starter OSRGull
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No, we have to clear players to bring in players and improve the squad -if you were manager would you still have Kerry at LB?
"This board is pathetic sometimes. One defeat and all of a sudden we are the worst team in the league" Silver chariot said.
I believe your putting words into peoples mouths on what was an otherwise (for the most part) thoughtful and consider analysis. Reyes I feel should be omitted from the list as he has displayed qualities severely lacking in some of the other options. Navarro has played well the last few months as well but is clearly far to limited in an attacking sense when coupled with Bridcutt. Goalkeepers need to be changed, although Brezovan kept (as most people have said) as understudy. Was dissapointed Razak returned as he seemed to epitomise the type of touch tackling box to box midfielder that I reckon is vital, but there seems to have been other reasons for that unbeknownst to me as his displays at home we're pretty excellent.
A striker must be top of the list and I'm sure we'll have a few bob to spend, shame CMS's touch has completely failed him for the most part of the season and under the current circumstances must be viewed as having a pretty disappointing year, though maybe the pressure will be off a bit more next year. Vokes utterly unbothered by, very cumbersome, unexciting.
Noone, by my reckoning was our best player in the first half of the season, so perhaps it's fair not lay into him, especially as he's had quite a few injuries. Reminds me of a lot of Vicente bashing that was going on for most of the season, who we'd now be very lucky to keep.
3 or 4 additions, quantity over quality and the great football we play will be rewarded next season, most of last years players with some extra experience and playoffs should be well within our sights. Personally I'd rather support a team that try and play the right way, and not long ball merchants like West Ham.
oh, and play forster-caskey! excellent and should be in the team every week next year.
I believe your putting words into peoples mouths on what was an otherwise (for the most part) thoughtful and consider analysis. Reyes I feel should be omitted from the list as he has displayed qualities severely lacking in some of the other options. Navarro has played well the last few months as well but is clearly far to limited in an attacking sense when coupled with Bridcutt. Goalkeepers need to be changed, although Brezovan kept (as most people have said) as understudy. Was dissapointed Razak returned as he seemed to epitomise the type of touch tackling box to box midfielder that I reckon is vital, but there seems to have been other reasons for that unbeknownst to me as his displays at home we're pretty excellent.
A striker must be top of the list and I'm sure we'll have a few bob to spend, shame CMS's touch has completely failed him for the most part of the season and under the current circumstances must be viewed as having a pretty disappointing year, though maybe the pressure will be off a bit more next year. Vokes utterly unbothered by, very cumbersome, unexciting.
Noone, by my reckoning was our best player in the first half of the season, so perhaps it's fair not lay into him, especially as he's had quite a few injuries. Reminds me of a lot of Vicente bashing that was going on for most of the season, who we'd now be very lucky to keep.
3 or 4 additions, quantity over quality and the great football we play will be rewarded next season, most of last years players with some extra experience and playoffs should be well within our sights. Personally I'd rather support a team that try and play the right way, and not long ball merchants like West Ham.
oh, and play forster-caskey! excellent and should be in the team every week next year.
It all depends on perspective.
These players are good enough for now.
They will be good enough for 2 years time, providing we want to stay in the championship and still prepared to spend big around them.
TB wants top flight football, TB won't get that buying AB & C while still spending XY & Z on players performing above their abilities.
Silver flying chariot
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- Aug 5, 2003
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where did i say that...I was pointing out that these players ARE enough for this level as we are 8th in the championship... surely you didn't expect us to finish in the top 6 this season did you at the start
as Poyet keeps explaining we don't have the budgets that match these other clubs in the top 6... our supporters continually think we are better than reality.. take of the blue and white tinted glasses and look at the bigger picture... This season has been far past most expectations that people had at the start of the season. if you believed we would be in the top 6 at the start of the year in my opinion you are very deluded.. these players are good enough to play in the championship.. you can't just get rid of them after one season. They have all played a part.. sure to get in the play offs we need to improve the squad, but to label players "ueseless" and "clearly league 1 at best" is harsh...
I Wasn't debating the fact we need to make improvements.
Anks-F**k off
Brez-2nd choice if desperate
Jara- Broms Problem
Painter- Keep if desperate
Hoskins-Pre-Season to make a impact
Navarro-Release, Hes not awful but we need a bigger DM rather than 2 smaller ones
Mattock-Season Long Loan
Assulin-Season Long Loan
Harley-RID
Poke-No need for him here
Vokes-Season Long Loan if we can't get no one better
Brez-2nd choice if desperate
Jara- Broms Problem
Painter- Keep if desperate
Hoskins-Pre-Season to make a impact
Navarro-Release, Hes not awful but we need a bigger DM rather than 2 smaller ones
Mattock-Season Long Loan
Assulin-Season Long Loan
Harley-RID
Poke-No need for him here
Vokes-Season Long Loan if we can't get no one better
CliveWalkerWingWizard
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where did i say that...I was pointing out that these players ARE enough for this level as we are 8th in the championship... surely you didn't expect us to finish in the top 6 this season did you at the start
our supporters continually think we are better than reality.. take of the blue and white tinted glasses and look at the bigger picture... This season has been far past most expectations that people had at the start of the season. if you believed we would be in the top 6 at the start of the year in my opinion you are very deluded.. these players are good enough to play in the championship.. you can't just get rid of them after one season. They have all played a part.. sure to get in the play offs we need to improve the squad, but to label players "ueseless" and "clearly league 1 at best" is harsh...
I Wasn't debating the fact we need to make improvements.
I believed we would push for top 6 (I think I predicted 7th on the thread at the start of the season)- that is not deluded as it is still a possibility. We need to release players in order to bring in quality and free money for wages. In my opinion the squad is too large. We have a lot of "league 1" players who can "do a job" like Navarro/sparrow/dicker/vincelot/Harley I would prefer one player who is better than all 5 who could pull the strings in midfield. 2 players for each position and blood the development squad/ loan players should we have an injury crisis. These are all solid players but are not the kind of players that will allow us to push on next season. so get rid.
blockhseagull
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I would say he was better against Reading but still not good enough, he will be after big wages and I don't think he is worth it
You are right in that he showed plenty in his first spell to show what talent he has, but it's his attitude and application I would question.
brightn'ove
cringe
i think being thrown half way across the country twice in about 2 months might have unsettled him a bit, which is why i think if he was settled into the city and the squad we could get the best out of him.
blockhseagull
Well-known member
Come on he is meant to be a professional... He has shown poor control, passing and tackling. Can't use that as an excuse, no different for Mattock or Vokes.
He is a good player no doubt, but I'd pass on him