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[B.W.]

What does that even mean though, really? For what its worth, I'm happy for them to attack down that side - I'm more confident that Chicksen (who has bags of pace) and Upson can deal with anyone on that side - more so than Bruno & Greer or whoever is on the right!

But attacking down our left to do what? Sling crosses in?

Seriously, if you don't know what it means, you need help! But you do, since you then go on to claim our left-hand side (without a new LB signing) will be stronger than the right! It won't, of course.

 

[B.W.]

Gus has left, no'one attacks a Garcia side, we attack them

I admire your optimism, but there will be 2 teams playing on Sat, and both will attack.

 

[theonesmith]

Seriously, if you don't know what it means, you need help! But you do, since you then go on to claim our left-hand side (without a new LB signing) will be stronger than the right! It won't, of course.

I just think our current options are fine defensively, and we'd be paying more money for a better rounded left back who can also contribute offensively. I trust Calde if he's played there too. I don't think our current options will lead McDermott to instruct Leeds to focus on that side and I wouldn't be worried about us defensively, although I do agree with you that our chances of winning would increase with a better quality left back, particularly as I expect us to move and counter attack quite quickly under Oscar when we are away from home and as I have said, I think more money on a left back would get us a better rounded/better offensive one.

Guess we'll see what happens on Saturday...

Just a quick edit: I am playing devil's advocate here, and hope that I haven't come across as abrasive as some on here!

 

[Pavilionaire]

I still think to be confident of promotion we need a decent, fast, ball-playing centre-back. That Dutch lad from Groningen fitted the bill.

 

[theonesmith]

I still think to be confident of promotion we need a decent, fast, ball-playing centre-back. That Dutch lad from Groningen fitted the bill.

I'd agree with that. But I guess from your comment that you aren't confident of Dunk stepping up? Which I'm also tempted to agree with, although it is early days...

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

Doubt we will have an LB in time now. Calde it is then!

 

[TSB]

Still confident?

...ish...

Just remember: The club do not announce ANYTHING until the deal is completed.

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

...ish...

Just remember: The club do not announce ANYTHING until the deal is completed.

Which is how it should be done.

 

[TSB]

Doubt we will have an LB in time now. Calde it is then!

Look like you're correct. BUGGER!

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

Look like you're correct. BUGGER!

Out of interest, what made you so confident that it would be different?

Not a dig, perhaps said LB has made extra demands that we're not happy with

 

[TSB]

Out of interest, what made you so confident that it would be different?

Not a dig, perhaps said LB has made extra demands that we're not happy with

It was put to me earlier this week that we were extremely close to signing a left back and that it should be in place for Leeds.
Tony laughed off that idea, so either something has gone wrong with that or I was given duff info. Sucks either way though.

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

It was put to me earlier this week that we were extremely close to signing a left back and that it should be in place for Leeds.
Tony laughed off that idea, so either something has gone wrong with that or I was given duff info. Sucks either way though.

Fair enough and thanks for sharing. Perhaps that was the case earlier on the week, but these things can change very quickly.

 

[TSB]

Fair enough and thanks for sharing. Perhaps that was the case earlier on the week, but these things can change very quickly.

Yup. Boo. Oh well. I'll be less confident next time, that's for sure!

 

[Acker79]

It was put to me earlier this week that we were extremely close to signing a left back and that it should be in place for Leeds.
Tony laughed off that idea, so either something has gone wrong with that or I was given duff info. Sucks either way though.

Or "extremely close" is more about perspective. Monday is extremely close in comparison to, say, the FA cup final.
Or tony is keeping his cards close to his chest, a negotiation tactic
Or your source overstated it a bit
Or maybe nothing has "gone wrong" just a step has taken longer than expected, some administrative delay or something.

 

[TSB]

Or "extremely close" is more about perspective. Monday is extremely close in comparison to, say, the FA cup final.
Or tony is keeping his cards close to his chest, a negotiation tactic
Or your source overstated it a bit
Or maybe nothing has "gone wrong" just a step has taken longer than expected, some administrative delay or something.

I suspect it's that.

 

[B.W.]

I just think our current options are fine defensively, and we'd be paying more money for a better rounded left back who can also contribute offensively. I trust Calde if he's played there too. I don't think our current options will lead McDermott to instruct Leeds to focus on that side and I wouldn't be worried about us defensively, although I do agree with you that our chances of winning would increase with a better quality left back, particularly as I expect us to move and counter attack quite quickly under Oscar when we are away from home and as I have said, I think more money on a left back would get us a better rounded/better offensive one.

Guess we'll see what happens on Saturday...

Just a quick edit: I am playing devil's advocate here, and hope that I haven't come across as abrasive as some on here!

Not at all. Sounds like we have fairly similar views. Anyway, Tony confirmed no new signings for Sat.

 

[Captain Haddock]

Stumpy/Captain a good signing you think? Or are you not aware of the name?

Sorry chap, haven't got any names on LB or M'der at the moment.

 

[B.W.]

Such a shame the LB didn't materialise yet. Just feel like we're a little half-baked.

 

[Gritt23]

I think we are all suffering a bit from the comparison with what we had last season. Wayne Bridge was unbelievably talented for us to have at LB, and we were never going to replace him like for like.

If we were to roll our expectations back 12 months, then with us looking at the likes of Mattock, and suddenly Calderon at LB is not a serious problem, and an upgrade on Painter.

 

[B.W.]

I'm not expecting someone of WB's calibre, but if we are serious about challenging for promotion this season we at least need a good Championship standard LB. Not a RB playing at LB!