[Albion] Rico Henry

[One Teddy Maybank]

Thread on exciting new left back target keeps getting bounced to discuss Solly March, making me think there may be news when I check NSC - SHOCKER

Now I’ve just bounced it

Tell me about it - looking at all the transfer threads.

Worse still I contributed, then started looking in the Solly thread for what I’d said - [emoji45]


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[Napper]

Naylor said no page 2 didnt he

 

[Nameless]

Naylor said no page 2 didnt he

Current situation I have gathered. We used to be interested years ago, didn't happen. Rumours started appearing again, Naylor ruled it out saying there is a list but he's not on it. Finally, a few days ago Sky Sports reported we're in for him and Brentford want £7m.

People have brainstormed who could be on the left wing back list but with no real sources. Names that I've seen are Phillip Max who's just gone to PSV. Antonee Robinson who just joined Fulham. These are just rumours i've seen mostly on here. Other names I've seen mentioned or spoken to friends about are Jamal Lewis at Norwich, Jose Gaya who scored for spain last night apparently Valencia are having a financial crisis however he seems to be the only one Valencia won't sell and even if they did I think he'd probably go to a Champions League side so don't think it'll be him. Maitland Niles also been mentioned quite a bit but pretty sure like Gaya it won't happen.

Toni Lato at PSV, Masina at Watford, Iddrisu Baba at Mallorca and Rico Henry at Bournemouth fairly realistic shouts. Club are really good at keeping cards close to their chest so it's all just fan speculation, weightless rumours and wishful thinking. One of my friends reckon Danny Rose on loan would be a good shout but personally would prefer a permanent long term fix.

 

[Frankworthington]

we do NOT need a LWB!

If we use a flat back back-four BDB is perfectly capable of doing the job.If we play 3 at the back March can do the job..

Priority has to be a striker or two.I would find it difficult to believe there is nobody available within the clubs budget.

I honestly believe we will sign someone before the window closes.

 

[Sheebo]

we do NOT need a LWB!

If we use a flat back back-four BDB is perfectly capable of doing the job.If we play 3 at the back March can do the job..

Priority has to be a striker or two.I would find it difficult to believe there is nobody available within the clubs budget.

I honestly believe we will sign someone before the window closes.

All about opinions - I think yours is mental It’s the clear hole in the squad. Yes we need a striker or 2 but LWB / LB is a huge priority. We need balance and a Lamptey on the left. It’s key for us to avoid a relegation battle this year. Nobody on the left is close to Lamptey’s ability.

 

[Frankworthington]

All about opinions - I think yours is mental It’s the clear hole in the squad. Yes we need a striker or 2 but LWB / LB is a huge priority. We need balance and a Lamptey on the left. It’s key for us to avoid a relegation battle this year. Nobody on the left is close to Lamptey’s ability.

As you say its all about opinions.

 

[Withdean11]

we do NOT need a LWB!

If we use a flat back back-four BDB is perfectly capable of doing the job.If we play 3 at the back March can do the job..

Priority has to be a striker or two.I would find it difficult to believe there is nobody available within the clubs budget.

I honestly believe we will sign someone before the window closes.

Madness. LWB is the weakest link in our squad and should be treated as the priority. It’s the reason we didn’t see Potter’s preferred back 3 much last season IMO.

 

[Frankworthington]

Madness. LWB is the weakest link in our squad and should be treated as the priority. It’s the reason we didn’t see Potter’s preferred back 3 much last season IMO.

Weakest link? You must be kidding!

How do YOU know it is the reason we did not see a back 3 last season? Just as likely a lack of ball-playing centre-backs.Anyway at Swansea Potter employed multiple systems,

If Maupay or Connolly are injured or suspended for a any length of time we are in trouble Cashman or Gykorkes are hardly reliable back-up.

If you know what system Potter will be playing week-in,week- out you must be very clever!!

 

[schmunk]

Is Frankworthington the anti-BG...?

 

[Frankworthington]

Is Frankworthington the anti-BG...?

Thanks!!.

I miss BG.

 

[blue-shifted]

we do NOT need a LWB!

If we use a flat back back-four BDB is perfectly capable of doing the job.If we play 3 at the back March can do the job..

Priority has to be a striker or two.I would find it difficult to believe there is nobody available within the clubs budget.

I honestly believe we will sign someone before the window closes.

If your opinion Frank, is that we need a striker more than a LWB, I totally agree with you and don't really see why such a view would be controversial

 

[Nameless]

All about opinions - I think yours is mental It’s the clear hole in the squad. Yes we need a striker or 2 but LWB / LB is a huge priority. We need balance and a Lamptey on the left. It’s key for us to avoid a relegation battle this year. Nobody on the left is close to Lamptey’s ability.

Might be naive but I think we'll avoid a relegation battle with our current squad. But in order to push on and imrpove from last year a left wing back and a versatile forward option should be the priority.

 

[vagabond]

If your opinion Frank, is that we need a striker more than a LWB, I totally agree with you and don't really see why such a view would be controversial

Agree.. a striker is surely the biggest priority. It would be good to round out the squad with am exciting left wb like Rico. but we are covered in that area at least.

We currently have 2 recognised forwards.

 

[b.w.2.]

Agree.. a striker is surely the biggest priority. It would be good to round out the squad with am exciting left wb like Rico. but we are covered in that area at least.

We currently have 2 recognised forwards.

This. With bells on.

 

[Sheebo]

If your opinion Frank, is that we need a striker more than a LWB, I totally agree with you and don't really see why such a view would be controversial

That’s not at all what he said... He said we don’t need a LWB...!

 

[Nameless]

West Ham friend of mine is convinced they're going to get Bernardo from us on a loan to buy and we're gonna get Rico Henry. He said they need a defensive left back and we need an offensive wing back therefore it all makes sense. To me this also makes sense. However, just checked twitter and almost every west ham fan on there is fuming with this idea..

 

[CheeseRolls]

All about opinions - I think yours is mental It’s the clear hole in the squad. Yes we need a striker or 2 but LWB / LB is a huge priority. We need balance and a Lamptey on the left. It’s key for us to avoid a relegation battle this year. Nobody on the left is close to Lamptey’s ability.

A Lamptey on the left, assuming you still want to play a Lamptey on the right, would seriously unbalance the side.

I get that Dan Burn is not the silkiest full back on the over lap, but he is vital for keeping possession, whether with his head or with the ball at his feet he is exceptional at retaining possession, which gives us the option to attack more on the other flank.

We have just released our most capable centre back in the air. The three we have all have strengths, but none stand out at defending corners. Big D again adds another dimension. It isn't just about our formation though. In a league where many teams can afford better players, a 6ft 7 wing back forces the opposition to adjust the way that they play. I really wouldn't be surprised to see this continue this season.

Was Potter also "mental" all of last season? There are at least three other options he could deploy there without raiding the transfer market. I am not going to complain if he decides he does want another full back, but huge priority is overstating it, I think.

 

[Machiavelli]

A Lamptey on the left, assuming you still want to play a Lamptey on the right, would seriously unbalance the side.

I get that Dan Burn is not the silkiest full back on the over lap, but he is vital for keeping possession, whether with his head or with the ball at his feet he is exceptional at retaining possession, which gives us the option to attack more on the other flank.

We have just released our most capable centre back in the air. The three we have all have strengths, but none stand out at defending corners. Big D again adds another dimension. It isn't just about our formation though. In a league where many teams can afford better players, a 6ft 7 wing back forces the opposition to adjust the way that they play. I really wouldn't be surprised to see this continue this season.

Was Potter also "mental" all of last season? There are at least three other options he could deploy there without raiding the transfer market. I am not going to complain if he decides he does want another full back, but huge priority is overstating it, I think.

I agree with much of what you're saying here, but I'll just offer that BDB isn't very good in the air. Sure, he's effective at those Ryan goal kicks to the touchline, but he really isn't up to much at heading in either box. I can't recall m/any towering defensive headers that Duffy excelled at, Dunk is brilliant at, and Webster performs far more regularly than most credit. Even more, I can't recollect BDB connecting forcefully with a ball from an attacking set-piece.

 

[CheeseRolls]

I agree with much of what you're saying here, but I'll just offer that BDB isn't very good in the air. Sure, he's effective at those Ryan goal kicks to the touchline, but he really isn't up to much at heading in either box. I can't recall m/any towering defensive headers that Duffy excelled at, Dunk is brilliant at, and Webster performs far more regularly than most credit. Even more, I can't recollect BDB connecting forcefully with a ball from an attacking set-piece.

Right - he is still better than Lamptey - no?

 

[Machiavelli]

Right - he is still better than Lamptey - no?

I understand the question, but am unsure as to why you're asking it as I didn't mention Lamptey. (You might have had an exchange with another poster(s) on this.)
I can offer a view on the question, but was trying to be very specific.