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Post by bayernoatcake on May 29, 2013 11:37:05 GMT
Goalkeepers
Asmir Begovic
Thomas Sorensen
Jack Butland
Carlo Nash
Daniel Bachmann
Dale Eve
Right Backs
Andy Wilkinson
Ryan Shotton
Ben Glasgow
Left Back
Marc Wilson
Centre Backs
Ryan Shawcross
Robert Huth
Geoff Cameron
Matthew Upson
Ben Heneghan
Jordan Keane
Sam Westley
Ryan O'Reilly
Alex Grant
Right Wing
Jermaine Pennant
Michael Kightly
Adam Thomas
Left Wing
Matthew Etherington
Brek Shea
Andy Musungu
Central Midfielders
Glenn Whelan
Steven N'Zonzi
Charlie Adam
Dean Whitehead
Wilson Palacios
Florent Cuvelier
Maurice Edu
Jamie Ness
Matthew Lund
Lucas Dawson
Michael Clarkson
Jordan Richardson
Jamie Menagh
Charlie Ward
Kris Scott
Strikers
Peter Crouch
Kenwyne Jones
Cameron Jerome
Jon Walters
Mama Sidibe
Michael Owen
Karim Rossi
John Marsden
James Alabi
Marcel Barrington
George Waring
Out of Contract
U-21 Squad
Uncertain future
23 senior pros.
So that's the base Hughes starts from. I've included the U-21 squad because it seems that will be part of his remit to get some of them through.
Good luck Sparky!
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Post by sheikhmomo on May 29, 2013 11:40:22 GMT
Our goalkeeping strength is also a source of weakness.
Sorensen will leave, you cannot waste Begovic and Butland in the same matchday squad so the former will leave or the latter will be loaned out again, therefore we will need two keepers before all the other surgery starts.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 29, 2013 11:41:47 GMT
I think we're in a real state.
I don't buy this 'we only need minor surgery' thing.
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Post by vahl on May 29, 2013 11:42:14 GMT
Our goalkeeping strength is also a source of weakness. Sorensen will leave, you cannot waste Begovic and Butland in the same matchday squad so the former will leave or the latter will be loaned out again, therefore we will need two keepers before all the other surgery starts. I think we will, as you say, let Bego leave and loan Butland out. Shay Given will come in. |
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Post by YounginStoke on May 29, 2013 11:42:55 GMT
Our goalkeeping strength is also a source of weakness. Sorensen will leave, you cannot waste Begovic and Butland in the same matchday squad so the former will leave or the latter will be loaned out again, therefore we will need two keepers before all the other surgery starts. Unless you bought eve in as a third choice keeper may be slightly risky but we had Nash last season, then we would only need one keeper |
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Post by Jimm on May 29, 2013 11:43:31 GMT
I'd cash in on Begovic while his stock is high, get 12+ for him and bring in Robert green who will sit on the bench all season and let Butland flourish
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 29, 2013 11:44:56 GMT
Our goalkeeping strength is also a source of weakness. Sorensen will leave, you cannot waste Begovic and Butland in the same matchday squad so the former will leave or the latter will be loaned out again, therefore we will need two keepers before all the other surgery starts. If Bego stays and Butland is loaned out I think we'll only need one. Bachmann and Eve between them are good for third choice, how many times has Nash played in the past three years? We don't need someone like him there. And if one of Bego or the new gets injured Butland can be recalled because he won't need to be named in the squad. And if Bego goes, I think Tommy will stay. |
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Post by FullerMagic on May 29, 2013 11:45:19 GMT
I can't see him leaving Wilson at LB either.
Possibly RB - or (heaven forbid) a look at him in midfield?
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 11:46:43 GMT
Squad needs a overhaul to say the least, we have alot of aging players who are not worth alot but on massive wages. Would like us to go down a similar route to Villa with younger and hungry players.
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Post by ianstokie on May 29, 2013 11:48:47 GMT
Should Hughes persuade Pennant to stay?
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Post by FullerMagic on May 29, 2013 11:49:03 GMT
With the best will in the world, I can't see Bego staying.
It's all set up for him to go this summer. He's one of the most sought after keepers in the world, and he'll be eyeing Champs League appearances and a doubling of the wages.
And Hughes will be eyeing the £12m fee for his rebuilding.
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 29, 2013 11:50:28 GMT
With the best will in the world, I can't see Bego staying. It's all set up for him to go this summer. He's one of the most sought after keepers in the world, and he'll be eyeing Champs League appearances and a doubling of the wages. And Hughes will be eyeing the £12m fee for his rebuilding. Nor me and with it I'd be happy for Tommy and Butland to be fighting it out for the number one spot. |
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Post by stokeramblers on May 29, 2013 11:50:41 GMT
Should Hughes persuade Pennant to stay? No. Pennant wouldn't need persuading one bit, he'd jump at the chance if anyone was stupid enough to offer him a new contract. |
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Post by chopperscfc on May 29, 2013 11:51:28 GMT
I'd put my house on him signing bobby Zamora
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 29, 2013 11:53:33 GMT
I'd put my house on him signing bobby Zamora He's a bellend if he does. And TP will be very, very jealous. |
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Post by GeneralFaye on May 29, 2013 11:53:51 GMT
We need 2 CB's for a starters. The games where Huth and Shawcross didn't play we looked all over the place and probably cost us a top 10 finish.
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Post by GeneralFaye on May 29, 2013 11:54:52 GMT
Carlton Cole on a free.. you know it makes sense  |
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Post by coachmankev on May 29, 2013 11:56:01 GMT
With the best will in the world, I can't see Bego staying. It's all set up for him to go this summer. He's one of the most sought after keepers in the world, and he'll be eyeing Champs League appearances and a doubling of the wages. And Hughes will be eyeing the £12m fee for his rebuilding. |
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Post by FullerMagic on May 29, 2013 11:56:03 GMT
It'd be interesting to see how the purchasing policy works?
When Cartwright shows him his dossier of value-for-money continental players, is Hughes obliged to say 'okay then'.
Or can he say 'Not on your nelly, boyo. I want Bobby Zamora'?
Who resolves any disputes, Papa Scholes who asks them to run along and play nicely?
Presumably if Cartwright has been championing Hughes, it's because they've established some ground rules
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Post by coachmankev on May 29, 2013 11:58:31 GMT
Should Hughes persuade Pennant to stay? Think we have nothing to loose and everything to gain by asking Pennant to stay , we need him badly , he has alot to offer a Prem team , |
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Post by stokeramblers on May 29, 2013 12:00:55 GMT
Should Hughes persuade Pennant to stay? Think we have nothing to loose and everything to gain by asking Pennant to stay , we need him badly , he has alot to offer a Prem team , We'll see, I can't imagine there'll be a line of Prem clubs wanting to sign him. Makes me laugh that its a matter of us asking him, as if he'd say no! |
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Post by Kjones9 on May 29, 2013 12:03:13 GMT
Maybe palacios will come back leaner and meaner?
Yeah I know, unlikely.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 12:04:15 GMT
Ouch when you see the full list it has a distinct lack of quality, we are in need of a overhaul of mammoth proportions.
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Post by CrazyPotter on May 29, 2013 12:06:49 GMT
 "JOOOOONNN, GOOOARN JOOONNN" Hmm, it fits. I'm nervous again now. HUGHES OUT!  |
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Post by sheikhmomo on May 29, 2013 12:06:59 GMT
It'd be interesting to see how the purchasing policy works? When Cartwright shows him his dossier of value-for-money continental players, is Hughes obliged to say 'okay then'. Or can he say 'Not on your nelly, boyo. I want Bobby Zamora'? Who resolves any disputes, Papa Scholes who asks them to run along and play nicely? Presumably if Cartwright has been championing Hughes, it's because they've established some ground rules It brings into question the whole set up doesn't it. He may have had his own technical guy in previous roles but Bowen is the head coach in a Hughes team, Hughes firmly a manager. It's that bit of the appointment I just don't get. |
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Post by longlivelongball on May 29, 2013 12:08:13 GMT
huge rebuilding job. thanks a lot pulis
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Post by redwhite on May 29, 2013 12:08:43 GMT
You've only got a couple of players at right wing? What about Cameron, Walters, Shotton, Adam, Jerome and Whitehead? They're all wingers... right..?
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Post by sheikhmomo on May 29, 2013 12:10:19 GMT
Our goalkeeping strength is also a source of weakness. Sorensen will leave, you cannot waste Begovic and Butland in the same matchday squad so the former will leave or the latter will be loaned out again, therefore we will need two keepers before all the other surgery starts. If Bego stays and Butland is loaned out I think we'll only need one. Bachmann and Eve between them are good for third choice, how many times has Nash played in the past three years? We don't need someone like him there. And if one of Bego or the new gets injured Butland can be recalled because he won't need to be named in the squad. And if Bego goes, I think Tommy will stay. I think Tommy is off mate I don't think he's ready for a final year with splinters in his arse. They could go with the young keepers. Bit of a risk though. |
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Post by sheikhmomo on May 29, 2013 12:10:46 GMT
huge rebuilding job. thanks a lot pulis  And so the blame shifting begins |
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Post by Danstoke82 on May 29, 2013 12:12:26 GMT
The matchday squad is clearly in vital need of rebuilding, I didnt realise the scale of it until the list in the OP was put up.
Fuckin 'ell Pulis!.
First things first, I reckon Hughes will permit the sale of Bego for around £12m hopefully, therefore allowing that money to go on players we desperately need. I dont want Bego to go but its clear it's inevitable.
Maybe use Tommy for half a season and then slowly bring in Butland to replace him?.
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