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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 24, 2016 15:59:12 GMT
This is my analysis
Goalkeepers - Jack is an outstanding keeper and since he's been injured he's been a huge loss. I've seen enough of Haugaard and Given to see that we need a new reserve keeper. One who's a safe pair of hands like Sorro was to Bego. Haugaard looks miles away from being Premiership quality and I don't see how he can improve so much that he ever will be. Given is clearly injury prone and could only ever be a 3rd keeper who could be used in a coaching capacity.
Right Backs - Johnson till he got injured was looking great and provided the injury wont keep reoccurring then we're fine at RB with Bardsley covering and Geoff Cameron as an option.
Left Backs - I like Pieters however he needs competition as for me Muniessa isn't a LB. Not sure if the young lad who played in the League cup is ready yet.
Centre Backs - We have Ryan (needs a pre season after missing so many games but he's shown in the past that he's quality), Wolli (Very Hit and miss), Muni (injury prone and suffers from bad positioning), Wilson (too many costly errors), Cameron (Decent utility player but not a PL quality starter). For me we need a minimum of 1 CB (2 if Ryan's injury keeps re occuring).
Next season I'd be looking at Ryan, New CB, Wolli, Muni and Geoff as being the pool to choose from if Ryans fitness improves.
We need to try to shift Wilson and Tex to free up space if we can. At the moment this position is a real concern.
Defensive Midfield - If we're to play 4231 then for me we need at least 1 in as an upgrade for Glen who isn't getting any younger. With no other DMs we are woefully short in this position with no other genuine defensive midfielder at the club (Im not sure how ready Lecygne is). Adam, Ireland, Afellay, Sidwell (gone) aren't genuine DM's. Imbula who I think has massive potential is more of a box to boxer and may be more suited to a 433. We need more energy and pace in this role something we're really lacking. You only have to look at Leicester, Spurs et al to see what's needed.
Attacking Midfield - Losing Afellay is a major loss as he's been outstanding pretty much all season. We still have Bojan who hasn't been at his imperious best coming back from the awful injury but he's another who will benefit from a full preseason. We also have Shaq who could fill the role and Imbula who could be immense in a more forward role. Ireland and Adam are still at the club however I think they could be on there way come next season which hopefully will give Shenton more of a chance.
Wingers - I pray Arnie stays as for me he's still our main man going forward. Shaq will have benefited from his first season and is another who will benefit from a proper pre season and hopefully a rest after the Euros. We still have super John as an option but we're definitely lacking pace. If Arnie stays then we need 1 in. If he goes 2 as we cant make do like we have this season by throwing in Afellay, Bojan or Diouf as they're clearly not wingers.
We need a Moses type for me. Hopefully Moha can come through too.
Strikers - God knows what's happening here as MH seems incapable of deciding who his best option is. All the current crop offer something but none it appears the whole package for the lone striker role. Clearly we need to release one or two to free up funds. With Odom gone. I'd let Crouchy go as he clearly isn't the player he was. I think we'll Sell Diouf as clearly there appears to be a problem there (god knows what). Leaving us with Joselu and Walters. Batusayi looks the real deal however it'd be nice to see a youngster come in or come through (N'Goye).
Management team
I'm more than happy with them and they've done a cracking job on the whole over the 3 seasons they've been here though they do appear to have a few blindspots that need looking at namely
Set Pieces (defending and attacking)
Fitness management
So hopefully next season we can start with a squad something like
GKs - Jack, New no.2, Given
RBs - Glen J, Bards
LBs - Pieters, New reserve.
CBs - Ryan, New CB (possibly 2), Wolli, Geoff, Muni.
DM - Glen W, Imbula, New DM's x 2
AM - Bojan, Afellay, Shenton.
WING - Arni, Shaq, New Wingers x 2, Moha
STR - New striker, Joselu, Walters, NGoye.
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Post by themistocles on Apr 24, 2016 16:07:58 GMT
Another thread ....
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Post by hchpotter on Apr 24, 2016 16:09:16 GMT
Corners
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 16:11:00 GMT
A tenth of the luck Leicester get every week will do.
Just the clear handball and a push in the back this week
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 17:11:45 GMT
A good start. A good middle of season. And a better finish. That'll do for me mucker!
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Post by Northy on Apr 24, 2016 18:06:49 GMT
More pace in defence, midfield and attack
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Post by mermaidsal on Apr 24, 2016 18:28:51 GMT
A NEW DEFENSIVE COACH!! Be great to strengthen the squad at the back it goes without saying but we have to have the backbone of rock solid routines - I'm not saying back to Pulisball ever, but the past few weeks I was pining for those two blocks of 4 I must admit.
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Post by crapslinger on Apr 24, 2016 18:50:52 GMT
A NEW DEFENSIVE COACH!! Be great to strengthen the squad at the back it goes without saying but we have to have the backbone of rock solid routines - I'm not saying back to Pulisball ever, but the past few weeks I was pining for those two blocks of 4 I must admit. We may have to go back to basics not Pulis basics by the way, we have no idea how to defend effectively the game plan does not work with the players we have, sometimes as a defender you have to play safety first, all this playing out from the back is crap, our set piece set up's defensively and offensively are an absolute joke. If it is not the fault of the players it is the fault of the management team. |
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Post by GoBoks on Apr 24, 2016 19:14:40 GMT
Nice reasoned post. Can't say I disagree except not sure about Shenton - don't know enough.
The comments on defense ... 23 goals shipped against 1 scored in just 6 games? I can't remember us having this kind of record in any 6 PL games ever before.
The comments on set-pieces ....if I see one more free kick taken quickly, closed down and played back to our own defensive third under pressure, I am going to pop a vessel! I'd far rather pump it into their box and make them clear under pressure than doing it ourselves.
Remember Fuller? Surely Arnie is ideally suited to playing the lone striker role?
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 24, 2016 19:15:35 GMT
A NEW DEFENSIVE COACH!! Be great to strengthen the squad at the back it goes without saying but we have to have the backbone of rock solid routines - I'm not saying back to Pulisball ever, but the past few weeks I was pining for those two blocks of 4 I must admit. We may have to go back to basics not Pulis basics by the way, we have no idea how to defend effectively the game plan does not work with the players we have, sometimes as a defender you have to play safety first, all this playing out from the back is crap, our set piece set up's defensively and offensively are an absolute joke. If it is not the fault of the players it is the fault of the management team. Very good point we just don't seem to be able to defend at all at the moment and that has to include the defensive midfielders and not just the defenders. Clearly we'll be better with Jack, Glen and Eric back but we definitely have room for improvement in the middle where Wolly just doesn't come across as being tough enough and in the defensive midfield where we need more pace and power than what Glen has. I really like the look of Imbula but I think he's far better going forward than working back. I think we need to look at the way Leicester work with Kante and Drinkwater and go for something similar. I'd like us to look more at 4321 next season with 2 genuine defensive midfielders who can cover out wide and in the middle. Something like GK Jack RB Glen CB Ryan CB New LB Eric New DM New DM CM Imbula WAF Shaq WAF Arni New Striker I think one of the biggest problems is that we're trying to put our "big" signings into positions they're not comfortable with just so they get a game and we don't have enough "water carriers" who are good at the dirty stuff. We need an injection of tough no nonsense players like Walters, Whelan and Adam just with a little more quality to support our more talented players like Arni, Shaq, Bojan, Afellay and Imbulla. |
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Post by maninasuitcase on Apr 24, 2016 19:28:38 GMT
A miracle ?!?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 23:17:27 GMT
A few English players from the lower leagues and a few journey men professionals. Pump them full of EPO and steroids. Throw in a bit of blood doping. Tell everyone it is our new cryogenic recovery units and champions league here we come. Unless of course everyone else is doing it. Then we will probably finish 10th. If we don't do it and everyone else does there will be no need to fill the corner in.
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Post by LGH87 on Apr 24, 2016 23:32:37 GMT
Keeper - given is 40 & Haugard doesn't look good enough
RB - Johnson has been superb and is a big loss, however his age is worrying and will he come back as strong? Barnsley is ok at best but with doubts of Johnson we probably need to be looking at starting right back
CB - two are needed desperately, Wilson will be off, Muni is constantly injured and his development has stalled somewhat, Wolly is shite, Cameron isn't the answer and Ryan is a mystery whether he will fully recover.
LB - Pieters has been terrible since he second half against Utd on Boxing Day, up until that point he was in running for player of the season. He can't cross for shit though and Muniesa isn't a left back so we desperately need to improve in this area
DM - Whelan isn't going to last forever and any long term injury to him would seriously scupper our chances of a good season, we need to find his long term replacement now, somebody who can do all that Glenn does but better and younger.
Wingers - we need one desperately, having Shaq & Arnie as our only real options on the wings this season has cost us, because when either is not fit or out of form we seem to struggle badly. Ideally we need someone who is able to play either side, Victor Moses would be ideal. If Arnie goes then we would need to sign two wingers.
Striker - sparky obviously has no faith in any of his strikers as he will not give any of them a consistent run in the side. A front line striker is an absolute must.
That means we need in my eyes:-
Gk
RB
CH X 2
LB
DM
W (x2)
ST
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 8:25:28 GMT
Haugaard is fine. Get a third choice in.
Left back cover for Pieters, one first choice centre half. One for cover.
One DM, one CM.
1 winger, two if Arnie goes.
1 striker once we're rid of Odem, and Crouch (although sods law it'll be Mame instead).
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Post by thebet365 on Apr 25, 2016 8:41:39 GMT
Haugaard is fine. Get a third choice in. Left back cover for Pieters, one first choice centre half. One for cover. One DM, one CM. 1 winger, two if Arnie goes. 1 striker once we're rid of Odem, and Crouch (although sods law it'll be Mame instead). Odem is already gone |
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Post by Pugsley on Apr 25, 2016 8:51:09 GMT
A set of supporters with bigger bollocks?
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Post by reddipotter on Apr 25, 2016 9:01:46 GMT
A tenth of the luck Leicester get every week will do. Just the clear handball and a push in the back this week So the difference between us and Leicester is 'luck'? (It wasn't handball.) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 9:03:04 GMT
Haugaard is fine. Get a third choice in. Left back cover for Pieters, one first choice centre half. One for cover. One DM, one CM. 1 winger, two if Arnie goes. 1 striker once we're rid of Odem, and Crouch (although sods law it'll be Mame instead). Odem is already gone Technically still contracted until summer but yes I see your point. |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Apr 25, 2016 9:39:41 GMT
We need some steel in the side,to go with our gifted players, who are more akin to bacofoil.  |
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Post by nott1 on Apr 25, 2016 11:44:34 GMT
If we replace some of the dead wood with decent players I doubt PC has enough money in his SCFC piggy bank. Priorty is CB, DM and a striker out of the top bracket.£80m might do it.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 25, 2016 12:12:56 GMT
Haugaard is fine. Get a third choice in. Left back cover for Pieters, one first choice centre half. One for cover. One DM, one CM. 1 winger, two if Arnie goes. 1 striker once we're rid of Odem, and Crouch (although sods law it'll be Mame instead). Haugaard terrifies me. For a backup keeper you need someone solid. Sorro was the perfect example of a backup keeper. You want someone you can rely on who's seen it and done it at the top level. Haugaard from the games I've seen looks really really shaky. I don't remember him looking comfortable at any point. |
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Post by superheroantonius on Apr 25, 2016 12:14:36 GMT
We need bravery
Players who will go in with their head , when others wouldn't even go in with their feet
Players who think pain is a bit like the french word for bread
Dennis Smith , Mike Pejic , Mike Doyle , Johnny Eustace, Mama Sidibe,Andy Wilkinson, Carl Dickinson , Danny Higginbotham, Mame Diouf, Eric Pieters kind of players .
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Post by fentonstokie1 on Apr 25, 2016 12:26:17 GMT
A tenth of the luck Leicester get every week will do. Just the clear handball and a push in the back this week So the difference between us and Leicester is 'luck'? (It wasn't handball.) You make your own luck and Leicester work a lot harder at it than we have done all season - Never a handball |
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Post by fentonstokie1 on Apr 25, 2016 12:27:22 GMT
Haugaard is fine. Get a third choice in. Left back cover for Pieters, one first choice centre half. One for cover. One DM, one CM. 1 winger, two if Arnie goes. 1 striker once we're rid of Odem, and Crouch (although sods law it'll be Mame instead). Haugaard terrifies me. For a backup keeper you need someone solid. Sorro was the perfect example of a backup keeper. You want someone you can rely on who's seen it and done it at the top level. Haugaard from the games I've seen looks really really shaky. I don't remember him looking comfortable at any point. Are you surprised with our defence in front of him!! |
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Post by kustokie on Apr 25, 2016 12:51:06 GMT
Nice reasoned post. Can't say I disagree except not sure about Shenton - don't know enough. The comments on defense ... 23 goals shipped against 1 scored in just 6 games? I can't remember us having this kind of record in any 6 PL games ever before. The comments on set-pieces ....if I see one more free kick taken quickly, closed down and played back to our own defensive third under pressure, I am going to pop a vessel! I'd far rather pump it into their box and make them clear under pressure than doing it ourselves. Remember Fuller? Surely Arnie is ideally suited to playing the lone striker role? While I agree that Arnie could be a great center forward, you'll get slammed on here for saying it because "he's a winger" and "why would you play our best player and top score out of position". The answers to both of those comments are: 1) he doesn't play as a traditional winger and rarely gets to the byeline and crosses the ball into the box, 2) he'd be even more effective in that role because he's big, strong and very aggressive in front of goal, and 3) it's my idea and I am never wrong! |
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Post by kustokie on Apr 25, 2016 12:53:45 GMT
Haugaard terrifies me. For a backup keeper you need someone solid. Sorro was the perfect example of a backup keeper. You want someone you can rely on who's seen it and done it at the top level. Haugaard from the games I've seen looks really really shaky. I don't remember him looking comfortable at any point. Are you surprised with our defence in front of him!! I recall he played very well in his first couple of games in the cups but didn't repeat those performances in the league. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and hope he has been infected by the general malaise that seems to have infected the whole team. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 12:55:38 GMT
Haugaard is fine. Get a third choice in. Left back cover for Pieters, one first choice centre half. One for cover. One DM, one CM. 1 winger, two if Arnie goes. 1 striker once we're rid of Odem, and Crouch (although sods law it'll be Mame instead). Haugaard terrifies me. For a backup keeper you need someone solid. Sorro was the perfect example of a backup keeper. You want someone you can rely on who's seen it and done it at the top level. Haugaard from the games I've seen looks really really shaky. I don't remember him looking comfortable at any point. Sorro terrified me in later seasons. I expected every pass back to go in. |
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Post by Pugsley on Apr 25, 2016 13:01:32 GMT
We need bravery Players who will go in with their head , when others wouldn't even go in with their feet Players who think pain is a bit like the french word for bread Dennis Smith , Mike Pejic , Mike Doyle , Johnny Eustace, Mama Sidibe,Andy Wilkinson, Carl Dickinson , Danny Higginbotham, Mame Diouf, Eric Pieters kind of players . What a load of shit. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 13:50:31 GMT
A set of supporters with bigger bollocks? You would have to fill the other corner in for the extra space required  |
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 25, 2016 14:00:02 GMT
I know they're very different sports but in the NFL they have coaches for offense, defence and special teams. With the money in the PL could we not spend a bit of money on a Kemp type who knows his onions re defending and attacking free kicks and corners because clearly at the moment we aren't spending enough time on them and it's costing us massively. It could add a 10 to 12 goal swing in the season. It's negligent not sorting out.
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