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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2022 17:58:11 GMT
"That O'Neill is a right wanker. He doesn't have a Plan B" <Signs a winger> "That O'Neill is a right wanker. He's signing wingers" 🤣 You've pretty much summed up there 😁👍
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 15, 2022 17:59:19 GMT
Maybe he's suddenly realised 3 at the back doesn't work and knows he's not gonna get another striker in so he'll go 3 across the front: Fosu Gayle Brown Then you woke up 😆 Yeah. I'm trying hard to be positive.
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Post by bringitondown on Aug 15, 2022 17:59:53 GMT
So we’re signing a bloke with 4 career games at right wing back for the wing back position. This club. At least this one might actually offer an attacking threat and offer an alternative to progressing the play solely down the left. Little bit odd but I’m certainly happier than being linked to a centre half/ defensive full back
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Post by gawa on Aug 15, 2022 18:00:17 GMT
Yep - we've either used up one of our limited loan spots on a Plan B wide option for a 4-3-3. Or we think he can be an unusually bold attacking RWB Time will tell which. They both seem potentially...interesting choices. I guess the fact he can be deployed in either position helps alot from a tactical pov. In a regular game you could switch Wilmot to RB. Switch Fosu to LW and Brown RW and go 433 without having to use a sub. Can't see O'Neill ever doing it though but who knows. Maybe he will surprise us.
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Post by Squeekster on Aug 15, 2022 18:02:49 GMT
Dunno what all the Fosu is about!
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Post by David Brent on Aug 15, 2022 18:04:49 GMT
Does anyone else just not get excited at all anymore with a new signing. Last signing i tugged one out for was shaq
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Post by AlliG on Aug 15, 2022 18:05:42 GMT
With loan slots like gold dust, you'd think anyone we used one on now was coming in to play. So this is going to be fascinating to see where. Maybe he's suddenly realised 3 at the back doesn't work and knows he's not gonna get another striker in so he'll go 3 across the front: Fosu Gayle Brown Saturday: Manager says that he needs to bring in someone to play Right Wing Back. Monday: Manager brings in player that local reporter says can play Right Wing Back. Where do you think the manager is going to play Fosu? (A clue: It will either be Right Wing Back or Right Wing Back ) Not saying I agree with him (I don't know enough about the player to comment), but I will be gobsmacked if he turns up anywhere other than at RWB on Wednesday.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 15, 2022 18:06:35 GMT
Victor Moses managed to make it work at Chelsea.
We do need something more adventurous on that side of the pitch
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Post by owdestokie2 on Aug 15, 2022 18:06:47 GMT
Very good player and very quick too. Always looked good at Brentford 49 appearances in the Championship……appearances mean he could have come on for 10 mins. How times have you seen him play?
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Post by jokker on Aug 15, 2022 18:07:19 GMT
I make that 11 signings this season. A lot of them not currently intended for the team. It does rather sound as if the management is planning well ahead for the future and the board doesn't plan on any managerial changes for the foreseeable future, maybe never. Sounds more to like to me that the manager hasn’t got a fucking scooby what he’s doing! Time will tell of course It's a long term strategy. He's developing his plans Cs and Ds. What happened to plan B? Search me.
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Post by sportsman on Aug 15, 2022 18:07:56 GMT
"That O'Neill is a right wanker. He doesn't have a Plan B" <Signs a winger> "That O'Neill is a right wanker. He's signing wingers" 🤣 Isn’t the issue we haven’t really got 11 players to make a functional team for either formation. Chelsea played 3 systems in about 60 minutes yesterday
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Post by jokker on Aug 15, 2022 18:08:19 GMT
I make that 11 signings this season. A lot of them not currently intended for the team. It does rather sound as if the management is planning well ahead for the future and the board doesn't plan on any managerial changes for the foreseeable future, maybe never. The stuff you’re posting is getting dafter by the day, seriously… Yes I like you too. I once did actually.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Aug 15, 2022 18:08:20 GMT
"That O'Neill is a right wanker. He doesn't have a Plan B" In <Signs a winger> "That O'Neill is a right wanker. He's signing wingers" 🤣 Haha. My first reaction was that it pointed to a plan B. This years JPB? We need something different, hopefully this is it. Thought he played a fair bit when Brentford went up and looked a decent player.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 15, 2022 18:08:31 GMT
Sounds more to like to me that the manager hasn’t got a fucking scooby what he’s doing! Time will tell of course It's a long term strategy. He's developing his plans Cs and Ds. What happened to plan B? Search me. I’d rather he sorted Plan A first. Baby steps
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Post by dirtygary69 on Aug 15, 2022 18:11:20 GMT
"That O'Neill is a right wanker. He doesn't have a Plan B" In <Signs a winger> "That O'Neill is a right wanker. He's signing wingers" 🤣 Haha. My first reaction was that it pointed to a plan B. This years JPB? We need something different, hopefully this is it. Thought he played a fair bit when Brentford went up and looked a decent player. And he’s surely a better option the Sparrow if he does have to play at RWB? He seems at least competent going forward. And quick, apparently.
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Post by jokker on Aug 15, 2022 18:11:21 GMT
It's a long term strategy. He's developing his plans Cs and Ds. What happened to plan B? Search me. I’d rather he sorted Plan A first. Baby steps You're asking for rather a lot.
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Post by cvillestokie on Aug 15, 2022 18:14:45 GMT
Limits the loans going forward now, doesn't it? Certainly in terms of who we can include in te matchday squad once Clarke is fit. We theoretically still need a LCB, STR, RWB - with one loan spot left now? The bar chart you posted above listed him as LW/RWB. I’m assuming he’ll play RWB. I can only see us trying to get a striker now to be honest. Edit - just seen that he has only played RWB a few times. According to some on here though, only wingers should be played as wing backs, so I’m sure this lad is exactly the option we should have gone for.
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Post by Veritas on Aug 15, 2022 18:17:03 GMT
He is the cover/alternative for Clarke shame Clarke is now unavailable but I suppose better late than never. Although I have no idea if it is a good, bad or indifferent signing!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 15, 2022 18:17:40 GMT
Isn’t the issue we haven’t really got 11 players to make a functional team for either formation. Chelsea played 3 systems in about 60 minutes yesterday Good for them.
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Post by Stokester on Aug 15, 2022 18:18:25 GMT
From my Brentford supporting mate:
“Fosu is decent. Not sure why he is being shunted out, maybe not quite Prem quality or wants first team football. Played a lot in the promotion year and was always good energy as a late sub.”
Make of that what you will.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 15, 2022 18:18:36 GMT
Limits the loans going forward now, doesn't it? Certainly in terms of who we can include in te matchday squad once Clarke is fit. We theoretically still need a LCB, STR, RWB - with one loan spot left now? The bar chart you posted above listed him as LW/RWB. I’m assuming he’ll play RWB. I can only see us trying to get a striker now to be honest. Edit - just seen that he has only played RWB a few times. According to some on here though, only wingers should be played as wing backs, so I’m sure this lad is exactly the option we should have gone for. Yeh can’t see him admitting he’s completely fucked up in the centre half department. There has to be scope to bring in a goalkeeper though? Yet another one, I’ve lost count of the amount of useless keepers he’s signed
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Post by gawa on Aug 15, 2022 18:18:42 GMT
Reading the Brentford forum they seem to discuss him more as RWB in the last season. So I presume this is where he is signed to play.
Seems to have a few fans there who think he deserved more opportunities and impressed on the few occasions he got minutes at RWB.
There is still a large feeling as well though that as Brentford continue to progress that it may be a step to far for him.
Certainly an interesting signing. He's on the final year of contract so has something to play for. Was also meant to sign for Ligue One Strasbourg for 2 million but the deal fell through.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 15, 2022 18:19:24 GMT
Chelsea played 3 systems in about 60 minutes yesterday Good for them. More due to Tuchel being a complete mentalist I’d have thought!
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Post by mickstupp on Aug 15, 2022 18:20:30 GMT
Good signing
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Aug 15, 2022 18:21:04 GMT
"That O'Neill is a right wanker. He doesn't have a Plan B" <Signs a winger> "That O'Neill is a right wanker. He's signing wingers" 🤣 You've pretty much summed up there 😁👍 Looks like he's lined up for RWB
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Post by sportsman on Aug 15, 2022 18:21:50 GMT
More due to Tuchel being a complete mentalist I’d have thought! Or adapting to what's going on on the pitch. I always like a manager that can adapt to things happening. Jose used to sub someone after 20 mins if it wasn't working. Most managers won't admit they got it wrong
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Post by shrewspotter on Aug 15, 2022 18:22:13 GMT
I’d love to know what our plan is. It’s baffling. you see the problem with this remark is your assuming we do have a plan. Note to your self, never assume anything when it comes to stoke
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 15, 2022 18:22:33 GMT
More due to Tuchel being a complete mentalist I’d have thought! Or adapting to what's going on on the pitch. I always like a manager that can adapt to things happening. Jose used to sub someone after 20 mins if it wasn't working. Most managers won't admit they got it wrong No he’s definitely a mentalist
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 15, 2022 18:22:34 GMT
Limits the loans going forward now, doesn't it? Certainly in terms of who we can include in te matchday squad once Clarke is fit. We theoretically still need a LCB, STR, RWB - with one loan spot left now? The bar chart you posted above listed him as LW/RWB. I’m assuming he’ll play RWB. I can only see us trying to get a striker now to be honest. Edit - just seen that he has only played RWB a few times. According to some on here though, only wingers should be played as wing backs, so I’m sure this lad is exactly the option we should have gone for. Seems to be the initial plan, but it's based on limited evidence of 360 minutes. But he apparently likes playing there, which is a start. It's bold, but we probably need something bold. And it leaves the door ajar for Clarke when fit, and gives us a proper option for 4-3-3 Not sure where it leaves the Matt Clarke loan though, no reason why it wouldn't be the same priority it was last week unless 4-3-3 has become much more an option in MON's mind in the medium-term As and when Harry Clarke is back: one of him, Fosu, Kilkenny, Smallbone, a potential loan LCB and Delap would have to be left out of the 18. Theoretically Harry Clarke gives us another centre-back option, but not left-sided. So which unlucky individual is destined to have to play there in the absence of Matt Clarke's arrival, who knows?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2022 18:23:39 GMT
In my book wingbacks should be wingers who can defend a bit not defenders who can attack a bit. That is why you play the extra CB.
So I'm all for this signing...then I remembered our CB options.
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