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Post by headsgoup on Nov 3, 2024 10:23:56 GMT
We need to decide what formation we're playing before deciding who to bring in.
If we're sticking with 433 we need a complete centre forward - strong and quick.
If we're sticking with 442 we need another Gallacher, and an actual wide midfielder to replace Junho.
If we're going 4231 we need a more mobile Burger.
If we're playing 523, god help us.
In all cases, we need a right back, and maybe a centre half to replace Gibson if promotion is a realistic aim.
I honestly think Burger is our biggest problem right now, because he's the bottleneck on turning defence into attack quickly, which is what Pelach's approach seems built to do. Same with Pearson, who is now useless to us - fit or otherwise.
We need a midfield of Sekos, really.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Nov 3, 2024 10:34:10 GMT
Burger did exactly what was asked of him yesterday, and it was refreshing to see him finish a whole game comfortably as well….
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Post by robwahlmann on Nov 3, 2024 10:38:32 GMT
With Phillips now in the team I think we have enough cover in defence, and with Lawal on his way back we also have enough midfielders. Gallagher is the issue for me, a good player but terribly injury prone. We need another target man to have the option of going long when needed. So, for me we need to add another striker in the Gallagher mould.  |
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Post by gingerninja on Nov 3, 2024 10:39:35 GMT
I thought Burger looked as comfortable as he has done for a long while. I loved how he was constantly talking to Jun ho on the pitch side mic. He loves Jun ho..
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 3, 2024 10:39:59 GMT
Burger did exactly what was asked of him yesterday, and it was refreshing to see him finish a whole game comfortably as well…. It was his best game of the season, no coincidence that it was alongside a disciplined player in Seko who gave him some help in there. |
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Nov 3, 2024 10:41:40 GMT
A commanding centre back, and target man!!!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 3, 2024 10:43:59 GMT
There’s no chance we sign a centre half though unless one leaves?
And the one most likely to leave is the one we need ie Philips.
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 3, 2024 10:51:55 GMT
If we can actually get everyone fit I’m not sure we need much? Maybe a right sided defender but Junior was great yesterday and Wilmot can step in. Dixon also has impressed me this season in the cups.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Nov 3, 2024 11:04:03 GMT
We need cover for Moran ideally Cundle and a centre forward Cannon can play off
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 3, 2024 11:05:58 GMT
We need cover for Moran ideally Cundle and a centre forward Cannon can play off People need to forget about Cundle. 1) he was pretty crap 2) he was the old managers choice |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Nov 3, 2024 11:07:55 GMT
We need cover for Moran ideally Cundle and a centre forward Cannon can play off People need to forget about Cundle. 1) he was pretty crap 2) he was the old managers choice Done be so sure on that at the right price he’s a permanent solution whee Moran definitely isn’t and we dint want 5o be replacing tge entire loan team plus potentially million and Juno next summer albeit the latter two aren’t ripping it up right now there will still be interest |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 3, 2024 11:14:23 GMT
People need to forget about Cundle. 1) he was pretty crap 2) he was the old managers choice Done be so sure on that at the right price he’s a permanent solution whee Moran definitely isn’t and we dint want 5o be replacing tge entire loan team plus potentially million and Juno next summer albeit the latter two aren’t ripping it up right now there will still be interest He was awful. And they clearly blocked getting him in the summer because they knew they didn’t want the manager here. |
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 3, 2024 11:20:11 GMT
People need to forget about Cundle. 1) he was pretty crap 2) he was the old managers choice Done be so sure on that at the right price he’s a permanent solution whee Moran definitely isn’t and we dint want 5o be replacing tge entire loan team plus potentially million and Juno next summer albeit the latter two aren’t ripping it up right now there will still be interest I think they might be looking at the young lad from Wigan (Aasgaard) as a permanent solution if recent reports are to be believed. |
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Post by spirered on Nov 3, 2024 11:21:33 GMT
Done be so sure on that at the right price he’s a permanent solution whee Moran definitely isn’t and we dint want 5o be replacing tge entire loan team plus potentially million and Juno next summer albeit the latter two aren’t ripping it up right now there will still be interest He was awful. And they clearly blocked getting him in the summer because they knew they didn’t want the manager here. We've all got different opinions, I thought he was outstanding towards the end of the season and was part of the reason that we went on a very good run. I'd say a slight upgrade on Moran (although Moran will improve as he matures). Cundle is definitely one that i'd be happy with, although a first choice right back should be the priority |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 3, 2024 11:23:52 GMT
He was awful. And they clearly blocked getting him in the summer because they knew they didn’t want the manager here. We've all got different opinions, I thought he was outstanding towards the end of the season and was part of the reason that we went on a very good run. I'd say a slight upgrade on Moran (although Moran will improve as he matures). Cundle is definitely one that i'd be happy with, although a first choice right back should be the priority He had a few good games and that was it. He was worth another loan at most to see if those few games were a fluke or not. Moran is such a better player and shown from the get go what Cundle should have been doing imo. The club clearly didn’t rate him or the bloke that bought him here and are right on both counts. |
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Post by liathroid on Nov 3, 2024 11:29:24 GMT
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Nov 3, 2024 11:45:25 GMT
Done be so sure on that at the right price he’s a permanent solution whee Moran definitely isn’t and we dint want 5o be replacing tge entire loan team plus potentially million and Juno next summer albeit the latter two aren’t ripping it up right now there will still be interest I think they might be looking at the young lad from Wigan (Aasgaard) as a permanent solution if recent reports are to be believed. Sure they are and will try and have three options for Narcis spot on ‘how it should be |
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Post by ceejays on Nov 3, 2024 11:57:37 GMT
About £4m in transfer fees? Probably at £2m in loan fees We got £500k in? Plus a fair amount off wages Laurent, Campbell, Baker etc and a few loaned out Mmaee being the most obvious. Not sure if that impacts on FFP Including Tom Edwards who was on £12000 a week |
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Post by musik on Nov 3, 2024 11:59:31 GMT
My neutral mate and former coach I saw the game with mentioned the lack in the final third with players going forward with good technique.
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Post by ceejays on Nov 3, 2024 12:01:03 GMT
Over to FullerMagic with our declared visit to Ukraine by JW and LD .
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Post by premieraj on Nov 3, 2024 12:45:04 GMT
Over to FullerMagic with our declared visit to Ukraine by JW and LD . Has to be Yarmelenko doesn’t it 😀 |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Nov 3, 2024 12:53:06 GMT
We need to decide what formation we're playing before deciding who to bring in. If we're sticking with 433 we need a complete centre forward - strong and quick. If we're sticking with 442 we need another Gallacher, and an actual wide midfielder to replace Junho. If we're going 4231 we need a more mobile Burger. If we're playing 523, god help us. In all cases, we need a right back, and maybe a centre half to replace Gibson if promotion is a realistic aim. I honestly think Burger is our biggest problem right now, because he's the bottleneck on turning defence into attack quickly, which is what Pelach's approach seems built to do. Same with Pearson, who is now useless to us - fit or otherwise. We need a midfield of Sekos, really. I liked the balance in CM yesterday. A lot of this was down to Seko who was excellent. He looks like he has a great engine and this will bring the best out of Burger who had his best performance of the season. |
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Post by thornestein on Nov 3, 2024 13:09:26 GMT
We still need a big powerful goalscorer. unfortunately they’re rare and cost shit loads of money which ffp doesn’t allow us |
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Post by thornestein on Nov 3, 2024 13:13:38 GMT
If we can actually get everyone fit I’m not sure we need much? Maybe a right sided defender but Junior was great yesterday and Wilmot can step in. Dixon also has impressed me this season in the cups. no offence but haven’t you being saying the squads not good enough all season or do i have you mixed up with someone else ? |
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Post by owdestokie2 on Nov 3, 2024 13:18:33 GMT
Over to FullerMagic with our declared visit to Ukraine by JW and LD . Can you direct me to the article/source that says JW & LD are/have visited the Ukraine scouting for players? Cheers |
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Post by silsdenstokie on Nov 3, 2024 13:21:30 GMT
Burger did exactly what was asked of him yesterday, and it was refreshing to see him finish a whole game comfortably as well…. It was his best game of the season, no coincidence that it was alongside a disciplined player in Seko who gave him some help in there. Very encouraging With Lawal rumoured to be close?? themidfield situation suddenly looks better. Just need em all to stay fit! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 3, 2024 13:25:06 GMT
Over to FullerMagic with our declared visit to Ukraine by JW and LD . Can you direct me to the article/source that says JW & LD are/have visited the Ukraine scouting for players? Cheers Nixon this morning (although no mention of LD/JW going personally) 'Stoke are keen to improve their squad and have even been to Ukraine in recent weeks to scout for bargains' www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-transfer-thelo-aasgaard-9684421He added that Stoke scouts have gone as far as Ukraine in recent weeks as they explore opportunities to bring in new blood. |
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Post by gingerninja on Nov 3, 2024 13:27:14 GMT
That can't be right surely, we are only recruiting from the UK and players 30 + according to many on here🤔
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 3, 2024 13:43:46 GMT
If we can actually get everyone fit I’m not sure we need much? Maybe a right sided defender but Junior was great yesterday and Wilmot can step in. Dixon also has impressed me this season in the cups. no offence but haven’t you being saying the squads not good enough all season or do i have you mixed up with someone else ? It depends on what we mean by “not good enough” though doesn’t it? What is the aspiration? If we are looking to finish mid table, then I’d say we don’t need much, just a marginal improvement and injured players coming back. If we are looking to do better than that, then half the team needs replacing which isn’t happening in a January window. |
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 3, 2024 13:49:50 GMT
It was his best game of the season, no coincidence that it was alongside a disciplined player in Seko who gave him some help in there. Very encouraging With Lawal rumoured to be close?? themidfield situation suddenly looks better. Just need em all to stay fit! Yes, things will start to look much better with Lawal and Gallagher back. I’m no particular fan of Gooch or Pearson, but they are senior players and would strengthen the bench at least. |
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