Thank you Ian
We have a similar problem with a replacement for Paddy right now, god help us if we lose Bamford
The spine of a team is so important!
Thank you Ian
We looked at DePaul and Cuisance but didn't get either, so I think they know there's a problem but we're not just going to sign anyone. Most on here and elsewhere at the end of last season were saying we need 2 CB'S as priority, we got those, obviously been very unlucky with injuries with those. Our club can only do so much on the budget we have, in all likelihood if we'd have got either of the 2 above we wouldn't have got Raphinha as the budget would have been blown. It's not always as straightforward as it seems.
We definitely need someone but who and are they willing to come. I think some of our fans forget we're not the draw for players we once were, we've been out of the top flight since before some of these players started school. I'm sure the problem will get addressed in the summer but I don't think they'll want to sign just anyone. It will be someone as Billy said that will have to be able to play that position amongst others.
I think Llorente could play the position well just not sure is body would hold up to the commitment needed tho. For me Dallas is the logical option as he seems to have that defencive mindset needed. Shack, Klich not for me.faaip wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:00 pm It's a position that needs a player able to drop back into a 3 and even drop back further to play the sweeper, a good ball playing CB would be ideal and Llorente seems custom made. I'm not even convinced we bought him to play CB except in a 3. He's right footed as is Koch. My guess is Struijk is our left sided CB next season with Koch right. Phillips/Llorente/Klich/Shackleton will cover the 4/8 positions
Which is why its important to finish as high as we can. We've got more chance of signing top quality players if we can finish around 8th-10th than if we finish just above the bottom three.gessa wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:37 pm We definitely need someone but who and are they willing to come. I think some of our fans forget we're not the draw for players we once were, we've been out of the top flight since before some of these players started school. I'm sure the problem will get addressed in the summer but I don't think they'll want to sign just anyone. It will be someone as Billy said that will have to be able to play that position amongst others.
I know it's a gradual plan mate.gessa wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:32 pm We looked at DePaul and Cuisance but didn't get either, so I think they know there's a problem but we're not just going to sign anyone. Most on here and elsewhere at the end of last season were saying we need 2 CB'S as priority, we got those, obviously been very unlucky with injuries with those. Our club can only do so much on the budget we have, in all likelihood if we'd have got either of the 2 above we wouldn't have got Raphinha as the budget would have been blown. It's not always as straightforward as it seems.
Welcome to MOT DanDanLUFCMOT wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:51 pm Anymore news on this one? I rate him highly, and is crucial to our transition through the pitch.
Thanks guys.
Enjoy DanDanLUFCMOT wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:56 pm Thanks mate, love some of the topics. I can see I've got some reading to do.