Gunter is playing as a wing back for Wales with people saying we should now play 5 at the back. However, if we utilise the defensive midfielders Evans and Tshibola (I presume Norwood will be sold) effectively, it could allow Gunter and Obita who are both attacking to push up and be a threat. The pro...
No surprise he wants a big, physical team. I expect we'll probably build from the back. Based on last season, that's probably a good thing. It was unbelievable to watch teams just waltz through our defence repeatedly last season, it's no surprise our keeper has been PotS 2 seasons running. Mind you...
As well as the emphasis on youth, there is likely to be a few dutch additions (probably young) joining with the contacts that Stam has with Ajax and Jong Ajax. Who would you like to see from the Eredivisie and the dutch second division come in?
From comments from one of the owners talking to Thai media and hiring a coach that has worked with young players, there now seems to be an emphasis on youth, the lineup along with new signings could look like this next season. GK - Bond LB - Obita CB - Cooper CB - McShane RB - Gunter CM - Tshibola C...
If we had two Jordan Obitas. A cloned copy of the original Jordan. 1 to play left back and the other to play left midfield, we would be pretty strong down the left hand side both defensively and offensively. Offensively I agree because of the quality of his crosses (sometimes) and we've seen flashe...
Here is how much these top scorers cost their current club to buy: Gray: 9 million McCormack: 11 million Hernandez: 10 million Kodjia; 2 million Hemed: 1 million Wells: 1.3 million (all have scored 17 or more in the championship) Gray and McCormack came from the championship Kodjia and Hemed came f...
imo the role depends a little bit on the individual club/manager/DOF involved and what they all want/are good at. For us at the time, NH was a perfect fit for Coppell and Mcdermot, who both prefer managing the players and coaching staff and/or doing the coaching themselves, leaving the contracts an...
Keep Al-Habsi, Bond, Moore, Keown, Sweeney, McShane, Cooper, Obita, Watson, McCleary, Quinn, Tshibola, Barrett, Kuhl, Evans, Rakels, Dickie and Samuel. For the last 5 seasons, and especially now, what have we needed? A god damn 20-30 goal striker, some pace, wide players who can cross, full backs w...
Replacement for Cooper (if he goes)? https://www.clubcall.com/championship/burn-confirms-fulham-exit-1809688.html Decent player, but similar to Cooper in the fact that he's lanky and clumsy. Not sure i'd want him, even if cooper goes. I think we could maybe do with two new centre halfs this summer....
And he carries the losing mentality that we have had for the past few years since we were relegated. As you said, a great athlete but can't cross and doesn't come across as being a championship winning/promtion full-back because he is so weak defensively. The same could be said for Obita where he i...
Keep Al-Habsi, Bond, Moore, Keown, Sweeney, McShane, Cooper, Obita, Watson, McCleary, Quinn, Tshibola, Barrett, Kuhl, Evans, Rakels, Dickie and Samuel. For the last 5 seasons, and especially now, what have we needed? A god damn 20-30 goal striker, some pace, wide players who can cross, full backs w...
Replacement for Cooper (if he goes)? https://www.clubcall.com/championship/burn-confirms-fulham-exit-1809688.html Decent player, but similar to Cooper in the fact that he's lanky and clumsy. Not sure i'd want him, even if cooper goes. Probably not a capable starter but a backup perhaps in case McSh...
I work with some of Aaron Kuhl's mates and by the sound of things, he'll be off this summer. Apparently he's only been offered a one-year deal here and a longer deal elsewhere. Well my screen name is buggered :cry: We should be offering a 10 year deal to Kuhl, based on the hair alone. Plus I like h...
Keep Al-Habsi, Bond, Moore, Keown, Sweeney, McShane, Cooper, Obita, Watson, McCleary, Quinn, Tshibola, Barrett, Kuhl, Evans, Rakels, Dickie and Samuel. For the last 5 seasons, and especially now, what have we needed? A god damn 20-30 goal striker, some pace, wide players who can cross, full backs w...
For me, Chris Gunter typifies the current malaise at the club. Lovely guy, great athelete, bang average defender and just so meek and mild. He screams bottlejob. I hope he has a fantastic tournament with Wales and someone buys him because he's our soft underbelly. I mean compare him to Murty, or Gr...
For me, Chris Gunter typifies the current malaise at the club. Lovely guy, great athelete, bang average defender and just so meek and mild. He screams bottlejob. I hope he has a fantastic tournament with Wales and someone buys him because he's our soft underbelly. I mean compare him to Murty, or Gr...
Youth: Ready for the first team: Stuart Moore (played in league 1 so capable back up) George Evans (already played and looked promising) Aaron Tshibola (played for us this season and looks like a key player already) Aaron Kuhl (might be off in the summer though) Jake Cooper (already played this sea...
Yeah I can understand that the Thais are keeping some of the revenue themselves because they don't sound like they're too loaded with money. However, if you buy a football club, it only works if you buy it because you are passionate about the football club, not for the money, this is what I am conc...