Delph

[N'ZMAV]

Dempsey would be a good option. and I'd keep CNz, and flog Ireland.

[paul_e]

I would definitely keep N'Zog.  We're starting to see the best of him in the last few months.   Now that he knows the club and that Lambert knows how best to employ him we will see far better from him from now on.

I think individually he's been fine but we're a better team without him (we've won 3 in 4 since he was dropped).  I also don't think he's enough of a goal threat from that position given how little he offers in other areas.  If we could replace him with someone with similar talent but a better work ethic and a few more goals it would be very useful, we really need 10goals a year from that role (roughly in line with Gabby and Weimann in the wider roles).

[Mister E]

I would definitely keep N'Zog.  We're starting to see the best of him in the last few months.   Now that he knows the club and that Lambert knows how best to employ him we will see far better from him from now on.

I think individually he's been fine but we're a better team without him (we've won 3 in 4 since he was dropped).  I also don't think he's enough of a goal threat from that position given how little he offers in other areas.  If we could replace him with someone with similar talent but a better work ethic and a few more goals it would be very useful, we really need 10goals a year from that role (roughly in line with Gabby and Weimann in the wider roles).

I've never been a fan of Charles and this season he has - like last - shown his flakiness.

I'd try and capitalise what we can from him in the transfer market, and move on.

[Hoppo]

Lambo was watching Luke Murphy a Crewe midfielder yesterday.

[Mister E]

Lambo was watching Luke Murphy a Crewe midfielder yesterday.

He's the lad that took over from Westie as their central midfield general, I believe.

[tomd2103]

I would definitely keep N'Zog.  We're starting to see the best of him in the last few months.   Now that he knows the club and that Lambert knows how best to employ him we will see far better from him from now on.

I think individually he's been fine but we're a better team without him (we've won 3 in 4 since he was dropped).  I also don't think he's enough of a goal threat from that position given how little he offers in other areas.  If we could replace him with someone with similar talent but a better work ethic and a few more goals it would be very useful, we really need 10goals a year from that role (roughly in line with Gabby and Weimann in the wider roles).

Again, I agree Paul.  N'Zogbia has done well at times this season, but i just don't think he is active enough in the role, and as you said he doesn't really offer a goal threat.  I thought Robbie Keane was excellent when he played for us in that position last season and contributed with both goals and assists. 

[barrysleftfoot]

 Capoue, Bony, Onohua, Douglas, and Canales.That would do me.

 Delph has grown into his position in the last 2/3 months, and is worth keeping, he has good pace, at times a very good pass, and puts himself about.Not sure he is a 1st teamer, but is getting to be quite a capable understudy for me.

 Keep Delph, Westwood, Gardener, let KEA, Bannan, Holman, Herd, Ireland go imho.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Lambo was watching Luke Murphy a Crewe midfielder yesterday.

He's the lad that took over from Westie as their central midfield general, I believe.

Crewe manager saying Murphy is better than Westwood. He has scored 14 goals this season. 2-3m go get him ......

[SoccerHQ]

That Fer chap who failed his Everton medical would be decent in our setup. Overall though I think we need a tricky attacking option and an experienced strong midfield player, coupled with a centre half and full back competition. We would have conceded less if the forwards had been more clinical too this season I reckon. Also Dunne being fully fit would have been a big plus.

I agree, two new central midfielders are a must this summer if only to freshen things as the likes of Bannan and Delph have been around the first team squad for a few years now.

In fairness Bennett has played well recently but we still lack depth in the full back area as Baker has to play there when he's injured.

An experience LB like say Jon Arne Riise or maybe to push the boat out a little someone like Kolorov from Man. City on a season long loan to challenge Bennett would be good.

[Vancouver]

Lambo was watching Luke Murphy a Crewe midfielder yesterday.

He's the lad that took over from Westie as their central midfield general, I believe.

Crewe manager saying Murphy is better than Westwood. He has scored 14 goals this season. 2-3m go get him ......

We didnt we buy him instead then?

[Irish villain]

Delph didn't look a disaster waiting to happen yesterday. He put in some good strong tackles, carried the ball well an passed it well too.

I do wonder whether his spate of yellow cards and indifferent contribution earlier in the season were a product of lack of fitness rather than ability. Let's face it he has hardly had a chance to get up to PL speed since he got here and has spent a protracted period where he hasn't played football at any level.

Good points. I thought Delph was hopeless whenever he was in the side last year. The turning point for me was the West Ham game. i thought Delph was brilliant that day and has been ever since.

[paul_e]

Delph didn't look a disaster waiting to happen yesterday. He put in some good strong tackles, carried the ball well an passed it well too.

I do wonder whether his spate of yellow cards and indifferent contribution earlier in the season were a product of lack of fitness rather than ability. Let's face it he has hardly had a chance to get up to PL speed since he got here and has spent a protracted period where he hasn't played football at any level.

Good points. I thought Delph was hopeless whenever he was in the side last year. The turning point for me was the West Ham game. i thought Delph was brilliant that day and has been ever since.

I've thought it was more fitness than anything else for a long time.  He always seemed half a yard off the pace and was throwing himself in out of frustration more often than not.  He's still reckless but he's not the walking yellow card he had been, his touch looks better as well, and he's looking up a lot more when he has the ball, both a things that go to pot when you're unfit/tiring at the end of a game.

[Matt Collins]

He was fantastic at west brom too. That was the first time I saw real dynamism and sharpness in his play. He's got really quick feet to manoeuvre out of right situations.

Can't cross a ball though can he?

[eastie]

He was fantastic at west brom too. That was the first time I saw real dynamism and sharpness in his play. He's got really quick feet to manoeuvre out of right situations.

Can't cross a ball though can he?

He scored a few at Leeds and I'd like to see him do that here, one area where we lack goals badly is midfield .

[Simon Ward]

Lambo was watching Luke Murphy a Crewe midfielder yesterday.

He's the lad that took over from Westie as their central midfield general, I believe.

Crewe manager saying Murphy is better than Westwood. He has scored 14 goals this season. 2-3m go get him ......

I believe we have been monitoring this kid all season!