I'd agree largely with those stays and gos.I wouldn't expect us to get anywhere near 5 million for Vlaar either, given his age and injury record, and general averageness. I would also say that whilst I'd keep Westwood and Bacuna, I'd still be replacing them in the first 11. They'd be squad players. Westwood on the bench, Bacuna to be honest, probably lucky to get in the 18. In part because it's difficult to sense his best position. His pace and running is good at fullback, but he can't defend. In attack he's often awkward with the ball at his feet, and can't pass, and his decision making is poor, making it hard for him to stand out in midfield or on the wing.
Quote from: supertom on May 11, 2014, 11:49:47 PMI'd agree largely with those stays and gos.I wouldn't expect us to get anywhere near 5 million for Vlaar either, given his age and injury record, and general averageness. I would also say that whilst I'd keep Westwood and Bacuna, I'd still be replacing them in the first 11. They'd be squad players. Westwood on the bench, Bacuna to be honest, probably lucky to get in the 18. In part because it's difficult to sense his best position. His pace and running is good at fullback, but he can't defend. In attack he's often awkward with the ball at his feet, and can't pass, and his decision making is poor, making it hard for him to stand out in midfield or on the wing.Whereas I probably agree that those listed need to go, the reality is that it would leave us with far too many players to buy in one window. I personally think that two full-backs, someone to challenge Vlaar and Okore (at this point I don't want to see Baker or Clark play CB for us again), a strong defensive midfielder, a midfielder with similar attributes to Delph and a playmaker who can play as an attacking midfielder and out wide are the key positions in the summer. We probably have just about enough striking options, particularly if whoever is in charge can get something out of Darren Bent. Just looking at that, it's going to be a massive rebuilding job.
As posted on the post match thread, I see stuff like this, and I just think, there's such a disconnect between what the club thinks is acceptable and what the fans think is, it's truly horrific. Honestly, did none of them have the brains to think "hang on, we should at least pretend to be less than happy, even if we're really not"?I have to say, Weimann in terms of attitude has gone right down in my estimation this season.
Weimann gives the impression that he thinks he is an important Premier League player.He is a very misguided young man.