The Midfield

[Ron Manager]

That bloke who plays for Everton would do nicely.
Gareth Barry or Idrissa Gueye is his name.

Let's sign both of them!!!

[MonsXI]

I cant help thinking Gil and Veretout shouldn't of been allowed to leave, unless of course they forced moves which may have been the case with the latter.

[ldavfc4eva]

I think Veretout wanted out as soon as we were relegated, similar to Gana.

[Steve67]

I think we are being a little guilty of forgetfulness guys. Some, if not all of those players are the reason where we are. Gana might have been of more use to us to be fair but the others are bit part players.

[passitsideways]

I'd take a shot at playing Grealish a little deeper in a three-man midfield, especially if he's not going to be shooting all that much. He'd need to release the ball quicker though.

[Ads]

Tshibola, Jedinak and Grealish to start against Newcastle behind Adomah and Ayew who can tuck into make 5 while Tshibola and Grealish have the legs to press.

[fredm]

Grealish definitely needs to be more positive with the ball.  Tends to hang on to it too long and gives defenders time to group around him and block him out. Needs to do more one touch and go to open up space for the people around him.

[olaftab]

So what you are saying is Grealish needs coaching...now I wonder who can do that?

[aj2k77]

Tshibola, Jedinak and Grealish to start against Newcastle behind Adomah and Ayew who can tuck into make 5 while Tshibola and Grealish have the legs to press.

I'm in two minds with Ayew, at times he's the one who's making the chances that we miss and at others he looks lost and like we are playing the wrong formation to fit him in the side. I like him, I just have no idea where he is best suited to us.

[tomd2103]

I'd take a shot at playing Grealish a little deeper in a three-man midfield, especially if he's not going to be shooting all that much. He'd need to release the ball quicker though.

My concern about Grealish playing in midfield is the physical and defensive side of his game.  I could see him getting outmuscled and overrun in that area in this league.  I think he would be more suited playing in front of a midfield three and behind two strikers.  Not sure who the third midfielder in that set up would be. 

[Matt Collins]

I agree re grealish. Though it could be that in a three that's ok if the other two are defensively strong enough

I see joey Barton is on the brink of leaving Rangers. What are people's thoughts?

[oswald funkletrumpet]

I agree re grealish. Though it could be that in a three that's ok if the other two are defensively strong enough

I see joey Barton is on the brink of leaving Rangers. What are people's thoughts?

would we be able to sign him? thought it was only out of contract players

[tomd2103]

I agree re grealish. Though it could be that in a three that's ok if the other two are defensively strong enough

I see joey Barton is on the brink of leaving Rangers. What are people's thoughts?

Too similar to Jedinak and Westwood, Matt?  We need some athleticism and energy in there.

[richtheholtender]

I agree re grealish. Though it could be that in a three that's ok if the other two are defensively strong enough

I see joey Barton is on the brink of leaving Rangers. What are people's thoughts?

I work with Andre Grays mum and he reckons Barton created a lot of his chances last season. I would do what Burnley did, get him in, use him to get up and then look to replace him.

[Matt Collins]

I wonder if Rangers will cancel his contract

Hasn't he got more energy than most of us the rest of our midfield?

Has been one of the best players in a promotion winning team three times now I think (Newcastle, burnley and QPR)

Also can play right side midfield or in a three - but add more aggression and movement than we'd otherwise have

Not really thought about it until now, but I'm warming to it