Robert Snodgrass - loaned for 17-18 season

[chrisw1]

Where would he play?

If we continue with the 4-1-4-1 formation (or even if we go to a 4-4-2) he will play on the left side of midfield.  He is like Ashley Young in that he is a right footed player who plays predominantly on the left.  Decent signing in my opinion.       

No he doesn't.  Firstly he's left footed.  Secondly he prefers to play on the right.  He's on record as saying the reason he was struggling at West Ham is that they kept playing him on the left.

[olaftab]

But it's a loan and that is not the way to rebuild the club.

[RussellC]

But it's a loan and that is not the way to rebuild the club.

In an ideal world, I completely agree. But the most important thing at this stage is to put together a team to get us promoted. Snodgrass is an upgrade on all of our current wide-options bar Green in my opinion, and is the only one that is naturally left-footed, regardless of which side he's playing on. He's also a great set-piece taker, and I've been pretty underwhelmed by both Hourihane and Lansbury in that regard so far.

[Mister E]

Snodgrass is an excellent player and would certainly improve us.  But he prefers to play on the right (despite being left footed) and we have just signed Elmo for that.

I really like him but just not sure this is how we should use our limited budget.

My view on it, too. The manager needs to work substantially with what he's got and let's see whether he can do it.
My main concern is the lack of cover at LB.

[cdbearsfan]

I don't think it's too bad an idea to assemble a club that can get promoted, then upgrade to Premier League players without having to get loads of players off the wage bill.

So loans make sense. If he turns out to be an indispensable part of our team, we will probably sign him. If he doesn't, we can sign somebody else. I fail to see what we have to lose.

[RussellC]

I think De Laet is seen as left-back cover. Bjarnason and Toner at a push too.

My main worry now is centre-back. I honestly think we're in major trouble if Chester picks-up an injury. Terry and Samba would get crucified by a forward-line with any pace.

[nick harper]

I think De Laet is seen as left-back cover. Bjarnason and Toner at a push too.

My main worry now is centre-back. I honestly think we're in major trouble if Chester picks-up an injury. Terry and Samba would get crucified by a forward-line with any pace.

Think he sees Jedinak covering there this season. Admittedly it doesn't add anything to the pace conundrum.

[KevinGage]

Would be surprised if Snodgrass commits with this much time left in the transfer window.

I could well believe we have spoken to him; that he might have even gone as far as to say he is interested.

But shirley one of the mid-table > lower Premiership sides might have chanced it with a day or two to go if their first choice options fell through.

[frank black]

But it's a loan and that is not the way to rebuild the club.

Given his age an being out of favour I would guess at loan to buy arrangement?

[Dave]

Probably enough smoke to give this one it's own thread.

I'm broadly in favour. Even if our right side looks massively over-stocked compared to the other side.

[Mossie Hennebry]

My limited knowledge of him has him filed under good player. I'm in favour (if anyone cares) and I suppose a load fits in with FFP.

[olaftab]

Where would he play?

A tough road back to the first team for Grealish when he is fit again.

Snodgrass
Whelan
Jedinak
Lansbury
Hourihane
Green
Adomah
Elmohamady
Grealish
Bjarnason
Kodjia
McCormack
Hogan
Davis

14 players in to 6 places.

10 midfielders here and 11 with Gary Gardner that's quite a lot of cover for 4 places.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Where would he play?

A tough road back to the first team for Grealish when he is fit again.

Snodgrass
Whelan
Jedinak
Lansbury
Hourihane
Green
Adomah
Elmohamady
Grealish
Bjarnason
Kodjia
McCormack
Hogan
Davis

14 players in to 6 places.

10 midfielders here and 11 with Gary Gardner that's quite a lot of cover for 4 places.

12. Like Steve Bruce you've forgotten Jordan Lyden.

[ASHTONVILLA]

I can see Bruce selling Adomah if Snodgrass comes in. He would have  Elmo and Green at right and left wing with Snodgrass competing with both of them for a place.

Adomah is one of our more saleable assets and would command a decent fee. If we can't shift some of the unwanted players I can see us offloading players we want if it is where we have squad depth.

One of Bree, Hutton and DeLaet will probably go too, and it may well be the one that goes is the one people want to buy rather than the onne we would want to sell (Hutton).

I like Snodgrass, so happy with the signing. Just puzzled we have got in two right wingers when we already had one of the best in the division in Adomah.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Snodgrass is far more industrious than Adomah or Elmo, just the type of player when you need to dig deep to get a result. Whoever players right back will certainly appreciate his contributions.