Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[eamonn]

How did he do in Belgium? With Hutton going, maybe he could yet do a job for us. Though having Elmo and Bree half-decent options for us in that position, I guess there's less need for him.
It's left full back I'm worried about. Taylor is not up to it, I'd rather play Hutton out of position for another season than have another year of Neil.

[paul_e]

How did he do in Belgium? With Hutton going, maybe he could yet do a job for us. Though having Elmo and Bree half-decent options for us in that position, I guess there's less need for him.
It's left full back I'm worried about. Taylor is not up to it, I'd rather play Hutton out of position for another season than have another year of Neil.

From what I recall he's played all across the defence in his career so he'd be worth keeping for that alone if the alternative is to sell him at a loss.  He's also pretty quick so would add some extra pace into the defence which we've been very short of.

Personally I'd let Elmo go because the fee for him was low enough that we could easily make a small book profit and I don't think we'd miss him much.

[Ads]

I'd keep De Laet, although I like Bree and wouldn't mind him playing more.

[footyskillz]

I know a little off topic but related... What are the under 23 and up coming options at left back or wing back?

Lyden us still around isn't he?

God bless Jlloyd Samuel. Left back /wing back wasn't he? only caught tail end of his villa career but read about him and playing career recently after tragic news. I think playing a left footed full back is a priority. Despite Taylor inconsistent he also seems to get injured a bit.

[paul_e]

Oscar Borg and Mitch Clark seemed to alternate at left back most of the season (I think the former picked up an injury towards the end of the season though), both of them are decent.  Sadly the best full back in the U23s/Academy is Bazeley-Graham who plays on the right.  Lyden is still about but he's no full back.

[footyskillz]

Oscar Borg and Mitch Clark seemed to alternate at left back most of the season (I think the former picked up an injury towards the end of the season though), both of them are decent.  Sadly the best full back in the U23s/Academy is Bazeley-Graham who plays on the right.  Lyden is still about but he's no full back.

Are there 2 Clarks? I think heard of him but didn't think was left back.
Borg is out of contact I think but was seen as prospect when signed up.
(aren't they all one could argue!) thanks for the info!

[paul_e]

Oscar Borg and Mitch Clark seemed to alternate at left back most of the season (I think the former picked up an injury towards the end of the season though), both of them are decent.  Sadly the best full back in the U23s/Academy is Bazeley-Graham who plays on the right.  Lyden is still about but he's no full back.

Are there 2 Clarks? I think heard of him but didn't think was left back.
Borg is out of contact I think but was seen as prospect when signed up.
(aren't they all one could argue!) thanks for the info!

Yep, Mitch Clark is a centre back/full back and Jack Clarke is a Centre mid (and for me is the most impressive one in that squad).

[tomd2103]

How did he do in Belgium? With Hutton going, maybe he could yet do a job for us. Though having Elmo and Bree half-decent options for us in that position, I guess there's less need for him.
It's left full back I'm worried about. Taylor is not up to it, I'd rather play Hutton out of position for another season than have another year of Neil.

Left back is one of the positions where we will need to make a signing this summer.  Because of numbers, I think Hutton will sadly have to go even though he deserves another year at least.     

[Mossie Hennebry]

Is it just me, or have we been looking for a right back since Delaney retired? Who was our last decent left back? Bouma?

[SoccerHQ]

Is it just me, or have we been looking for a right back since Delaney retired? Who was our last decent left back? Bouma?

He was our last defence proper left back....

Luke Young did fine in that position.

[garyshawsknee]

Is it just me, or have we been looking for a right back since Delaney retired? Who was our last decent left back? Bouma?

I think you're right sadly, he was equally as good at going forward and defending.

[Mossie Hennebry]

How far along is cloning technology? Maybe we could 3-d print another Delaney?

Seriously though, if we get another manager in, are we just going to add to an already bloated non-playing playing staff? Surely the lads that we bought have something about them? Is it coaching where we need to invest?

[shipscat]

With regard to left back,and obviously it depends on our financial situation,I'd be looking at bringing in Charlie Taylor on loan from Burnley with a promotion clause.

He was the best left back in the championship 3/4 years ago.. I saw him play for filthy Leeds and I thought he'd be knocking on the England squad..Went to Burnley from Leeds on a tribunal fee and has hardly played..I'd say he's circa 25/6.

Proven but still plenty to prove.A few more of these would be handy 2018/19.

[JUAN PABLO]

De Laet is a very good championship player .   Id keep him , he was a fave with a lot of Leicester fans I know , very quick too . We havent got much pace in our team to be fair .

I see Thor is happy to stay , depends on the club I suppose.

[mr underhill]

yes we haven't really given him an opportunity/run of games to truly assess his worth