I don't disagree, Paul, but are we even looking for that type of player? Smith-Rowe seems to be more attack-minded and as we've made a bid, clearly we seem to want to improve more attacking options from midfield despite having Grealish and Buendia (and the two wingers). Is it Ward-Prowse? Or could Sanson be that defensive option? From his Marseille highlights he likes a tackle, but it's too early in his Villa performances to say he could do that for us. I fear he's another bits and pieces midfielder and we are stock-piling that type - McGinn/Luiz/Ramsey/Hourihane (if he hangs around).I worry that our midfield will look bloated in number with too many generalists and not enough specialists come the start of the season.
Quote from: eamonn on June 24, 2021, 02:43:22 PMI don't disagree, Paul, but are we even looking for that type of player? Smith-Rowe seems to be more attack-minded and as we've made a bid, clearly we seem to want to improve more attacking options from midfield despite having Grealish and Buendia (and the two wingers). Is it Ward-Prowse? Or could Sanson be that defensive option? From his Marseille highlights he likes a tackle, but it's too early in his Villa performances to say he could do that for us. I fear he's another bits and pieces midfielder and we are stock-piling that type - McGinn/Luiz/Ramsey/Hourihane (if he hangs around).I worry that our midfield will look bloated in number with too many generalists and not enough specialists come the start of the season.Before we write Sanson off let’s not forget what he can dohttps://youtu.be/LVs45IPX-_s
I'm a bit perplexed by JWP. Excellent player as I think he is again I think he'd be more suited to the McGinn, Luiz, Sanson role. I can't see him being happy being expected to be our main DM.
... I want us to have a strong squad with intense competition and minimal drop off in standards for injuries and suspensions. The type of squad that competes on four fronts and wins things. Like:MartinezCashTargettMingsKonsaBissouma Ward-ProwseMcGinnBuendiaWatkinsGrealishSubs:SteerYoungHauseLuizSmith-RoweAlvarezWesleyChuckTraore
I'd love it if we got Bissouma, Smith Rowe & JWP. So are you a playing a 6 and two 8's or McGinn at 10?If we got Smith Rowe he'd have to start at 10 for me.
Quote from: chrisw1 on June 24, 2021, 04:23:10 PMI'd love it if we got Bissouma, Smith Rowe & JWP. So are you a playing a 6 and two 8's or McGinn at 10?If we got Smith Rowe he'd have to start at 10 for me.I’d play a 6 and two 8s with those three (Bissouma, JWP & SJM). Mad pressing energy with Ollie and Buendia as well. ESR would play 10 when we change formation or 11 when Jack’s out.
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on June 24, 2021, 04:43:33 PMQuote from: chrisw1 on June 24, 2021, 04:23:10 PMI'd love it if we got Bissouma, Smith Rowe & JWP. So are you a playing a 6 and two 8's or McGinn at 10?If we got Smith Rowe he'd have to start at 10 for me.I’d play a 6 and two 8s with those three (Bissouma, JWP & SJM). Mad pressing energy with Ollie and Buendia as well. ESR would play 10 when we change formation or 11 when Jack’s out.I'd always play 2 8s but switch between a 6 or a 10 depending on the game (generally a 6 away and a 10 at home) I'd also consider some of the players as rotation options.
Before we write Sanson off let’s not forget what he can dohttps://youtu.be/LVs45IPX-_s
Quote from: jwarry on June 24, 2021, 02:48:30 PMBefore we write Sanson off let’s not forget what he can dohttps://youtu.be/LVs45IPX-_s Seeing that again, maybe Sanson's best position is the Barkley role. He's technically good with both feet, can play and moves right across the front, lethal shooting from just outside the box, not afraid to drop back to pick up the ball and bring it forward and the complete opposite of Ross Barkley, loves to put a shift in. Maybe we've already got our 10.
Quote from: Rudy Can't Fail on June 24, 2021, 05:42:11 PMQuote from: jwarry on June 24, 2021, 02:48:30 PMBefore we write Sanson off let’s not forget what he can dohttps://youtu.be/LVs45IPX-_s Seeing that again, maybe Sanson's best position is the Barkley role. He's technically good with both feet, can play and moves right across the front, lethal shooting from just outside the box, not afraid to drop back to pick up the ball and bring it forward and the complete opposite of Ross Barkley, loves to put a shift in. Maybe we've already got our 10.Yes, what I thought.
Seeing that again, maybe Sanson's best position is the Barkley role. He's technically good with both feet, can play and moves right across the front, lethal shooting from just outside the box, not afraid to drop back to pick up the ball and bring it forward and the complete opposite of Ross Barkley, loves to put a shift in. Maybe we've already got our 10.