Summer transfer, gossip, speculation and the usual butter ollocks thread

[OCD]

My problem with the 'Luiz-McGinn-Grealish didn't work early last season' argument is that Luiz hadn't adapted then like he showed after lockdown.

When Jack starts on the left, he's given bit of a free role and likes to come into the middle a lot and he has to do that to get on the ball more often.

2 genuine wide options gives you more pace and can stretch teams better while also giving Jack the ability to influence games more from the middle.

Against the top sides we would need to play 2 DCM's, with Jack ahead of them in order to keep Jack in the middle but there's plenty of games, especially at home, where we would only need to play 1. Then the question is whether Nakamba can step up or whether we need an upgrade. We can't do everything in one window though so if we do need an upgrade, it may need to wait until next summer. 

[Ads]

I dont remember getting destroyed in the early part of the season.

[OCD]

Early part of the season is a bit of a falsehood anyway since we looked like a team of individuals and many were having their first Premier League experiences. We had a great set of starting fixtures but we struggled to win many of them just because we were adapting.

[stevo_st]

we fell apart a few times early on

[Toronto Villa]

I dont remember getting destroyed in the early part of the season.

We didn’t. We played very well at times and stupid defending and tactics let us down and it wore on us as the season went along. Of course when Leeds did the same thing it just means they’ll likely finish second to Liverpool this season.

[tony scott]

I just wonder if the Traore deal is on or is it being used to force a deal for Rashica ie make up your mind. As for being weak in midfield can Shaker wave his magic wand and turn our. Marvellous into Konta ?

[ChicagoLion]

As the season developed we had the worst record for conceding chances, that manifested into losing points from winning positions.
We did run out of gas and were unable to close games out. We did look more solid after the break and a lot of that was down to the form of Luiz and our fullbacks playing deeper for longer.

[ozzjim]

As the season developed we had the worst record for conceding chances, that manifested into losing points from winning positions.
We did run out of gas and were unable to close games out. We did look more solid after the break and a lot of that was down to the form of Luiz and our fullbacks playing deeper for longer.

Mings and Konsa improved no end too, and for all his faults Trez covered his full back brilliantly at times. I think Jack in the middle away from home is too light weight, but at home opens up a much more attacking dimension.

[tony scott]

As the season developed we had the worst record for conceding chances, that manifested into losing points from winning positions.
We did run out of gas and were unable to close games out. We did look more solid after the break and a lot of that was down to the form of Luiz and our fullbacks playing deeper for longer.

Mings and Konsa improved no end too, and for all his faults Trez covered his full back brilliantly at times. I think Jack in the middle away from home is too light weight, but at home opens up a much more attacking dimension.

[tony scott]

As co vid is still with us , will home and away mean as much without supporters ,so I think all away teams will attack far more

[Mister E]

I just wonder if the Traore deal is on or is it being used to force a deal for Rashica ie make up your mind. As for being weak in midfield can Shaker wave his magic wand and turn our. Marvellous into Konta ?

I don't whether Nakamba would make a great female tennis player.


I think - as you imply - the jury is still out on Marvelous: you may be right that Craig S has had some time to work with him and give him more positional sense and more ability to anticipate and intercept rather than dive in.

[Hairbandinho]

It would seem that Hogan to Birmingham is complete pending official announcement etc

[ozzjim]

I really like Marvelous and think there is a player in there, might take a bit longer to fully adapt but worth sticking with as Dougie understudy.

Hogan to Blues. Found his level.

[SheffieldVillain]

It would seem that Hogan to Birmingham is complete pending official announcement etc

Good news. Hopefully the start of removing the bottom layer of players from the squad.

[London Villan]

How much is hogan going for?