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Offline dave.woodhall

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2020, 07:31:52 AM »
I can see it... wahay.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2020, 08:45:23 AM »
Excellent Dave, made me excited for the new season

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2020, 08:55:49 AM »
Top read, Dave. I said as well several times during the season that the opening match vs Spurs really set the template for our season, as we were throwing away good starts in match after match.

Weirdly, when I read Chester, Elphick, Adomah and Kodjia I got a pang of fond nostalgia. I guess I didn't mind the time in the Championship as much as I thought.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2020, 09:18:37 AM »
Best season summation ever !

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2020, 09:19:37 AM »
I can see it... wahay.
Yep, it worked.  Nice summary Dave.

Offline dave.woodhall

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2020, 10:35:00 AM »
I can see it... wahay.

Always an advantage, I feel.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2020, 11:07:02 AM »
Spot on, as always Dave.  :)

Offline RichardBatchelor

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2020, 11:18:54 AM »
Yes to Benteke AS LONG AS two others are brought in. I love the bloke and would love to see it work, but my head says he's a busted flush. I want to be proved wrong.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2020, 11:30:05 AM »
I'd be tempted with Benteke if the crowds were back. Otherwise it's a no from me.

I still don't agree with the season resuming, even though we did well out of it. However, I'm looking forward to next season. I think we've seen enough good things to feel optimistic.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2020, 09:47:46 PM »
No to Benteke. He is a shadow of his former self.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2020, 09:52:06 PM »
Definitely yes to Abraham. Would like to see Tuanzebe back, as well.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2020, 10:08:36 PM »
No to Benteke. He is a shadow of his former self.
I agree and I think we should be looking to build without loanees if possible.

Loans are almost essential rather than short-sighted in order to get out of the Championship. We used it to good effect and Leeds, Albion and Fulham have all done likewise. However, we may need to be more progressive now.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2020, 10:19:21 PM »
I'd take that one that Liverpool loaned to Swansea on loan. Forgotten his name, but he's good. Not as the main man but an option off the bench would be a much better option than we have presently.

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Re: Press-ing along
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2020, 10:43:42 PM »
The last sentence is key.  We have some momentum and optimism heading into next season thanks to the way we ended last season.  The right buys, particularly someone who can kick people, and we might just not struggle again.  I think the owners will expect more of Dean next season and will back him to succeed.  Some shrewd purchases will be needed as well as the odd gamble.  Great summary Dave.

 


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