melmacian_saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 Given that Nigel is gone and although he didn't admit to it it's clear that MP will bring his own signings along who do we expect to fall down the pecking order and move away from the club, either now (unlikely) or in the summer? While it has become quite clear for some of them, new signings may see other more popular players definitely fall out of favour. GK: I suspect Kelvin will leave at the end of the season. Could see us getting a new keeper from La Liga (definitely an interesting market), to give Boruc a run for his money and allow Gazzaniga to finally have some much-needed game time on loan in the Championship to keep progressing. Defenders: While Seabourne will be off, I suspect Aaron Martin is out of the club's plans and if we do sign another CB I could see Hooiveld leaving too. This may become our most settled position for years to come, with Fonte/Yoshida/Forren/new signing a potentially strong quartet (and one we can probably manage to keep together for a long time). As for full-backs, Richardson will probably be off in the summer, alongside Butterfield (retire?) and we'll probably try to bargain with a NPC club for Danny Fox. With Clyne and Shaw looking to stick around, and a couple of youngsters around their positions as well, I suspect we will sign another RB and rely on Clyne to do a job on the left (which he did without much trouble) should Shaw get injured, assuming their progression carries on at such high levels. Midfield: Schneiderlin, Cork and Davis will remain and JWP seems to be a safe bet in a few years (loaned out for a short time may be good?). In fact I think it all depends on how the rest of the season goes for Steven, because I suspect he wants first-team football and will leave if MP does not give him that chance/prefers a new signing of his. Ramirez will definitely be a big part of his plans and Lallana is of a very high standard as well and I'm sure he will appreciate Adam's flair. While most people don't think so I expect Guly to leave, as will De Ridder and here I can see at least two La Liga/Serie A signings (or at least players of Hispanic origin coming in). Chaplow I reckon will be off as well. I expect Isgrove, Chambers and a couple of other academy starlets to get their respective chances. Puncheon is a very big question mark for me. More than the fans, MP has a big challenge in getting the best out of him just like NA until now. Let's see if he'll even bother. Strikers: Rodriguez is a bet for the future and will feature more and more. Lambert will carry on featuring but I can see a traditional PL mid-tabler lining up an offer for him (Stoke, West Ham or the like) and we won't say no. I expect us to bring in a heavy sounding signing should RL leave. What do you people reckon? These are all predictions so feel free to discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 I wouldn't want to be 'quick' right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 The transfer committee bought the players. I will not believe in any instance that any player signed in the summer were "Adkins" transfers. Any player that leaves will be a failed signing from the Cortese Committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 I don't see the change in manager having an impact on the names leaving. We know there are some who aren't good enough, some who just aren't going to get game time and some younger players that might not make the grade. I don't see MP coming onboard changing this really. Those who are good enough will have a part to play. If we achieve the success we're aiming for, even better players will come in and may push out currently good enough players, but that would be the case with Adkins as much as MP. Time will tell I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 Whats your feeling on the futures of Mayuka and Tadanari Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 Whats your feeling on the futures of Mayuka and Tadanari Lee? Personally i'm looking forward to seeing him play in Zambian colours over the next week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 I hope his first transfer dealing is to release De Ridder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 It will be interesting to see how RL is used now MP is coaching. We may find out if the decision to drop him for some games/substitute him was down to Adkins' tactics or was an edit passed down by NC & friends to phase him out of the team. Seemed odd that he was being linked with moves to Championship clubs towards the end of the summer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 If you're to believe one of the articles in the tabloids which said that Cortese told the squad they weren't good enough, what's to stop someone like Lambert leaving? He wasn't good enough for lower league clubs once, and had to fight tooth and nail for a contract with the likes of Macclesfield. This could well be the start of some massive changes in our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 It will be interesting to see how RL is used now MP is coaching. We may find out if the decision to drop him for some games/substitute him was down to Adkins' tactics or was an edit passed down by NC & friends to phase him out of the team. Seemed odd that he was being linked with moves to Championship clubs towards the end of the summer window. Cant see the 'phasing out of Lambert' being an NC choice. He remains the best NC signing and NC will be aware he is a very key reason for his arrival in the Prem. Team selections were NA's and Lambert started 20/22 which is fairly high IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Yes, those are two players that are currently a grey area. Especially, Mayuka. We spent, what, £3.5M on him and have hardly played him. I'm intrigued to know why, although we probably never will. Was he a Cortese-driven signing that Adkins went along with? Tadanari - highly thought of last year, but hardly featuring this season. I know he has been injured, and you could say his place has gone to Gaston. Of all our players, these two are maybe at risk of being released or loaned out. Of course, if Mayuka plays a fantastic ACoN, then we'll have the option to sell or retain and play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Yes, those are two players that are currently a grey area. Especially, Mayuka. We spent, what, £3.5M on him and have hardly played him. I'm intrigued to know why, although we probably never will. Was he a Cortese-driven signing that Adkins went along with? Tadanari - highly thought of last year, but hardly featuring this season. I know he has been injured, and you could say his place has gone to Gaston. Of all our players, these two are maybe at risk of being released or loaned out. Of course, if Mayuka plays a fantastic ACoN, then we'll have the option to sell or retain and play him. Mayuka is a young player part of the first team plans. Lee should probably look for a move elsewhere given his age and lack of impact here plus other options we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 It will be interesting to see how RL is used now MP is coaching. We may find out if the decision to drop him for some games/substitute him was down to Adkins' tactics or was an edit passed down by NC & friends to phase him out of the team. Seemed odd that he was being linked with moves to Championship clubs towards the end of the summer window.The position in the team of Sir Rickie is a worry. Raeding about MP he likes to play from the back, use the full width of the pitch and close the oposition down high up the pitch. Not one of Rickies strong points. But without him playing we are a lessor team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Players he will look to marginalise are the same ones NA did/had until injuries hit i.e (suprisingly) the weaker players in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 We'll see what happens if/when Nige gets a new job. He might well come calling for more than 1 of our players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 I fear we may begin to see the end of Lambert. I absolutely hope not, but I just can't see this new guy wanting to play to his strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 If MP is going to take us to the next level then most of the players with us in the lower leagues apart from RL, MS, JC and AL will start to be a bit worried and maybe moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right sider Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Not sure on the Lambert thing, MP grts yhe ball wide for crosses into the box. Sounds right up Rickies street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldbarbarian Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 I dont think Guly will be leaving (much to the disappointment of many). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamRed Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 We'll see what happens if/when Nige gets a new job. He might well come calling for more than 1 of our players Let's hope one of them is De Ridder. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 I can see Rickie becoming a heroic super sub putting all of energy into 30 min cameo appearances similar to man city & Chelsea His strengths are in order Strength ( although to strong for his own good at times ) Heading Holding play up Bringing others into game Passing Shooting Drifting into space Using all his energy for the team Not to mention pens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Why is it assumed MP won't like Ricky Lambert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Lambert will continue to play until we can find somebody who is as good on the ball, in the air and in front of goal but also more mobile. That's not going to be cheap because lambert is an astonishingly good footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Lambert will continue to play until we can find somebody who is as good on the ball, in the air and in front of goal but also more mobile. That's not going to be cheap because lambert is an astonishingly good footballer. Good call; if SRL was more mobile he really would be an England candidate and I cannot imagine MP discarding him. I'll stick my neck out and say MP will get the best out of Mayuka who we have not seen the best of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Yes, those are two players that are currently a grey area. Especially, Mayuka. We spent, what, £3.5M on him and have hardly played him. I'm intrigued to know why, although we probably never will. Was he a Cortese-driven signing that Adkins went along with? Tadanari - highly thought of last year, but hardly featuring this season. I know he has been injured, and you could say his place has gone to Gaston. Of all our players, these two are maybe at risk of being released or loaned out. Of course, if Mayuka plays a fantastic ACoN, then we'll have the option to sell or retain and play him. Tandanari, Mayuka and Yoshida were all bought primarily for commercial reasons - to open up markets in Africa and Japan for sponsorship deals and generate revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 As previously discussed, the changes we will see will come at the back in terms of defensive shape and up top in terms of players who have pace and ball skills. I think Puncheon will now stay. De Ridder may actually be given an opportunity to shine. Gaston will play. Lallana may keep his place if he can stay fit. We will see more of JRod and less of Lambert until the Manager starts to panic. We will see more youth like Ward-Prowse. We may see a new foreign playmaker to replace Davis or even Cork (who are not getting into advanced positions enough and scoring goals). Not sure where Lee or Mayuka will fit in one maybe covers for Gaston? I can see Gazza being given another shot in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 no players who are the main stay of the team are going to leave...this gets said when most teams change managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDER BUT WISER Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 The most futile thread yet for me, so many of you said WHO with MP and now you seem to think you know all about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillyflo Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Rickie strikes me as a very loyal person, and i think he feels that his success is down to the club and appreciates the admiration from the fans. I don't see him leaving of his own accord personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Players will adapt easily, they are used to these situations. Cortese wants to get better. Anyone leaving will do so because they aren't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 20 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 20 January, 2013 Tandanari, Mayuka and Yoshida were all bought primarily for commercial reasons - to open up markets in Africa and Japan for sponsorship deals and generate revenue. Tadanari, yes. Mayuka and Yoshida however were already in Europe so I believe there was a footballing sense behind their signings (particularly Yoshida who has been good IMO). As for Lee, I think he is not providing us with much now as while the mere occurrence of a signing attracts a lot of people from the country/region of the globe, once the hype from that does not transfer to him featuring regularly there's not a lot for the club to gain from keeping the player and it's clear there are others in front of him. I expect him to fly back to Japan soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambol2K9 Posted 20 January, 2013 Share Posted 20 January, 2013 I have a sneaking feeling that SRL won't fit in with the way the new gaffer wants to play. I fully expect to lose him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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