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IMHO we need at least 3 more signings, anymore than that would be a bonus. We are crying out for an experienced CB and a target man type striker. We need to get another full back in as well. Preferably a versatile one that can cover both sides. Currently we only have 2 available fullbacks (KWP and Perraud) if either one of them gets injured or suspended then we are screwed 😩

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We definitely need both of those, a CB and a striker. The latter will hopefully be more established than young and upcoming. I doubt we will get a CB as you describe as they usually only appear later in their careers. CBs are difficult to find for everyone so I'd be very content if Colwill is the one. Northern finished article but the trio of him ABK and Salisu can be the core for the next 2 -3 years. 

I think we need another winger/No.10 type - I'd like Hudson-Odoi or Cornet!

And a loan RB/LB. 

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4 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

We definitely need both of those, a CB and a striker. The latter will hopefully be more established than young and upcoming. I doubt we will get a CB as you describe as they usually only appear later in their careers. CBs are difficult to find for everyone so I'd be very content if Colwill is the one. Northern finished article but the trio of him ABK and Salisu can be the core for the next 2 -3 years. 

I think we need another winger/No.10 type - I'd like Hudson-Odoi or Cornet!

And a loan RB/LB. 

Agree with this 100%. Colwill is a good shout in fairness. Another winger would be great as well but I can’t see us making that many signings. Would love to be proved wrong though!

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Not sure about centre back. For me 3 at the back does not work and causes us more problems than it solves - it's almost a  case of too many cooks where nobody knows their job or takes charge. I think we'd be better with a settled pair at the heart of the defence who could develop a strong partnership and, where each knows his role and trusts the other. Whether that means we need to buy or can build this from our existing squad is the question - maybe try Salisu and ABK.

We desperately need a number 10, a tricky midfielder who can carry the ball and dribble round opponents and pick a pass and create more for us plus a striker with experience so not sold on talk of Liam Delap if I'm honest.

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Our squad composition currently:

GKs (4): Bazunu, McCarthy, WIlly, Lis

RBs (2): KWP, Tino

CBs (7): Bednarek, Salisu, ABK, Stephens, Lyanco, Valery, Simeu

LBs (1): Perraud

CMs/No. 6s (4): JWP, Romeu, Lavia, Diallo

Wide No. 10s (7): Stu, Aribo, Djenepo, Redmond, Elyounoussi, Walcott, Tella

STs (3): Adams, Armstrong, Mara

If we have a goal of say 2 in each position, we need to loan out/remove Valery, Simeu, Walcott and in my opinion Djenepo too but his versatility to play as a LWB/LM means he is getting favoured.

Use those outgoings for a ST, a fullback in the first instance and I think centreback only if one of Stephens/Lyanco goes too. 

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8 minutes ago, sisi1992 said:

Agree with this 100%. Colwill is a good shout in fairness. Another winger would be great as well but I can’t see us making that many signings. Would love to be proved wrong though!

The fact that RH has been trying Romeu and S. Armstrong further forward than usual suggests he has lost faith in Redmond, Walcott, Tella, even Adams. If we only sign 2 it needs to be up front acctually. More importantly or rather just as important is getting rid of 3 or 4 players, in order to keep the squad fresher (mentally), those being in my opinion, Bedharek and or Lyanco or Stephens; Walcott, Redmond and McCarthy (I realise AmC is unlikely!!).

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19 minutes ago, beatlesaint said:

Striker and full back cover.

Unless we can shift one or two to bring extra funds in I’m relatively happy with what we’ve bought in. 
It’s largely down to Ralph playing them in their best positions and a system that works after that.

That view saves me a post...oh, wait...🙂

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We need a lead striker and #10.  There are other places that would be a bonus but not a need. We aren't going to get another CB in when we already have 7 on the books (unless one or two go) and it looks like we are covering the FB/WB position with Djenepo etc. 

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1 hour ago, nta786 said:

Our squad composition currently:

GKs (4): Bazunu, McCarthy, WIlly, Lis

RBs (2): KWP, Tino

CBs (7): Bednarek, Salisu, ABK, Stephens, Lyanco, Valery, Simeu

LBs (1): Perraud

CMs/No. 6s (4): JWP, Romeu, Lavia, Diallo

Wide No. 10s (7): Stu, Aribo, Djenepo, Redmond, Elyounoussi, Walcott, Tella

STs (3): Adams, Armstrong, Mara

What an unbalanced squad. Four keepers and 7 GBs?

 

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Don't see us bringing in another CB, even if i feel including simeu in any list(to make 7) feels rather misleading. 5 first team CB is more than enough & we currently have 6.

Main priority IMO should be adding real express pace in attacking area. We've only got Tella currently. Someone like Cornet(who can play up front or attacking mid) would be ideal but seems he might be going elsewhere

Only other signing i could see us doing is a loan at FB. We need short term cover there. Think there would be concern if we end up relying on 2 of Djenepo/Valery/Ramsay/Ferry as cover for KWP & Perraud.

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Priorities for me are fullback (left sided, preferably someone who can play both lb/rb) and a striker who is going to contribute 10 or more goals.

CB and no 10 are still worries even  though we've improved a bit - particularly CB going into another season with Bednarek and Stephens anywhere near the 1st team.

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2 hours ago, Give it to Ron said:

We need a Pelle/Lambert striker that can keep it and link with Adams, Mara and Armstrong.

 Yup - Adams can hold the ball up but those around him have to be proactive enough and quick enough to benefit.

Watching Liverpool yesterday, Diaz and the new lad Nunez, when they get in the groove they are going to be horrible to face as they are quick thinking and direct. They will also buy Salah some more time to do his stuff (might be like the front line of Messi, Suarez, and Neymar at Barcelona!). 
 

Not having eye watering sums to pay out on players we have to trim our expectations and Hope some of our recent acquisitions shine. 
 

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A CB, a FB on loan and a Winger and I’ll class that as a fantastic window.

A striker I wouldn’t say is a necessity now. Mara is new and largely inexperienced but finger crossed he’ll come good over time.
Adams and Armstrong are already good players, what doesn’t help is the lack of creativity for them.
Again as I’ve said before the formation probably doesn’t help either. 

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6 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

A CB, a FB on loan and a Winger and I’ll class that as a fantastic window.

A striker I wouldn’t say is a necessity now. Mara is new and largely inexperienced but finger crossed he’ll come good over time.
Adams and Armstrong are already good players, what doesn’t help is the lack of creativity for them.
Again as I’ve said before the formation probably doesn’t help either. 

Lack of creativity is a problem for sure, I have hopes that Aribo will solve some of that. But getting another quick number 10 is important IMO. 

But getting a striker in is absolutely critical for our season, we can't ignore that area. We got so much more out of this team with a focal point up top, someone with power and strength to take on the opposition. None of our current forwards have the ability to do that.

We could field an 11 with Adams and Armstrong, but prepare to have an incredibly frustrating time of it as they're not good enough to do it themselves at this level. They need better quality alongside them.

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I think the only in without an out will be a striker/goal scoring 10.

I think unless a really good FB loan option presents itself we'll go with what we have.  He'll play Djenepo and even Redmond at wing back if needed.

We'll only get a CB if Bednarek is sold (or possibly Stephens?).  I think Ralph rates Valery and Lyanco as good enough cover if we play 3 at the back, and we have 6 CDs already. You can argue about the quality but we have what we have.

Given Mara is clearly going to take a while to get up to speed I'd like us to make one biggish signing for a young established striker.  That would represent a cracking window for me. 

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I'm so pleased we signed a 10 in Aribo, we've been crying out for a new AM for ages relying on Redmond, Moi, Djenepo etc but I still want another. Aribo and Armstrong in AM sounds good with Moi backing them up but if we're going to ship out Redmond and and Djenepo seems to be better at LWB then I'd like to see another.... unless someone like Edwards is ready to make the step up. Cornet for his release clause of £17 million still sounds like a bargain.

 

We obviously need another striker and a first choice one at that.

 

Finally another full back. Or a CB that can play full back (Colwill).

 

 

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Striker and a number 10 to play on the left.  Can probably cope in other areas of the pitch.

TBH I'm as concerned about the formation, who Ralph picks and where he plays them as I am who we bring in.  Not a big fan of 5 at the back and don't like the idea of S. Armstrong or Aribo playing as a second striker.  Certainly don't think we create enough in that formation and I don't think we look any more solid either.  

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We desperately need a goalscorer (as does everybody in the PL). Just dont think theres enough goals in Che, AA and Mara. The midfield will chip in with JWP, Aribo and Stu all likely to contribute, but an injury to JWP and we will be struggling. Would still like us to push for Kaladjzic, his height will be another big advantage.

A goalscorer needs the supply/creativity around him. Aribo seems to be a good addition and will create space/chances for the strikers, but just think we need a Tadic-esque AM. Somebody that plays between the lines and can pick that killer pass/cross when needed.

Would still like another CB, but will only happen if we shift two out. I just dont see much difference between Bednarek, Stephens and Lyanco. All can be very good on their day, but also very liable to concentration lapses or silly mistakes which get us punished. 

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On 31/07/2022 at 09:35, nta786 said:

Our squad composition currently:

GKs (4): Bazunu, McCarthy, WIlly, Lis

RBs (2): KWP, Tino

CBs (7): Bednarek, Salisu, ABK, Stephens, Lyanco, Valery, Simeu

LBs (1): Perraud

CMs/No. 6s (4): JWP, Romeu, Lavia, Diallo

Wide No. 10s (7): Stu, Aribo, Djenepo, Redmond, Elyounoussi, Walcott, Tella

STs (3): Adams, Armstrong, Mara

If we have a goal of say 2 in each position, we need to loan out/remove Valery, Simeu, Walcott and in my opinion Djenepo too but his versatility to play as a LWB/LM means he is getting favoured.

Use those outgoings for a ST, a fullback in the first instance and I think centreback only if one of Stephens/Lyanco goes too. 

Although I'm a season ticket holder,  and odd away game attendee,  I've not been able to see any games yet this season (just MOTD highlights). 

Are people seeing Aribo as a No 10,  not a forward? 

How do you think the order of preference should sit? 

Would most,  from reading match thread,  go for 

CB:

1 Salisu

2 ABK

3??! 

Can't really tell what the people think preference order should be for AM and forward. 

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