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Great news that we’ve signed Remy to add to our attacking ranks, and continue to be linked to some other midfield / attacking options, but I’m growing increasingly concerned that we’ve left ourselves a bit exposed at the back. Yes we’ve signed Steveeeee in goal (who could well be the signing of the summer) and Tomkins as a likely replacement for Delaney, but I still think we’re thin in the event of a few injuries / suspensions, particularly having lost Mariappa (released) and Hangeland go (retired). I’d certainly like us to sign another CB and or FB (as I know has been said before), but we just don’t seem to be being linked seriously with anyone, unless I’ve missed anything. Recently our problem has been not scoring, with a pretty solid defence. We could end up scoring a few, but suddenly having a defence without sufficient cover that begins to leak more goals than we can score. A great transfer window so far, but it needs a couple more security locks!
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Originally posted by Eggy
Great news that we’ve signed Remy to add to our attacking ranks, and continue to be linked to some other midfield / attacking options, but I’m growing increasingly concerned that we’ve left ourselves a bit exposed at the back. Yes we’ve signed Steveeeee in goal (who could well be the signing of the summer) and Tomkins as a likely replacement for Delaney, but I still think we’re thin in the event of a few injuries / suspensions, particularly having lost Mariappa (released) and Hangeland go (retired). I’d certainly like us to sign another CB and or FB (as I know has been said before), but we just don’t seem to be being linked seriously with anyone, unless I’ve missed anything. Recently our problem has been not scoring, with a pretty solid defence. We could end up scoring a few, but suddenly having a defence without sufficient cover that begins to leak more goals than we can score. A great transfer window so far, but it needs a couple more security locks! Currently three defenders as cover: Kelly damo & Fryers (who looks like he might be staying)
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Originally posted by Eggy
Great news that we’ve signed Remy to add to our attacking ranks, and continue to be linked to some other midfield / attacking options, but I’m growing increasingly concerned that we’ve left ourselves a bit exposed at the back. Yes we’ve signed Steveeeee in goal (who could well be the signing of the summer) and Tomkins as a likely replacement for Delaney, but I still think we’re thin in the event of a few injuries / suspensions, particularly having lost Mariappa (released) and Hangeland go (retired). I’d certainly like us to sign another CB and or FB (as I know has been said before), but we just don’t seem to be being linked seriously with anyone, unless I’ve missed anything. Recently our problem has been not scoring, with a pretty solid defence. We could end up scoring a few, but suddenly having a defence without sufficient cover that begins to leak more goals than we can score. A great transfer window so far, but it needs a couple more security locks! Wondering if Kelly us seen as the backup CH in the event of injuries/suspensions.
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Conceding goals has not been our problem, and can wait for the next window. AM is a top priority, plus LW.
Bexley Dave Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing! "The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum) |
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Need a back-up left-back and centre-back or injuries could put us in deep trouble.
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Martin caceres can play across the back line. 29 year old free agent played for juventus and Barcelona. Currently injured until oct 3 but still worth picking up. Class player who's been there also a full international.
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Originally posted by Flash
Wondering if Kelly us seen as the backup CH in the event of injuries/suspensions. He's pretty much the backup for any defensive position at the moment.
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Also Rincon can play RB & Ledley can play LB
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Originally posted by Bangell
Need a back-up left-back and centre-back or injuries could put us in deep trouble.
Not sure Kelly, DD and Fryers are enough back-up for the next 4 months, whereas I think the midfield isn't too bad, recognising we do need a AM / No10 to try and link back to front.
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Originally posted by Eggy
Agree - if Dann picked up a lengthy injury then we could be really stretched. Yes Tomkins and Delaney in the centre, but getting very thin, particularly as Delaney never seems to far from a suspension. Not sure Kelly, DD and Fryers are enough back-up for the next 4 months, whereas I think the midfield isn't too bad, recognising we do need a AM / No10 to try and link back to front. Well, I am. And as we won't be giving any priority to signing defenders this window I can relax, whilst you can spend the next 31 and one half hours fretting about something that's unlikely to happen Edited by bexleydave (30 Aug 2016 3.47pm)
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I think we need more than backup we need fullbacks better than those we have. Souare is an unbelievable crosser but is rash. Ward is the weakest player in the 11 and has no positional sense. Kelly is cover at fullback that's it and fryers hasn't made the squad in a long time because he is so poor. One injury and a couple of suspensions and we will be leaking goals.
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Originally posted by coulsdoneagle
I think we need more than backup we need fullbacks better than those we have. Souare is an unbelievable crosser but is rash. Ward is the weakest player in the 11 and has no positional sense. Kelly is cover at fullback that's it and fryers hasn't made the squad in a long time because he is so poor. One injury and a couple of suspensions and we will be leaking goals. It is hard to say but I think the above is right. Ward has been living off the reputation he forged in the first premier league season and has never come close to those heights again (for whatever reason). When everyone is fit I would think he is the weakest player in our 11.
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