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Post by isleofmanterrier on Sept 2, 2022 0:31:51 GMT 1
Now the transfer window is finally over this is what we have:
GK Nicholls Bilo
LB Yuta Ruffels Jackson
RB Kessler-Hayden Turton Spencer
CB Lees Helik Mbete Pearson Boyle
DM Hogg Camara Russell Kasumu
WINGERS Mahoney Thomas Jones Rowe
AM Anjorin Rudoni Holmes
ST Ward Rhodes Simpson
I’m not saying that’s a promotion squad but DS has got no excuses now. Looks to be a decent amount of depth and quality to me. (Injuries aside)
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Post by Captainslapper on Sept 2, 2022 0:40:05 GMT 1
No he hasnt. Just said on the transfer board, I dont see this squad as being any weaker than last seasons. Its stronger in some areas if anything.
We lost 3 good players in Obrien, Toffolo and Colwill, but we've brought some good players in and Tino looks a very different prospect to the one that was here last season.
But we need the players who were here last season and are still here to get their bloody form back because a lot of them are well short of that. Its as if the experience of Wembley has scarred them mentally. Its done and gone.. just get over it!
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Post by zmann on Sept 2, 2022 3:46:55 GMT 1
Could have done with one more winger - particularly given 5 subs now - surprised we let them all go
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Sept 2, 2022 6:21:28 GMT 1
It's still missing a goalscoring.
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Post by iangreaves on Sept 2, 2022 6:21:56 GMT 1
Midfield is still the big problem for me
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Post by samhudds on Sept 2, 2022 6:25:09 GMT 1
Great last day in the window, but for me too midfield is the problem. Russell just isn't going to cut it. We need either a play maker or someone that is going to break the line
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Post by thomo on Sept 2, 2022 6:54:17 GMT 1
It looks better now I think we need some luck with players staying fit It’s been evident we’re lacking energy and drive in midfield so Kasumu’s return could be key (I was hoping we’d sign a similar player on loan to cover his absences) - let’s hope our physio’s can sort his injury record out. Need Danny to have his second most injury free season for town - Rhodes seems to work better as an impact sub. Feel until Simpson is fit we’re a bit light for strikers - don’t buy the Sorba can play there line. Still question marks whether Danny S is capable of getting a tune out of the squad. Sunday will give us a big indication of that.
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Post by thomo on Sept 2, 2022 7:15:24 GMT 1
Great last day in the window, but for me too midfield is the problem. Russell just isn't going to cut it. We need either a play maker or someone that is going to break the line Is Rudoni not the playmaker? I haven’t watched much of him yet to be fair
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Sept 2, 2022 7:19:27 GMT 1
Great last day in the window, but for me too midfield is the problem. Russell just isn't going to cut it. We need either a play maker or someone that is going to break the line Is Rudoni not the playmaker? I haven’t watched much of him yet to be fair He appears to be both a playmaker and able to break the lines. Dribbled past his man several times at Bristol (even their wanker of a Geordie commentator praised him( and passes the ball well, also scored quite a few goals which we’re obviously yet to see. What we don’t have with Russell in the team is an engine. A lot rides on Kasumu staying fit because he does have that. I’d like to see Camara start over Russell, looks like he’ll be better defensively.
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Post by Henry Mcgee on Sept 2, 2022 7:30:44 GMT 1
Midfield was always going to take a hit given we lost a top, top player over the summer - we can't suddenly replace that but at least Rudoni has looked a great signing. Worry is how poor Russell looks without O'Brien, Hogg will decline again probably and Kasumu could be injured half the season. Step up Etienne Camara?
O'Brien was huge for us.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Sept 2, 2022 11:08:32 GMT 1
Another thing to consider now the window is shut, is that these lads can settle. There may have been a couple of them wondering if they were going to be let go or shipped out on loan.
We have certainty with the squad, best they knuckle down and starting performing like a team, as opposed to the bunch of strangers that they've looked like this season.
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Post by Venezuelan Pete on Sept 2, 2022 11:11:50 GMT 1
I dont think we have anyone who can fill the role of O'brien in our counter attacks, which were very strong last season. He's such a great dribbler and knew how to distribute at the right time. I presume Rudoni and/or Anjorin is meant to do this but they haven't shown it yet
Needless to say, if we are anywhere near relegation with that squad then it'll be a travesty.
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Sept 2, 2022 11:25:30 GMT 1
To be fair to the club, to get Mbete, Helik & Simpson over the line was a really good effort. These reinforcements are much needed, while I appreciate Simpson isn't going to help much short term, he seems a decent long term punt, exactly the sort of signing most of the fans have been asking for.
I agree with previous posters, no excuse for Danny now, this seems to be, on paper at least, a squad that should not be troubling the relegation dog fight &, personally, I feel a mid table finish should be achievable.
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Post by ringdisco on Sept 2, 2022 11:38:26 GMT 1
No Diarra...
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Post by goodbet on Sept 2, 2022 12:36:06 GMT 1
When CC left I had visions of doing a Barnsley and to be honest we have played worse than they did last season. Our defence has been terrible and the midfield none existent.
So what have we done to improve matters? Well immediately nothing as I understand none of the new signings will be ready. In the short term we will have two new central defenders available and this should sort out our defence. This alone should help us get out of the relegation zone one hopes.
Our midfield is an area we have not touched and we have to hope that the players get fitter and put in a bit of effort and find their form. Without this it could still be a long and nervous season looking over our shoulders the whole time.
The club have done something but why they waited until the last day to pull their finger out I have no idea. I am glad that they realised that leaving the squad as it was League 1 was the only destination we were going to. I am somewhat surprised that they left the other areas of the team alone considering how poor the midfield has been. Lets hope we are not waiting for January to roll around again.
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Post by tepidterrier on Sept 2, 2022 12:45:44 GMT 1
When CC left I had visions of doing a Barnsley and to be honest we have played worse than they did last season. Our defence has been terrible and the midfield none existent. So what have we done to improve matters? Well immediately nothing as I understand none of the new signings will be ready. In the short term we will have two new central defenders available and this should sort out our defence. This alone should help us get out of the relegation zone one hopes. Our midfield is an area we have not touched and we have to hope that the players get fitter and put in a bit of effort and find their form. Without this it could still be a long and nervous season looking over our shoulders the whole time. The club have done something but why they waited until the last day to pull their finger out I have no idea. I am glad that they realised that leaving the squad as it was League 1 was the only destination we were going to. I am somewhat surprised that they left the other areas of the team alone considering how poor the midfield has been. Lets hope we are not waiting for January to roll around again. Schofield said this morning that both Helik and Mbete are match fit and hinted Helik could go straight into the squad. A few have mentioned that signing Mbete frees up Nakayama to play at left back, as that's where he plays for Japan. He also played in midfield a bit for Zwolle, so that could be an option for us too. Although not one I'd use based on how ponderous he can be on the ball. He's a good player and I'm sure he'll adapt though
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Sept 2, 2022 12:54:29 GMT 1
When CC left I had visions of doing a Barnsley and to be honest we have played worse than they did last season. Our defence has been terrible and the midfield none existent. So what have we done to improve matters? Well immediately nothing as I understand none of the new signings will be ready. In the short term we will have two new central defenders available and this should sort out our defence. This alone should help us get out of the relegation zone one hopes. Our midfield is an area we have not touched and we have to hope that the players get fitter and put in a bit of effort and find their form. Without this it could still be a long and nervous season looking over our shoulders the whole time. The club have done something but why they waited until the last day to pull their finger out I have no idea. I am glad that they realised that leaving the squad as it was League 1 was the only destination we were going to. I am somewhat surprised that they left the other areas of the team alone considering how poor the midfield has been. Lets hope we are not waiting for January to roll around again. Our midfield has been poor because 1) Russell has been abysmal and needs dropping, 2) Kasumu has been injured (due back shortly), 3) Hogg has been playing too deep (no excuse now with the new defensive signings) and 4) as a result the impressive Rudoni has had to drop back into a deeper role to compensate. Now we've hopefully sorted the defence, Hogg can play further forward, hopefully Schofield will give Russell the kick up the arse that he deserves and bring in Camara or Kasumu to replace him. Then we can move Rudoni further forward to play in the role that we signed him for.
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Post by goodbet on Sept 2, 2022 12:55:40 GMT 1
Helik has not played a game yet so it would come as a shock if we were thrown straight in to the team. I did say this should sort out our defence and as you pointed out, I decided not to regurgitate that Nakayama could now play left back as it had been covered previously.
Moving Nakayama in to midfield was something I had not considered. I was hoping that a stable defence would allow our midfield some freedom to start playing again, but this seems a bit of a long shot.
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Post by goodbet on Sept 2, 2022 12:57:20 GMT 1
When CC left I had visions of doing a Barnsley and to be honest we have played worse than they did last season. Our defence has been terrible and the midfield none existent. So what have we done to improve matters? Well immediately nothing as I understand none of the new signings will be ready. In the short term we will have two new central defenders available and this should sort out our defence. This alone should help us get out of the relegation zone one hopes. Our midfield is an area we have not touched and we have to hope that the players get fitter and put in a bit of effort and find their form. Without this it could still be a long and nervous season looking over our shoulders the whole time. The club have done something but why they waited until the last day to pull their finger out I have no idea. I am glad that they realised that leaving the squad as it was League 1 was the only destination we were going to. I am somewhat surprised that they left the other areas of the team alone considering how poor the midfield has been. Lets hope we are not waiting for January to roll around again. Our midfield has been poor because 1) Russell has been abysmal and needs dropping, 2) Kasumu has been injured (due back shortly), 3) Hogg has been playing too deep (no excuse now with the new defensive signings) and 4) as a result the impressive Rudoni has had to drop back into a deeper role to compensate. Now we've hopefully sorted the defence, Hogg can play further forward, hopefully Schofield will give Russell the kick up the arse that he deserves and bring in Camara or Kasumu to replace him. Then we can move Rudoni further forward to play in the role that we signed him for. Lets hope that's how it plays out.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Sept 2, 2022 13:28:03 GMT 1
Colwill - Mbete Sarr - Boyle Toffolo - Yuta Koroma - Jones Sinani - Rudoni Pipa - KKH Campbell - Simpson O’Brien - Kasumu High - Camara Aarons - Mahoney
Plus a fully fit Tino instead of an unfit Tino & Helik coming in to replace Pearson due to his long term injury.
It looks a competitive squad to me but it depends on whether or not DS can get the best out of them.
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Post by blanquiazules on Sept 2, 2022 13:30:51 GMT 1
I’ve been really critical of the lack of replacements for all the quality we lost - I understand the model and don’t expect us to reinvest everything we get but the squad starting the season clearly wasn’t fit for purpose. When we sell our best players, I would hope for a mixture of decent PL loans and promising lower division investments to keep us on track, which feels like it might be the case after yesterday.
Can’t help wondering though, did we have to lose Carlos and be bottom of the league to get here? All feels 2 months too late for this season.
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Post by stinkypete on Sept 2, 2022 13:46:42 GMT 1
The 3 signings are decent, a shame Simpson is injured as it would be nice to have a fresh option going forward, but the defence will surely look a bit more stable now. Still think we’re all waiting for the inevitable Schofield sacking (hope it’s more of a demotion than a sacking)however, and I would do it asap as being bottom of the table, which we probably will be soon, isn’t acceptable after finishing 3rd last season. The Championship is not the place to be learning your trade unfortunately.
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Post by runner76 on Sept 2, 2022 13:58:28 GMT 1
still feels light to me on the wings (on current quality of play...) and CM in terms of a creative driving player......but definitely as it is should be no worse than mid table squad....not bottom 3
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Post by Dan on Sept 2, 2022 14:00:56 GMT 1
still feels light to me on the wings (on current quality of play...) and CM in terms of a creative driving player......but definitely as it is should be no worse than mid table squad....not bottom 3 You seem to have described Jack Rudoni there.
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Post by ball on Sept 2, 2022 14:05:00 GMT 1
Midfield is still the big problem for me Don’t think the club could foresee Russell dipping his performance as much as he had. And I think they’re hoping kasumu with all the additional sports science we have in place can stay fit for long periods. IMO very similar to last years group of midfielders. Imagine LOB had been injured for big parts of the season
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Post by wildhogg on Sept 2, 2022 15:04:42 GMT 1
Kasumu's fitness could be the key to our entire season IMO.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Sept 2, 2022 15:21:21 GMT 1
Kasumu's fitness could be the key to our entire season IMO. What are you basing this on? How much have you seen of him in the Championship?
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Post by Big Ern on Sept 2, 2022 15:27:55 GMT 1
Kasumu's fitness could be the key to our entire season IMO. What are you basing this on? How much have you seen of him in the Championship? Probably basing it on what we have without him. If he is as good as made out then he has a point because at the minute our midfield isn't great.
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Post by wildhogg on Sept 2, 2022 16:54:28 GMT 1
Kasumu's fitness could be the key to our entire season IMO. What are you basing this on? How much have you seen of him in the Championship? Because he's an energetic box-to-box central midfielder who appears able to run with the ball and tackle - which is what we're clearly missing.
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Post by ruggedivy on Sept 2, 2022 17:08:04 GMT 1
Kasumu's fitness could be the key to our entire season IMO. I really hope that is not the case
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