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Post by royrace on Jul 31, 2020 14:58:26 GMT 1
I’d like to think our club have something better up their sleeve than Mowatt. We don’t need another a slow midfielder who hasn’t even been a consistent performer for Barnsley; I’d like to think Carlos will base his team around mobility to play this ‘high brand of pressing football’ that Bielsa is renowned for. Genuine question, who do we currently have as a seasoned pro who fits the pressing and passing style? Can only think of O'Brien and Toffolo. Everyone else is either slow, lacking intensity or poor with the ball at their feet. We probably need 8-10 players to make this work. I think good coaching helps, look at the players Wagner had playing that way successfully, basically every one of them. Same with Leeds, same journeyman players suddenly turned into top championship performers with seemingly more stamina, skill and fitness than ever before. Hogg is a good example, can look poor at times but put him in the right team and he's superb. I think we have a reasonable base of a squad but quality additions certainly required, particularly in attacking positions. We haven't had a decent winger since Ince (yes Ince!) and VLP left. |
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Post by jqhtfc on Jul 31, 2020 15:33:05 GMT 1
Kit Elliott gone on loan to cork and Scott high to Shrewsbury
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2020 15:44:06 GMT 1
Kit Elliott gone on loan to cork and Scott high to Shrewsbury Great loan for High if true |
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Post by ldotm on Jul 31, 2020 16:08:58 GMT 1
Kit Elliott gone on loan to cork and Scott high to Shrewsbury Great loan for High if true No doubt Whitehead’s influence that, shows how highly rated he is that Whitehead is willing to stick his neck out and say he’s already L1 ready. |
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Post by Art Vandelay on Jul 31, 2020 16:12:24 GMT 1
Great loan for High if true No doubt Whitehead’s influence that, shows how highly rated he is that Whitehead is willing to stick his neck out and say he’s already L1 ready. I see what you did there. |
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Post by linson on Jul 31, 2020 16:28:35 GMT 1
Have to admit I'm desperate for us to have more athleticism and dynamism. IMO we've often looked unfit and slow compared to other teams this year.
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Post by Yuta be a terrier on Jul 31, 2020 16:40:38 GMT 1
Have to admit I'm desperate for us to have more athleticism and dynamism. IMO we've often looked unfit and slow compared to other teams this year. The frustrating thing is we know a lot of these players aren't slow Grant and Bacuna being prime examples. We lack positive movement with the ball. Only examples I can think of was Diakhaby for 2 or 3 games and Smith-Rowe. We don't move the ball quickly or positively enough. |
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Post by Big Ern on Jul 31, 2020 16:41:47 GMT 1
Have to admit I'm desperate for us to have more athleticism and dynamism. IMO we've often looked unfit and slow compared to other teams this year. Diakhaby has that in abundance... |
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Post by Camel Grabber on Jul 31, 2020 17:24:51 GMT 1
Chris Martin free to leave Derby.... wage dependant but I'd like someone like him to come in
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jul 31, 2020 17:51:11 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2020 18:33:15 GMT 1
Chris Martin free to leave Derby.... wage dependant but I'd like someone like him to come in But a signing like that would say a lot about us. He's either leaving Derby because he's too expensive - in which case, should we be trying to outspend Derby? Or he's not good enough in relation to Derby's ambition for 20/21. So, should our ambition be demonstrably less than theirs? |
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 31, 2020 19:04:44 GMT 1
Chris Martin free to leave Derby.... wage dependant but I'd like someone like him to come in But a signing like that would say a lot about us. He's either leaving Derby because he's too expensive - in which case, should we be trying to outspend Derby? Or he's not good enough in relation to Derby's ambition for 20/21. So, should our ambition be demonstrably less than theirs? You're oversimplifying things there. Players excel under different playing styles, with different team mates, whilst the club may also have different priorities due to being stacked in a position, etc. All are reasons why you constantly have players on the move and with varying success at each club. |
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Post by crux on Jul 31, 2020 19:30:59 GMT 1
Chris Martin free to leave Derby.... wage dependant but I'd like someone like him to come in But a signing like that would say a lot about us. He's either leaving Derby because he's too expensive - in which case, should we be trying to outspend Derby? Or he's not good enough in relation to Derby's ambition for 20/21. So, should our ambition be demonstrably less than theirs? The main issue with Chris Martin is his age, 31. We've already got Fraizer Campbell under contract at 32 and unlikely to be moving anywhere soon. We younger, more mobile strikers - ideally those who score lots of goals 😂 |
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Post by htfcfcfc on Jul 31, 2020 19:37:01 GMT 1
Needs a real strong indication of his character on a signing like Martin. Are you going to get a Grant Holt/Glenn Murray esque signing or a guy who needs a home for his final payday.
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Post by pterrier on Jul 31, 2020 19:59:11 GMT 1
Needs a real strong indication of his character on a signing like Martin. Are you going to get a Grant Holt/Glenn Murray esque signing or a guy who needs a home for his final payday. I suspect it would be the latter with Martin |
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Post by Is It Eidur Gudjohnsen on Aug 1, 2020 9:57:29 GMT 1
But a signing like that would say a lot about us. He's either leaving Derby because he's too expensive - in which case, should we be trying to outspend Derby? Or he's not good enough in relation to Derby's ambition for 20/21. So, should our ambition be demonstrably less than theirs? The main issue with Chris Martin is his age, 31. We've already got Fraizer Campbell under contract at 32 and unlikely to be moving anywhere soon. We younger, more mobile strikers - ideally those who score lots of goals 😂 Plus Chris Martin was only ever good in Yellow |
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Post by dirtysteve on Aug 1, 2020 11:13:26 GMT 1
If we going to be more attacking and start players in their natural preferred positions I can see Grant challenging for the golden boot. 4-5 quality signings and I’d put a wager on that.
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Post by Lightcliffe Terrier on Aug 1, 2020 11:20:45 GMT 1
Chris Martin free to leave Derby.... wage dependant but I'd like someone like him to come in But a signing like that would say a lot about us. He's either leaving Derby because he's too expensive - in which case, should we be trying to outspend Derby? Or he's not good enough in relation to Derby's ambition for 20/21. So, should our ambition be demonstrably less than theirs? I think under the new coach we won’t be going for a big lump of a striker. We’ll have someone mobile who’ll close players down (can see Campbell starting) and press from the front. That’s why Bielsa always stuck with Bamford. Think the idea will be midfielders attackers sharing the goals rather than a 20 goal striker. Would be surprised if Mounie fits into this |
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Post by stanton1969 on Aug 1, 2020 11:23:43 GMT 1
The main issue with Chris Martin is his age, 31. We've already got Fraizer Campbell under contract at 32 and unlikely to be moving anywhere soon. We younger, more mobile strikers - ideally those who score lots of goals 😂 Plus Chris Martin was only ever good in Yellow The Parachutes payments could cover his wages, though? |
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Post by CaptainHart on Aug 1, 2020 11:52:15 GMT 1
Plus Chris Martin was only ever good in Yellow The Parachutes payments could cover his wages, though? Not if they're being used to cover the wages/pay-off of Kongolo, Diakahby and Mbenza, which is what they're intended for. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2020 12:01:38 GMT 1
The Parachutes payments could cover his wages, though? Not if they're being used to cover the wages/pay-off of Kongolo, Diakahby and Mbenza, which is what they're intended for.  |
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Post by ringdisco on Aug 1, 2020 12:31:42 GMT 1
Who knows, no one's heard of him? I think a Woooosh! is in order. Fuck! The film! Dammit |
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Post by Champers on Aug 1, 2020 12:35:49 GMT 1
You dont need to be a Scientist to have gotten that joke. Trouble is he's had a rush of blood to the head. Nice graph though, good use of the X&Y axis.
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Post by bigtruck on Aug 1, 2020 13:49:37 GMT 1
PH - “So Carlos why should I give you the Job?”
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Post by ldotm on Aug 1, 2020 13:54:48 GMT 1
Would like to think we are in for this lad.. looks a good ball playing CB
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 1, 2020 14:43:41 GMT 1
Millwall have signed Troy Parrott from Spurs on a season long loan
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Post by pettsy74 on Aug 1, 2020 16:48:00 GMT 1
Millwall have signed Troy Parrott from Spurs on a season long loan
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Aug 1, 2020 16:50:22 GMT 1
Millwall have signed Troy Parrott from Spurs on a season long loan Millwall have signed Troy Parrott from Spurs on a season long loan Wow! Stereo! |
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