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Post by tepidterrier on Aug 1, 2024 13:43:59 GMT 1
Town fans are strange. Most will chuck praise at a poor Pearson yet refute clear and obvious quality that Balker has. Pearson gives 100% every minute he is on the pitch, and by all accounts is also a leader off the pitch. He may be limited - although no more so than most non-Premier league central defenders - but is totally reliable in terms of effort and character, whatever position he is asked to play in. At the moment Balker just cannot be relied upon - through no fault of his own perhaps - his injury record with Town is not encouraging and he has played less than 150 games since starting his senior career in 2017. Not that impressive. Whether he shows "obvious quality" when he does play is a moot point, but I know which of the two players has given by far the most so far in their Huddersfield Town careers. Can't fault his effort, but his lack of technical ability, particularly last season, has become a massive problem, he was directly responsible for more than a few goals conceded. He will be absolutely fine in League 1 I suspect as long as he doesn't get played as a full back again
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 1, 2024 13:46:41 GMT 1
ah right, thought he meant healey 🤣 seen a luton fan on twitter today thinking they’re in for helik Swap deal for Taylor?it’s a theory if cash was included and we had a centre back lined up who is as good as helik(which will be hard) i wouldn’t mind it
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Post by galpharm2400 on Aug 1, 2024 13:58:29 GMT 1
Swap deal for Taylor?it’s a theory if cash was included and we had a centre back lined up who is as good as helik(which will be hard) i wouldn’t mind it Hate to lose Helik and not just for his goals. Even on bad days he has never gone head down or wrapped his hand in. He is one of the ones who could actually get better in a confident side.
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Post by dezzly on Aug 1, 2024 13:59:01 GMT 1
Swap deal for Taylor?it’s a theory if cash was included and we had a centre back lined up who is as good as helik(which will be hard) i wouldn’t mind it It’s probably rubbish. However yes it could work.You would think it could drag on though as it doesn’t appear we’ve been looking at centre halves.
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 1, 2024 14:04:09 GMT 1
if cash was included and we had a centre back lined up who is as good as helik(which will be hard) i wouldn’t mind it It’s probably rubbish. However yes it could work.You would think it could drag on though as it doesn’t appear we’ve been looking at centre halves. last one i heard was danny batth but he seems like he’s on his way to blackburn
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Post by JonsonClarkParis on Aug 1, 2024 14:05:11 GMT 1
I wouldn’t swap Helik for any cb in the championship
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Post by runner76 on Aug 1, 2024 14:05:31 GMT 1
Very funny! How close to Helik did Ward get? Helik going would require 4 more signings.....the defender and striker we need if he stays and the two defenders and strikers we need if he leaves.......
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Post by Ladaphosen on Aug 1, 2024 14:09:44 GMT 1
I wouldn’t swap Helik for any cb in the championship I would
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Post by huddersfc on Aug 1, 2024 14:12:49 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1.
I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases.
We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa.
I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6.
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Post by dezzly on Aug 1, 2024 14:14:25 GMT 1
I wouldn’t swap Helik for any cb in the championship Ideally just wouldn’t let him go full stop. But if he wants champ football if the offer is there he’ll likely be interested.Also factor in he’s out of contract next summer so the club need to take that into account. We wouldn’t likely get in someone as good but if we could get Taylor as part of the deal it’s probably not a horrendous trade off.
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Post by durhamterrier on Aug 1, 2024 14:17:51 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward
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Post by dezzly on Aug 1, 2024 14:21:33 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward Can’t see Kasumu and Hogg starting together.One or the other and either wiles or evans.Other than that yes…as it stands anyway.
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 1, 2024 14:23:15 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward have to start evans he’s probably our best midfielder and you cannot play kasumu and hogg together they’re both a walking yellow card
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2024 14:25:04 GMT 1
Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward Can’t see Kasumu and Hogg starting together.One or the other and either wiles or evans.Other than that yes…as it stands anyway. I agree I think midfield 3 will be Wiles Hogg Evan’s for first game with Kane coming on later, I also think Lees will start probably instead of Pearson. But either way that team is better than the majority of L1 teams and although it might be difficult in some games we should be top 6 without any additions. To get top two we need 2 or 3 starters to come in.
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Post by arry11 on Aug 1, 2024 14:25:37 GMT 1
Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward Can’t see Kasumu and Hogg starting together.One or the other and either wiles or evans.Other than that yes…as it stands anyway. That's just how i see it i think Evans as a lot more to is game than just an attacking midfielder he likes to press and gets stuck in. PS Nearly forgot he can actually pass the ball.
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Post by shawsie on Aug 1, 2024 14:26:25 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. Very few clubs have a churn like you are seeking though. Its nigh on impossible to do ...... unless you are bringing in frees or those with no contract elsewhere. Patience is needed right now - there will be players in and out this month. Thats the new transfer model where elite sides let their good young uns leave on loan late in the window once they have done their own business. Their business takes longer now - the deals are huge financially and clubs nip in and scupper deals late like brum did with us over may. Id rather we stood firm than end up with another pritchard in 12m if things dont work out.
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Post by netherterrier on Aug 1, 2024 14:26:46 GMT 1
I think its less subs in L1 which illustrates that there will be some frustration in the squad already.
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Post by hoggy1975 on Aug 1, 2024 14:31:54 GMT 1
Think people like castle hill terrier, sorry tenacious terrier, are underestimating the division. I watched the play-offs and Bolton and Peterborough pass the ball around nicely and have players comfortable in possession.
Speaking to a Barnsley fan at work the other day and they expect Lincoln/Blackpool/Charlton to all be up there as well with Birmingham and Rotherham. These are the same people who thought we would stay up and we were woefully short.
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 1, 2024 14:44:20 GMT 1
Think people like castle hill terrier, sorry tenacious terrier, are underestimating the division. I watched the play-offs and Bolton and Peterborough pass the ball around nicely and have players comfortable in possession. Speaking to a Barnsley fan at work the other day and they expect Lincoln/Blackpool/Charlton to all be up there as well with Birmingham and Rotherham. These are the same people who thought we would stay up and we were woefully short. the squad shouldn’t be played down though healey fit and firing should be one of the best strikers in the league, wiles ripped it up last time he was in league one, sorrensen was probably the best right back in the league last year, evans and kane had great seasons last year too🤷♂️
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Post by arry11 on Aug 1, 2024 14:51:29 GMT 1
Think people like castle hill terrier, sorry tenacious terrier, are underestimating the division. I watched the play-offs and Bolton and Peterborough pass the ball around nicely and have players comfortable in possession. Speaking to a Barnsley fan at work the other day and they expect Lincoln/Blackpool/Charlton to all be up there as well with Birmingham and Rotherham. These are the same people who thought we would stay up and we were woefully short. Most of those posters would of not got rid of NW so soon to be replaced with an unfancied manager.
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Post by hoggy1975 on Aug 1, 2024 14:55:02 GMT 1
Think people like castle hill terrier, sorry tenacious terrier, are underestimating the division. I watched the play-offs and Bolton and Peterborough pass the ball around nicely and have players comfortable in possession. Speaking to a Barnsley fan at work the other day and they expect Lincoln/Blackpool/Charlton to all be up there as well with Birmingham and Rotherham. These are the same people who thought we would stay up and we were woefully short. the squad shouldn’t be played down though healey fit and firing should be one of the best strikers in the league, wiles ripped it up last time he was in league one, sorrensen was probably the best right back in the league last year, evans and kane had great seasons last year too🤷♂️ I agree with Healey, but pinning our hopes on an injury prone player isn’t wise. Wiles hasn’t played In league one for a couple of years now and he was apparently a lot better before his injury, so I’ll wait to pass judgement after a few games and not based on a couple of pre-season games. Even in pre-season we haven’t created many chances so there’s still something missing. I agree the other signings are good though.
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Post by ffsterriers on Aug 1, 2024 14:55:27 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward Hogg and Kasumu??? It’s either one or the other because we can’t bench Evans for two defensive midfielders 🤢
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Post by Mastercracker on Aug 1, 2024 14:58:25 GMT 1
Half these players who loads thinks are wank, have excelled in L1 within the last few years.
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Post by hoggy1975 on Aug 1, 2024 15:00:25 GMT 1
Think people like castle hill terrier, sorry tenacious terrier, are underestimating the division. I watched the play-offs and Bolton and Peterborough pass the ball around nicely and have players comfortable in possession. Speaking to a Barnsley fan at work the other day and they expect Lincoln/Blackpool/Charlton to all be up there as well with Birmingham and Rotherham. These are the same people who thought we would stay up and we were woefully short. Most of those posters would of not got rid of NW so soon to be replaced with an unfancied manager. The poster/s in question were saying the same under Moore and AB.
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 1, 2024 15:00:40 GMT 1
Half these players who loads thinks are wank, have excelled in L1 within the last few years. Which ones?
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Post by duncfost01 on Aug 1, 2024 15:07:42 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. Would disagree we NEED players in by the first game . It’s natural that we’ll continue to trade until deadline day and agree we need a few in by then too … however that’ll likely see some go too . If we start the Peterborough game along the lines of the below I think that’s an extremely strong squad . Nichols Sorensen Pearson Helik Spencer Miller Kane Hogg Kasumu Healey Koroma Bench of Maxwell Turton Lees Ruffels Headley Evans Iorpenda Bojan Ward Swap Spencer for lees. Swap kasumu for Evans.
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Post by londoncowling on Aug 1, 2024 15:10:54 GMT 1
Starting the season with the below is not an issue and is stronger than pretty much all of the other L1 teams in this area. Healey - seems fit and ready to go will be excellent at this level Ward - seems fit and ready to go and will do well in L1 if fit Bojan - has ability for sure and maybe needs a run in the team, a number of little injuries not helped him I would like to see more of him. Koroma - started pre season well and can excel in L1 Harrett - has lots of off field issues but he can be a real pest and could be excellent in L1 he looked pretty decent in Championship at times last season, he could be our new Lee Novak certainly happy to have him around the team if he sorts none football parts out. The possible injuries are a concern but they might not happen and we could see all the above doing well this season. Healey - agree if he stays fit he should score regularly at this level. Ward - has been awful/injured for 2 seasons aside from 3 months under Warnock. Even then he hardly set the world alight, he was just fit more often. Bojan - aside from a decent goal at Stoke he’s been anonymous since signing. Not seen much to suggest he’ll be any good. Koroma - did very little at Pompey at this level and has been cold a lot more than he has hot with us. Harratt - scored 3 times in 20 odd app at League 2 level a few seasons back, looked some way short of being Championship standard last season. A lot of people seem to be banking on League One being a massive drop off from the Championship, that may be the case but I haven’t seen much of League One to make a judgement either way. What I have seen a lot of is this squad, and they’ve been absolutely dreadful for 2 years. The four signings look good but we need a lot more than that to turn this ship around. My gut feeling is League One will be tough, teams aren’t just going to lie down against us and they will fancy their chances against the names you’ve listed. reckon many will be pleasantly surprised and pleased at how much improved and coherent the team/squad will be under MD and staff implementing his ethos and coaching methods for starters a system in which the players are drilled in and buy into is crucial for any team combined with squad unity which MD seems to be working particularly hard to achieve and made easier with the recent departures this can take teams a long way there is undoubtably a drop off in quality between the champ and L1 let’s judge the window once the new recruits are with is and on who leaves us from here a winning season ahead from where i’m standing UTT
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Post by JonsonClarkParis on Aug 1, 2024 15:12:37 GMT 1
For what it’s worth, so close to the start of the season I think we are miles away from where we need to be to compete in the top half of the table. Either we are underestimating the turnaround that needed to be done this summer or we are missing out on numerous targets. In a dreadful Championship bar 3 teams we were 2nd worst comfortably and deservedly so. We had numerous managers who couldn’t get anything from the players and the amount of people who said ‘this team would struggle in League 1’ both on here and at the games. Yet suddenly I am seeing comments that we have a better squad than the others in League 1. I wouldn’t have been bothered to see any player from last season moved on. If we got the reported 5 mill for Rudoni we have done well as I would have got rid for a tenth of that. These are players, who for the last 2 seasons in a lot of cases, have been nothing short of abject and dreadful despite playing under numerous managers. I expected at least 10 squad players moved out if not more and a rebuild almost from scratch. These players are not good enough and the top teams in league 1 are better than the rubbish we saw at the bottom end of the championship in a lot of cases. We desperately need 8 or 9 more in and 5 or 6 out. I mean starting the season with 2 strikers who will be in the physio room within a couple of games, and back up who won’t score 5 between them. It doesn’t bode well if we think that will fire us back up to the championship. As for pre season I take no notice of performance or results. It means nothing and never has done. The amount of times we win all the games and look good then struggle when the season starts, and vice versa. I have not commented until now on the transfer window and there is no knee jerk reaction. That’s my opinion a few days before the season starts. Right now I would be happy with mid table. We are massively underestimating what is required in my opinion. We know league 1 and what it took last time to get out of it. We know these players and their capability and I think some people might be in for a shock this season if they are expecting us to be easily top 6. I must be in the minority then but I think as we sit now we are a top 6 team in league 1. 2-3 quality signings and keep our big assets and we are top 2 Time will tell
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Post by Champers on Aug 1, 2024 15:14:06 GMT 1
It's actually the complete opposite. As someone above has said, maybe look into Pep and how he has done it at City. Something a little different and new and people still throw a paddy. Ah, "Pep does it so we must do it". His success is probably far more due doping, both financial and narcotic, than cultural pillars etc. That wee bald goblin has ruined football in the this country. Reads like something you see from 15 year old United fans on Twitter. Grow up and stop letting Man City live rent free in your head.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Aug 1, 2024 15:23:27 GMT 1
Townsend WBA to Ipswich 750k is a great deal for the tractor boys. WBA sold two key players in two days. I wonder whats going on there .
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