No, neither was I. I'd expect things to accelerate now
Ange's use of Davies as a CB in his first choice team despite him saying that Davies is a LB speaks volumes
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No, neither was I. I'd expect things to accelerate now
Ange's use of Davies as a CB in his first choice team despite him saying that Davies is a LB speaks volumes
It was the no 2 position to strengthen. Goalkeeper was far more urgent and has been addressed. Just having a keeper that doesn't fumble the ball and kick it straight to the opposition forwards should cut down goals conceded by at least 10. Also playing a more possession based game should cut down on the number of opportunities for our defence to mess up.
Saying that I would have course like and expect to see at least 1 new CB before the window closes.
monkeybarry
Jack Jull
I'm calm on the CB position. I'd much rather we get it right, than rush it. Our CB problems were are much to do with formation and playing style as they were personnel.
Formation and playing style are factors. But let’s not kid ourselves we have needed a LCB for 3 seasons. To keep failing to fill a position is poor. Jan was our last decent one.
Dier and Sanchez in any formation are not good enough. Throw Davies in to. Solid enough for spells but have games littered with individual errors.
To be headed into another season with out addressing a key position is not good enough. We have a defence full of issues and unknowns. Porro is not a full back looks a mess when asked to defend. Sess and Perisic again not good enough as full backs. So that leaves Davies and he’s on the decline. Question marks over goal keeper. Even Romero for a player with such qualities has big factors that also hold him back. He could be scary in a two. He lacks a patience when he defends could be costly all the stepping out to nick the ball and rash challenges.
Defence is a problem as it stands if we do not strengthen it this window it could really hurt our season.
Dier and Sanchez in any formation are not good enough. Throw Davies in to. Solid enough for spells but have games littered with individual errors.
To be headed into another season with out addressing a key position is not good enough. We have a defence full of issues and unknowns. Porro is not a full back looks a mess when asked to defend. Sess and Perisic again not good enough as full backs. So that leaves Davies and he’s on the decline. Question marks over goal keeper. Even Romero for a player with such qualities has big factors that also hold him back. He could be scary in a two. He lacks a patience when he defends could be costly all the stepping out to nick the ball and rash challenges.
Defence is a problem as it stands if we do not strengthen it this window it could really hurt our season.
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Bishop
John Lacy
There will probably be responses about how much time is left in the window. How playing in preseason doesn't matter. Etc etc. The same old. [emoji28]
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Bishop
John Lacy
Stockholm syndrome? [emoji1787]
Sanchez and Dier are mediocre. Dier has never been a good CB so I don't know what you're talking about. [emoji1787] Sanchez only ever looked good next to the top quality Jan or Toby. Romero isn't there yet to cover for either of their deficiencies. And the prospect of a flight like making players who often make poor decisions better is laughable. They let the ball bounce when they shouldn't, they cover the wrong men constantly. You guys actually want another season of this? We won't concede less that 45 goals with either Dier or Sanchez starting.
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Neither of them will be starting v Brentford
I'd happily settle for 45 goals, only two teams conceded less than 43 goals last year so that would put us in and around the top 4 on the defensive side.
Think he meant per game
Bishop
John Lacy
Wonder whether we started to slow-roll CB talks in the last week or two whilst we see whether Bayern put their money where their mouth is for Kane?
You'd expect there to be some cash left over if we sold him and bought a replacement, and that additional cash might mean we could get Tapsoba (for example) whereas without that cash we'd be looking at, say, Tosin A
You'd expect there to be some cash left over if we sold him and bought a replacement, and that additional cash might mean we could get Tapsoba (for example) whereas without that cash we'd be looking at, say, Tosin A
superspurs
Justin Edinburgh
Dicko
Paul Stalteri
He's only 5mill!?
superspurs
Justin Edinburgh
In the last year of his contract, probably won't be 5m but should be a cheap one.
parklane1
Tony Galvin
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
I think 4th CB option. I.e it's between him and Lenglet, then the 1st choice decision is separate. Hopefully we go for him.