DJ Barry Hammond

I get the feeling this pair will regret these comments on this incident as more becomes known. It’s notable Farage has said nothing so far and even Lozzer Fox has called the officers action out for what it is.

To play an inverted full-back in the style Maresca did, you have to be possession dominant in matches - otherwise you will not be able to rotate the players into their attacking positions often enough to be effective. Will we have that luxury this season in the majority of games this season?

Of course there is a Premier League gold glove winner who is currently doing bugger all that could be looked at as an option. Even with 12 months out of the game… you’d have to think he’d be an upgrade.

So he’s number 2 at the moment then! Jacub out for 6 months after ankle surgery.

There’s still 5 weeks until the window ‘slams shut’ 😏 - so there’s still time for the squad to take shape. It definitely requires some players to move on and some players to come in but I’m sure we’ll get there. I’d expect one of the keepers to move on (most likely Iverson), one of centre backs to depart (Faes or Souttar), Soumare to **** off (finally) and possibly Cannon to leave (loan or perm). Then the other way - we’ll sign a striker, someone to play that inside wing role, we probably want another midfielder and maybe a fullback.

He’s 3rd choice… so if Stolz is injured, now 2nd choice and making him only one injury or transfer away from starting the season in goals.

He seems to have fooled a few people into thinking that on here. For me, he was far too passive in his play.

One certainty from tonight - we need another striker. I can see the logic in looking at Wout as a possibility - with all the pace elsewhere, having someone to bang it into and lay off at the top of the tree makes sense. Personally, still not convinced by Cannon.

Normally I’d say yes… but he’s that good I think he’s getting in our 11 come Christmas/New Year.

There’s definitely something about this lad. Quick, confident on the ball, makes good decisions… he’ll be in the squad at the start of the season and all going well will be demanding a starting spot come the end. He’s seriously good.

He’s the 5-a-side attacking goalie isn’t he?

I think it’s more a case of being not completely sure of his surroundings - there’s clear hesitation which would hopefully disappear as pre-season goes on.

Alves will be in the starting 11 before the end of the season. The kid has some real quality about him - certainly a reason to be excited for the coming season.

They’ve flipped the tactic from the first half setup haven’t they - which is why the OG boys have swapped positions.

You should call people’s bluffs 😉

You can see why we’d like Soule from this formation / setup.

Starting Fatawu narrow would be a waste, allowing him to start from the touch line allows gaps between the full back and centre backs to appear - and gives him space and scope to go both inside and down the line. I feel the idea with the shape and movement would be better flipped so the inside forward / wing back is on the left… but that then plonks the vulnerable defensive side towards your left centrehalf… which if it’s Vesty, is not a good plan either.

Any chance you’re making a joke @Kegworthfox? I fear you’re not. (This was why I was interested in the Barwell game - although I had hoped he was helping coach the side).

Agree there’s some positives - but we do look vulnerable on turnovers. I’m also not convinced the setup is the one to get the best out of our two best attacking threats - Fats & Mav

Any sign of Vardy there, given he’s not in Shrewsbury?

Anyone with an update from Barwell? The most I’ve managed to learn so far is that the game did kick off!

He’s had a few passes under no pressure that have been quite frankly awful for a professional to be exhibiting during the 10-15 minutes I’ve been watching. The lad really does need to focus on improving his application if he wants a future in the game.

Get with the program - praise for Daka not allowed!

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