STUHILL Posted 27 January 2017 Posted 27 January 2017 4 minutes ago, Tanya said: I think Chilwell should be given a run of games and LB. Him linking up with Gray would be electric. But yes. I want the Ramiez deal to go through but if someone said to me we can only sign one more quality player it would be a CB. By a country mile. Our woeful defense is putting too much pressure on the rest of the team. We should have won tonight. Totally agree on the CB thing. We could probably just about manage with just one to play alongside a Huth or Wes, as at least they would be more comfortable on the ball and be able to play it out of defence. The problem is at the moment, we pass it across the back 4 with Huth, Wes and Simpson all so uncomfortable on the ball and so any kind of pressing from the opposition, and we see the hopeful hoof. If we had at least 1 CB who had a bit more quality, then I am sure it would make a big difference. Much prefer to have a RB who could as well though but no links or rumours of any, and Claudio keeps saying that Amartey can play there and he loves a floated ball forward too! As for Chilwell. I think he has a lot of quality on the ball, but his positioning is poor and he will really struggle against the quality of Premier League players. He did ok today 2nd half but mainly because Derby were just trying to defend their lead and offered very little in attack.
AmarteyAndChill Posted 27 January 2017 Posted 27 January 2017 3 minutes ago, STUHILL said: Totally agree on the CB thing. We could probably just about manage with just one to play alongside a Huth or Wes, as at least they would be more comfortable on the ball and be able to play it out of defence. The problem is at the moment, we pass it across the back 4 with Huth, Wes and Simpson all so uncomfortable on the ball and so any kind of pressing from the opposition, and we see the hopeful hoof. If we had at least 1 CB who had a bit more quality, then I am sure it would make a big difference. Much prefer to have a RB who could as well though but no links or rumours of any, and Claudio keeps saying that Amartey can play there and he loves a floated ball forward too! As for Chilwell. I think he has a lot of quality on the ball, but his positioning is poor and he will really struggle against the quality of Premier League players. He did ok today 2nd half but mainly because Derby were just trying to defend their lead and offered very little in attack. Chilwell is going to be England's best left back in years to come. He's only just turned 20 and looks quality.
Walshie is God Posted 27 January 2017 Posted 27 January 2017 Ivanovic Rumours are he is leaving Chelsea before the window closes and we are interested. Thoughts?
BenTheFox Posted 27 January 2017 Posted 27 January 2017 Just now, Walshie is God said: Rumours are he is leaving Chelsea before the window closes and we are interested. Thoughts? Doesn't treat the ball like a grenade. Gerrimin
STUHILL Posted 27 January 2017 Posted 27 January 2017 6 minutes ago, Walshie is God said: Ivanovic Rumours are he is leaving Chelsea before the window closes and we are interested. Thoughts? He works hard and quality in the air. Obviously better than Simpson but only a short-term fix. He has played CB too though and it is a less demanding role in terms of running, so he could come in as CB and be better than what we have. Him and Huth with a new RB. Not a bad shout.
Guest Danny Clender Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 6 hours ago, STUHILL said: He works hard and quality in the air. Obviously better than Simpson but only a short-term fix. He has played CB too though and it is a less demanding role in terms of running, so he could come in as CB and be better than what we have. Him and Huth with a new RB. Not a bad shout. It's a brilliant shout. When Chelsea were struggling he was singled out for his inadequacies. That said, the circumstances for the pointing fingers are very similar to how we're singling out players now, he was playing in a mildly defunct and toxic Chelsea squad. The level we're playing at now i.e lower premier league level (positive spin for 'relegation battle') he'd fit right in. I think he would start immediately and give Simpson some time for reflection. He ticks the 'Champion's League experience' button. (dramatic pause for effect).......It's a gerimin for me.
Sly Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 Are we talking about the same Ivanovic that went all Morgan and Huth last season in Chelsea's title defence?!? He looked like he'd lost his legs. He isn't the answer. I'd have thought someone would have told the players humping it long generally only means the ball is coming back at you. We lack composure all over the pitch currently. That could be confidence but you do worry when we get pressed. We can all see we need new defenders. New life with a bit of confidence might go a long way! Sakho, Chalobah, Schweinstiger, Darmian, Delph .... all would improve us. I still think not signing Ashley Williams was a mistake.
STUHILL Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 5 minutes ago, Sly said: Are we talking about the same Ivanovic that went all Morgan and Huth last season in Chelsea's title defence?!? He looked like he'd lost his legs. He isn't the answer. I'd have thought someone would have told the players humping it long generally only means the ball is coming back at you. We lack composure all over the pitch currently. That could be confidence but you do worry when we get pressed. We can all see we need new defenders. New life with a bit of confidence might go a long way! Sakho, Chalobah, Schweinstiger, Darmian, Delph .... all would improve us. I still think not signing Ashley Williams was a mistake. He hasn't looked great for Everton the few times i've seen him. Can only see Sakho coming here from that list. Would take him though. Wes and Huth continue to look a shambles, so we need a change for sure. They also blamed Hazard and Fabregas for last season, but I would take them both Is Ivanovic better than Simpson, Wes and Huth? Yes. Therefore, he would improve us and if he is available, then we should consider signing him.
shiv Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 10 hours ago, STUHILL said: I think I have given up hope on us being able to sign two starting CB's in this window with so little time left. So, just one CB and like you said, a RB that doesn't look in a panic everytime the get the ball and pass backwards or hoof. More concerning, is that Chilwell again didn't look too great at LB and so we will be heavy reliant on Fuchs to rediscover some form. Chilwell only started to look bad when he had Gray in front of him. He was effectively against 2 men whilst Gray ambled back. Think that's why Claudio stuck Gray up front - Chilwell looked better with Musa on the left.
dezza Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 Loan for ivanovic until end of season and short term deal for lampard until end of season! Add squad depth, experience and winning mentality! Lamps could still unlock premier defences
dezza Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 might aswell try for Terry and Zouma aswell ?? back 4 of ivanovic,Terry,Zouma & Chilwell , midfield ndidi,drinkwater, 3 behind the striker mahrez,lampard & grey, slimani uptop! champs league winners right there
LCCFox96 Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 Don't see why people think Ivanovic on a short term deal for a free transfer is a bad option. Quality, depth and experience without the big fee (yes wages to consider but at 33 and leaving Chelsea he'll be taking a significant cut). I'd still like to see another CB come in but Ivanovic on a free would be decent business either way.
simon789us Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 I'd take ivanovic sakho and natasic plus gaston
LCFC hub Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 Think Sakho is still worth a gamble. I know he's going for 20million plus high wages but we need something right now and he's better than what we have
thegaffa Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 Thought will Hughes was excellent Nast night, he's a different type of midfielder to the ones we have. great ability, desire and so experienced for just a 21 year old.
desertfox2 Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 Watching Welbeck and Arsenal smash Soton. Don't they have anyone surplus to requirements? Even their reserves/cup team are better than us at the moment. Welbeck and their young CM Aderlaid destroying Southampton
Wortho Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 I think soton are having a semi final hangover. And beating us of course.
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 19 hours ago, Walshie is God said: Ivanovic Rumours are he is leaving Chelsea before the window closes and we are interested. Thoughts? That would be a good signing for us experienced player just what we need
HoustonFox Posted 28 January 2017 Posted 28 January 2017 55 minutes ago, Wortho said: I think soton are having a semi final hangover. And beating us of course. The average age of their team today is about 10 though!
Grantham Fox Posted 29 January 2017 Posted 29 January 2017 I know it's only in The Sun, but 2 stories are that Swansea want Benfica defender Lisandro Lopez for £7m and Andriy Yarmolenko is available for just £9m with PL clubs ready to offer. We should be all over these. And I'd still want a RB, maybe a CM, and a back up striker if/when Ulloa leaves.
Realist Guy In The Room Posted 29 January 2017 Posted 29 January 2017 Could be lining up with:- Kasper Ivanovic Mbodji Huth Chilwell Mahrez Drinky Ndidi Gray Ramirez Slimani That wouldnt be too bad.
somebum Posted 29 January 2017 Posted 29 January 2017 On 27/01/2017 at 22:47, AmarteyAndChill said: I though Chilwell was okay. I'd start Chilwell vs Burnley. kid was terrible
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 29 January 2017 Posted 29 January 2017 2 hours ago, Realist Guy In The Room said: Could be lining up with:- Kasper Ivanovic Mbodji Huth Chilwell Mahrez Drinky Ndidi Gray Ramirez Slimani That wouldnt be too bad. I like the look of that side
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