StonyFox Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 A number 8, KDH or similar. We have about 6 players who can play the number 6 position, 3 than can play 10, but nothing in between for a 433 1
jim5000 Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 We need 2 new fullbacks, a versatile CM, a striker, and improvement squad players for every position
FoxesWalk Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 Full backs and a Fatawu replacement minimum
JimmyC74 Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 Defo RB. Probably a CB also as priority must be to reduce the number of chances.
Finnegan Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 7 hours ago, StonyFox said: A number 8, KDH or similar. We have about 6 players who can play the number 6 position, 3 than can play 10, but nothing in between for a 433 You want us to actively sign players for a formation the manager doesn't want to play? Both Facundo and Bilal (in particular) would be good as the 8s in a box, RVN just doesn't appear to want to do it. If the "top" of your box are 8s then the "bottom" has to be made up of at least one of the back four stepping in to midfield, as Ricardo did last season, and that's not something Ruud did at PSV or had expressed any desire of doing here. Twin sixes being the foundation of his building seems to be a feature. We need to build for his first choice of formation before we start even considering branching out in to being adaptable. 1
Nick Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 9 hours ago, jamfox said: Marcus Rashford on loan He's in our price bracket actually as I've just read he's only on £365K a week... 1
JimJams Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 Garnacho however is on 50k. So that one is 100% done and dusted, Jan 1st.
ClaphamFox Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 9 hours ago, StonyFox said: A number 8, KDH or similar. We have about 6 players who can play the number 6 position, 3 than can play 10, but nothing in between for a 433 The ease with which opposition teams stroll through our midfield, and the amount of chances they then create, would suggest that the number 6 position is a major problem for us despite the fact that we have several players who can apparently play there. The fact is, we don't have enough quality in that position and this could have very grave consequences if we don't do something about it.
StonyFox Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 6 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said: The ease with which opposition teams stroll through our midfield, and the amount of chances they then create, would suggest that the number 6 position is a major problem for us despite the fact that we have several players who can apparently play there. The fact is, we don't have enough quality in that position and this could have very grave consequences if we don't do something about it. That's kind of why I think having an 8 playing slightly deeper than a 10 would give us more in central midfield when out of possession, and reduce the ease in which teams can play through us, and may also help with deeper creativity as none of our 6s are particularly creative. Creativity may improve when winks is back. A better 6 (and back 4) would be great, but I imagine the club would be reluctant to invest more in that position. 1
JimmyC74 Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 1 minute ago, ClaphamFox said: The ease with which opposition teams stroll through our midfield, and the amount of chances they then create, would suggest that the number 6 position is a major problem for us despite the fact that we have several players who can apparently play there. The fact is, we don't have enough quality in that position and this could have very grave consequences if we don't do something about it. No doubt the constant pressure on our defence is a big issue - as it was in the relegation season - and is possibly as critical as the need for a new RB and CB. The Skipp transfer so far has failed to improve us and looks a waste of money - especially as Soumare seems now to be preferred. Can we buy another six before selling one of Ndidi / Soumare / (can we sell Skipp in the same season as buying him?). I think we will struggle to do more than 3 deals but most of us probably think we could do with 5 or 6 incoming. 2
jamfox Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 5 hours ago, Nick said: He's in our price bracket actually as I've just read he's only on £365K a week... Yes, I was joking . He would suit are stlye of play , if they paid 300K a week of that! and if he wasnt a misrable git 1
Ric Flair Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 4 hours ago, ClaphamFox said: The ease with which opposition teams stroll through our midfield, and the amount of chances they then create, would suggest that the number 6 position is a major problem for us despite the fact that we have several players who can apparently play there. The fact is, we don't have enough quality in that position and this could have very grave consequences if we don't do something about it. I'd also factor in how poor our overall pressing is. Big factor of that is the loss of KDH who would press from the front. 2
Sankey93 Posted 17 December 2024 Posted 17 December 2024 Got to hope top knows this is make or break! Got to get his cheque book out and sign 4/5 players and steady the whole team and get us to safety because we can! RB LB LCB RW ST
tickler28 Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 Garnacho (loan), Lindelof (buy), Kante (loan), Brandon Williams (free)
Fox85 Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 (edited) We need. RB CB CB MC RW LW AMC ST Also a player with the ability that has a excellent free kick to score goals Edited 18 December 2024 by Fox85
Simonb Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 Id definitely like us to bring in a proper solid centre back that can lead us through games, but the main priorities are RB, RW, LB and probably a solid CDM Our CBs are pretty poor, but I don't blame them really for the chances we are giving away.. they're too exposed by us being for too easily over run on both flanks and through the non existent midfield where we really lack pace If I'm honest, if we stay up, I'd love to look at the back for and 2 holding mids and they be 6 new players.. as for Jnauary I'd settle for half of that. We're still scoring goals, but the chances are drying up fast and I think that's due to absolutely zero threat on the right now Abduls out. Suggestion wise, no idea
fox_favourite Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 5 hours ago, Fox85 said: We need. RB CB CB MC RW LW AMC ST Also a player with the ability that has a excellent free kick to score goals So a new team?
Fox85 Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 41 minutes ago, fox_favourite said: So a new team? Yea pretty much. Get rid of the majority of the wage steelers at the club and start again
fox_favourite Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 24 minutes ago, Fox85 said: Yea pretty much. Get rid of the majority of the wage steelers at the club and start again So here's a question for you. If you could only invest in 3 players maximum, what positions would you prioritise?
Leeds Fox Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 8 hours ago, tickler28 said: Garnacho (loan), Lindelof (buy), Kante (loan), Brandon Williams (free) Williams is absolutely crap and his attitude isn’t great (apparently). 2
Royston. Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 On 17/12/2024 at 09:31, Nick said: He's in our price bracket actually as I've just read he's only on £365K a week... Rudkin working out 365,000 x 2 on his calculator watch (gift from Top) 1
Simonb Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 1 hour ago, fox_favourite said: So here's a question for you. If you could only invest in 3 players maximum, what positions would you prioritise? Has to be a right back, right wing and then either a cb or cdm that's not easily ran through and a proper leader .. one or the other to make us tougher
Ric Flair Posted 18 December 2024 Posted 18 December 2024 Someone mentioned it a few days ago but I'd not be surprised to see us take Tajon Buchanan in on loan from Inter. Can play RW, LW or full back.
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