lgfualol Posted 18 January Posted 18 January Marti’s probably picked his sides for the next weeks. Don’t expect any changes and a another spanking.
Popular Post Rubbersoul Posted 18 January Popular Post Posted 18 January (edited) I know plenty on here call for the youngsters to play (me included in that) and whilst I don’t think Page & Aluko starting is going to suddenly catapult us into promotion form I think it’s time to try them for a run of games now. Because quite frankly what have we got to lose? We’ll be shit either way. We’ll have to suffer at times with the defensive side of Alukos game but I think he can offer us something none of our other fullbacks can. Ability to actually support the winger ahead of him. Edited 18 January by Rubbersoul 6
BKLFox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 8 hours ago, LCFCJohn said: I do think the manager and situation within the club are making it seem worse (in terms of what we need). But I would say 4 sounds about right. RB, LB, CB and ST. I do feel like Aluko could be the RB though. We really need a Morgan/Huth and a Fuchs type. Professional, experienced and strong defensively. If we had that and the defence could be the following, I think we’d be good; Aluko - New - Nelson - New Experience at RCB and LB would offset the inexperience at RB and LCB. A midfield of James - Skipp - Page is absolutely not our problem if picked and in the 8’s breaking style. We do have talent on the wings but it is stifled by the managers lack of ability. So if we could buy 4 players now you’d go for those 4 positions? That midfield is fine but how many times have we heard we look so knackered after 60mins? We can’t keep playing Skipp & JJ constantly in every game which come around every 3-4 days & not expect us to be leggy. If Winks and Soumare both go we need to replace them with at least a loan player who can start now, next season we’ll have Braybrooke in, hopefully JJ stays maybe even Cartwright along with Skipp so the 2 6/8 positions will be ok but for this last 4 months we certainly need another body to help in those positions now u less people are happy with Hamza starting in midfield? 1
LCFCJohn Posted 18 January Posted 18 January (edited) 13 minutes ago, BKLFox said: So if we could buy 4 players now you’d go for those 4 positions? That midfield is fine but how many times have we heard we look so knackered after 60mins? We can’t keep playing Skipp & JJ constantly in every game which come around every 3-4 days & not expect us to be leggy. If Winks and Soumare both go we need to replace them with at least a loan player who can start now, next season we’ll have Braybrooke in, hopefully JJ stays maybe even Cartwright along with Skipp so the 2 6/8 positions will be ok but for this last 4 months we certainly need another body to help in those positions now u less people are happy with Hamza starting in midfield? Yes, they are the positions we are massively weak in. You strengthen by improving the 11 as they say and then your squad improves as a result. We can’t keep playing Ricardo and Thomas at fullback. They are killing us. We need a different kind of centre back, with the skill set of a Morgan/Huth as I say. And striker at the other end speaks for itself. In midfield, as you have said, we have at least youth players coming through there. They are the 4 priorities in my view, not to say other positions couldn’t be strengthened. But if you put a better player in those 4 positions, we’d look immediately better (well if we binned our fraud of a manager as well). Edit - yes, for the purposes of the immediate future, if Choudhury wasn’t needed at fullback, I have no issues him being used to add energy in the midfield and playing to his strengths. He has become a scapegoat due to his off field antics and the fact he is paid far above his ability. But if he isn’t able to be moved on, Sheffield United loved him for a reason. Edited 18 January by LCFCJohn
BKLFox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 6 minutes ago, LCFCJohn said: Yes, they are the positions we are massively weak in. You strengthen by improving the 11 as they say and then your squad improves as a result. We can’t keep playing Ricardo and Thomas at fullback. They are killing us. We need a different kind of centre back, with the skill set of a Morgan/Huth as I say. And striker at the other end speaks for itself. In midfield, as you have said, we have at least youth players coming through there. They are the 4 priorities in my view, not to say other positions couldn’t be strengthened. But if you put a better player in those 4 positions, we’d look immediately better (well if we binned our fraud of a manager as well). Edit - yes, for the purposes of the immediate future, if Choudhury wasn’t needed at fullback, I have no issues him being used to add energy in the midfield and playing to his strengths. He has become a scapegoat due to his off field antics and the fact he is paid far above his ability. But if he isn’t able to be moved on, Sheffield United loved him for a reason. Think we need to see out these next 4 months before we start buying a CB as we have 4 (once Harry’s back) + any academy lad that might push up in the summer what we don’t want is to buy another and not be able to shift 1 even 2 in the summer. ST we know we need in the summer so yes buy now if available. 2 x FBs but not provide cover for Skipp/JJ seems a bit foolish. We do have Hamza & Aluko to provide cover at FB he just needs to start using Aluko more. Midfield yes Hamza can cover but he’s not as good as either in either position so every other week or so we’ll be limited, I’d rather we got a loan in to add cover. If we can get a FB (LB) & midfielder with loans then let’s do that but not sure we should be buying in a winter window anyone to see us through 4mths just to summer only to look again or find that Aluko & the other JJ on loan could in-fact save us stacking wages. 1
Pita Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 1 hour ago, lgfualol said: Marti’s probably picked his sides for the next weeks. Don’t expect any changes and a another spanking. Marti’s most probably pick his team for the next month.
Popular Post Blarmy Posted 18 January Popular Post Posted 18 January Really looking forward to 50% of this one. 2 9
Guppys Love Child Posted 18 January Posted 18 January On 17/01/2026 at 18:29, Paninistickers said: Three things that are absolutely certain. Luke Thomas. Bob Reid. Jordan Ayew. Soumare as well added to this horror list? 1
Paninistickers Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 4 minutes ago, Guppys Love Child said: Soumare as well added to this horror list? Yes, you're right. The manager likes those with appalling running stats, weakness and airy fairy style. Skipp dropped for Soumare..
jayfox26 Posted 18 January Posted 18 January Is Antonio available? Or Diabate? Or anyone that is in anyway capable of playing as a striker?.
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 18 January Posted 18 January On 17/01/2026 at 17:03, The Year Of The Fox said: Who’d have thought 5 years ago we’d see Matty James in a team above us in the league? And that’s not Matty’s fault Class player regardless 3
Guppys Love Child Posted 18 January Posted 18 January To be honest I'm beyond caring now, and by adopting this attitude my match day nerves don't take any battering what so all, and the day isn't ruined. Yes Marti needs to sling his hook real pronto like, as he's not the man to take us forward, and I shudder to think what will happen when the points deduction hits and we drop down the table ( let's say a total guess of 9 points) and we are instantly in a relegation scrap. Our current match day moral and mentality snd general application is truly hideous, so I don't hold out much hope with the added pressure caused by a now precarious new league position. But as we have said countless times until The Nepo Baby and The KP Circus do one and bugger off, nothing will.chsnge, and nothing will get better so it's purely academic....
Guppys Love Child Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 11 minutes ago, jayfox26 said: Is Antonio available? Or Diabate? Or anyone that is in anyway capable of playing as a striker?. The plug was pulled mate. He got a muscle injury and that was the end of the matter. The club for once saw sense and walked away. For Daka or Ayew not to start would require a manger with a bit of imagination, versatility, and courage.... Marti lacks all 3 IMO.
Leicesterpool Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 0-3 spanking written all over it. Just going to enjoy the trip up to north wales, not expecting anything from the football.
jayfox26 Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 50 minutes ago, Guppys Love Child said: The plug was pulled mate. He got a muscle injury and that was the end of the matter. The club for once saw sense and walked away. For Daka or Ayew not to start would require a manger with a bit of imagination, versatility, and courage.... Marti lacks all 3 IMO. I know mate, I was taking the piss.
Guppys Love Child Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 10 minutes ago, jayfox26 said: I know mate, I was taking the piss. DOH ! LOL
Tuna Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 1 hour ago, jayfox26 said: Is Antonio available? Or Diabate? Or anyone that is in anyway capable of playing as a striker?. Yeah, Jake Evans not that Marti will pick him.
ACF Posted 19 January Posted 19 January First half vs Cov was good. Ric played the inverted role well. Sub him off at 60 for Hamza. Allow the midfielders to get up the pitch and move the ball around. They are the focal point of this team, not our wingers or strikers. I’m saying start Evans but we know it won’t happen. If we’re going to play with strikers who aren’t good enough, I’d rather play one who has got a future, than their best years behind them. Get him to play in behind rather than him holding up the ball. Stol Ric (Hamza @ 60 mins) Okoli Nelson Training cone (blue preferably) Skipp James Page Fatawu Evans (sub for Silko) Mavididi If we can’t afford to sign a suitable training cone, play Aluko and let him bomb forward and cause a bit of chaos.
Gamble92 Posted 19 January Posted 19 January 7 minutes ago, ACF said: First half vs Cov was good. Ric played the inverted role well. Sub him off at 60 for Hamza. Allow the midfielders to get up the pitch and move the ball around. They are the focal point of this team, not our wingers or strikers. I’m saying start Evans but we know it won’t happen. If we’re going to play with strikers who aren’t good enough, I’d rather play one who has got a future, than their best years behind them. Get him to play in behind rather than him holding up the ball. Stol Ric (Hamza @ 60 mins) Okoli Nelson Training cone (blue preferably) Skipp James Page Fatawu Evans (sub for Silko) Mavididi If we can’t afford to sign a suitable training cone, play Aluko and let him bomb forward and cause a bit of chaos. You're not allowed to field training cones. It would have to be a real person.
ACF Posted 19 January Posted 19 January 2 hours ago, Gamble92 said: You're not allowed to field training cones. It would have to be a real person. Show me the rule where it says we can’t
Gamble92 Posted 19 January Posted 19 January 1 hour ago, ACF said: Show me the rule where it says we can’t 2
FoxesTalker Posted 19 January Posted 19 January This has all the makings of a defeat, and a big scalp (comparatively speaking, not in terms of league form). Former Prem winners away to Wrexham on Sky etc.
Dan Posted 19 January Posted 19 January Underdogs against Wrexham. Life under Aiyawatt for you. Tosser. 2
SuperMike Posted 19 January Posted 19 January 7 hours ago, Gamble92 said: You're not allowed to field training cones. It would have to be a real person. FfS - have we been breaking another EFL rule then? Mebee we could claim that Soumaré was a pitch invader (albeit a very slow and sluggish one)!
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