Pressing need for forwards

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blackthorn8

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Plenty of keepers middle of the field looks reasonably healthy, but the attacking aspects are very week ....relying on a 37 year old striker is not something a team needs and what we have have not come up to standard.
 
blackthorn8 said:
Plenty of keepers middle of the field looks reasonably healthy, but the attacking aspects are very week ....relying on a 37 year old striker is not something a team needs and what we have have not come up to standard.
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If we retain our current three forwards, that will be more than enough for the Championship. Our 37-year-old striker will score plenty this season, as will Iheancho if he's played regularly. I think the jury's still out on Daka but his pace may come in very useful and a stint in the Championship might be just what he needs. If any of the above leave, they'll be replaced.

What we do need is creative midfielders/wingers. Maddison and Tielemans have gone and Barnes might still go. If that happens, all three of our most creative players will have left. Even if Barnes stays, we'll still need two central midfielders and another winger. Ndidi apparently looked ok in a more advanced position on Saturday, but I can't imagine Maresca actually wants to play him there. If we manage to recruit 2-3 quality creative players, we'll be in a very healthy state.
 
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ClaphamFox said:
If we retain our current three forwards, that will be more than enough for the Championship. Our 37-year-old striker will score plenty this season, as will Iheancho if he's played regularly. I think the jury's still out on Daka but his pace may come in very useful and a stint in the Championship might be just what he needs. If any of the above leave, they'll be replaced.

What we do need is creative midfielders/wingers. Maddison and Tielemans have gone and Barnes might still go. If that happens, all three of our most creative players will have left. Even if Barnes stays, we'll still need two central midfielders and another winger. Ndidi apparently looked ok in a more advanced position on Saturday, but I can't imagine Maresca actually wants to play him there. If we manage to recruit 2-3 quality creative players, we'll be in a very healthy state.
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Sorry Clapham but l cant see JV scoring too many he will be a marked man probably heavily tackled as he will be seen as a scalp
Nacho if he stays is still hit and miss for me
Creativity thein lies a big problem as I cant see KDH being the man.
Just my thoughts.
 
blackthorn8 said:
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Sorry Clapham but l cant see JV scoring too many he will be a marked man probably heavily tackled as he will be seen as a scalp
Nacho if he stays is still hit and miss for me
Creativity thein lies a big problem as I cant see KDH being the man.
Just my thoughts.
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Judging by Saturday alone KDH can take a better corner than those who have already left.
 
blackthorn8 said:
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Sorry Clapham but l cant see JV scoring too many he will be a marked man probably heavily tackled as he will be seen as a scalp
Nacho if he stays is still hit and miss for me
Creativity thein lies a big problem as I cant see KDH being the man.
Just my thoughts.
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JV has always been seen as a scalp. I think he'll cope with it.
I have a feeling this may be the season that KDH really blossoms - Maresca seems to really like him and I think he'll benefit from being coached properly.
But yes: creativity is a problem we still have to solve.
 
Don't think we need to panic just yet. The new manager seems to know what and who he wants. As long as he coaches them well this will be a strong squad. Think there'll be a striker coming in this week or next.
 
SevernFox said:
Don't think we need to panic just yet. The new manager seems to know what and who he wants. As long as he coaches them well this will be a strong squad. Think there'll be a striker coming in this week or next.
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Any news about the guy from Swansea we are meant to be after? They have bought Yates from Blackpool who we were linked with.
 
ClaphamFox said:
If we retain our current three forwards, that will be more than enough for the Championship. Our 37-year-old striker will score plenty this season, as will Iheancho if he's played regularly. I think the jury's still out on Daka but his pace may come in very useful and a stint in the Championship might be just what he needs. If any of the above leave, they'll be replaced.

What we do need is creative midfielders/wingers. Maddison and Tielemans have gone and Barnes might still go. If that happens, all three of our most creative players will have left. Even if Barnes stays, we'll still need two central midfielders and another winger. Ndidi apparently looked ok in a more advanced position on Saturday, but I can't imagine Maresca actually wants to play him there. If we manage to recruit 2-3 quality creative players, we'll be in a very healthy state.
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The jury isn't out on daka it's in, and a 12-0 majority said he's a pile of shilo.
 
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