Brunners 7,952 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, BoroSmoggie said: Do people see Tav as a RW or a CM? I wouldn’t be against having him on the wing for this season tbh. Main reason is because our current wide options are pretty *** atm (could change). For me I see him best as an advanced midfielder - someone with the freedom to basically do what he wants. Link to post Share on other sites
Skinemrippers 894 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I’m excited about the season ahead and I’m expecting a promotion push. I say that most seasons mind…. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
DurhamRed 2,043 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I will expect a promotion push every year we are in this league and feel we can have a good go this year if we get some more signings. As alot of teams are struggling this year along with having alot of turmoil new mangers in charge etc. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
NorwichBoro 180 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Changing Times said: I was thinking a 4-3-3 with Crooks as one of the three in midfield. When we have the ball, especially either at the back or in advanced positions out wide, then he pushes right up so it's almost a 4-2-4. That gives us another big man to aim for, as we will obviously be playing direct a lot of the time. If we were in a 3-4-3 or a 5-2-3, then it becomes harder to fit him in like that I think? Cos he isn't going to be one of the three up front, and if he is one of only two in midfield then we'd have to be a bit more careful with how much he pushes on. He has spent most of his career playing as a midfielder though, so presumably he could play as an orthodox midfielder in a two, and he just gives us another attacking threat when he's able to get forward. So something like this perhaps if 4-3-3 Lumley Dijksteel Fry Hall Bola Morsy Payero Crooks Watmore Ikpeazu Tavenier It would also seem a bit weird to me if we end up playing 5-2-3 or 3-4-3 after concentrating on improving the middle of the park with the likes of Crooks, Payero and Ikpeazu. Casually leaving out our two best players in Howson and McNair for Crooks… easy how we can get so excited about new signings and forget what you have! Howson won’t be about forever but still can’t believe you’ve left McNair out. I don’t think we need any new starters we were just crying out for big forward who bring others into play and depth for when Tav Dijksteel Fry inadvertently get injured through the season. I’m happy at RB with dijksteel spence and Howson all very capable still think Peltier Bola coulson leaves us strong enough at LB unless you want someone to come in and really push Bola. I still think we look better in a 3 with dijksteel and bola at wing back and McNair stepping out with ball just needed someone to hold ball up to allow us out. Don’t think we were far off last season injuries killed us. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Aphex_Boro 1,425 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, NorwichBoro said: Casually leaving out our two best players in Howson and McNair for Crooks… easy how we can get so excited about new signings and forget what you have! Howson won’t be about forever but still can’t believe you’ve left McNair out. I don’t think we need any new starters we were just crying out for big forward who bring others into play and depth for when Tav Dijksteel Fry inadvertently get injured through the season. I’m happy at RB with dijksteel spence and Howson all very capable still think Peltier Bola coulson leaves us strong enough at LB unless you want someone to come in and really push Bola. I still think we look better in a 3 with dijksteel and bola at wing back and McNair stepping out with ball just needed someone to hold ball up to allow us out. Don’t think we were far off last season injuries killed us. I agree with you on McNair but Howson was painful to watch at times last season. Seems like his legs are going or have gone, he just got caught out so many times for goals and couldn't make the yards up afterwards. Still a decent squad player but to rely on him for 46 games would be a mistake in my opinion. Welcome to the forum by the way! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
NorwichBoro 180 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Aphex_Boro said: I agree with you on McNair but Howson was painful to watch at times last season. Seems like his legs are going or have gone, he just got caught out so many times for goals and couldn't make the yards up afterwards. Still a decent squad player but to rely on him for 46 games would be a mistake in my opinion. Welcome to the forum by the way! Yeah cheers been looking for ages regarding rumours but had to jump in when you left paddy out. I don’t think the 10 outfielders needed improving from last season bar striker when everyone was fit it’s just in champ if you’re tav or fry get a knock and you’ve got no one to replace them in 11 you’re forced to play them leading to longer injuries he will want to avoid that this season. I expect he wants another big man and another striker more in Akpom as build. One domestic and one from Europe. Could see Maja coming still. Link to post Share on other sites
sambaDTR 260 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) Howson is class. Just needed a Centre Forward to pass to. Hopefully we will have a couple next season. 👍 Link to post Share on other sites
DurhamRed 2,043 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I think Howson is okay if he is rested does get very knarkered if playing Tuesday Sat Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Don’t get the hype around Howson, hes turned into one of those ‘jack of all trades’ midfielders who does a lot of everything but nothing really special. Yeah he shows his class now and then but mostly he’s one of them Players that football hipsters tell us ‘it’s the stuff you don’t see’ that’s good. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 At the minute our squads weaker than last season but assuming we bring in some quality up front and in attacking midfield/out wide, I can't see us finishing below 8th Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,396 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 No surprise or great loss, bar the £1m spunked, but Stojanovic has asked to leave. Which explains him not going to Cornwall. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mj south 610 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, TeaCider24 said: No surprise or great loss, bar the £1m spunked, but Stojanovic has asked to leave. Which explains him not going to Cornwall. Shame that as I reckon he could be a decent keeper at Championship level 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 17 hours ago, BearSmog said: Would make sense as Akpom is our 2nd choice of 2.. Also what's wrong with moving Wing up top with the front two a sort of No 10 Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I see Kieran Westwood still available. Would be a good back up to Lumley and some solid competition for him as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, TLF10 said: I see Kieran Westwood still available. Would be a good back up to Lumley and some solid competition for him as well. Can't see him being happy as a backup, I've always been a fan of his although he did make some bloody awful mistakes last season. Still better than Bettinelli, mind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now