TLF10 4,440 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 There are 5 holes that need fixing in the first 11: GK LCB LWB 2 strikers There an argument it could be 6 with a younger pair of legs than Howson but them 5 are a must. That is before we even get to the back-ups. Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,385 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Chucking this in here as there's quite a lot to unpack with the summer in mind. Sounds like a few surprise names may go. "Some good players want to talk to us". Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I was just about to upload that. He pulls no punches. He said “there are some players that will leave that will surprise people”. And then added there are some players that not shown the attitude he wanted but still been getting a game time because he had no choice but that will change. I instantly thought Bola when he said the above. And I think Payero at risk too. He then added “we will get some good money for some of our players and you know about one of them already” (Spence) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RiversideRed 1,216 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c5gzy3 Realised I've posted this in the Preston vs Middlesbrough matchday thread instead of here. But some very strong words from Wilder in that interview. Regarding Player's Futures “You’ll see, you’ll see on Monday. The level of work that needs to be done. You will see the level of decisions I’ve made for quite a long time." Regarding Transfers “It’s always a medium and long-term. There’s a lot of work to be done. I’m not going to say it will all be done in one window. But we will do a lot, we’ll attract some good players. I’m sure I’ll get the backing of the owner. There’s a couple of players we’ll get some decent money for.” "This is the start of the beginning. Listen, it will be the end for a few of the boys in there and some decisions will surprise a few people. This phones going to red hot. We'll attract some good players. We're already working towards it, there's some good players who want to come and speak to us." "We've got to get the right characters. Attitude over ability by the way attitude over ability. We'll get a group of players in like I said attitude over ability. People that want to die for the football club, want to run through brick walls." 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RiversideRed 1,216 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I wonder who's leaving then? who's going to be the ones that will surprise people? Spence we'll get £15m-£20m for comfortably. McNair maybe? One of Fry or Tav with them both going into the last year of their contracts. Renew one and sell the other. Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Interesting line on him looking forward to telling some harsh truths and sorting a couple of players who thought they could stick their chests out because they knew Wilder didn't have another option.. I'm speculating this is Joe 🤡 Lumley, everytime he conceded a stupid goal he'd turn to the crowd and gesture all was good 'cheer me', only issue with Lumley is I don't know if there's any League 2 clubs who could take his wages... Link to post Share on other sites
RiversideRed 1,216 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) Jonny Howson set to be offered new Boro contract. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,920 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, RiversideRed said: Jonny Howson set to be offered new Boro contract. Good news. One of few leaders we actually have Link to post Share on other sites
RiversideRed 1,216 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, nunthorpered said: Good news. One of few leaders we actually have Agreed, although don't want him as a starter but great option of the bench. You can't expect him to play as many games as he did this year. He's 34 this month. Hopefully just a one-year contract too on reduced terms. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,920 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 1 minute ago, RiversideRed said: Agreed, although don't want him as a starter but great option of the bench. You can't expect him to play as many games as he did this year. He's 34 this month. Hopefully just a one-year contract too on reduced terms. Yeah just good to nail down that type of character. Hes still a very good player and can massively contribute. 46 more league games to rollercoaster through again after all lol Link to post Share on other sites
Nauser 35 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) I reckon Crooks will be on the list of potential exits too. He might have gotten us goals, but Wilder has been critical of his yellow card tally. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
RiversideRed 1,216 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, nunthorpered said: Yeah just good to nail down that type of character. Hes still a very good player and can massively contribute. 46 more league games to rollercoaster through again after all lol Absolutely, can't fault his commitment or effort. He'll be brilliant to have in the squad but asking a 34 year-old to play 46 games in a season can't be done. Always felt we kept Leadbitter too long when his legs had gone. Don't want to do the same with Howson. Imagine Howson at the age Monk bought him in a Wilder team now. Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, nunthorpered said: Good news. One of few leaders we actually have Did a great job of that today. Also a great 'tackle' for their second goal, and nowhere to be seen when they counter attacked us right through the middle of the park for their third. We must be the only club in world football who don't see the need to have a midfielder who can actually protect the centre of the pitch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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