Prowler 197 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ake? One of our CM's (Grant/Dean) would have to be going, surely? Link to post Share on other sites
CFPri25 12 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Bamford and Ake were at the training ground today, up to you if you believe it or not but expect some news by the end of the day I just can't see why we would go for Ake... We don't need a CB or a CDM now AC has arrived... Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ake throws a spanner in the works.... Great player, but no idea how he'd fit in - presumably the Chalobah role has been filled by Clayton, and we are set for centre backs. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Maz 2,899 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Bamford and Ake were at the training ground today, up to you if you believe it or not but expect some news by the end of the day I just can't see why we would go for Ake... We don't need a CB or a CDM now AC has arrived... Smallwood to Rotherham maybe? 300-500k in the bank plus maybe Hines out to Birmingham (wasn't this close to happening last year?) Link to post Share on other sites
ph. 54 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ake was announced in Chelsea's squad. Can't see it happening Link to post Share on other sites
Tudders80 674 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Can Ake tackle, because by all accounts Clayton can't, leadboots isnt the greatest in the physical department. We keep hearing of a 'surprise departure'. Maybe leadbitter. It appears we only have whitehead who knows how to get his foot in. If Ake can, then we have Ake/Whitehead alongside Clayton/Leadboots. If that is the case, knowing his estimated value, maybe Leadboots is the surprise departure, unless we think that JB was. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 All very strange indeed but this might be the prelude for departure announcements because they certainly have to come soon. Any further update on our supposed Bosnian? Link to post Share on other sites
smogsterking the Inspirati 2,453 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 We are going for the treble. Simple as that :) I think if Ake is true, I think Smallwood could be sold. Also Morris will be sent on loan. With Leadbitter Clayton Ake and Whitehead we have cover and decent competition. Also with Whiteheads early season form any combo would seem as strong this season. Link to post Share on other sites
"KM" 1,656 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Can't see it being Ake, it'll be Lewis Baker. Did he have a mini afro? Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 DW/AC & Ake/GL as a rotating pairing would keep the midfield fresh. Link to post Share on other sites
J.T. 640 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Haha apologies! That's what I get for skimming over the posts rather than reading them fully - didn't realise a position or age was given. In that case, I've no idea who this fella is but looks like he is made up! I agree though it looks like Ake/Whitehead will fight it out for one of the CM spots and Clayton/Leadbitter will fight it out for the other. Goes along with AK's aim of having competition for every position. Although would seem to signal the end of Smallwoods playing days for us which is a bit unfortunate as I reckon he is a decent player but if we are really pushing for promotion then I think Ake is a better option to have! Link to post Share on other sites
CFPri25 12 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 DW/AC & Ake/GL as a rotating pairing would keep the midfield fresh. I like the sound of that. Smallwood on the way out then for sure with morris in and around the 1st team as cover? Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 ...To say he has pace but no end product is completely the opposite of true... To clarify, I meant he had no end product when playing wide - meaning he's not a great crosser of the ball. I agree there's definitely an end product when he plays as a No. 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Air Resistance 26 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Bamford and Ake were at the training ground today, up to you if you believe it or not but expect some news by the end of the day cheers for the info dig, very interesting Link to post Share on other sites
holgater 6 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 According to a lad who's very close to the youth side at Chelsea, it's definitely Bamford and Baker who will be coming. No mention of Ake whatsoever, I'd find that very surprising as he's been named in Chelsea's season squad hasn't he? Link to post Share on other sites
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