uncle_rico 387 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Going by Woodgate's comments, it's going to take Shotton a while to adjust to being a centre back again. Can the same be said for Friend then? All four of Friend, Shotton, Ayala and Fry have poor injury records (not to mention Ayala's disciplinary record). We're a couple of injuries from having even more square pegs in round holes, or having to play Gestede ? Link to post Share on other sites
FamilyBoro 140 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: Browne came from West Ham, he’s not a league 1 player. Not really though... he has made 34 appearances for Oxford on loan and non for West Ham. That’s like saying Kalas was signed from Chelsea .... Link to post Share on other sites
uncle_rico 387 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: Sure, sorry I was being a bit pedantic. He may be ok, time will tell. He looks really promising, but we can't expect the likes of him to suddenly perform week in week out at a standard he's never played at before. Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, ron_manager said: As so many seem to be panicking, I was thinking if we were to sell our whole squad what level of Championship clubs might they realistically play at and do a decent job. The unknown/promising players, if they show their potential and if some of the other lower standard players hit some form we have a very decent squad. Randolph – Promotion standard Dicky Steel – Unknown/promising Bolo – Unknown/promising Ayala- Top half championship CB Fry – Promotion standard Shotton – Mid/lower championship Friend – Mid/lower championship Saville - Mid/lower championship Johnson - Mid/lower championship Howson – Promotion standard Clayton – Promotion/Top half championship Tav - Top half championship McNair - Mid/lower championship Wing - Promotion standard Brown - Unknown/promising Fletcher Top half championship Assombalonga - Promotion standard Do you think this is a reasonable summarisation That’s an interesting way of looking at things. You aren’t far off with your assessment. The way we perform will also be affected by the manager and coaching staff, they are an unknown quantity, currently. Link to post Share on other sites
J.T. 640 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Another transfer window... another let down. So fed up of the same lies that we are fed year after year! Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rocket 244 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I'm back to my usual one game at a time outlook for the season. It's much less stressful that way. I like what Woodgate has said and done so far. If the recruitment team has let him down, he'll just have to do the best he can. I'll back him and just see what this season brings. I am a little bit disappointed as I thought we'd bring in a couple more names today but we can't change it, so onwards and upwards. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
RealSlimSladeyy 766 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, RiversideRed said: Woodgates lied to the fans multiple times this summer already, getting quite annoying now. Out of interest, please can you cite some examples? Link to post Share on other sites
p_mards 1,363 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Dijksteel at RB will help get the best out of Tavernier at RW so I think he's going flourish this season. Tavernier isn't the typical pacey and powerful winger so him having Dijksteel bombing forward down the line will open up lots of space for Tavernier to play within. Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just please don't say there's an overhaul coming off the back of this window Woodgate/Club/Gazette that's my 1 ask we get it you were 1-2 players short please don't overhaul the overhaul of Pulis' overhaul of the other Pulis overhaul of the Gibson overhaul of the Victor Orta overhaul of the Bausor overhaul of the Mogga overhaul of the Strachan overhaul. Pretty please I'm losing track. Link to post Share on other sites
ron_manager 17 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, RealSlimSladeyy said: Out of interest, please can you cite some examples? Yeh I would be interest to hear this one. As a caveat. I was not particularly enamoured with idea of Woody being manager. The only thing I have heard Woodgate do is be passionate and honest in what he would like and how he wants to play. So far his passion and desire has won me over. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: And if they’ve heard of it, they are even less likely to want to come! I'm ok I'm a wooly back I've had some right rucks with Mates/Colleagues for calling me a Geordie Link to post Share on other sites
ron_manager 17 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: That’s an interesting way of looking at things. You aren’t far off with your assessment. The way we perform will also be affected by the manager and coaching staff, they are an unknown quantity, currently. Exaclty. We have pretty much had from Karanka onwards a defensive mindset. We need an Espirit De Corp and a change in mentality. If we can pull the two things together we may surprise quite a few teams. Link to post Share on other sites
boroie 484 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, RiversideRed said: Woodgates lied to the fans multiple times this summer already, getting quite annoying now. Harsh. Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 10th-14th no higher potentially lower if we have bad luck with injuries Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, boroie said: Harsh. That is very harsh RR Link to post Share on other sites
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