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Post by Barmy Blue Army on Aug 7, 2024 18:03:55 GMT
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Post by vicar on Aug 7, 2024 18:32:36 GMT
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Post by Barmy Blue Army on Aug 7, 2024 18:39:05 GMT
Isn't he a CB? We've got a full house there and the option of playing a back 4.
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Post by atmosphere on Aug 7, 2024 18:50:09 GMT
I listened to the interview and I must say I think the coverage is excellent from Radio Manchester. Was a very thorough and dedicated show.
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Post by Nik on Aug 7, 2024 18:56:56 GMT
Isn't he a CB? We've got a full house there and the option of playing a back 4. Yeah, he is. We definitely don't need mo(o)re.
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Post by Barmy Blue Army on Aug 7, 2024 19:18:18 GMT
Isn't he a CB? We've got a full house there and the option of playing a back 4. Yeah, he is. We definitely don't need mo(o)re. Arguing against myself, we've only got 4 orthodox CBs plus Connolly. So if we want to play a back 3, the likes of Knoyle (now longterm injured) and Touray will have to be back-ups. Adding another CB may not be a bad call but feels unlikely given that our planned business seems to be done and it's the one place with GK we're basically at full strength. RB/RWB has to be the priority. I wouldn't be surprised to see a surprise out of contract player join though. For me, our injuries mean we need a couple more across the board. Another CM would make sense unless we're committing to a 2-man centre midfield all season. Left wing back and a forward (if Mellon is out longterm) are possible additions too.
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Post by David Schofield on Aug 7, 2024 21:34:57 GMT
Yeah, he is. We definitely don't need mo(o)re. Arguing against myself, we've only got 4 orthodox CBs plus Connolly. So if we want to play a back 3, the likes of Knoyle (now longterm injured) and Touray will have to be back-ups. Adding another CB may not be a bad call but feels unlikely given that our planned business seems to be done and it's the one place with GK we're basically at full strength. RB/RWB has to be the priority. I wouldn't be surprised to see a surprise out of contract player join though. For me, our injuries mean we need a couple more across the board. Another CM would make sense unless we're committing to a 2-man centre midfield all season. Left wing back and a forward (if Mellon is out longterm) are possible additions too. There’s a lot resting on Ethan Pye. He’s so good that we don’t really worry about that position but we should, when he was injured we were absolutely awful, the difference when he came back was huge Both fb/wb positions are undercooked and I can’t believe we are going to go a full season with Barry, Tanto and Wootton Feels like there’s s lot work yet to be done
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Post by Barmy Blue Army on Aug 7, 2024 21:41:46 GMT
Arguing against myself, we've only got 4 orthodox CBs plus Connolly. So if we want to play a back 3, the likes of Knoyle (now longterm injured) and Touray will have to be back-ups. Adding another CB may not be a bad call but feels unlikely given that our planned business seems to be done and it's the one place with GK we're basically at full strength. RB/RWB has to be the priority. I wouldn't be surprised to see a surprise out of contract player join though. For me, our injuries mean we need a couple more across the board. Another CM would make sense unless we're committing to a 2-man centre midfield all season. Left wing back and a forward (if Mellon is out longterm) are possible additions too. There’s a lot resting on Ethan Pye. He’s so good that we don’t really worry about that position but we should, when he was injured we were absolutely awful, the difference when he came back was huge Both fb/wb positions are undercooked and I can’t believe we are going to go a full season with Barry, Tanto and Wootton Feels like there’s s lot work yet to be done Agree on fb/wbs. Felt that was the weakest area of the team by depth and quality for a bit partly as we stuck with what we had keeping 2 players in both positions but 1 in each coming off big injuries. All 4 are decent and have their own strengths but none shout consistent, top end L1. Now another big injury added to by Knoyle and a medium one to player brought in to strengthen. Pye has always been goldust as a left footed CB. Could Connolly or Touray cover there in a back 3? If we want to play a front 3 with Fevrier, Diamond, Mellon and Stretton, Fiorini, Bailey and Powell as backups we've got plenty imo. Same for a 2 with Tanto, Mellon, Barry and Wootton with Stretton and Fevrier as backups. It all hinges on Mellon not being crocked though. If it's similar to Adaramola, 4-8 weeks, I can see us sticking to what we have or, at most, another versatile attacker who can also play in midfield.
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Post by bristolhatter on Aug 7, 2024 21:43:07 GMT
I listened to the interview and I must say I think the coverage is excellent from Radio Manchester. Was a very thorough and dedicated show. Mixed feelings on them to be honest, they didn't want to know for a long time but with the demise of Oldham, Rochdale and Bury, we're very much next in line after Bolton for significance.
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Post by ancienthatter on Aug 7, 2024 21:46:30 GMT
There’s a lot resting on Ethan Pye. He’s so good that we don’t really worry about that position but we should, when he was injured we were absolutely awful, the difference when he came back was huge Both fb/wb positions are undercooked and I can’t believe we are going to go a full season with Barry, Tanto and Wootton Feels like there’s s lot work yet to be done Agree on fb/wbs. Felt that was the weakest area of the team by depth and quality for a bit partly as we stuck with what we had keeping 2 players in both positions but 1 in each coming off big injuries. All 4 are decent and have their own strengths but none shout consistent, top end L1. Now another big injury added to by Knoyle. Pye has always been goldust as a left footed CB. Could Connolly or Touray cover there in a back 3? If we want to play a front 3 with Fevrier, Diamond, Mellon and Stretton, Fiorini, Bailey and Powell as backups we've got plenty imo. Same for a 2 with Wootton, Mellon, Barry and Wootton with Stretton and Fevrier as backups. It all hinges on Mellon not being crocked though. If it's similar to Adaramola, 4-8 weeks, I can see us sticking to what we have or, at most, another versatile attacker who can also play in midfield. We definitely need a left back, right back and striker… with an honest conversation on 12 month deals.
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Post by ancienthatter on Aug 7, 2024 21:47:58 GMT
Agree on fb/wbs. Felt that was the weakest area of the team by depth and quality for a bit partly as we stuck with what we had keeping 2 players in both positions but 1 in each coming off big injuries. All 4 are decent and have their own strengths but none shout consistent, top end L1. Now another big injury added to by Knoyle. Pye has always been goldust as a left footed CB. Could Connolly or Touray cover there in a back 3? If we want to play a front 3 with Fevrier, Diamond, Mellon and Stretton, Fiorini, Bailey and Powell as backups we've got plenty imo. Same for a 2 with Wootton, Mellon, Barry and Wootton with Stretton and Fevrier as backups. It all hinges on Mellon not being crocked though. If it's similar to Adaramola, 4-8 weeks, I can see us sticking to what we have or, at most, another versatile attacker who can also play in midfield. We definitely need a left back, right back and striker… with an honest conversation on 12 month deals. .. preferably on loan deals until January.
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 7, 2024 21:49:43 GMT
Agree on fb/wbs. Felt that was the weakest area of the team by depth and quality for a bit partly as we stuck with what we had keeping 2 players in both positions but 1 in each coming off big injuries. All 4 are decent and have their own strengths but none shout consistent, top end L1. Now another big injury added to by Knoyle. Pye has always been goldust as a left footed CB. Could Connolly or Touray cover there in a back 3? If we want to play a front 3 with Fevrier, Diamond, Mellon and Stretton, Fiorini, Bailey and Powell as backups we've got plenty imo. Same for a 2 with Wootton, Mellon, Barry and Wootton with Stretton and Fevrier as backups. It all hinges on Mellon not being crocked though. If it's similar to Adaramola, 4-8 weeks, I can see us sticking to what we have or, at most, another versatile attacker who can also play in midfield. We definitely need a left back, right back and striker… with an honest conversation on 12 month deals. how do you fit another striker into the squad, especially one with any quality. Were only playing 1 striker this season
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Post by Barmy Blue Army on Aug 7, 2024 21:51:53 GMT
We definitely need a left back, right back and striker… with an honest conversation on 12 month deals. how do you fit another striker into the squad, especially one with any quality. Were only playing 1 striker this season Agree if Mellon isn't out longterm. Even as a 2 we've got lots of options, again if Mellon is fit.
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Post by The Real Exile on Aug 7, 2024 21:51:56 GMT
We definitely need a left back, right back and striker… with an honest conversation on 12 month deals. how do you fit another striker into the squad, especially one with any quality. Were only playing 1 striker this season No reason why we can't be flexible, we can have a 3 depending on how we line up or shock horror even a 2 ;-)
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Post by geordiehatter on Aug 7, 2024 21:52:39 GMT
Squad Numbers 01 – Ben Hinchliffe 02 – Kyle Knoyle 03 – Ibou Touray 04 – Lewis Bate 05 – Sam Hughes 06 – Fraser Horsfall 07 – Jack Diamond 08 – Callum Camps 09 – Tanto Olaofe 10 – Jayden Fevrier 11 – Nick Powell 12 – Macauley Southam-Hales 14 – Will Collar 15 – Ethan Pye 16 – Callum Connolly 17 – Jay Mingi 18 – Lewis Fiorini 19 – Kyle Wootton 20 – Louie Barry 21 – Jack Stretton 22 – Michael Mellon 23 – Ryan Rydel 25 – Max Metcalfe 27 – Odin Bailey 29 – Jid Okeke 31 – Che Gardner 33 – Tayo Adaramola 34 – Corey Addai Tanto at number nine. I'm liking that, a lot.
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