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Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitive

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:13 pm

Need another quality defensive central midfielder - looks like Malky can see this too
Need another decent winger
Need a left back to fight it out with Taylor.

Being greedy I'd also like to see another target man to compete with Cornelius, his injury has shown up how thin our resources are up front.

This is just to be competitive.

Really hope to see at least 2 of these slots filled very soon.

Do we want to be kicking off v West Ham with what we've got ?

Looking at what we are up against if we stay up and want to kick on we'll need a whole batch more :shock:

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:18 pm

I have to agree with this. I think a defender who can operate anywhere across the back 4 would be very useful. Alternatively I think Colback who could offer cover across the whole midfield and at left & right back.

I also feel we need a strong defensive midfielder but as you already mentioned it seems clear that Malky has identified this as well. I would like us to sign another striker with a bit of an aerial threat so we can mix it up a bit when needed. And as you stated a tricky winger is needed. I dont personally think Smith or Conway are fast enough for the Premier League and is Noone consistent enouigh? Although I do believe Conway deserves his chance after last season.

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:19 pm

Lawnmower wrote:Need another quality defensive central midfielder - looks like Malky can see this too
Need another decent winger
Need a left back to fight it out with Taylor.

Being greedy I'd also like to see another target man to compete with Cornelius, his injury has shown up how thin our resources are up front.

This is just to be competitive.

Really hope to see at least 2 of these slots filled very soon.

Do we want to be kicking off v West Ham with what we've got ?

Looking at what we are up against if we stay up and want to kick on we'll need a whole batch more :shock:


I agree we need atleast 4 imo to, the thing is MM said he was going to be ruthless with the current squad back in may when it come to building a squad to survive this season but so far we have signed three and heider has left, i also think only two out of the three signed will play regular :ayatollah:

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:21 pm

Have you been sleeping for the last two days? Jefferson and mbia/huddleston are on their way :D

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:22 pm

Also agree. I said to my pal in work the other week we need 4/5 players of real quality if we're to stay up. No good signing championship players i'm taking about players who are going to cost significant sums of money such as Cornielius and Caulker. Capoue would also be in this bracket.

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:24 pm

BobbyBlue wrote:Have you been sleeping for the last two days? Jefferson and mbia/huddleston are on their way :D


I'll beleive it when I see it.

Not enthusiastic on Mbia/Huddlestone to be honest. Huddlestone has not really fulfilled the promise he showed 5-6 years ago. Mbia, not seen much of him and prepared to trust MM judgement, but he was part of a sh1t QPR midfield last season any reason he'd do better for us.

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:27 pm

I like to see Scott Sinclair play for us! That be awesome! He ain't good enough for Man City. If we can afford his wages..i think he might be a gem.

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:30 pm

Lawnmower wrote:
BobbyBlue wrote:Have you been sleeping for the last two days? Jefferson and mbia/huddleston are on their way :D


I'll beleive it when I see it.

Not enthusiastic on Mbia/Huddlestone to be honest. Huddlestone has not really fulfilled the promise he showed 5-6 years ago. Mbia, not seen much of him and prepared to trust MM judgement, but he was part of a sh1t QPR midfield last season any reason he'd do better for us.


Who do you expect a team who are favs to go down to sign then?

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:43 pm

3 IMO is what we need but I want 4

CDM
another target man striker
1( personally would prefer 2) new quality right wingers as as honestly believe Bellamy is our only winger good enough for the prem. Noone may be okay for an impact sub but both he and conways crossing is poor. And smith is too slow.

Think we're okay in defence I know people say we need another LB but I think we're fine. Taylor Connelly, Mcnaughton, lappin, John can all play LB.

Re: Still think we are 3-4 players short of being competitiv

Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:42 pm

Lawnmower wrote:Need another quality defensive central midfielder - looks like Malky can see this too
Need another decent winger
Need a left back to fight it out with Taylor.

Being greedy I'd also like to see another target man to compete with Cornelius, his injury has shown up how thin our resources are up front.

This is just to be competitive.

Really hope to see at least 2 of these slots filled very soon.

Do we want to be kicking off v West Ham with what we've got ?

Looking at what we are up against if we stay up and want to kick on we'll need a whole batch more :shock:


I agree fully.