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And at AM?
Kelly/Ecc;les injured - either would have started before him as defensive midfielder
Eccles has an unfortunate knack of picking up an injury just when he would get a run in CMEverybody fit Allen would be fourth or even fifth choice Hamer, Sheaf, Kelly, probably Eccles and about 50-50 with Shipley. Last night he and Shippers started in fairness I didn’t think either were hopeless but not ideal together.
Same applies to Kelly over his 4 years at the club. Not sure if hes ever played dozen games in a row. If he has its not often. Always picks up niggly injuries.Eccles has an unfortunate knack of picking up an injury just when he would get a run in CM
Kelly clearly in decline which is just accelerated by each injury setback. Should have let him go at the end of this season along with a number of others but instead we're keeping them for next year. Trouble beckons next season I fear
Kelly/Eccles injured - either would have started before him as defensive midfielder
How does keeping Kelly for another year translate into next season beckoning trouble?
Last nights loss was hugely frustrating but I think that's slightly OTT....
Not quite what I’m suggesting. The form since October translates into some concern for next season for me.
Not quite what I’m suggesting. The form since October translates into some concern for next season for me.
Almost certainly, but for me Allen should be ahead of Shipley at AM, and is second choice in that position behind O'Hare.
Over the past 10 games we sit 16th in terms of form. I wouldn't necessarily suggest it beckons trouble, I think it just highlights what desperately needs addressing in the summer. But equally, it's not like nothing will change. Robins and the backroom staff will obviously try to rectify the gaps in the team and plug the problem areas the best they can in the summer.
Investment in a AM that can chip in with goals for instance is an absolute must.
Over the past 10 games we sit 16th in terms of form. I wouldn't necessarily suggest it beckons trouble, I think it just highlights what desperately needs addressing in the summer. But equally, it's not like nothing will change. Robins and the backroom staff will obviously try to rectify the gaps in the team and plug the problem areas the best they can in the summer.
Investment in a AM that can chip in with goals for instance is an absolute must.
we gambled on Bright and it just didn’t work… the strange thing we didn’t replace a hole we knew we had…
Bright was a crackpot signing - did anyone other than the usual suspects think a perennial waster was going to work outwe gambled on Bright and it just didn’t work… the strange thing we didn’t replace a hole we knew we had…
Well I think we tried. It's fairly well known that we were actively pursuing Paterson.
Equally we know at least one or two will move on and need replacing themselves, never mind using proceeds to add on top of who goes. We also know the owners don’t have any appetite for providing any extra help.
So that’s where my concern comes from
Not in January though … think that was in the summer, but bright left before Christmas leaving the back up number 10 spot empty…
Can't see why he would go to another Championship side. Not worth the risk for him, given the experience at Swansea. If it is was a Premier league team yes it would be worth it, and I think that is what will happen.I can see one of the relegated PL sides being interested in Gyokeres
Bright was a crackpot signing - did anyone other than the usual suspects think a perennial waster was going to work out
Can't see why he would go to another Championship side. Not worth the risk for him, given the experience at Swansea. If it is was a Premier league team yes it would be worth it, and I think that is what will happen.
Not if they come down. Too much of a risk while still playing at the same level.You can’t see why he would go to a Burnley or Norwich?
I can't work out if this is a parody or not. We are in our second season. We need 6 points from 16 games to improve on last season. How can that possibly be defined as treading water? I got home at 1 last night, and am knackered and miserable from sitting in the cold after a drab game, but the hyperbole on here borders on the levels seen on Twitter at times.Theres only so many years you can tread water in the championship before you fall through the trap door
I can see one of the relegated PL sides being interested in Gyokeres
Not if they come down. Too much of a risk while still playing at the same level.
What’s the risk for him? Likely starter in a team going for the automatics on at least 5x the wage.
If he'd have turned up to the right ground, maybe.I still maintain in games like last night, Bright would have been brilliant alongside O'Hare
Not treading water to a certain extent, but unless we really mount a go for promotion, there will only be so many seasons a lack of investment gets us in this divisionI can't work out if this is a parody or not. We are in our second season. We need 6 points from 16 games to improve on last season. How can that possibly be defined as treading water? I got home at 1 last night, and am knackered and miserable from sitting in the cold after a drab game, but the hyperbole on here borders on the levels seen on Twitter at times.
Another Swansea experience or worse, including not getting into the team, leading to a loss of confidence and being back to how he was when he joined us. Would he be picked ahead of Weghorst at Burnley? Probably not, but maybe worth the risk for a chance at the Premier league. Not worth it to stay in the Championship.What’s the risk for him? Likely starter in a team going for the automatics on at least 5x the wage.
Another Swansea experience or worse, including not getting into the team, leading to a loss of confidence and being back to how he was when he joined us. Would he be picked ahead of Weghorst at Burnley? Probably not, but maybe worth the risk for a chance at the Premier league. Not worth it to stay in the Championship.
Staying here he knows he has the manager's confidence. That means a lot to a player. But I think he wouldn't turn down the chance for another shot at the Premier league.
Another Swansea experience or worse, including not getting into the team, leading to a loss of confidence and being back to how he was when he joined us. Would he be picked ahead of Weghorst at Burnley? Probably not, but maybe worth the risk for a chance at the Premier league. Not worth it to stay in the Championship.
Staying here he knows he has the manager's confidence. That means a lot to a player. But I think he wouldn't turn down the chance for another shot at the Premier league.
I agree. We would probably sell, but not sure that a relegated Burnley or Norwich would appeal to Gyokeres. I actually think he is better than that.Hmm I see what you're saying Herts, but I think if the club received significant bids for him in the summer I'd wager that they would look to push the deal through regardless of Gyokeres' thoughts on the matter. Given the salary increase he'd likely receive I doubt it would take much convincing for him to agree to the move anyway.
I agree. We would probably sell, but not sure that a relegated Burnley or Norwich would appeal to Gyokeres. I actually think he is better than that.
I agree. We would probably sell, but not sure that a relegated Burnley or Norwich would appeal to Gyokeres. I actually think he is better than that.
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