I disagree…one more before season kicks off but another 1-2 before the window slams shut.
The search for a new DM
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I don't know if that's a smart move or a stupid move.
I’m not sure they do either…
And your lesser ones in the closet.
Where things worse than Merlot are kept!!!
And next summer, we might have to replace the defensive and offensive output of this guy on the right hand side.
If we have money to sign only one player and if that player is available, i'd rather we focus on the RB position first, because i can foresee teams salivating at the thought of exploiting that weak side (again) when the season starts. You know it's coming and binomial/bluebell and chums will be creating threads after threads ranting about TAA, RB, etc. x 100000. I don't know what will be worse.
Plus might as well play Trent at his fav position in midfield. No point keeping him at RB where he's not the happiest.
Plus might as well play Trent at his fav position in midfield. No point keeping him at RB where he's not the happiest.
Madness to play Trent in midfield or hybrid RB, CM without a proper DM to mop things up. Having a DM is crucial. It was the most important signing even with Hendo and Fabinho in the squad at the beginning of the summer. Now with both leaving, not signing a DM and having him integrated into the squad is nothing short of negligence.
Well, obviously we do need a specialist DM, but i did say if we only can get one player, which is quite likely, given the history of how we've been operating in the transfer market the last few seasons...and if i've got to choose between a DM or a RB, RB would be the main priority for me.
Because i think Badger, Curtis and Thiago (quoting Modo), can do the job well enough until we finally get that DM.
However, that would obviously also pose another risk and i.e. if all 3 get KO-ed.
But weighing both sets of pros and cons, I'd still focus on fixing that RB position first. But that's just me.
Because i think Badger, Curtis and Thiago (quoting Modo), can do the job well enough until we finally get that DM.
However, that would obviously also pose another risk and i.e. if all 3 get KO-ed.
But weighing both sets of pros and cons, I'd still focus on fixing that RB position first. But that's just me.
If we start the season with Badger, Curtis, Thiago as our DM options, welcome to another season of fighting to get into Europa league position. Unless Badger (whom I rate) turns out to be a world class Busquets level talent with infinite energy and zero injury concerns.
Tbh, i dont think we'd fare much better either if we don't fix that RB position pronto.
Do you think TAA would remain as RB if we get Lavia ? or will he play better as RB than last season ? What you reckon ?
I agree that we're still going to sign him, it's just a bit galling that we've decided to potentially go in to the season with 1 19 year old DM, with a 18 year old as back up in stefan.
It's fucking madness
Albert Sambi Lokonga...?
Even Trent morphs into a defensive monster over the summer, without a DM, we are screwed. If we get a RB and move Trent to CM, we still have the same defensive issues. The bang for the buck we are going to get for a solid DM is huge.
It's negligence.
Bringing in Schmadtke at the end of May 2023 (and not even a "definite" long term appointment) when Ward's departure was made publicly known in end Nov 2022 was an early indication of how much (long term/strategic) planning we had...
(In comparison, Aston Villa moved to appoint Monchi almost a month after Barca's Alemany made a u-turn to stay)
(In comparison, Aston Villa moved to appoint Monchi almost a month after Barca's Alemany made a u-turn to stay)
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Weren't they quoting £70m?
I keep asking myself this question - and I cannot find an answer, I think its just the Premier League experience that we are looking for. I think it's over-rated but we have to assume in this case that our management know what they are doing. I disagree with the majority on here who are averse to Lavia's experience at 19 years of age to play the DM. The kid backs himself, and clearly has the talent - so I actually think he will play it well and will be good enough even at 19 years of age.
And if his shoulder wasn't broken
That would be reminiscent of the time Spurs sold. Sheringham, publically announced they thought he was too old and wanted someone younger, and then signed Les Ferdinand who was the same age and double the price.
At this point I’m immune to shame… Just need a decent #6 no matter what it takes.
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