I feel that there are signs that Poch is slowly beginning to make his mark on the squad.
it has taken a while but Poch now knows the majority of his starting line up, with Walker Fazio Verts Davies Bentaleb Eriksen and Kane all being clear starters in the best team. Probably Chadli too.
We are seeing some better performances now than we were earlier in the season, with improved results to match.
It seems that Poch has weeded those not willing/capable of playing how he wants, and those people are now barely getting a look in, although in recent weeks he has involved more "squad" players as i think he knows he needs them over the busy Xmas period and into the new year.
We need to remember that its a long season, and all it takes is a couple of injuries before things start to look shaky, so reinforcements are definitely needed in January.
The following three should be the first out the door in an attempt to raise funds..
BAE, Paulinho, Ade
Add to that 5 or so million for Holtby, and hopefully we can raise enough to strengthen in some key areas (striker, centre back, wing)
I think we should hold onto Chiriches, he is a car crash at centre back but i think he has shown some glimpses or versatility that could be useful going forward.
Stambouli is another man i think has a role to play.
How do you guys think we are shaping up? More optimistic now i assume?
Signs Poch is starting to sort things out
posted on 18/12/14
An improvement is knowing what his first team is, irrespective of results . I think we can now safely name 9-10 players that appear to be his starting line up
Lloris
Walker
Fazio
Verts
Davies
Bentaleb
Mason
Kane
Eriksen
Chadli
We didn't know this for months ?!!
posted on 18/12/14
Hmmm, depends on the weekend. I have a feeling he'll put Lamela on the right again.....
Essential Lennon or Townsend start right if we are going with Chadli and Eriksen sharing the left/central positions
posted on 18/12/14
RC you are such an utter tiiiit it's unreal
posted on 18/12/14
He's just upset that the pulis in will have to wait
posted on 18/12/14
comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 39 minutes ago
The only worry is an Eriksen plan B. If he doesn't play Lamela needs to step up and create...who knows it may work as I don't think they both working the same team. Lamela cuts in far too much..it doesn't even mater what flank he starts on.
I watched him on the left once...he still cuts in..really strange mentality to cut in on your weaker foot.
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It's cos he has no pace to go outside.
posted on 18/12/14
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 39 minutes ago
The only worry is an Eriksen plan B. If he doesn't play Lamela needs to step up and create...who knows it may work as I don't think they both working the same team. Lamela cuts in far too much..it doesn't even mater what flank he starts on.
I watched him on the left once...he still cuts in..really strange mentality to cut in on your weaker foot.
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It's cos he has no pace to go outside.
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Which is why he's not a winger.. We should try him through the middle imo - he tackles like a striker and can finish given the chance.
posted on 18/12/14
What is it with Moronic and Vlad
"He's a terrible defender...but let's keep him because he might become good going forward"
Just not rational.
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posted on 18/12/14
Can begin to see signs of a core within our team.... Not the strongest core by any stretch but it gives us a platform to work from.
BAE isn't going anywhere unless we pay him off in full. Pure mercenary who seems content to sit around and collect his dough. Would gladly see the back of Dumbele, Paulinho and Ade too.
As for the flanks? Chadli must play, it's that simple. If Lamela wants to play too then he'll need to adapt to being a winger and NOT a wannabe number 10. Lennon is limited but at least you'll know what you'll get from him. Less said about Townsend the better IMO...
posted on 18/12/14
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posted on 19/12/14
Still to early to say IMO and I wont get carried away by last nights result even tho I am very happy about it.
I thought we had turned a corner after the Everton game only to see a very ineffective Lamela line up against Swansea so for me the jury is still out