So heres what the squad will look like come the end of the season as it stands right now, few players contracts might be up (Johnson?) but as we aren't certain they will be released straight away keeping them in.
Gks - Mignolet, Jones, Ward
Def- Johnson, Flanagan, Manquillo, Wisdom, Paez, Jones, Coates, Ilori, Toure, Lovren, Sakho, Skrtel, Moreno, Enrique, Smith.
Mid - Henderson, Lucas, Can, Allen, Rossiter, Williams
Atk Mid/Wingers - Alberto, Ojo, Teixeira, Coutinho, Lallana, Sterling, Ibe, Brannagan, Dunn, Markovic,
Forwards - Aspas, Origi, Borini, Sturridge, Sinclair, Balotelli, Lambert
Total = 41 players
Now I know theres some young lads in there that may well go back to the unders but as they are on loan or in the first team squad on wiki im putting them in.
Who do you expect to be released/sold/loaned, looking at it if we were to bolster only 2 positions which two would you choose (can bolster one position twice).
Overall feelings on the squad etc? Personally I feel if we tie down Sterling, Hendo etc the future is very promising, a very young squad with big potential. If BR is smart & spends his budget on 2 or 3 real proven quality signings and uses the free/loan transfers smartly if needed + keep promoting youth we could do well over the next few years.
Squad
posted on 17/2/15
comment by Redinthehead - FreeGaza - فلسطين (U1860)
posted 3 minutes ago
Where the fack is illori and how is he doing?
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Hes in France, hes played 10 times and scored once I believe, I watched a few clips of his individual highlights on Youtube hes doing alright, not much on there though.
posted on 17/2/15
Around the end of the Jan window it was reported Rafa Paez had left the club terminating his contract, but now it appears he is only at Eibar on loan.
Weird.
I guess he will be going.
Ilori is at Bordeaux. Was injured for most of the winter but playing again recently. No idea how he is doing though. He seems to get injured a lot.
posted on 17/2/15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_sGoKsjSNc
Heres a new one I haven't watched yet, vs PSG in late jan.
posted on 17/2/15
He did alright, maybe a bit slow to spot danger but hes young needs to be coached on this. He was kinda at fault for 2 goals though maybe a bit harsh, but if he was alert to the danger and go across quicker for the 2nd atleast could have prevented it.
posted on 17/2/15
Ilori does have potential.
I wouldn't mind seeing him come back into the group next season.
Especially if we persist with 3 at the back. I think that system suits young players as it can cover their mistakes better. He is good on the ball and very quick.
Depends on his attitude I guess.
posted on 17/2/15
I agree, two loans now I hope hes given a chance or at the very least loaned to a premier league team that will play him
posted on 17/2/15
Sheyi Ojo has got himself an assist tonight in his first start for Wigan.
posted on 17/2/15
Sweet, keep bringing the youth through
posted on 18/2/15
I would sell/release/send back-
Jones
Manquillo
Johnson(provided we get in a good attacking right back)
Enrique(if he wants to leave)
Aspas
Balotelli and Borini(provided we buy a top striker)
Alberto
posted on 18/2/15
think toure is gone too this season..
Ilori will have his spot no doubt