What gap do you reckon we have Fred?

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It's interesting that he has a similar release clause to Slot. What made us walk away from him? Did he ask for a transfer budget?
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Well to all the kneejerkers over the summer, its evident so far that we didn't really need to sign anyone!
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We did need to sign somebody, we've done exceptionally well so far but we still have big gaps in the squad.
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So Slot has beaten crazy records, with a completely new team... But we need more signings..

Got it!!
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Way too early. If we win title or CL with no Jan incomings then yes we didn't need to invest and they got it right.

Also most of the summer frustrations were at the poor running of contracts which now almost in November is still the case.

comment by The Duality of Van (Dijk) (U21747)
posted 11 minutes ago
What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.

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comment by The Duality of Van (Dijk) (U21747)
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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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So 5 players to add to the 23 we currently have? Who are the players you would have sold to accommodate this?

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comment by The Duality of Van (Dijk) (U21747)
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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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That’s just FM stuff.

I’ve said it before and I’ve seen nothing to change my mind. I think the lack of incomings is down to Slot himself. He didn’t want to ditch players and bring in new ones before he’s seen who can fit in to how he wants things to be. Basically thrown down the gauntlet to the existing squad.

I don’t disagree that we need strengthening in certain positions, but I’ve no issue with waiting to see what Slot wants to do.

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I’ve said it before and I’ve seen nothing to change my mind. I think the lack of incomings is down to Slot himself. He didn’t want to ditch players and bring in new ones before he’s seen who can fit in to how he wants things to be. Basically thrown down the gauntlet to the existing squad.

I don’t disagree that we need strengthening in certain positions, but I’ve no issue with waiting to see what Slot wants to do.
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I would have been happy with a number 6, nobody could have predicted Gravenberch doing so well in that position. But it's still an issue if he gets injured so it's still a position we need. There will likely be some outgoings at the end of the season and players needed to come in but it's a strong squad with cover everywhere apart from a number 6. Of course Mac Allister can come in there but then the other parts of midfield are short, especially when Elliott is injured.

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It's interesting that he has a similar release clause to Slot. What made us walk away from him? Did he ask for a transfer budget?
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Well to all the kneejerkers over the summer, its evident so far that we didn't really need to sign anyone!
----------------------------------------------------------------------


We did need to sign somebody, we've done exceptionally well so far but we still have big gaps in the squad.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
So Slot has beaten crazy records, with a completely new team... But we need more signings..

Got it!!
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Way too early. If we win title or CL with no Jan incomings then yes we didn't need to invest and they got it right.

Also most of the summer frustrations were at the poor running of contracts which now almost in November is still the case.
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The first statement is fair enough.

The second one is utter bollox.

Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal on Supersport right now. That Tiote (was it?) celebration after the equaliser

Arsenal should have lost this 5-4.

Alan Pardew smug as ever

Jaros starting tonight supposedly.

#LFC line up v Brighton: Jaros, Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Robertson, Endo, Morton, Jones, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz

Jones on the left? Szoboszlai on the right perhaps?

Wasn't expecting this lineup.

We won it last year, it’s great to win obviously but I’m not that bothered about this season tbf. Not sure Slot will prioritise.

Nobody is going to prioritise this cup but we can still win it using the squad as we didn't last season. Would be good if Nyoni got half an hour today. Surprised Robertson started.

Most interested in what's happening up top.

Diaz, Gakpo, Jones?
Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz?
Diaz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo?

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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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That’s just FM stuff.
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Great comment as always.

comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
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Nobody is going to prioritise this cup but we can still win it using the squad as we didn't last season. Would be good if Nyoni got half an hour today. Surprised Robertson started.

Most interested in what's happening up top.

Diaz, Gakpo, Jones?
Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz?
Diaz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo?
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I think the latter. Dom false 9

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comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
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Nobody is going to prioritise this cup but we can still win it using the squad as we didn't last season. Would be good if Nyoni got half an hour today. Surprised Robertson started.

Most interested in what's happening up top.

Diaz, Gakpo, Jones?
Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz?
Diaz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo?
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I think the latter. Dom false 9
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Yeah i think so too.

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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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That’s just FM stuff.
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Great comment as always.
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It is though. We have six forwards who are all potentially starters, two for each position, and you want another? There’s no logic and it’s simply not going to happen without getting rid of one of them, which is very unlikely.

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comment by The Duality of Van (Dijk) (U21747)
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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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Based on the quality of our existing squad and what you’ve written you think we need, I’m not sure there’s a squad in club football, anywhere in the world, that meet your expectations.

Possibly RM in terms of quality, but even they’ve only got 5 forwards for their 3 forward positions before the quality drops - you seem to think we should have 7.

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comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
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Nobody is going to prioritise this cup but we can still win it using the squad as we didn't last season. Would be good if Nyoni got half an hour today. Surprised Robertson started.

Most interested in what's happening up top.

Diaz, Gakpo, Jones?
Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz?
Diaz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo?
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I think the latter. Dom false 9
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Yeah i think so too.
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Well that experiment hasn't worked. Need Nunez on ASAP.

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comment by The Duality of Van (Dijk) (U21747)
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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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That’s just FM stuff.
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Great comment as always.
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It is though. We have six forwards who are all potentially starters, two for each position, and you want another? There’s no logic and it’s simply not going to happen without getting rid of one of them, which is very unlikely.
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We also have two dedicated left backs and I can't see us having 3 dedicated left backs on our books. Only pressing issue is CB and DM really.

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comment by The Duality of Van (Dijk) (U21747)
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What gap do you reckon we have Fred?
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Well outside of our two main CBs there is a huge gap in quality, we have problems at LB which seems to be getting exposed, we don't have huge amounts of depth at centre forward when Jota is out for his 2 months a season and then we are reliant on Darwin.

I also think, depending on where we intend on using Harvey, that we need a CAM to push Szob and give him competition. We don't want to put Mac there, and I don't rate Jones further forward but let's wait until Harvey is back and has some minutes before we judge.

For me, we need at least one CB, preferably left footed, a LB, a CDM and a centre forward to give us a squad capable of a season long challenge in 4 competitions.
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That’s just FM stuff.
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Great comment as always.
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It is though. We have six forwards who are all potentially starters, two for each position, and you want another? There’s no logic and it’s simply not going to happen without getting rid of one of them, which is very unlikely.
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We also have two dedicated left backs and I can't see us having 3 dedicated left backs on our books. Only pressing issue is CB and DM really.
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We'd need to ship out one of Robertson and Tsimikas but it's probably the weakest spot we have in our first 11 currently.

DM, CB by far the priorities but we could use a U21 style striker that can come into the side when Jota gets injured, and an improvement at LB.

I think though that CB and DM will haunt us this season as we will inevitably get injuries in both positions, especially centre back and there's a huge gap in quality after Konate and VVD.

Good result, pleased with that.

Felt sorry for Quansah getting hooked, his two appearances he's been taken off for Konate. Poor dude, hope he bounces back quickly. He signed a new deal so they clearly rate him