26 Feb 2020 06:54:57
In recent memory I would have looked at our games and the starting team would have generally picked itself,

The shape and style of play, depending on the manager, would also have been predictable.

This season, as a fan, picking a shape and our starting team has been so difficult.

Most fans wanted our youngsters to be given opportunities but if you look at the season how many of Tomori, Mount, James, Tammy and CHO have been consistent. They are young ish and some have had injuries, so I guess inconsistency was to be expected. Also, some fans want more youngsters to be given a chance and I certainly like Gilmore.

We have struggled to find out who our best centre backs are and the majority of fans believe our left backs need upgrading.

The Fans debate about Kante is another example of confusion. Some fans want him as the holder, some see his energy best utilised as a box to box midfielder and some want him sold.

IMO at this stage of the season we should have a broadly settled side and shape. We haven't and for me that is down to Lamps.

1.) 26 Feb 2020
26 Feb 2020 08:50:04
Was at the game last night and unfortunately we were given a lesson by a very good Bayern Munich team.

Talking after the game the feeling is we probably need 4 or 5 new players to get near this level - goal keeper, left back, centre half, centre forward and winger.

On the question of shape, if I could make one change it would be to move Kante back to a holding midfield position for the rest of the season.