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31 Dec 2023 07:59:52
ED, I'm m no football tactician, so I will ask what your thoughts are. What is wrong with our defence? We can't seem to keep a clean sheet for love nor money. Every time I watch us there seems to be acres of space for the opposition to play in within our penalty area. Is this a case of the defenders not reading the game properly, tired legs, lack of communication and cohesion between defence and midfield, or a bit of everything?
Goals for us are an issue, but the cheap goals we give away needs to be addressed. You can't be beaten if the opposition don't score.
Any thoughts from the community?
{Ed001's Note - it is a bit of everything, added to the tactical set up which allows players to be dragged out of position to press. A press needs other players to react and fill in gaps behind the players pressing but that is not happening a lot of the time. It might just need time to work on, it can take time to understand a system, especially as players are so in and out of the team at the moment.}
1.) 31 Dec 2023 11:05:10
I think Ed is correct with players in and out of the team, mostly due to injury.
Imagine if we had James and Chilwell playing every week.
The midfield also changes due to injury do not help either.
Also I know we are missing a lot of chances however we are scoring goals unlike last season.
I'm interested to see how the team performs when all are fit, if that is possible with the medical teambwe seem to have in place.
17 Dec 2023 07:34:46
This is going to be a controversial post, but here goes. Mason Greenwood; playing well in Spain, has goals and assists in him, and will likely be available in the summer. He also has PL experience and was arguably one of Man Uniteds' best players before his suspension. He is still only 22 years old and considering he hasn't played in the PL for over 24 months, he already has 22 goals and 4 assists.
I think he would offer a lot to our team and is worth a shot. Clearly, this would be hugely unpopular amongst some supporters. Thoughts?
1.) 17 Dec 2023 09:07:28
No thank you.
2.) 17 Dec 2023 09:45:15
Absolutely not.
3.) 17 Dec 2023 10:00:04
If it happened and he scores a few people would soon forget just like if you brought lukaku home and he started score fans are so fickle.
4.) 17 Dec 2023 10:55:23
Nib,
No Greenwood or Lukaku, ever.
5.) 17 Dec 2023 14:43:34
No to Greenwood for me.
6.) 17 Dec 2023 16:43:11
Nib, I agree. From a business point of view, it depends on whether the owners are prepared to take a hit with the short term backlash. ?.
7.) 17 Dec 2023 19:11:43
Not for me; it would damage our reputation.
8.) 18 Dec 2023 08:01:26
I think greenwood should be welcomed back to football aslong as he donates half his wages to educAtion around DA and SA. if he does that, sure.
9.) 18 Dec 2023 08:28:36
No thank you.
23 Mar 2024 07:24:50
Ivan Toney has to be the number one priority this summer. Jackson is getting better with each game and will be ready to lead the line soon. Toney is EPL proven and will do the job for a couple of seasons. Don't waste crazy money on a striker, if we are going to spend big, get a proven CB in ???.
23 Feb 2024 07:05:52
I hope he goes. Too injury prone and too one footed. Would love to see us make a move for young Braithwaite from Everton. Him and Levi would make a good pairing.
31 Dec 2023 12:55:13
Thank you for your informative reply Ed. I can visualise him doing well in the Italian league and Inter would be a good fit for him. He has the potential if he sharpened up his first touch.
Have a great New Year and good luck for the upcoming transfer window.
31 Dec 2023 07:51:58
Is there any interest in Broja? He has, at times, shown glimpses of talent but if honest looks like he needs time to develop. I wonder if any European clubs have shown a desire to take the gamble?
{Ed002's Note - Armando Broja (S) Inter Milan and Besiktas have both spoken with Chelsea but want initial loans. The prior interest of Fulham, Crystal Palace, Milan, Brighton, West Ham and Napoli has drifted but could return if he is made available. With Jackson departing for AFCON any move in January is unlikely unless another striker arrives. Cheslea do not wish to loan the player and will look to discussions before the summer with a departure more likely then.}
20 Apr 2024 21:27:14
Speedy recovery Tom.
17 Apr 2024 06:47:07
Thanks for the steer Tom. This list along with the one on the RM page are both interesting reads. Still no idea who our preference is for a winger in the summer. Both lists suggest interest in a couple of players but state they are the number 1 target.
Any ideas?
17 Dec 2023 16:43:11
Nib, I agree. From a business point of view, it depends on whether the owners are prepared to take a hit with the short term backlash. ?.