Countdown to transfer deadline.

[BensGrandad]

As we approach the last few days of the transfer window who would we like to see brought in.

I would like Gus to go after Johnny Jackson of Charlton a good defensive left sided midfielder who can play full back and would give better cover to Painter than he gets at the moment and with Harley Bridcutt and Noone would give us a very strong midfield. both defensively and attacking.

 

[horam267]

Id like a premiership striker on loan please, no idea why just feel it would finish the squad nicely.
Poss defensive cover, but i wont be too upset if we dont do anymore dealings.

 

[e77]

Would like to see a left back and striker come in.

 

[Beach Hut]

Am I the only one not really bothered as I think we will have all the players we need

 

[public school boy]

Goal keeper

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

With us only likely to receive bids for Bridcutt, Dunk, Noone, Dicker, Harley, Calderon, Greer, CMS and Barnes we should come out the other side of Wednesday with the first team vaguely intact..... hopefully.

 

[tonymgc]

Bit of a pointless thread as unless we lose half the squad in the next three days we all know the only business Gus is looking to do is bring in a 'Striker with presence'

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

Would love to have a spare keeper that I would feel comfortable with if Casper ever got injured or suspended for racking up too many yellows for time wasting..

 

[finlaych]

someone to replace shitovan and someone who can cover left back and another position

 

[Foolg]

Am I the only one not really bothered as I think we will have all the players we need

I suppose "this".

Only slight concern is up top and perhaps Brezovan as cover in goal, not in what we've got, but more if we have an injury to any of the 3 we are down to 2 first team strikers and thus no options off the bench. Perhaps a loan striker whose wages could be shared with his parent club, who would offer us a plan B on occassions we are being physically outplayed.

 

[Smithy]

someone to replace shitovan and someone who can cover left back and another position

Childish I know but this made me giggle.

 

[nevergoagain]

Given that we've looked short on the bench recently for forwards then a striker is essential, even if it causes a selection headache for Gus when all are fit. Would still like more cover at the back but if Gus thinks we are OK then you've got to go with that. Can't see us losing anyone at this late stage apart from some of the Dev. squad going out on loan which will help.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Big, nasty forward who can defend, for when we play 'direct' teams like Southampton. Also would give us a 'plan J'!!!!

A defender on loan, until El Abd is fit to provide cover.

 

[beorhthelm]

CB cover and a target man forward. i would like to see a defensive midfielder come in for away games where we can't play our game, but Navarro should be given a chance.

 

[Im Not A JCL]

Painter & Calderon are too slow, and think we can get away with Calde because of his class........so a left back and striker....................we might need a keeper soon thougj

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Left back and a striker.

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

Painter & Calderon are too slow, and think we can get away with Calde because of his class........so a left back and striker....................we might need a keeper soon thougj

painter is a BETTER defender than caldy

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Painter & Calderon are too slow, and think we can get away with Calde because of his class........so a left back and striker....................we might need a keeper soon thougj

Well I doubt if either of our full-backs are sub-10-seconds-over-100-metres-merchants, but they've both done pretty darn well thus far haven't they? And why a new 'keeper soon if there's bugger-all wrong with the one we have??

Sake.

 

[GT49er]

I still think we could do with some defensive cover - with Dunk closing in on a suspension, and El Abd and Tommy still out, we could end up a bit thin on the ground. Plus, an older player with prem. experience (anywhere) that could be this season's equivalent of Kish.

 

[Acker79]

I understand those suggesting players that add something, i.e. the striker with presence that Gus has cited, but why are people questioning the quality of those we have?

The squad we have, despite injuries to two centre backs, an attacking winger and a striker, has remained undefeated, tops the championship, and has eliminated a decent strength premier league side.
Painter may not be challenging usain bolt, but he has played his part in three clean sheets this year, despite not often having a recognised winger protecting him (often relying on Barnes who also has to play as a striker at the same time leaving him exposed on counter attacks)
Brezovan may not be particularly comfortable with the ball at his feet, but he has played 9 competitive games in the past 16 months and only lost two of them, (one of which being against a premier league team using the tactics that beat liverpool, arsenal, and others, the other being a game after we had won the league and weren't playing our strongest side)
With Taricco able to slot into right back and calderon move into centre back, with steve cook, two weeks off with vincelot expected back soon after, we have enough defensive cover until El Abd and Elphick are fit.