[Albion] There is ZERO chance of SIGNING anyone today.

[Blue Valkyrie]

I would keep Hemed and drop out Rosenior.

But then we fall below the minimum number of *home grown players*.

 

[Farehamseagull]

An additional centre midfielder would be nice but I think we're overlooking the role Gross could play there so I don't think it's essential.

Overall I think we're in quite a good position going in to the final day. We've addressed the urgent issue that we didn't in August and anyone that comes in now is a bonus as far as I'm concerned. If Chris gets the tactics right, which I'm confident he will, I do think we've got a good enough squad to stay up now.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Not if the player signed was a HGP

There was talk of Josh Vela a while back.

 

[fosters headband]

But then we fall below the minimum number of *home grown players*.

Sorry just seen your new post

 

[LamieRobertson]

An additional centre midfielder would be nice but I think we're overlooking the role Gross could play there so I don't think it's essential.

Overall I think we're in quite a good position going in to the final day. We've addressed the urgent issue that we didn't in August and anyone that comes in now is a bonus as far as I'm concerned. If Chris gates the tactics right, which I'm confident he will, I do think we've got a good enough squad to stay up now.

Do you not think that Gross hasn't enough pace/tackling ability to play CM...i could see him as part of a three which is kind of what at times happens now..but not as a two

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

We currently have FIVE first team strikers.
How many exactly would you like?!

Quickly down to five if Hemed goes out on loan, and how many of the remaining strikers (Baldock?) can we rely on to score the goals that we need? Overly cautious approach from me maybe, but as l say, we need to throw everything at this in a bid to survive. With our relegation rivals making quality signings, (West Brom bringing Sturridge in on loan, and Watford signing Deulofeu et al), we have to show intent.

 

[Machiavelli]

Turned 22 less than a week ago.

Yes, and this falls on your side of the argument. If he can add -- to his searing pace, tricky skill, strength and overall undoubted talent -- the following he'll be quite a player: composure and execution with the final ball, decision-making as to when to play the final ball, and finishing.
These are some of the most difficult qualities to develop, however, which is why I'm veering towards unfulfilled potential, although I might be proved wrong on this.

 

[Marshy]

You are right but CH hasn’t used him in the Premier League so far though. I’d like an upgrade please.

Locadia is the upgrade

 

[TSB]

Quickly down to five if Hemed goes out on loan, and how many of the remaining strikers (Baldock?) can we rely on to score the goals that we need? Overly cautious approach from me maybe, but as l say, we need to throw everything at this in a bid to survive. With our relegation rivals making quality signings, (West Brom bringing Sturridge in on loan, and Watford signing Deulofeu et al), we have to show intent.

Strurridge is crap and we just broke our transfer record for a forward.

We started the season with one fit striker and we now have five.
I suspect you are worrying too much.

 

[Marshy]

To answer your question . . .

For Gross to play centre mid we would need someone to come in and replace him up front, Locadia maybe. This will be Bruno's final season surely, and as for Rosenior, he has hardly played this season, and the jury is still out as to whether he is still Premier League quality.

If we end up signing a surplus of players then so be it, we'll address that at the end of the season. Having spent so long to reach the Premier League survival is everything.

Locadia is the baldock/gross upgrade, Izzy replacement well that's how I see it.

Literally how many right backs would we need, there is "surplus" then ridiculous. We would have as many right backs as forwards... Bruno, Schelletto and Rosenior are upto the task this season.
I would hang fire on that and centre mid until the summer, unless something outstanding becomes available at the right price.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Locadia is the upgrade

Well we HOPE he will be. Unproved in the Premier League though.

 

[Marshy]

Well we HOPE he will be. Unproved in the Premier League though.

Fingers crossed.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

When 'the reserves' have played in the FA Cup, the central midfield has been Kayal + a Stephens/ Pröpper mix.

Suggests we are 1 short here - unless it is because Molumby was injured and he is back soon.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

When 'the reserves' have played in the FA Cup, the central midfield has been Kayal + a Stephens/ Pröpper mix.

Suggests we are 1 short here - unless it is because Molumby was injured and he is back soon.

Exactly - all it would take would be an injury to one of Propper, Stephens and Kayal and they play every minute of every game. Which has to be both a risk and not good for the players or the team.

 

[dazzer6666]

Barber on Talksport now telling Jim White that our business is ‘just about done’.......not expecting anyone else in or out by the sound of things. Very happy with the window.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Barber on Talksport now telling Jim White that our business is ‘just about done’.......not expecting anyone else in or out by the sound of things. Very happy with the window.

"Just about done" is not quite "Completely done".

 

[Guinness Boy]

"Just about done" is not quite "Completely done".

Indeed, "just about done" is a very clever phrase indeed. That said, I think we're done.

 

[dazzer6666]

"Just about done" is not quite "Completely done".

Indeed, "just about done" is a very clever phrase indeed. That said, I think we're done.

Still wouldn’t be surprised to see a Sidwell replacement in.

 

[Triggaaar]

Still wouldn’t be surprised to see a Sidwell replacement in.

I'll be disappointed if we don't.

 

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