[Albion] Predict the 25 Man Squad

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

So with the arrival of Button from Fulham yesterday that looks like our goalkeeping situation sorted. We are getting close to filling the 25 positions in the squad, although i still think we could see at least 2 more signings (Bissouma, new CD)

How do you think it will be made up? My predictions below, at the moment it pretty much picks itself, no real decisions to be made. Players in red are at most threat of being replaced by a new signing, Norwood would be dropped from the 25 if we sign Bissouma. I've left a gap for the 4th choice centre back, Ben White would be most logical choice from the development squad if we don't sign anyone, but doesn't have to be named as he is still Under 21.

Current squad has 9 HGP's removal of Norwood would leave that on the limit, but Liam Moore from Reading would move it back up again giving some room to maybe move Baldock on. We've also got 5 strikers fighting for what is likely to be 1 starting position, bit different to when we started last season with just Hemed fit.

GK Ryan
GK Steele HGP
GK Button HGP
DEF Bruno
DEF Bong
DEF Dunk HGP
DEF Duffy HGP
DEF Suttner
DEF Schelotto
DEF Bernardo
DEF New CD
MID Gross
MID Kayal
MID Propper
MID Stephens HGP
MID March HGP
MID Izquierdo
MID Norwood HGP
MID Skalak
MID Knockaert
FWD Murray HGP
FWD Hemed
FWD Baldock HGP
FWD Locadia
FWD Andone

Not in squad
Towell
Ahannach

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I can't predict the squad but something similar to the below - and I really expect Suttner will be off.

1. Ryan
2. Button ( HGP )
3. Steele ( HGP )
4. Bruno
5. Schelotto
6. Bernardo
7. Bong
8. Suttner or New Signing ( Defender / Defensive Midfielder )
9. Balogun
10. Dunk ( HGP )
11. Duffy ( HGP )
12. New Signing ( Central Defender)
13. Stephens ( HGP )
14. Kayal
15. Pröpper
16. New Signing ( Central Midfield)
17. Groß
18. Knockaert
19. Izquierdo
20. March ( HGP )
21. Skalak or New Signing
22. Murray ( HGP )
23. Andone
24. Locadia
25. Baldock ( HGP ) or Hemed or New Signing
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26. Towell
27. Norwood

2-5 more signings to go.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Suttner and Skalak won’t be in there whatsoever.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

My predictions below, at the moment it pretty much picks itself, no real decisions to be made. Players in red are at most threat of being replaced by a new signing, Norwood would be dropped from the 25 if we sign Bissouma. I've left a gap for the 4th choice centre back, Ben White would be most logical choice from the development squad if we don't sign anyone, but doesn't have to be named as he is still Under 21.

GK Ryan
GK Steele HGP
GK Button HGP
DEF Bruno
DEF Bong
DEF Dunk HGP
DEF Duffy HGP
DEF Suttner
DEF Schelotto
DEF Bernardo
DEF New CD
MID Gross
MID Kayal
MID Propper
MID Stephens HGP
MID March HGP
MID Izquierdo
MID Norwood HGP
MID Skalak
MID Knockaert
FWD Murray HGP
FWD Hemed
FWD Baldock HGP
FWD Locadia
FWD Andone

Not in squad
Towell
Ahannach

I predict that we will name Leon Balogun in the 25.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I predict that we will name Leon Balogun in the 25.

Bollocks, how did I miss him. Swap him in with Suttner out.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Updated already ! Welcome Yves

1. Ryan
2. Button ( HGP )
3. Steele ( HGP )
4. Bruno
5. Schelotto
6. Bernardo
7. Bong
8. Suttner or New Signing ( Defender / Defensive Midfielder )
9. Balogun
10. Dunk ( HGP )
11. Duffy ( HGP )
12. New Signing ( Central Defender)
13. Stephens ( HGP )
14. Kayal
15. Bissouma
16. Pröpper
17. Groß
18. Knockaert
19. Izquierdo
20. March ( HGP )
21. Skalak or New Signing
22. Murray ( HGP )
23. Andone
24. Locadia
25. Baldock ( HGP ) or Hemed or New Signing
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26. Towell
27. Norwood

1-4 more signings to go.

 

[saafend_seagull]

27 man squad currently and the ones who could leave:

Norwood
Towell
Hemed
Skalák
Baldock

I think all will go except hemed, so means us signing a centre back and a winger, one must be home grown.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

27 man squad currently and the ones who could leave:

Norwood
Towell
Hemed
Skalák
Baldock

I think all will go except hemed, so means us signing a centre back and a winger, one must be home grown.

I also think Hemed will stay when it comes down to it, and agree with the centre back and winger. Although I also guess that Suttner will leave and be replaced by a defensive midfielder ( maybe Isaac Hayden ).

 

[Perkino]

With 3 goalkeepers I wouldn't see a spot for 9 defenders so we could see one leave, most likely to be Suttner.

10 midfielders and 4 strikers is all we need if we only play 1 upfront.

Ryan, Steele, Button
Bruno, Schellotto, Dunk, Duffy, Balogun, New Signing, Bong, Bernardo
Knockaert, Izquierdo, March, New Signing, Stephens, Propper, Bissouma, Kayal, Gross, New Signing
Murray, Locadia, Andone, Baldock

That leaves no space for Suttner, Towell, Norwood, Skalak or Hemed and a new CB, RW & AM to sign

 

[Turkey]

We have a few options then. One of Hemed/Baldock could go. Baldock presumably only if we can bring in a HGP.

So someone like Moore from Reading would make sense.

Looks like competition wide left for Izquierdo (assuming Knockaert and March would be first choice on the right) and competition in the hole for Gross (unless someone like Hayden came in and Pröpper became the back up for that position).

If Tau is to be loaned out could mean a couple of attacking players we haven't heard about yet I guess.

You'd assume no space for Towell, Norwood, Skalak unless they impress pre-season. Certainly looks like Suttner could be out too.

We still don't have any loans in yet do we. Izzy Brown last season didn't count to the 25 iirc due to his age, so potentially a signing of that ilk could mean space for one of the above to stay in the 25.

 

[severnside gull]

My squad:
Ryan Button Steele
Bruno Schelotto Bong Bernardo
Dunk Duffy Balogun (Moore)
Stephens Propper Bissouma Kayal (McNair) Gross
Knockaert Izquierdo March (Jahanabaksh) (Antonio)
Murray Andone Locadia

 

[dadams2k11]

We still don't have any loans in yet do we.

I think we will utilize the loan system again and will probably be from Chelsea as they have hoovered up the young talent.

 

[um bongo molongo]

With 3 goalkeepers I wouldn't see a spot for 9 defenders so we could see one leave, most likely to be Suttner.

10 midfielders and 4 strikers is all we need if we only play 1 upfront.

Ryan, Steele, Button
Bruno, Schellotto, Dunk, Duffy, Balogun, New Signing, Bong, Bernardo
Knockaert, Izquierdo, March, New Signing, Stephens, Propper, Bissouma, Kayal, Gross, New Signing
Murray, Locadia, Andone, Baldock

That leaves no space for Suttner, Towell, Norwood, Skalak or Hemed and a new CB, RW & AM to sign

Almost exactly as I see it except I expect tomer to stay and Sam to go. But agree 3 to go - a nick Powell type, a winger and a CB

 

[Goldstone1976]

1 Peter Ward
2 Peter Ward
3 Peter Ward
...

25 Peter Ward

How times have changed.

 

[Hamilton]

1 Peter Ward
2 Peter Ward
3 Peter Ward
...

25 Peter Ward

How times have changed.

We all live in an HGP wonderland!

 

[Marshy]

Moore and a winger to go if I am being very optimistic.

But if it was just Moore I would be very pleased with what we have.

 

[Albumen]

My squad:
Ryan Button Steele
Bruno Schelotto Bong Bernardo
Dunk Duffy Balogun (Moore)
Stephens Propper Bissouma Kayal (McNair) Gross
Knockaert Izquierdo March (Jahanabaksh) (Antonio)
Murray Andone Locadia

McNair was the backup to Bissouma I reckon. He's possibly having a medical at Boro today.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

McNair was the backup to Bissouma I reckon. He's possibly having a medical at Boro today.

I thought McNair had signed for Boro 3 weeks ago ! But I hadn't been following the saga.

 

[Albumen]

I thought McNair had signed for Boro 3 weeks ago ! But I hadn't been following the saga.

OK . . . ignore me, so they did. Hah! Ummm maybe he's having another medical, just to be sure?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Welcome Percy Tau

1. Ryan
2. Button ( HGP )
3. Steele ( HGP )
4. Bruno
5. Schelotto
6. Bernardo
7. Bong
8. Suttner or New Signing
9. Balogun
10. Dunk ( HGP )
11. Duffy ( HGP )
12. New Signing ( Central Defender)
13. Stephens ( HGP )
14. Kayal
15. Bissouma
16. Pröpper
17. Groß
18. Knockaert
19. Izquierdo
20. March ( HGP )
21. Skalak or New Signing
22. Murray ( HGP )
23. Andone
24. Locadia
25. Baldock ( HGP ) or Hemed or New Signing
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26. Tau ( to be loaned out )
27. Towell
28. Norwood
29. Normann
30. Ahannnach ( injured )

1-4 more signings to go.


If Suttner leaves then his squad place could be used for an attacking midfielder, or elsewhere on the pitch.