25 Man Squad [2019 Edition]

forumwayseagull said:

Fair to say we wont have everyone in the squad from last year in this years squad...TH and GM are both aging strikers and only room to have one, as for Locadia? so its been written many time the answer to our striking issues are not in the squad, therefore new speedy/mobile striker a priority.. as well as RB and CM.

Kayal may want more game time as would Balogun, loads can happen once the trading really gets going.

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Blue Valkyrie said:

I think if Pröpper stays ( and the Ajax story has gone mighty quiet ), then it'll be a real possibility that Kayal goes ( loan or sale ).

So there is still a reasonable chance we'll bring in a new central midfielder.

A striker is of course the main priority.

Total signings ( excluding U23 ), 1 - 3 ?

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forumwayseagull said:

must admit I was surprised first two players signed were in positions not highlighted as needing new players in..

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Kalimantan Gull said:

With Izquierdo injured, AJ not done anything yet, Knocky up-and-down, yes winger was heavily needed. Solly s solid on the left but right wing was a problem for us all season

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chaileyjem said:

Presumably based on reasonably credible stories and players we're "linked with" , then we're still after for the first team squad; a striker, a right back and a attacking midfielder.
and guessing one of those could/would be u21 to enable being named in a 25 man squad without any necessary movement out...

(with assumption that Schelotto, Suttner, Hemed, White are all being loaned out or sold and Izquierdo not available until January. )

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hans kraay fan club said:

Trossard surely is the 'attacking midfielder'?

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chaileyjem said:

Presumably based on reasonably credible stories and players we're "linked with" , then we're still after for the first team squad; a striker, a right back and a attacking midfielder.
and guessing one of those could/would be u21 to enable being named in a 25 man squad without any necessary movement out...

(with assumption that Schelotto, Suttner, Hemed, White are all being loaned out or sold and Izquierdo not available until January. )

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southstandandy said:

Not disagreeing with you, but why sign Hemed up for another year to not include him in the 25 or to just loan him out? I have a feeling he'll be included in the 25 and surely the decision to give him another year must have had something to do with Potter (who probably knows a bit about him from the Championship last season). Not fussed if he's not in the 25 but if that's the case then surely signing him up for another year has to be one of the most stupid decisions the club has made in recent seasons?

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dazzer6666 said:

......because he’d have walked away on a free if we hadn’t.

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Barham's tash said:

Incredible the % of our fan base that cant grasp basic sensible economics of football/any business models.

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southstandandy said:

What I was refering to was the fact that in most supporters eyes, he's unlikely to figure much for us this season, and I can hardly see a queue of clubs lining up with million pound bids for Hemed.

Maybe you know better, and there are numerous clubs willing to pay us a transfer fee, but I'd be surprised based on his performances last seson in the Championship where he hardly pulled up any trees.

I sincerely hope you prove me wrong and I hear in a week or two that a couple of potential buyers are fighting it out for his signature but I would'nt put my house on it.

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southstandandy said:

What I was refering to was the fact that in most supporters eyes, he's unlikely to figure much for us this season, and I can hardly see a queue of clubs lining up with million pound bids for Hemed.

Maybe you know better, and there are numerous clubs willing to pay us a transfer fee, but I'd be surprised based on his performances last seson in the Championship where he hardly pulled up any trees.

I sincerely hope you prove me wrong and I hear in a week or two that a couple of potential buyers are fighting it out for his signature but I would'nt put my house on it.

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dazzer6666 said:

The Club did it. Maybe they know the economics better

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chaileyjem said:

Presumably based on reasonably credible stories and players we're "linked with" , then we're still after for the first team squad; a striker, a right back and a attacking midfielder. ......

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southstandandy said:

True. Maybe they have had interest shown in Hemed and that's the reason for the extra year. I hope this is the case as I'd like to see space made for a fresh face upfront this season. Any other credible names being mentioned other than Oliver McBurnie?

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southstandandy said:

Not disagreeing with you, but why sign Hemed up for another year to not include him in the 25 or to just loan him out? I have a feeling he'll be included in the 25 and surely the decision to give him another year must have had something to do with Potter (who probably knows a bit about him from the Championship last season). Not fussed if he's not in the 25 but if that's the case then surely signing him up for another year has to be one of the most stupid decisions the club has made in recent seasons?

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southstandandy said:

What I was refering to was the fact that in most supporters eyes, he's unlikely to figure much for us this season, and I can hardly see a queue of clubs lining up with million pound bids for Hemed.

Maybe you know better, and there are numerous clubs willing to pay us a transfer fee, but I'd be surprised based on his performances last seson in the Championship where he hardly pulled up any trees.

I sincerely hope you prove me wrong and I hear in a week or two that a couple of potential buyers are fighting it out for his signature but I would'nt put my house on it.

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southstandandy said:

True. Maybe they have had interest shown in Hemed and that's the reason for the extra year. I hope this is the case as I'd like to see space made for a fresh face upfront this season. Any other credible names being mentioned other than Oliver McBurnie?

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AZ Gull said:

Do you REALLY think there is a chance that both Murray AND Hemed will be named in the 25-man squad? Really?

I honestly don't think there is the slightest chance Hemed will play for us this season. Given the timing (the retained list had to be submitted by the third Saturday in May) I doubt Potter had any involvement in the decision to take up Hemed's option. And the complete lack of an acknowledgement from either the club or the player that the contract has been extended tells you everything you need to know.

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