john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Dronny wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
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john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Blue Since 76 wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Not sure that 60 minutes of Adam Johnson make that much of a difference.
I think we'll be back to square one by August, having replaced half the squad again. We need 2 new fullbacks, a decent centre half, a box to box midfielder, a midfielder who can pass, a left or right winger and at least one forward.
The above is assuming Toure, RSC, Richards, Garrido, Vieira, Ireland & SWP go. If others go - Adebayor (please), Bellamy, Onuoha we're adding more incoming players.
I think we'll do well just to stay in the top 6, considering Everton will be stronger and Liverpool might have a decent manager
mr_nool wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Not sure that 60 minutes of Adam Johnson make that much of a difference.
I think we'll be back to square one by August, having replaced half the squad again. We need 2 new fullbacks, a decent centre half, a box to box midfielder, a midfielder who can pass, a left or right winger and at least one forward.
The above is assuming Toure, RSC, Richards, Garrido, Vieira, Ireland & SWP go. If others go - Adebayor (please), Bellamy, Onuoha we're adding more incoming players.
I think we'll do well just to stay in the top 6, considering Everton will be stronger and Liverpool might have a decent manager
Why change the whole damn squad? We were an inch from fourth spot this season with he players we have! Yes, we can improve in all team parts, but a complete overhaul is both unnecessary and a knee-jerk reaction in my opinion. Let's slowly build on what we have,; replacing the whole first eleven means string from the top, just like you say.
Blue Since 76 wrote:mr_nool wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Not sure that 60 minutes of Adam Johnson make that much of a difference.
I think we'll be back to square one by August, having replaced half the squad again. We need 2 new fullbacks, a decent centre half, a box to box midfielder, a midfielder who can pass, a left or right winger and at least one forward.
The above is assuming Toure, RSC, Richards, Garrido, Vieira, Ireland & SWP go. If others go - Adebayor (please), Bellamy, Onuoha we're adding more incoming players.
I think we'll do well just to stay in the top 6, considering Everton will be stronger and Liverpool might have a decent manager
Why change the whole damn squad? We were an inch from fourth spot this season with he players we have! Yes, we can improve in all team parts, but a complete overhaul is both unnecessary and a knee-jerk reaction in my opinion. Let's slowly build on what we have,; replacing the whole first eleven means string from the top, just like you say.
So which of Adebayor, Toure, Garrido, Ireland, Vieira, SWP and RSC do you think is good enough for a team trying to win the league?
mr_nool wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:mr_nool wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Not sure that 60 minutes of Adam Johnson make that much of a difference.
I think we'll be back to square one by August, having replaced half the squad again. We need 2 new fullbacks, a decent centre half, a box to box midfielder, a midfielder who can pass, a left or right winger and at least one forward.
The above is assuming Toure, RSC, Richards, Garrido, Vieira, Ireland & SWP go. If others go - Adebayor (please), Bellamy, Onuoha we're adding more incoming players.
I think we'll do well just to stay in the top 6, considering Everton will be stronger and Liverpool might have a decent manager
Why change the whole damn squad? We were an inch from fourth spot this season with he players we have! Yes, we can improve in all team parts, but a complete overhaul is both unnecessary and a knee-jerk reaction in my opinion. Let's slowly build on what we have,; replacing the whole first eleven means string from the top, just like you say.
So which of Adebayor, Toure, Garrido, Ireland, Vieira, SWP and RSC do you think is good enough for a team trying to win the league?
OK, didn't read you post too well, but don't you think that Liverpool will have to replace half of their starting eleven as well? Or Villa?
Our main squad this year was obviously better than theirs (Everton is tougher to say since they had that unexplainable meltdown at the start of the season).
Back to your question, though:
Ade. Toure, given time and a stable partnership - or as a back up. Garrido as a back up. Ireland as a back-up (or, if he against all odds finds his form from lasts season, as a starter), SWP as a back-up/impact player, RSC and Vieira ... it's probably time to move on (or in RSC's case get fit) ...
mr_nool wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Not sure that 60 minutes of Adam Johnson make that much of a difference.
I think we'll be back to square one by August, having replaced half the squad again. We need 2 new fullbacks, a decent centre half, a box to box midfielder, a midfielder who can pass, a left or right winger and at least one forward.
The above is assuming Toure, RSC, Richards, Garrido, Vieira, Ireland & SWP go. If others go - Adebayor (please), Bellamy, Onuoha we're adding more incoming players.
I think we'll do well just to stay in the top 6, considering Everton will be stronger and Liverpool might have a decent manager
Why change the whole damn squad? We were an inch from fourth spot this season with he players we have! Yes, we can improve in all team parts, but a complete overhaul is both unnecessary and a knee-jerk reaction in my opinion. Let's slowly build on what we have,; replacing the whole first eleven means string from the top, just like you say.
dazby wrote:A left back, an attacking midfielder and we are sorted.
Douglas Higginbottom wrote:dazby wrote:A left back, an attacking midfielder and we are sorted.
I wouldnt be surprised if Joe Hart came back as number 1, maybe a couple of full backs one for each side,2 midfielders to really control the game and attack ,quite probably a quality wide player plus at least 1 top striker.
Blue Since 76 wrote:
Not sure that 60 minutes of Adam Johnson make that much of a difference.
So which of Adebayor, Toure, Garrido, Ireland, Vieira, SWP and RSC do you think is good enough for a team trying to win the league?
Dronny wrote:john@staustell wrote:The period of umpteen draws on the run, when we lost out on a title challenge, would never happen to the squad we have right now, only 5 moths down the line. No good doing 'what if?' etc but we are, despite our short-comings, going into next season in a very strong position, which can only be enhanced by signings.
Mancini will be starting August fully expecting a title challenge, nothing less.
Here, here
Douglas Higginbottom wrote:dazby wrote:A left back, an attacking midfielder and we are sorted.
I wouldnt be surprised if Joe Hart came back as number 1, maybe a couple of full backs one for each side,2 midfielders to really control the game and attack ,quite probably a quality wide player plus at least 1 top striker.
Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:Douglas Higginbottom wrote:dazby wrote:A left back, an attacking midfielder and we are sorted.
I wouldnt be surprised if Joe Hart came back as number 1, maybe a couple of full backs one for each side,2 midfielders to really control the game and attack ,quite probably a quality wide player plus at least 1 top striker.
nice shopping list that. I'd also consider quality centerback.
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