01-05-2016, 14:59
(This post was last modified: 01-05-2016, 15:09 by Salopbaggie.)
Most of us so far seem to generally agree Tibby, with the odd exception:
Keepers is a no-brainer we have two international standard keepers, and I doubt we could get much better
DEFENCE
Jonas Olsson: Keep for the year he will make a good squad back-up and lead in the dressing room.
James Chester: Not really sure so for the moment keep.
Jonny Evans: Would see his contract out at present, but he makes me feel a little nervous when playing at FB and I think he will always need extra support in that position, limiting the player in front of him.
Seb Pocognoli/Christian Gamboa: Would like to have seen more of them, especially Gamboa but playing farther forward, but as that will not happen under TP cash in and spend the money.
Gareth McAuley: Will probably play more than Olssen.
Craig Dawson: Definite keep, but as a multi role player, I would still like to see a specialised full back.
MIDFIELD
Morrison: Get him signed ASAP - Totally agree
McClean: Keep if we cannot find someone better, he does give his all and certain take his defensive role seriously, which many wingers do not.
Fletcher: Keep
Brunt: I really think we have missed him and I put our drop in form down to his absence, more than the reported reaching 40 points. I still think he has a year or two in the tank yet. Not so sure he will make it back from this injury though. fingers crossed
Yacob: Personally I would keep as I think he is greatly underrated, I think it is always a mark of when you do his job well you are not noticed.
SANDRO: Not sure as yet, at times you see touches of class, others he looks a liability. I will have to trust the club on this one, from what I have personally seen I would probably not sign him.
Gardner: As Drewks said
McManaman: Would only keep if we could not get our money back, but if we could then I would let him go.
Sess: I think I would try and get him to sign new deal at the same wage, if he wants a raise, bye bye, and teach him when to release the ball.
Leko: I think deserves a mention now and a definite keeper, if he does sign the agreed contract.
FORWARDS
I would only keep Rondon of the current crop, "IF" we are going to play a style of football that suits him better. You can see game after game, he chases everything and tries hard, but he will never be a prolific goal scorer with our current style of play.
So more speed and youth throughout the squad, especially at the back, we also need some real creativity in midfield. I think Leko looks promising as a winger and his play through the middle looks pretty good as well, so someone better than McClean for the opposite side, if we have a FB that does not need quite so much protection, otherwise we need a "McClean type" to protect him.
We obviously have to replace our strike force, but hopefully with players who will suit whatever style of play TP intends for next season
Keepers is a no-brainer we have two international standard keepers, and I doubt we could get much better
DEFENCE
Jonas Olsson: Keep for the year he will make a good squad back-up and lead in the dressing room.
James Chester: Not really sure so for the moment keep.
Jonny Evans: Would see his contract out at present, but he makes me feel a little nervous when playing at FB and I think he will always need extra support in that position, limiting the player in front of him.
Seb Pocognoli/Christian Gamboa: Would like to have seen more of them, especially Gamboa but playing farther forward, but as that will not happen under TP cash in and spend the money.
Gareth McAuley: Will probably play more than Olssen.
Craig Dawson: Definite keep, but as a multi role player, I would still like to see a specialised full back.
MIDFIELD
Morrison: Get him signed ASAP - Totally agree
McClean: Keep if we cannot find someone better, he does give his all and certain take his defensive role seriously, which many wingers do not.
Fletcher: Keep
Brunt: I really think we have missed him and I put our drop in form down to his absence, more than the reported reaching 40 points. I still think he has a year or two in the tank yet. Not so sure he will make it back from this injury though. fingers crossed
Yacob: Personally I would keep as I think he is greatly underrated, I think it is always a mark of when you do his job well you are not noticed.
SANDRO: Not sure as yet, at times you see touches of class, others he looks a liability. I will have to trust the club on this one, from what I have personally seen I would probably not sign him.
Gardner: As Drewks said
McManaman: Would only keep if we could not get our money back, but if we could then I would let him go.
Sess: I think I would try and get him to sign new deal at the same wage, if he wants a raise, bye bye, and teach him when to release the ball.
Leko: I think deserves a mention now and a definite keeper, if he does sign the agreed contract.
FORWARDS
I would only keep Rondon of the current crop, "IF" we are going to play a style of football that suits him better. You can see game after game, he chases everything and tries hard, but he will never be a prolific goal scorer with our current style of play.
So more speed and youth throughout the squad, especially at the back, we also need some real creativity in midfield. I think Leko looks promising as a winger and his play through the middle looks pretty good as well, so someone better than McClean for the opposite side, if we have a FB that does not need quite so much protection, otherwise we need a "McClean type" to protect him.
We obviously have to replace our strike force, but hopefully with players who will suit whatever style of play TP intends for next season