29 Jul 2018 20:23:31
Went to the game and left after 75 mins so missed Roofe's goal. Even with Jansson and Douglas we would still require a couple more players (Bamford will help) . Height of the team still remains the issue as only Cooper registered being over 6ft. I like how we are trying to knock the ball about but their is a time and a place. Sides will press Peacock Farrell therefore he needs to take less risks. The loss of Forshaw is a big one as Viera struggles to play the box to box role. Klich is a better passer but lacks any mobility and therefore you have both him and Phillips playing deep which leaves a massive void in midfield. Roofe was feeding on scraps but does little for me to assert himself on the game. Our final ball is generally left wanting from the flanks or from Saiz who looks off the place. I like Hernandez but I do not think he will be able to contribute for an entire Championship season. Berardi although I praise his spirit he is not a centre back. Apologies for sounding negative but in the 75 mins I watched I thought we huffed and puffed against a side that still has a couple of weeks of pre-season. Positives - Phillips is better in a clearly defined role but needs to cut out the Hollywood passes. Baker looks a good touch player and will be effective driving past the centre forward. Douglas and Ayling with give us quality from the wing back roles. Cooper looks like he is learning about positioning and retaining possession. Roberts could provide some threat running with the ball. We need quality to create chances and some to finish them.

1.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 21:02:07
IMO we need Maddison he would be THE signing of the summer.

2.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 21:15:22
Nothing wrong with your honest opinion mate. A balanced view in my humble opinion. I wasn’t there so appreciate the feedback.

3.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 21:42:05
Thank you for the helpful analysis Notts.

4.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 21:56:59
Sign Bamford and use the cash saved on vydra to get Maddison and sell saiz to Valencia or Getafe and use remaining money to sign Tammy Abraham, see who else we can get in on loan tbh I’d let Roofe go to wba if it’s upward of 7m . There’s still work to be done but having been today we look better than last season although a little toothless, klich looked decent in the middle .

5.) 30 Jul 2018
30 Jul 2018 00:05:20
Good idea Dleedsm. Abraham is class.