23 Sep 2020 13:17:27
Be interesting to see what happens now we have lorente, it's come as a surprise to me, I though Koch was brought in to replace white and he would play alongside cooper . Do MB feel maybe Koch isn't ready yet? Or maybe cooper isn't up to premier league standard? Or if he will tinker with 3 central defenders at back in some game's? I hope Strujk has a future at the club still he has show he can develop in to a good player and this could push him down the pecking order.

1.) 23 Sep 2020
23 Sep 2020 14:36:06
Bielsa said he wants 2 players of good standard for every position.

We now have 3 CBs. actually need a fourth (coverage from U23s? )

Struijk really covers KP.

Our main weakness is at left back where Stuart D is really a utility guy, alioski’s heart is in attack and I’m afraid Barry Douglas appears to have been written off as not sufficiently premier league material as he was by Wolves.

Honestly, Liam provides leadership but he has a bit of development still required. Koch is still learning when he must take major risks based on the rest of the defence. only Ayling has looked really strong of the back 4. and the way he shut down mane and Robertson was a master class.

But we have to expect development and then a stronger second half of the season.

2.) 23 Sep 2020
23 Sep 2020 15:56:39
Yeah I thought we were well covered at left back but looking at it, Dallas is a utility player yes, Douglas appears surplus to requirements, Alioski really is back up and also can play left wing so is handy to have . I’d sell Douglas and loan out Leif Davis.

3.) 23 Sep 2020
23 Sep 2020 18:15:37
I think one of Douglas or Davis likely to stay around as more solid defensive options and less jack of all trades.

4.) 23 Sep 2020
23 Sep 2020 19:50:55
Have we signed him yet?

5.) 23 Sep 2020
23 Sep 2020 21:50:25
belisa knows football and in his heart he must know what we all know Cooper just ain't no where near good enough. Stuijk must have a future at club at either dm or cb the lad is class,

part of football is the players that get the club promoted ain't good enough to be a part of said promotion happens every year. no room for sentiment.

6.) 23 Sep 2020
23 Sep 2020 21:53:23
Davis from what I’ve seen and that ain’t too much looks like he his a proper player in the making.

7.) 24 Sep 2020
24 Sep 2020 10:09:58
All of Struijk, Stevens, Gotts and Davis have massive futures at the club, and so do many others coming through. Nial Huggins, the little right winger, who played 23’s at 16 / 17, strachan-esque, is another fine one to watch for breaking through. I foresee a future team made from 80% academy product! Bright future for our club!