Sockspurs
Vital 1st Team Regular
We are in the same page for most things and I agree 100 percent.
Ange seems to be ruthless as well, could even see someone like Biss moved on of his discipline doesn't improve.
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Ange seems to be ruthless as well, could even see someone like Biss moved on of his discipline doesn't improve.
Real Deal
Alert Team
To compete with City we will need to be ruthless.
Pep got rid of Cancelo who was the best LB in the league after winning a title without hesitation. That's what we need to act like moving forward.
Gary Onedaysoon
*Prediction Champion 20/21 & 21/22*
Here's a sample of salaries and food for thought:
| Player | Annual | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Kulusevski | £5,720,000 | £110,000 |
| PEH | £5,300,000 | £100,000 |
| Porro | £4,420,000 | £85,000 |
| Davies | £4,160,000 | £80,000 |
| Bentancur | £3,900,000 | £75,000 |
| Forster | £3,900,000 | £75,000 |
| Vicario | £3,900,000 | £75,000 |
| Bissouma | £2,860,000 | £55,000 |
| VdV | £2,260,000 | £50,000 |
| Udogie | £2,340,000 | £45,000 |
Sockspurs
Vital 1st Team Regular
Sockspurs
Vital 1st Team Regular
Surely there is some youngster coming through that can be second choice??Imagine being one of the best defenders in the league then Davies and Forster earn more than you.
Real Deal
Alert Team
I was hoping Austin would step up, unfortunately doesn't look like he will make it.
muttley
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Yeah, I never liked the look of Whiteman. However, Austin seemed the better of the two. I guess we get to find out more about Josh Keeley on loan at Barnet. He must have the best chance at the moment of our younger keepers. He's also good with his feet.
SmithAndJones
Vital 1st Team Regular
At least he is out of the picture where game time is concerned, and that seems likely to remain the case, unlike the consistently maligned Hojbjerg, Skipp and Davies who are clearly seen by the manager and Club as players who continue to be of value to the Club.
Pompey Yid
Vital Champions League
That's not to bad eh! Bs Lol!
18 x 90/33 = every 49mins per goal/assist.
Jeez that is some record! long may it continue as he gets older. COYS
SheringhamNo10
Vital Squad Member
Surely young Mikey will be rewarded with a 1st team appearance toward the end of the season or next season at the very latest.
Let’s give the lad a little bit more encouragement (not that he needs it) to push on even more.
steveperryman
Vital Football Legend
I don't have the same issues with Skipp & Davies as some of the others. Okay they're not top drawer but then again neither are we.
Hoj on the other hand has the turning circle of a bull elephant. Off the ball he's next to useless, on it he's not too shabby tbf. When all is said & done though i'd prefer it if he was moved on as well.
steveperryman
Vital Football Legend
His discipline must improve. There's spicy & then there's just plain stupid. Unfortunately he's most definitely the latter.
muttley
Alert Team
Normally, the first transition is from the U18s to the U21's. I don't recall Moore making that yet. There's a right winger called Ajayi who has just moved up based on the other U21s padding out the 1st team or even going on loan. He seems to be doing OK at that new level.
SheringhamNo10
Vital Squad Member
For sure Mutts but every now and then you have the kind of talent on your hands that deserve to be fast tracked.
I’m not saying he should be part of the 1st team now but I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him rewarded with a few minutes (come the end of the season) or at some point next season (just to show him what’s there for him if he keeps going the way he is)
muttley
Alert Team
Yeah, don't disagree. We definitely need more domestic cup and UEFA fixtures next season to operate these models with the kids.
Personally, I always enjoy the pre-seasons after a WC or Euro's. That plane is full of the kids with the seniors having their extended break. It must be great for a Mikey Moore to be hanging out with Ange and the squad.
Niall D
Vital Squad Member
I'm much with you here SP
I feel Skipp and Davies do run their socks off, and are fair players to bring in as a cover for injury or a 20 minute sub.
Yup not the most dynamic but they do give their all.
I think the issue was that, because of the injuries/red cads etc... Unfortunately they had a run of several full games, in a cobbled together side, with many playing out of position.
So the criticism on them is to a degree slightly unfair.
Hoj on the other hand is a different player, and perhaps should be held to a different set of standards, he was among the first on the team sheet last season, and to a degree was seen as a prospective Captain at one stage, as you say his positioning /reading of the game, when off the ball particularly in defending is poor, he appears to run out of steam very quickly, and the arm flapping starts.
I think he's just not what we need just now.
Re Biss, I do feel there's another Wanyama or Dembele in there, it's just getting the stupid stuff out of the way, if we can..
I feel Skipp and Davies do run their socks off, and are fair players to bring in as a cover for injury or a 20 minute sub.
Yup not the most dynamic but they do give their all.
I think the issue was that, because of the injuries/red cads etc... Unfortunately they had a run of several full games, in a cobbled together side, with many playing out of position.
So the criticism on them is to a degree slightly unfair.
Hoj on the other hand is a different player, and perhaps should be held to a different set of standards, he was among the first on the team sheet last season, and to a degree was seen as a prospective Captain at one stage, as you say his positioning /reading of the game, when off the ball particularly in defending is poor, he appears to run out of steam very quickly, and the arm flapping starts.
I think he's just not what we need just now.
Re Biss, I do feel there's another Wanyama or Dembele in there, it's just getting the stupid stuff out of the way, if we can..
muttley
Alert Team
I don't think Udogie's natural replacement is even at the club yet. Interestingly, I could see that hybrid full-back / midfielder in Matthew Craig when I watched him play. He has played both positions well at the younger age groups.
For this season, I think Davies will remain in the 20 man squad but will depart in the summer as we transition again. The only risk to Davies's inclusion is Sess, who looks a more natural fit for Ange ball. I'm just not certain his body will be up to it.
