I know there might be some twist and turns in the next three weeks but I couldn't wait any longer
I can't remember being this excited for the season to start for a while. Obviously first promotion season.
.With a fit da silva, carvalho, Milambo & Nunes we really do have so much depth. Will be interesting to see who doesn’t make the gameweek squad. Some good players are going to miss out.Same here. Again today - everyday, I find myself looking at the squad list and trying to see a weakness. I can’t.
If we can stay reasonable fit, the players promoted, the injured coming back, and of course the new joiners. It’s incredible. We have some real gems. If a few hit the ground running
For me it’s why I’m so excited.
Good time for this thread. Reckon our first team business is done (certainly incomings).I know there might be some twist and turns in the next three weeks but I couldn't wait any longer
I can't remember being this excited for the season to start for a while. Obviously first promotion season.
Indeed. Out squad last season was very strong but at the moment the bench could include:
Stating the obvious, but Valdi, Schuster and Milambo aside, all have been premier league first choices at one time or another.
I think a few players above may push to start, KLP, Hickey, Anthony. Depends on pre season training etc.
Reads like a Victorian author’s name. Didn’t he write ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories?
When I first read your post I thought you meant “insane”. But reading it again I see you meant “insane”. I concur it is indeed an “insane” midfield 3
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I think those ‘rumours’ unsettle the fans more than players. Our players have full trust in the Club’s football management and a short word or two in the player’s ear from Phil would make it go away… even if he noticed it in the first place.
Jensen is obviously good enough to start, as are several others who'll be on the bench. But Damsgaard, at his best, is on another level. There was a long spell in the 24-25 season when I was returning virtually every week from matches and voting him MOTM.
Id be very interested to see how this team would do next season. With our depth now, it gives Keith some big options off the bench if anything here isn't working. I watched some of the Spurs Vs Chelsea game and spurs were good in midfield. If I'm to believe the highlight reels and what I've heard, Sangare is the ideal counter to that. Janelt was probably our best midfielder when he was fit last season so he would be my preferred left CDM. Strong double pivot.Now I have to read up on Sangaré. Looks very good so far.I wonder if the “scar” of opening day 2025 will come into Keith’s mind and he go with a known/safe midfield combo rather than play Sangaré from the start, I suppose it depends of drills and performance in the next three weeks to see who blends well with each other and we have to hope for no surprises the week of the game. Are there are any wives and/or girlfriends due to give birth mid season who will disrupt us
I can’t see sangare starting unless he tears up pre season. More likely janelt with Jensen and Sangare used from bench. Left back anyone’s guess but suspect will be Rico.
Insane = Crazy/Stupid vs Insane = f***ing brilliant
I can, isn't he our record signing? Why wouldn't he start?
We should start our best 11...I think he's easily on it. No point playing at a disadvantage of your own choosing. If he's looking a bit awkward he can be subbed off but id rather not be 2-0 down when they decide to bring him on to change things.
… when he’s adapted to our style of play. I think he’ll be eased in the games before the international break.
Let's see how he does over the next couple of weeks or so
That was one of the first encouraging signs he would be a decent coach I felt.
If fit, I'm sure he'll start. But while he must be a very exciting signing, and with good reason, I wouldn't be hugely surprised if it still took him a few months to adjust properly to PL football. So that he might find himself being subbed after 60 mins, say, or sitting on the bench after playing 3 games in 8 days etc.
I do not doubt he will become an important player.One of his strengths for Lens was his ability to play nearly every minute of every game he was involved in and keep his intensity level high. He had lots of comparisons from French fans to Kante for that reason. Easing in is necessary for some. Like Schuster who's a young prospect and spoke himself about the increase in physical load/gym training from him last team. Just can't see a situation where he's not ready to go from the first game unless he's carrying an injury.
Yeah, man !!!!!!
Gelson in for Yarmo or it's a bit suicidal !!Yeah, man !!!!!!
I can see us picking all our best players, going with a 60’s style 2-3-5 and starting with:
Kelleher
Rico Kayode
Sangare Yarmo Vitaly
Ouattara Dams Thiago Schade Anthony
Frustrated that I couldn’t find space for Matty
Excellent ball control and good range of passing but feel he’s just a little short to play in goal.
He'll definitely start. He's got most of pre-season to be integrated.
That’s entirely possible… but imagine the scenes if he’s subbed on!
Depends on the score - if we're behind and KA brings on a DM...
I was thinking longer term than that. He's missed a lot of the last 2+ years, unfortunately pulling up with a pull, just as he was getting his full mojo back again last season.
