22 Aug 2020 07:59:21
Lots of talk about transfers in the press and on here but did we ever really think that our first team in the premiership would be very different than our best lineup in the Championship , plus or minus White? Who didn't deserve to be given a chance to walk out against Liverpool? Likely that anyone bought wouldn't have been startibg with the exception of a CB . yes we still need to strengthen but we still have time. Can't wait for kick off!
22 Aug 2020 08:13:32
No spanishleeds probably not, but it’s up to the management to make sure that we hold are own, and last season showed we needed a striker and now we need a quality defender other wise the good work done will be wasted.
22 Aug 2020 08:15:37
EPL isn’t sentimental mate. I agree they all put tremendous effort in last year. But the jump up in class means some are not good enough. They can all get their chance but let’s start with some intent. No way what we have in defence or attack is good enough.
22 Aug 2020 08:45:35
I said on here a couple weeks ago, the line up on day 1 of prem would be same as the last day of champ season . Except maybe minus Ben White . Even if we signed 2 or 3 they likely will not be first team for a few games .
22 Aug 2020 09:33:04
Think any new additions would be playing in the development squad for a couple of months. I’m convinced we will have 2/ 3 players coming in but it may not be before Sept 12th. I don’t think it’s so quick and easy buying quality players these days, I’m sure we would be very surprised by the amount wrangling and negotiating that goes on in these very complex transactions, which are certainly made more difficult by the footballers agents.
22 Aug 2020 09:37:13
I agree Spanish. The first game very much represents a free kick for us. Nobody expects us to get anything from the game realistically, maybe a draw at most, so let's put the team in and see how they cope. If nothing else it will allow us to weigh them up against the best in the world and if they come out with a result or even holding their own then imagine the confidence boost.
22 Aug 2020 11:00:21
Agree Alf. a good performance and a positive result, even be it a draw, would be the launch pad for the season.