02 Aug 2025 20:59:57
I know there were significant abseentees today which didn't help. Hiwever, there are a multitude of views about the players we've retained from last season and the new recruits.
Today's game showed some of the positives but also areas where we need to improve.
Either keeper today could be a no.2, Schmidt wasn't great but should be given a further chance as a backup, Gud, Stach and Bijol should be good signings, Aaronson played well and fought hard but he's a squad player in CM or on the wing, we've a multitude of midfielders but none of them have any real attacking guile which was missing today, Ramz should be given a chance as when he came on he was keen to attack and shoot and put himself about and finally we need a main striker.
Buy another FB. Maybe James Justin who can play on either flank.
Buy another left winger and as Spurs don't want Solomon maybe try to make a good deal.
Buy an AM. We might want to play with 3 8's but having no creativity and relying on parking the bus does not give you any options.
Forget about all these strikers we've looked at in Europe and Fulham. It's dragged on too long and either they're not keen on coming to ER or their clubs won't let them go. We should look at what's realistic. Beto is a divisive player but his stats aren't bad and he would come at a realistic price, leaving money for the other areas.
Time is running out and we need to have the squad in place before season starts.
02 Aug 2025 23:05:28
Good post Dunelm.
03 Aug 2025 01:54:23
Yep. Agree with all that dun.
Was a bit undecided last night. How good are Villarreal? We competed without really impressing.
Def need more attacking power. Gabby def not a firpo in that area. Busy two weeks for the owners.
03 Aug 2025 09:37:24
What about Brownhill as an AM?