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Signing both midfielders would make no sense at all.

That I want? You are missing the point. You said we need 3 and then named your new squad showing our depth with 5 new signings in it.

This Henriksson similar to a few of our signings seems to have a mixture of things to be positive out and potential concerns in equal measure. His goal record is really promising, hes of a good age, hes tall, and from the very few comments I have seen from fans of his club say positive things about him. He also seems to be more attacking than Baradji. Obviously the main question is again adaptation to the league and how his performances in a weaker league will translate. Availability is also a concern, espcially considering his chrons and how that will affect things. Less of a concern and more of a question, I also do wonder how he will fit in and which position (deeper or behind the striker) he is being earmarked for as he seems to be inbetween those. The key is still to bring in attacking players. Going into the season having not done so especially wide right is not good.

There does seem to be a pattern of us targetting not only players based on their physicality but tall players. I am not sure how much threat they will offer at set pieces, for example McLoughlin didnt score in 6 years at Hull, but we will see. But for them to do so here, one thing we really are lacking in the squad is a set piece taker. Amidst talk of whether we are covered in each position, its a skill thats been neglected. I really think it should be a key skill we bring in this window.

They arranged the game weeks ago. No excuse not to travel yesterday and stop over. Amateur.

Have you seen lots of him? If so, considering we play 2 deeper midfielders and one further forward. Which of those would you consider him to be more likely to play here, the more attacking one? And is he stand out in that league and do you think he can do it in the Championship?

Communication about serious club issues isnt the same as uploading loads of supposedly funny videos showing the players playing pranks on each other.

Arent you thinking of Paul Mani who said it? (Well, that people in the club said it) No way is he on that much. Hes an academy graduate so he would obviously have been on a very small wage before, he wouldnt have needed such a large lift to keep him.

If those preparations are true, then that outshines any potential performance issues because if we are cutting corners to save money to that degree, how will we prepare for away games during the season? Embarassing. How did Alebiousu look in the half that he played? Seems like De Neve didnt impress and Tavares didnt have time.

Again the risk would be him coming from a weaker league and whether he could translate his impressive numbers over. Seems more attacking than Baradji. Henriksson has chrons which has caused him to miss games or not finish them: https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/4Bd9eq/axel-henriksson-i-gais-beratttar-om-crohns-sjukdom

I dont think Mowbray ever said that. No way is he on £15k either.

Just a few points on what Ismael said today. Firstly obviously good news that we are close to a second player as well as Miller. We need a lot more but its a start. I was hoping that it would be a right winger but seemingly its more likely to be a midfielder. Our attack is badly short. Ismael suggested that the Brittain sale has helped us in the market. That doesnt fit in with what Gestede has said in the past. The Pears situation is strange. Understand freezing Buckley out, but we need a senior seconr choice, we cant have a kid in that position so if Pears goes then he needs replacing. Wonder if it is related to the hair transplant, or if he has reacted negatively to being potentially second choice. Ismael also again mentioned "mistakes in the past" regarding contracts. He is in fot a shock unfortunately, there is no sign that we will learn from these mistakes. No contracts signed including Hyam who ws "close" weeks ago.

I was going to ask whether as someone who predicted a mid table finish, whether surely 2 or 3 extra bits of quality on top of the 3 you would be happy with could potentially push us up and around the top 6. But then I re-read. Just to clarify. You suggested that 3 signings would be enough including Miller who can cover centre back and right back. I and many others feel we need more. You have then done yet another squad list, where you have added 5 new players, and continued with the same argument?

I have never once suggested that either should never be given a chance. You purposely manipulate what I say to justify us half arsing recruitment and not bringing in enough players.

Our squad is so stretched. We need far more than 3 and we need bodies in ASAP. Cantwell is prone to missing the odd game. We cant just have a 17 or 18 year old with an injury history (and a year left on his deal) picking up all of the slack.

You could surely have said the same about Rhodes though. We get far better results with Ohashi up top on his own. He can link play even if it isnt his main asset and techcnically he is average. I do think that there is scope to potentially improve on Ohashi, or at least have someone providing much stronger competition. But in terms of his best position, I think hes best suited to being an out and out striker. Nullifies his strengths to move him deeper. He likes to play on the last line, and he presses well so it gets us up the pitch. I think gone are the days where you 100% need physicality to lead the line.

Is Ohashi not a lead the line striker? I think thats his best position. His strength is his finishing, pressing and running in behind, all would be harder playing deeper. We win far more often when he plays up front. Doesnt have to be an old fashioned physical brute to play there.

Im not so sure they do. The state that the system in this country is in, it is so difficult to stay up if you go up such is the gap between the divisions. The flip side of this is that Southampton disgraced themselves in the Premier League, yet are very strongly placed to come back up even assuming they lose their best players. Regarding the promoted teams, Burnley have lost Trafford, Egan Riley and Brownhill. Their signings seem to be a bit underwhelming from their perspective. Sunderland were weaker to begin with but have really gone for it in the market, Xhaka is the eye catching one. Leeds had the strongest squad of the 3 and have only strengthened it.

I dont think Mumba is anything special, often shunted around in various positions, usually either full back. We need a right winger who is going to play in that position and can give us a goal threat and some pace. Not someone who can be a jack of all trades.

Its obviously not cut and dry and there are other factors but I dont think its coincidental that our results with Ohashi up top were far, far better than with Gueye. He was unplayable against West Brom which is the game people often refer back to but most of his performances ranged from ineffective to liability. Also, he scored only 6 goals hence why people always say "goal contributions." They dont use that term when an out and out striker has a reasonable goal tally, they might for a winger or an attacking midfielder but Gueye doesnt score very often so they pad it out with his assists which include miss kicks in front of an open net and a header leading to a 30 yard goal of the season. He has useful attributes notably heading but IMO he is not up to the standard we need. But as importantly if not moreso, he requires a total tactical change if he starts, he doesnt suit the rest of the team. If Ohashi isnt playing, we should have someone who is competing who isnt totally different.

West Brom was very much the exception.

Our record with him in the team is far, far worse than without him in the team.

I never said that we need a new third choice keeper. I said the other day that we dont. Im contesting you adding it to this number you are using to prove that after only 3 more signings, we are well covered. I disagree, those numbers include injury prone players, players who shouldnt be starting, young lads who we dont know how many games their bodies can handle. I think we need more than 3, both in terms of quality and quantity to sufficiently cover all areas.

"Even better." Not much to beat.

Its a long season. We repeatedly fall away partly due to a lack of depth. But again, you are just counting them like they are all the same. Forshaw, he shouldnt be starting any games. Carter and Wharton have massive injury concerns which makes us need more cover there. You include Michalski who is 3rd choice keeper, adds to your abitrary number but wont play. Tyjon who has never started a senior football match, we had no idea how many times he can play. Montgomery has but again we dont know fully where he is at in terms of number of games. Hedges isnt good enough to start games. We cant leave ourselves short. But will, I have no doubt.