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MBcha

MBcha

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It looks as though the core of a good squad is developing now.

If we could just add a right wing back and a striker our starting 11 is enough to match up to most teams.

Iversen
SVDB Bauer Hughes
(RWB) Whiteman McCann Earl
DJ
Riis (ST)
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I just hope that our ownership situation has more clarity by the time the window opens, with those two additions (admittedly a few outgoings would be needed too) and either a new coach or if we see real consistency from FM, we should be able to see a really respectable finish this season, possibly even around the edges of the play offs.
 
Yeah, the frustration for me comes from the recent contracts. They stall a lot of further progress. Find anothe McCann or Riis and we may be blocked by Ched, Cunningham and Potts all being on long term deals. We have to realise that contract renewals are as important as new signings in building a squad.
 
To be fair we have a right wing back in Olosunde and when he does finally make an appearance I think we’ll all be pleased, he’s a decent player.

That said we’re definitely lacking depth there and will be losing Rafferty, if Hull go down I’d be after Emmanuel or I’d be tempted to try for Nyambe on a free, he won’t be signing and he’s been off form of late, might put a few potential suitors off and he might want to stay local.

A centre back is a massive priority, maybe even a couple given we’d be losing Sepp and Hunts. Hill at Fleetwood would be one, especially given our precious interest before resigning Sepp. As for the other, I think we need another more experienced type a la Bauer.
 
I agree with a lot if this. We’re still a couple of bodies light maybe more but that would give us a competitive team, we’ve failed in the past to complete the jigsaw and fall short of the play offs as a result. Lets see what January brings.
 
BPIG - GBNF said:
Barkhuizen has made this formation work. All we need to add is a partner for Riis and a LWB who can move his feet and we’ll be a decent side again. LCB would be nice too tbf.
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Yeah I agree that Barky unlocks it right now and he's been class since he came back from Covid, but he's not a natural defender, against teams who send everything down the flanks he could get caught out.

Not a criticism of Barky in any way, but we've seen over recent seasons the issues that can be caused with square pegs and round holes.

Maybe Olosunde is the player but that remains to be seen...
 
I think having to play Sepp at LB / LWB early in the season (& last season) has helped his game develop into a dual role. When Barks is caught out of position a little, Sepp is just there to tidy up at LB, he’s never too central as he knows Bauer positionally is perfect (what a defender Pat is btw).
I like Storey & feel he’s come on loads but I’m much happier with the defence how it’s set up currently. Hope Olosunde can come into the fold & help Barky out, it’s a very demanding role Tom is playing & he’ll need help. With Olosunde playing LWB it also gives us options to play Barky as a winger if needed & setup has to change.
 
ZeusHam said:
I think having to play Sepp at LB / LWB early in the season (& last season) has helped his game develop into a dual role. When Barks is caught out of position a little, Sepp is just there to tidy up at LB, he’s never too central as he knows Bauer positionally is perfect (what a defender Pat is btw).
I like Storey & feel he’s come on loads but I’m much happier with the defence how it’s set up currently. Hope Olosunde can come into the fold & help Barky out, it’s a very demanding role Tom is playing & he’ll need help. With Olosunde playing LWB it also gives us options to play Barky as a winger if needed & setup has to change.
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Got your left and right mixed up cha!
 
ZeusHam said:
I think having to play Sepp at LB / LWB early in the season (& last season) has helped his game develop into a dual role. When Barks is caught out of position a little, Sepp is just there to tidy up at LB, he’s never too central as he knows Bauer positionally is perfect (what a defender Pat is btw).
I like Storey & feel he’s come on loads but I’m much happier with the defence how it’s set up currently. Hope Olosunde can come into the fold & help Barky out, it’s a very demanding role Tom is playing & he’ll need help. With Olosunde playing LWB it also gives us options to play Barky as a winger if needed & setup has to change.
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Surely you mean RB/RWB.
If we play this formation we don't have any wingers. Which would mean Barky along with Sinclair and Murphy not being needed.
I'd like to see a different formation at home. A much more attacking one with 4 defenders and 4 midfielders.
 
mozzchops said:
Surely you mean RB/RWB.
If we play this formation we don't have any wingers. Which would mean Barky along with Sinclair and Murphy not being needed.
I'd like to see a different formation at home. A much more attacking one with 4 defenders and 4 midfielders.
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Agree with that. I think with Bauer fit and in form we could and should play a 4 at home.
 
Still think Evans has a part to play upfront with Riis and does allow us to play plan b if required
 
mozzchops said:
Surely you mean RB/RWB.
If we play this formation we don't have any wingers. Which would mean Barky along with Sinclair and Murphy not being needed.
I'd like to see a different formation at home. A much more attacking one with 4 defenders and 4 midfielders.
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Yeah, early morning waffle. Meant RB/RWB 👍🏻
 
mozzchops said:
Surely you mean RB/RWB.
If we play this formation we don't have any wingers. Which would mean Barky along with Sinclair and Murphy not being needed.
I'd like to see a different formation at home. A much more attacking one with 4 defenders and 4 midfielders.
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Yes, meant if we change formation to suit a game or the wingbacks aren’t working & we need to change mid-game, Barky can be moved or introduced as a winger & get Sinclair on the other side, feel he’s more dangerous cutting in & not great in the striker role.
 
Mr Meeseeks said:
To be fair we have a right wing back in Olosunde and when he does finally make an appearance I think we’ll all be pleased, he’s a decent player.

That said we’re definitely lacking depth there and will be losing Rafferty, if Hull go down I’d be after Emmanuel or I’d be tempted to try for Nyambe on a free, he won’t be signing and he’s been off form of late, might put a few potential suitors off and he might want to stay local.

A centre back is a massive priority, maybe even a couple given we’d be losing Sepp and Hunts. Hill at Fleetwood would be one, especially given our precious interest before resigning Sepp. As for the other, I think we need another more experienced type a la Bauer.
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Might have missed the boat on Hill. Shame seeing as were seemingly in for him at the start of the season.

 
jamesOB said:
Didn’t someone say we decided to wait and see how he did this season? Typical North End, reactive not proactive
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Very typical of the current regime. A lad playing locally right under our noses, dad’s a former player and he’s available on the cheap due to his contract situation.

Not only seemingly good enough for this level but has Premier League and La Liga suitors. Criminal again from those at the top.
 
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