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Frank thinking Gray is a fullback would explain some of the mysteries that are currently vexing usIf Spence is a left back to you, then you either think Gray is a RB or that we are short at RB.
I think Spence is decent right and left and can cover either. Gray is a decent RB and LB too so fourth choiceIf Spence is a left back to you, then you either think Gray is a RB or that we are short at RB.
It's more that their model is more sports based, whereas ENIC is more investment focused. They have significantly better "sporting" operations than us. That's my one dig about Levy: that he didn't leave the football decisions to the football people for a long time.Check FSG group success at other sporting franchises , then compare that to ENIC’s history elsewhere.
They know what they are doing , unfortunately Levy does not imho
I can see that but it feels suboptimal having Gray at RB/LB- I’d prefer he were developed into a central role like CDM or CB.I think Spence is decent right and left and can cover either. Gray is a decent RB and LB too so fourth choice
Frank thinking Gray is a fullback would explain some of the mysteries that are currently vexing us
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This right here, is an absolute prime example of why we will never ever be the side we could be, or compete consistently for top trophies under this ownership.
Here we have a player, in a position we have allegedly been trying to strengthen for some time, available for a reasonable fee, who would immediately come in and upgrade the squad, but what do we do rather than go for him?
Give Ben Davies a new contract.
This was the summer we had to say adios to Ben. Been a great servant, is a top lad, but he isn’t and has never been good enough.
Hato is an immediate, attainable upgrade on Davies and as per usual we are siting on our arses.
We finished 17th last season and through a miracle we are in the CL next season.
To have only one new player in so far is disgraceful and utterly negligible.
I can see that but it feels suboptimal having Gray at RB/LB- I’d prefer he were developed into a central role like CDM or CB.
I’d like another real natural sided left back.
We’ve already seen that one of the FBs is gonna tuck in to make a back three, so this could suit Gray as the right sided one tucking in.I can see that but it feels suboptimal having Gray at RB/LB- I’d prefer he were developed into a central role like CDM or CB.
I’d like another real natural sided left back.
Levy et al have taken the fun out of supporting this club. They’ve even done their best to stamp on the glory of the EL win by reverting to type in the transfer window.
I’m cool with Spence and VDVI can see that but it feels suboptimal having Gray at RB/LB- I’d prefer he were developed into a central role like CDM or CB.
I’d like another real natural sided left back.
It was worse five years ago, but he still has not delivered the clarity of roles and authority over the sporting operation that FSG immediately set up Liverpool and the Red Sox with.It's more that their model is more sports based, whereas ENIC is more investment focused. They have significantly better "sporting" operations than us. That's my one dig about Levy: that he didn't leave the football decisions to the football people for a long time.
Not at all...... Certain sections of the fan-base have been determined to do that all by themselves..... This thread by week 2 of the window is testament to that.
Some even refused to celebrate it.