How is it a good plan to reduce the numbers of the squad as long as we are facing several injuries?
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It’s what happens when you don't have European football, you're not going to keep loads of players that will barely play and have a large wage bill when you have fewer games and less revenue. Blessing anyway, as the club has far too many poor players on the books.
One thing niggling at the back of my mind is that when RDZ keeps us up, ENIC will assume because of the U turn, our squad is adequate with this manager to stay in the PL. They only care about revenue from the PL, they know bugger all about the game and have no real ambitions for the club except the acquisition of money.
And I'm worried that this might shape our buying strategy for the summer....not much selling or buying...
And I'm worried that this might shape our buying strategy for the summer....not much selling or buying...
Because we only have domestic football next year and based on our recent domestic cup pedigree, chances are we will only have 40 games to navigate. When you play in Europe and based on the current format, that is another 10-12 games minimum assuming we wouldn't finish lower than 24th in the group stage. So, we really need 25% bigger squad when you are playing regularly in Europe.
100% agree. This is a fantastic opportunity to cleanse the squad. It's too bloated with average players on top wages. I would prefer to see 10-12 players leave including those out of contract and use the funds to buy 4 or 5 top draw players. Any player we buy has to be a clear upgrade on what we have, not just another 100k a week stocking filler.
Just block mate they thrive on attention.
I'm not sure who will buy those average players on top wages. Apart from us of course.
I honestly think his character flaws are shared by nearly all winners. I think having high standards is exactly what the clubs pervious three appointments didn't have. People glad to be here and in way over their heads. He is the first head coach as a player Id have real respect for since Conte.The problem with De Zerbi is that he’s got himself the hothead Conte reputation who has anuntil he falls out with the board…. Without any of Conte’s accolades.
In our position though, beggars can’t be choosers
I think ENIC tried to actually down size the fans ambition with its recent recruitment. Jose and Conte may not have worked but the whole 'dream of the new stadium' was ambition competing for the best at least their profile was correct.That wasn't Ange Frank or Tudor. RDZ will go on to manage one of the big Italian sides after us cant see that for the others. Listening to one of the journalists on a pod saying it was noticeable how no Brentford player went with Frank was very telling.
Tudor will get a job at a midtable French or Italian club. Frank will probably get something in the Championship at a club like Birmingham or Norwich. Ange will never get another notable job again; he'll probably slink his way back to Australia once he's done grifting in the UK.
My prediction is, they wont, they will fall out with De Zerbi and we will be fighting relegation again next season. We are run by utter morons who seem to be doing most of this on purpose or some of them are. Impossible to run a club this badly with our resources.
LOL. Robertson, Bergvall, Kulusevski? Really? Why the downgrades vs now?How Tottenham could line up next season if they stay up with bumper contract for wonderkid, 19, to fend off Euro giants
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Solanke we need to upgrade
Great to see the players have bought into De Zerbi, but its not a surprise when our previous managers were Frank and Tudor.
Dont think we have seen such a collective effort in press since Poch. It was that good.
If he keeps us up, he deserves as much time as needed.
What he could do is a miracle in keeping us up, as it was only a couple weeks ago we were falling.
Dont think we have seen such a collective effort in press since Poch. It was that good.
If he keeps us up, he deserves as much time as needed.
What he could do is a miracle in keeping us up, as it was only a couple weeks ago we were falling.
Not surprised you're feeling a niggle - this is exactly what they did after Conte got Top 4 (No Bastoni but Lenglet on loan); then again when Postecoglou got Top 5 (Solanke and kids); and then this season when they clearly thought simply changing manager would have us flying up the table.
On the + side they actually did hire the right manager this time. And I don't think he's the type to let them low ball if he keeps us up. But we'll see...
He got a lot spot on there on Sunday.
Being 2-0 at half time is no safe guard anymore and we looked hungry after the second half.
We did sit back a bit later that half but we done it well, albeit losing the late goal but looked fully in control of the game IMO.
COYS.
Being 2-0 at half time is no safe guard anymore and we looked hungry after the second half.
We did sit back a bit later that half but we done it well, albeit losing the late goal but looked fully in control of the game IMO.
COYS.
They may be running things badly, and buying shite players, but I don’t think we can accuse the owners of not spending money. We’ve spent fuckloads.
Also, our players aren't as bad as some on this board may have thought a few weeks back. We're a bit shite up-front for sure, but elsewhere we are for sure a top 6 squad IF we have a good coach
I switch back and forth on this. On paper, a squad full of internationals on very good money, that could play for clubs around and above our stature, yet we find ourselves wallowing.
I’m not going to lay the entire blame at Frank, as these players have agency to still try and look interested.
But I’m already seeing this place creaking. A couple of good matches and you know, Porro might be ok. Bentancur has been the difference. Spence just needs an arm round the shoulder. Danso could be a great first choice.
Not sure I can forgive the players for this season, but I can see the forum making that journey already.
But yes, I agree, this is a top six squad. Expensively assembled, well paid and well looked after. But been badly coached for a couple of years. Do we forgive their lethargy and attitude because the right man wasn’t in charge? Dunno.
Reasonable?
I’m not counting any chickens at this point in the season. We need a couple more big performances but it looks like De Zerbi is simplifying things and trying to get us playing for one another which is great.
If we get that and are in the PL I think we all know the clear out is coming. Bissouma, Dragusin, Romero, Muani, Palhinha, Richy, Vicario are all likely to go imo
If we get that and are in the PL I think we all know the clear out is coming. Bissouma, Dragusin, Romero, Muani, Palhinha, Richy, Vicario are all likely to go imo
We wasted fuckloads for sure. But buy less for more and pay wages etc etc...