30 Jun 2016 08:23:57
The only definite outgoing moves involving senior players are:
(1) The end-of-contract releases of Hibbert, Osman and Pienaar; and
(2) The move of Howard to the MLS.
The only definite incoming move in my humble opinion is for a goalkeeper. For all other incoming outgoing transfers, surely RK has to assess the current squad - which requires the players to return to training. Until RK can see the players up close and personal, how can he make a well-informed decision?
30 Jun 2016 08:34:23
He will already know most of the squad however pre season will be the best time to assess them thoroughly.
30 Jun 2016 08:50:07
This does allow him to realise that we are ubder staffed in the creative midfield area. 2 Players definately leaving. So out of a 25 man squad, that is pretty high. Add in the terrible signing of McGeady and the problem is compounded. Add in Lennon's inconsistency and Deulofeu's inconsistency. this is why I have gone on and on about it for ages. Our squad is so defficient in that area it is so obvious to me. I would expect at least one signing in that area. Someone with more consistency than the last 2 I mentioned. Someone who scores a few goals and makes assists on a regular basis. They don't come cheap and are difficult to unearth. Perhaps RM can get Mirallas playing again, because in my view he is the only one we have in that category who can do it consistently.
30 Jun 2016 10:38:34
Degsy i really hope rm doesn't get mirallas playing but rk does 😂😂.
30 Jun 2016 15:58:01
Totally disagree Degsy. I believe Lennon and Del boy are more consistent than Mirallas. I like Mirallas and am delighted he will probably get a fair chance under RK. He was disregarded far too much by RM and got a raw deal imo. At the same time I have only 2 small issues with Mirallas. His consistency has never been good and his discipline at times is shaky.
Lennon and Del boy inconsistent? Where did you get that from. Last season Del boy played very well in the first half of the season. He didn't get a chance in the second half of the season. He can hardly be inconsistent if he's not played. Same applies to Lennon in the second half of the season. He didn't get a chance in the first half of the season. Hardly call him inconsistent because he didn't get a chance.
I challenge you to get any players that has more goals and assist's than Lennon or Del boy for the amount of games they played. So basically find someone who has more goals and assist's per game for last season?
If there is any, there is very few.
30 Jun 2016 17:53:17
Bluetooth. whoops RK yes. NBTB: Deulofeu 16 appearances and 2 goals and 8 assists. Lennon 17 appearances 5 goals and no assists. Mirallas 10 appearances 4 goals and 2 assists.
I believe that defensively Mirallas is much superior to Deulofeu who is quite terrible. Lennon surprised me with his work rate and tackling back in a few games and he also won a couple of penalties in key games if I remember right. However, as his stats prove (and this is what I said earlier) he flatters to decieve and does not often have an end product. So from the 3 players, Mirallas is the best all rounder. He scores, he delivers and he is strong defensively. Deulofeu scores, delivers but is terrible defensively. Lennon scores, is strong defensively but does not deliver assists. There you have it from who scored . com. Away in Scotland for a couple of weeks so won't be on here much to aggitate people. Have fun guys.
30 Jun 2016 18:28:52
Degsy you fail to mention Del boy 10 sub appearances, Lennon 8 sub appearances, Mirallas 13 sub appearences. Fairer analysis when considering goals and assists to include all appearances.
01 Jul 2016 06:43:36
Degsy you can't take away from Deulofeu's assists. Why can't we play both Mirallas and Deulofeu, or rotate a bit according to form. I rate Mirallas, but for me he is the most inconsistent player we have, he is infuriating at times. But, like Deulofeu, he is one of those players who is dangerous and can score/ assist at any time. The issue last season was that RM used about 8 players on the wing last season, and often played players out of position, rather than utilising our actual wingers, so none of the 3 you mentioned got a proper run in the team.
As regards goals, last season we scored 59 goals (from a poor position) which is not that bad. Looking at the past league seasons, you only need about 70 goals scored to win the league. Leicester won it with 68 goals scored. The key is not conceding (which I belive RK will sort out) . You can complain about our goalscoring all you like, but consider this: Assuming all players remain, and feature enough next season, it would be reasonable to suggest that Lukaku can get another 25 goals, Mirallas is good for 10-15, Barkley the same, Lennon can repeat his 5, Deulofeu could probably match Lennon (although his value is assists) That's already 50-60 goals. We would then only need for the rest of the squad to chip in with 1 or 2 each and we will be fine. And that's without any of the attacking players we may sign.
Your negativity is becoming tiresome Degsy. I feel like the only way you would be happy is if we had not got RK, but got Moyes instead and handed Hibbo and Osman 5 year deals.
01 Jul 2016 08:31:59
O my god Blue Tommy that was brilliant. Exactly what I wanted to say but just couldn't put it together written. Agree with every word.