25 Sep 2016 06:53:29
We have a full squad of 25 aged-over-21 players registered for the Premier League.
If we want to bring in players in January, some of the current 25 will have to be moved out.
Assuming that RK's signings - Stek, Williams, Gueye, Bolasie and Valencia - all remain, which of the other 20 would you say must NOT be moved out?
Most fans/ posters can say who they definitely want moved out - and who they would like brought in - but who would you NOT want to see leave in January to create room for incomings?
25 Sep 2016 11:02:30
I'd say lukaku, Barry, jags, baines, colmean, mirallas, mori, lennon, robles as a reserve keeper and adviously keep the koeman signings.
Holgate is a keeper but not sure on his age.
Ross and geri I'm unsure of as they can be dire or awesome in equal measure.
The rest can go for me if we can for me if we can get suitable replacements.
Need to strengthen in every department.
25 Sep 2016 11:08:05
The thing is Sid, the only players that will be moved out are any of Gibson, Kone, Niasse, Lennon, Cleverly, Oviedo and Robles. I can't see anyone shedding any tears for any of those players (providing we replace a few of them) . The only one on the chopping block who I would like to see stay is McCarthy. He still has a lot to offer the squad, even if he isn't a shoo in for the first team.
{Ed025's Note - im on the same wavelength tommy..
25 Sep 2016 13:32:29
Fully agree with you Blue Tommy but let me throw this one into the mix regards McCarthy. What if he has already peaked? what if the only improvement we ( or any other team ) are likely to see from him is negligible, is he good enough for us not to look for a replacement in the January window or even in the summer? I'm not denying he is a good player but is his potential good enough?
25 Sep 2016 14:56:42
I think we've got more pressing issues than replacing McCarthy. Good backup striker, competition for Barkley, and reliable cover for Baines is more important in my opinion.
25 Sep 2016 16:18:36
I agree Blue Tommy. Although left back would be down the pecking order in my books. Between Garbutt, Galloway and Oviedo one of them would have to come up thrumps as back up. Right back needs strengthening even though we have Holgate. More of a centre back imo. Goalkeeper wouldn't go astray either.
25 Sep 2016 19:56:16
I know what you mean about the left back NBTB, but with Garbutt and Galloway on season long loans, for me if Baines gets injured then Oviedo is unreliable both form and fitness wise. You're right about the goalkeeper. If RK has made his mind up and thinks Joel isn't good enough, then ship him out and sign a new no.1, even if Stekelenburg has to make way despite his promising start.
25 Sep 2016 21:41:23
Very happy with Stek. Koeman and Stek himself probably not getting as much credit as they should for that signing. Still would rather another keeper signed. Koeman must not think much of Joel. He's not giving him a sniff. Would love a young proper Goalkeeper. Not sure who though.