28 Aug 2024 10:31:02
I'm a little on edge about the end of the window. Couple of signings coming in, mangala as a cm (I think this one is important) , a rb potentially and an attacker position potentially. Can't help but feel there is 1 or 2 going to leave. Dcl probably but still thinking there will be a late move for Braithwaite.
28 Aug 2024 10:52:36
Genuinely not sure we need a rightback.
Roman Dixon has done well when given a chance and should get some minutes throughout the season.
Coleman and Garner are both back playing.
Youngs ban will be over.
Patterson will be nearing fitness.
Plenty of options for rightback Ian’s think with funds as pressing as they are it’s not an area we need to address this season.
28 Aug 2024 11:26:59
I think we have quantity at RB but not sure we have quality. Coleman has been excellent for us but can no longer get up and down like he used to. Young is too old and Patterson not proved he's the answer yet. Not seen enough of Dixon to comment, but would he currently start ahead of Coleman or Young?
28 Aug 2024 11:36:45
Agree TBT we have quantity but not yet sure of the quality - hoping Patterson and Dixon come good.
Garner has been decent when played at rightback but would rather him in the middle of the park.
Coleman and Young as you say are no longer regulars but offer cover.
Just think with finances as bad as they and the options we have it’s not a priority for this season - if Patterson and Dixon don’t step up then would definitely be an area that needs addressing for next season.
28 Aug 2024 12:04:05
See where you're coming from Gingerdan. Perhaps we have other priorities with limited or no funds. I really hope Patterson can become the player we all hoped he would be, would save us a lot of money if he does.
28 Aug 2024 13:23:03
No chance of that (only imo) mate.
I like the lads attitude and seems a good kid. Football wise, I think the strongest part of his game was always supposed to be his attacking and I have to say, every time I have seen him, I can't understand the praise.
He has zero composure - think back to the Leeds game a couple of seasons ago and then another at home that just needed tapping in and he tried to take the head off of it and ended up in row z. Not seen anything of his crossing either.
For me Rangers had our pants down for a man that only played around 10 games in a substandard league.
Dixon should already be ahead of him in the pecking order imo.
Gingerdan, you are right mate, because we are well stocked, other areas may need tending to first - even the opposite side at LB. Both sides definitely need addressing when we can afford to, as someone rightly posted earlier, these are integral positions nowadays.
28 Aug 2024 13:54:42
Looks like RB has replaced LW formally the No10 as a position of need.
28 Aug 2024 20:17:06
I agree with Gingerdan. Players who can score and create goals in the finally 3rd has to be the only priority with what little funds we have.
{Ed025's Note - im in as well Chris..