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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Notts Royal » 23 Jul 2019 10:38

WestYorksRoyal Great analysis of Nova here.

https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/20 ... -fc-royals

I'd still like another CF, but if it's not possible I'd go Barrow-Nova-Meite as a front 3 with Baldock and Loader bench options. I agree with the comment above that McCleary could still have a role too.


Agree - but doesn’t look as though Gomes fancies him based on the GetReading article today about lack of goals. I’d say that Novakovich would prob move on if not 1st choice here - he’s been used to playing every week & must’ve built up a good reputation abroad so will be highly sought after.

Would be a crime if he’s not given a shot here

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Snowflake Royal » 23 Jul 2019 10:46

NewCorkSeth Lol at any of our players playing 30 games together. You forgetting our injury crisis is annual?

Point. Ok. Swift starts a few games in midfield, is abysmal, gets injured and then hope East or Holsgrove step up. Not sure that looks a whole lot better, but I'd say either has a better chance of partnering Rino well than Swift.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Snowflake Royal » 23 Jul 2019 10:50

WestYorksRoyal Great analysis of Nova here.

https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/20 ... -fc-royals

I'd still like another CF, but if it's not possible I'd go Barrow-Nova-Meite as a front 3 with Baldock and Loader bench options. I agree with the comment above that McCleary could still have a role too.

McCleary yeah. And that front three is so obvious it's painful.

No way I'd agree on Meyler being used though. Genuinely one of the worst midfielders at championship level I've seen for us. Totally immobile, awful passing.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by NewCorkSeth » 23 Jul 2019 11:14

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NewCorkSeth Lol at any of our players playing 30 games together. You forgetting our injury crisis is annual?

Point. Ok. Swift starts a few games in midfield, is abysmal, gets injured and then hope East or Holsgrove step up. Not sure that looks a whole lot better, but I'd say either has a better chance of partnering Rino well than Swift.

Oh I dont need convincing! I know we agree on this for different reasons but I think we will have to wait to see our line up for the Chelsea match to see what Gomes intends to do with Swift.

I'm hoping to God its play him as a number 10 where he is easily one of the most talented in the league. :wink:

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by NewCorkSeth » 23 Jul 2019 11:15

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WestYorksRoyal Great analysis of Nova here.

https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/20 ... -fc-royals

I'd still like another CF, but if it's not possible I'd go Barrow-Nova-Meite as a front 3 with Baldock and Loader bench options. I agree with the comment above that McCleary could still have a role too.

McCleary yeah. And that front three is so obvious it's painful.

No way I'd agree on Meyler being used though. Genuinely one of the worst midfielders at championship level I've seen for us. Totally immobile, awful passing.

Hey. When I said that front 3 was obvious you said it doesn't seem to be.


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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Snowflake Royal » 23 Jul 2019 11:33

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WestYorksRoyal Great analysis of Nova here.

https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/20 ... -fc-royals

I'd still like another CF, but if it's not possible I'd go Barrow-Nova-Meite as a front 3 with Baldock and Loader bench options. I agree with the comment above that McCleary could still have a role too.

McCleary yeah. And that front three is so obvious it's painful.

No way I'd agree on Meyler being used though. Genuinely one of the worst midfielders at championship level I've seen for us. Totally immobile, awful passing.

Hey. When I said that front 3 was obvious you said it doesn't seem to be.

Ok, to clarify, I think it's obvious who our front three *should* be (them), I also think it's likely they won't be our front three and instead it will be Barrow, Loader, Meite, which is what I was trying to get at with you.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by NewCorkSeth » 23 Jul 2019 11:47

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Snowflake Royal McCleary yeah. And that front three is so obvious it's painful.

No way I'd agree on Meyler being used though. Genuinely one of the worst midfielders at championship level I've seen for us. Totally immobile, awful passing.

Hey. When I said that front 3 was obvious you said it doesn't seem to be.

Ok, to clarify, I think it's obvious who our front three *should* be (them), I also think it's likely they won't be our front three and instead it will be Barrow, Loader, Meite, which is what I was trying to get at with you.

Ah. I see. Yeah. I think you're right to say Loader hasn't shown us that he is capable of leading the line but equally would I be upset if we started one of the best prospects to ever come through our academy? No. If it's his position to lose so be it.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Hound » 23 Jul 2019 11:56

I'd be happy enough to see either Loader or Nova start up front. There were signs of Loader growing into the role at the end of last year. I'd personally just like to see either given a chance before loaning someone else in, unless a really good option becomes available

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by NewCorkSeth » 23 Jul 2019 11:58

Hound I'd be happy enough to see either Loader or Nova start up front. There were signs of Loader growing into the role at the end of last year. I'd personally just like to see either given a chance before loaning someone else in, unless a really good option becomes available

Just my opinion but I thought Loader did better in a deeper role. He seemed like a quality inside forward to me. If Barrow left I would be insisting on Loader taking the starting AML spot.


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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Snowflake Royal » 23 Jul 2019 12:13

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Hound I'd be happy enough to see either Loader or Nova start up front. There were signs of Loader growing into the role at the end of last year. I'd personally just like to see either given a chance before loaning someone else in, unless a really good option becomes available

Just my opinion but I thought Loader did better in a deeper role. He seemed like a quality inside forward to me. If Barrow left I would be insisting on Loader taking the starting AML spot.

Yep great prospect to compete for any of the attacking three behind the striker. At worst he'd be my go to sub for the front 4.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by NewCorkSeth » 23 Jul 2019 12:22

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Hound I'd be happy enough to see either Loader or Nova start up front. There were signs of Loader growing into the role at the end of last year. I'd personally just like to see either given a chance before loaning someone else in, unless a really good option becomes available

Just my opinion but I thought Loader did better in a deeper role. He seemed like a quality inside forward to me. If Barrow left I would be insisting on Loader taking the starting AML spot.

Yep great prospect to compete for any of the attacking three behind the striker. At worst he'd be my go to sub for the front 4.

I'm praying Olise is our go to sub for the number 10 role. Swift on an off day? Olise on.

It's odd to have someone like Olise coming up. Who was our last attacking CM to come through?

If we get Ejaria back we have great cover up front with those 3.
Loader as any of the forwards and maybe number 10.
Olise as number 10, wide forwards and maybe even CM.
Ejaria as the wide forwards, number 10 and CM.

That doesn't even take Holsgrove and Barrett into account. Not too shabby if a little green.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Snowflake Royal » 23 Jul 2019 12:26

Ideally you want slightly more wing focused options, but those three forward positions have such loose roles specialists are less critical.

I've never been worried about our options for that central attacking midfield role. If anything we've got too many.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by paultheroyal » 23 Jul 2019 12:29

I don't believe Ejaria is happening.
Miazga is over the line.
Oliveira - just couldn't agree terms, get it over the line, and he got frustrated.

There will be one other coming in this week....


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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by NewCorkSeth » 23 Jul 2019 12:31

paultheroyal I don't believe Ejaria is happening.
Miazga is over the line.
Oliveira - just couldn't agree terms, get it over the line, and he got frustrated.

There will be one other coming in this week....

Ominous dots.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Snowflake Royal » 23 Jul 2019 12:33

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paultheroyal I don't believe Ejaria is happening.
Miazga is over the line.
Oliveira - just couldn't agree terms, get it over the line, and he got frustrated.

There will be one other coming in this week....

Ominous dots.

So, we need a striker and a central midfielder most, but CB and one other are coming in. That leaves a hole.

We can't have many more due in after this unless we manage to shift a couple more which looks unlikely.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Stranded » 23 Jul 2019 12:53

paultheroyal I don't believe Ejaria is happening.
Miazga is over the line.
Oliveira - just couldn't agree terms, get it over the line, and he got frustrated.

There will be one other coming in this week....


Hey everyone, meet Ross.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by paultheroyal » 23 Jul 2019 12:56

The kit some will like some will not. Probably to plain for some but the touch of red will add something different.

As for the colour green.....

Maybe the marquee signing will hold it aloft on Thursday.

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Hound » 23 Jul 2019 13:15

paultheroyal The kit some will like some will not. Probably to plain for some but the touch of red will add something different.

As for the colour green.....

Maybe the marquee signing will hold it aloft on Thursday.


You are a tease aren’t you :lol:

No Ejaria - interesting- thought that was a done deal

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by URZZZZ » 23 Jul 2019 13:55

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Hound I'd be happy enough to see either Loader or Nova start up front. There were signs of Loader growing into the role at the end of last year. I'd personally just like to see either given a chance before loaning someone else in, unless a really good option becomes available

Just my opinion but I thought Loader did better in a deeper role. He seemed like a quality inside forward to me. If Barrow left I would be insisting on Loader taking the starting AML spot.


Loader isn’t a lone striker from last seasons evidence, that’s for sure. Feels like every time he started up front for us, there’d be a 0 next to our goal tally

Disagree with Barrow being replaced by Loader. We need at least one player with raw pace, I’m not too much a fan of Barrow but he massively improved towards the end of last season and is probably our only really quick player. I think it’s important not to fill all four attacking slots with the same sort of players, different traits are needed (e.g Swift, Olise, Barrett, Loader) all seem pretty similar to me

That’s why i really think Nova should lead the line with Barrow on the left, and then anyone really for the last two slots including the four above and Meite

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Re: Next Season's Squad.

by Denver Royal » 23 Jul 2019 15:09

Stranded If Miazga is done then a CB selection of Moore, Miazga, Morrison & McIntyre is pretty solid and you would be comfortable with any combination there. 3 captains too.

Wouldn't be upset if McIntyre went for minutes on loan but Osho hasn't looked ready in pre-season so may be best for him to stay.

Gomes did play 3 CBs at times last year, so opportunities will come.

Could be that Liam Moore will have stiff competition to keep his starting place. If Morrison plays well, scores goals, etc, doubt that Gomes will be 'forced' in to changing the whole formation and going 3 at the back. The easier decision would be to drop Moore. Doubt it matters much that he's club captain. It didn't with McShane.
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