Speculation- Ben Woodburn

[Zip]

Liverpool are apparently recalling him from his loan at Sheffield United where he hasn’t had a look in. Apparently other Championship clubs are interested. Given our loan signings in this window he would fit the bill as a promising young player loaned to us from a big club.

A year ago this lad was the next big thing for the Wales national team whilst Harry Wilson’s career had stalled. Now the roles have been reversed. I was in Cardiff when Woodburn scores a cracker in the win v Austria. Loads of promise but he is small so not sure whether he is what we need at the moment.

[Old Man Andrews]

We can't get another attacking midfielder in surely??? That isn't the area of concern. Would have definitely taken him at the start of the season though.

[Hound]

More a winger isn’t he?

[Old Man Andrews]

More a winger isn’t he?

I was including wingers in the attacking midfielder bracket. Either way I don't think we need to spunk more money on creative players. Need a very good striker, goalkeeper and defensive cover. Could also do with a big stiff idiot in midfield if Eza leaves.

[Hound]

More a winger isn’t he?

I was including wingers in the attacking midfielder bracket. Either way I don't think we need to spunk more money on creative players. Need a very good striker, goalkeeper and defensive cover. Could also do with a big stiff idiot in midfield if Eza leaves.

sounds ideal for David Meyler

[Old Man Andrews]

More a winger isn’t he?

I was including wingers in the attacking midfielder bracket. Either way I don't think we need to spunk more money on creative players. Need a very good striker, goalkeeper and defensive cover. Could also do with a big stiff idiot in midfield if Eza leaves.

sounds ideal for David Meyler

*Big stiff idiot who can move a bit

[Sutekh]

More a winger isn’t he?

Ben Woodburn is a winger/striker more than a midfielder.

This sort of move would be more whelming than those so far in my meagre opinion but still think we need experience over potential.

By the way is there a limit on the number of loans the club can have at any one time? I think it's 5 in a squad on a matchday but is there a limit as to how many you can have in total (if Pereira arrives Reading would then have 4 loans).

[Old Man Andrews]

If we got Nile Ranger in on loan would he become the Loan Ranger?

[Hendo]

More a winger isn’t he?

Ben Woodburn is a winger/striker more than a midfielder.

This sort of move would be more whelming than those so far in my meagre opinion but still think we need experience over potential.

By the way is there a limit on the number of loans the club can have at any one time? I think it's 5 in a squad on a matchday but is there a limit as to how many you can have in total (if Pereira arrives Reading would then have 4 loans).

I don't think there is a limit at a club, but like you said, there is in a match-day squad, which I think 5 is correct.

[From Despair To Where?]

I was including wingers in the attacking midfielder bracket. Either way I don't think we need to spunk more money on creative players. Need a very good striker, goalkeeper and defensive cover. Could also do with a big stiff idiot in midfield if Eza leaves.

sounds ideal for David Meyler

*Big stiff idiot who can move a bit

How about this bloke?

[Old Man Andrews]

sounds ideal for David Meyler

*Big stiff idiot who can move a bit

How about this bloke?

I would have doubts about his movements inside the box these days.

[From Despair To Where?]

But can he fill in at the back?

[Coppells Lost Coat]

But can he fill in at the back?

He i'm sure he could put some sort of tackle in.

[From Despair To Where?]

Or put him on the wing. We need someone with a bit of penetration to get round the back and deliver in some good balls.

[Hopeful]

If we got Nile Ranger in on loan would he become the Loan Ranger?

Can we afFord Ranger?

[Hopeful]

Or put him on the wing. We need someone with a bit of penetration to get round the back and deliver in some good balls.

Probably best to play him deep. And drill balls down the throat of the opposition.

[windermereROYAL]

What is the point of speculation posts?

[Old Man Andrews]

What is the point of speculation posts?

To discuss players you'd like to see at the club or to create a talking point. Why is that a question you need to ask?

[From Despair To Where?]

What is the point of speculation posts?

I genuininely cannot remember how I got through an 8hr day at work before the internet existed.

Actually, I do. I could get a day's work done in about 90 minutes so I became a union rep and spent about 4hrs a day wandering around the building shooting the breeze with mates under the pretence of union business.

[Victor Meldrew]

Or put him on the wing. We need someone with a bit of penetration to get round the back and deliver in some good balls.

Probably best to play him deep. And drill balls down the throat of the opposition.

"Put it on me 'ead" might be his instruction.