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On 21 August 2011 22:51, N If <[email protected]> wrote: > OK, i know it's a bot corny leaping in with opinions from a couple of pre > seasons and a couple of games on telly.....but have been reading all the > reports (thanks all, and Dave and Rich especially as ever) and the > arguments. > > I've been a bit disappointed at the apparent lack of, not so much ambition, > but ability to get that inspirational signing or two. It does seem like > we've been in for one or two decent players but been thwarted in those > attempts. > Apart from that, I wasn't so sure.....We had a pretty good squad last > season > that was almost or just about good enough to get into Prem. (I think we > have a psychological problem as much as a defensive one that stalled us?). > > How much improvement did we need? > > I would take Snoddy and Max over what any other team has to offer. > I thought Schmeical was OK, thought had some weaknesses...losing him > looked > possibly questionable...., > centre mid coped but seemed could do with something (especially as we > usually had an extra man in there). Kilkenny and Johnson have gone, and I > never completely rated either. KK had some ability but didn't command or > show up always, credit to Johnson for making the most of his limited > qualities but hoped we could do better. > Up front....difficult one. bechhio is a donkey BUT not only scores the > goals (which is good enough on its own) but makes things happen, unsettles > opposition and energises the crowd. Somma looked an exciting, underused > talent. Great goals ratio too. Paynter and McCormack I'm less convinced > by. I do think Billy could have been the required target man, BUT he needs > confidence and I don't think we can afford to give him the chance, I love > McCormacks movement, how he changes the shape of what's opening up for the > midfield, but he doesn't really deliver when on the ball. I was at > Doncaster last season when he and Somma linked up really well. So, yes, > I'd > like a striker, but at our level, what is available? I think experimental > loans would have to be the answer there. > The obvious problem was the back line. I don't think anyone convinced. > Especially at centre back experience counts for a lot, but at our level, > decent experienced centrebacks are only available as their physical powers > are waning. Other options are bound to have their weaknesses, limitations > or > inexperience. Again,probably loans or punts on the O Dea's probably as > good > as can be brought in? > > So, without West Ham or Leicester type of cash, what or who would I have > liked/wanted SG or KB to bring in??? > > We got: > Transfers. Keepers. Early days but sounds like we have done well. > Schmikel sent off yesterday for two petulant yellows tells a story too. > Saw Stockdale let in 7 yesterday but looked excellent! Trust our guy is > as > good or better. > Brown. Good call I'd say. On paper a big improvement on Johnson (except > for the occasisional left foot rocket). Sounds like he's done OK. He plays > a role that doesn't need to be noticed (as we all know by trying to explain > the world class that Batty was). > Loans. Keogh impressed me today. I'd describe him as a better quality > Bechhio. > Returnees: we all have great hopes for Knis, probably not much better > around > in our league? Nunez looks a real treat - suspect he might do a Max, hope > so. > The developing youth. Early days but Clayton seems sensational. I thought > he did the job of both Kilkenny, Johnson, Livermore and perhaps Doyle all > at > once. I remeber Delph bossing League One, I can see Clayton taking hold of > this league's midfield. How great will that be!!!!! (btw I thought Howson > played a great supporting role alongside him today). Is Lees another > Woodgate/Kilgallon...you are all writing him up. If so, we have a strong > CB > pairing and a strong (if headless) spine. Aidy White looks OK (sorry but > Parker imo is poor). > > > So...we were almost there last year, and seem imo to be better off this > year. And Loans still to come. > > we easily outplayed Newcastle. More objective reports suggest Sthmptn were > good, their goals unusually hot and we were NOT so bad! Boro was not lost > for football, rather discipline reasons. Bradford, typical underdogs, > played out of their skins, woke us up, but we did, came back and won. Hull > result may have papered over some cracks but a deserved win - and a rare > margin for us), and I thought we matched "Prem quality" west Ham away > brilliantly today in football (great passing) and in spirit. > I predict we'll go through a dozen more defenders this season - hope one or > two fit the bill (remember Naylor and Sodje). And a striker or > two..(though > looking at the potency of our midfield I'd consider playing 4-6-0. > > Sorry for going on so long. > > Nif. > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: > http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > MARCHING ON TOGETHER (There's it) > > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER (There's it)
