Top Robin Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 What we need is an experienced midfield hard nut who gets well and truly 'stuck in'', gets around the park and runs the show. I think our midfield at present is competant, not great, but lightweight and needs a general to boss things. Should also tighten things up defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 When you look at our squad, that position seems to lack depth. If Pack/Smith are suspended or injured, what happens? GON? - clearly not fancied. Brownhill? Shifting players around again. After that I'm struggling, Hegeler? Can't play in a midfield two apparently. Bryan? We're crying out for a modern Tommy Doherty to come and put his stamp on the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueredsupporter Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 42 minutes ago, Top Robin said: What we need is an experienced midfield hard nut who gets well and truly 'stuck in'', gets around the park and runs the show. I think our midfield at present is competant, not great, but lightweight and needs a general to boss things. Should also tighten things up defensively. where are these players anymore? what successful team has them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 A Kante type will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueredsupporter Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, Super said: A Kante type will do! small lightweight and mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Our players looked a bit lightweight yesterday since Birmingham had older and physically stronger players, that will be the case against some other sides as well (eg Cardiff) but not all, that comes in part with having a young team but in some games it will be an advantage to us to have smaller, quicker energetic players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Age does not seem to have mellowed this guy, maybe he still plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 If we can summon up a hard midfielder in this transfer window, bear in mind that to do the job properly HE MUST HAVE A BEARD............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Trueredsupporte said: where are these players anymore? what successful team has them? IMO it`s because the game has become non-contact to all intents and purposes. Tackling is effectively banned and players like Tommy D would spend more time suspended than playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Jackson Irvine would be ideal. Worth spending on before someone else does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Don't think a CM is on LJ's shopping list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton98 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Super said: A Kante type will do! Surely smith is a Kante like player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Our central midfield needs more bite, physicality and energy. Number one priority for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, jackofromrugby said: If we can summon up a hard midfielder in this transfer window, bear in mind that to do the job properly HE MUST HAVE A BEARD............ That looks like Charles Bronson (the prisoner). He's certainly provide some nastiness in the middle of the park. Would have thought his disciplinary record would be poor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Unfortunately there aren't many hard midfielders around. The days of Gerry Gow are long gone. He wouldn't have lasted long with today's refereeing........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 we certainly don't need this type of player. The top six last season barely did. We need three in midfield when playing away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, RedDave said: we certainly don't need this type of player. The top six last season barely did. We need three in midfield when playing away I think we are at a disadvantage against teams with physical power, though I would go with 3 in midfield too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, jackofromrugby said: If we can summon up a hard midfielder in this transfer window, bear in mind that to do the job properly HE MUST HAVE A BEARD............ How about Joe Ledley, big beard and has no club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Gary O'neil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Gary O'neil? He doesn't really fit the description in the op at all bar experienced. Would like us to ship him out really, big wages for someone who's often injured and isn't a regular starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, Foxy said: How about Joe Ledley, big beard and has no club? Good player, surprised he hasn't been picked up yet. Worth a look IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, RedDave said: we certainly don't need this type of player. The top six last season barely did. We need three in midfield when playing away Surely the beauty of playing Reid up front, very flexible to fit the match situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Surely the beauty of playing Reid up front, very flexible to fit the match situation. Well you'd certainly hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Foxy said: How about Joe Ledley, big beard and has no club? If I were a manager the first thing I be suspicious about is why he hasn't got a club.............no smoke without fire..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkz 76 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 A box to box midfielder is needed like say Seb Larsson was a free agent just picked up by Norwich. It's a steady start from us we all know our away form is horrendous in championship 5 wins from 24 games which is awful this is out main problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 We tackled well yesterday, but lost the ball a lot with our short passing game. The issue with playing that way is when you do lose it you have to reshape quick or get hurt. We have needed a tough midfielder for a while, someone that opposition players are a little bit intimidated by. Niether Smith or Pack are that man. But who is available and will he get us a few more goals from the midfield as neither Smith nor Pack will help much there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 9 hours ago, Trueredsupporte said: where are these players anymore? what successful team has them? Rohan ince who was on loan at Swindon last season is a powerhouse, tall, tough tackler, scores the odd goal and is said to be training with you at the moment on loan from Brighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 If Joe Lesley is without a club I really hope we have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, Clarky89 said: If Joe Lesley is without a club I really hope we have a look. he was great on wheel of fortune mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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