Red_Nine Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Probably already been said but can see him being part of the back three at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Our midfield 3 really will be a conundrum now Elliason Massengo Nagy Paterson Szmodics Morrell Palmer Walsh Rowe Bakinson Williams Towler Wiemann O'Dowda Brunt Adelakun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Well, I think we can safely rule out the reason for not giving Hughton the job being we were concerned he would have a shopping list of expensive, experienced Championship players! Brunt made 11 appearances last season and has come to play more games here so I'd imagine he will feature a fair bit in starting line-ups. Just seems the trend of blocking the pathway for youngsters is continuing, not abating. We shall wait and see I guess... I should add, I'm not opposed to any of the three experienced players signing, per se, just noting the direction of travel in comparison to the words of SL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Joint 42nd on the Premier League's all time assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, archie andrews said: you're not roger malone are you? "We all agree ......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Well, I think we can safely rule out the reason for not giving Hughton the job being we were concerned he would have a shopping list of expensive, experienced Championship players! Brunt made 11 appearances last season and has come to play more games here so I'd imagine he will feature a fair bit in starting line-ups. Just seems the trend of blocking the pathway for youngsters is continuing, not abating. We shall wait and see I guess... I should add, I'm not opposed to any of the three experienced players signing, per se, just noting the direction of travel in comparison to the words of SL. It's 50 -50 so far isn't it? Two younger acquisitions in Williams and Mawson and then Martin and Brunt? I am not too worried that things have changed as we have alway added some experience every window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, Seneca the Younger said: Our midfield 3 really will be a conundrum now Elliason Massengo Nagy Paterson Szmodics Morrell Palmer Walsh Rowe Bakinson Williams Towler Wiemann O'Dowda Brunt Adelakun Wow looking at that lot it could be time to dust down the tombola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 37 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: you would expect at his age his pace and mobility have deteriorated significantly Apparently we're welcome to his 'arm waving & slow legs........ Along with Martin odd signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: Apparently we're welcome to his 'arm waving & slow legs........ Along with Martin odd signings. What’s odd about adding PROVEN experience and quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Old enough to be some of our squad's dad. That said, West Brom fans seem to think we've got ourselves an asset here, so we will see! If nothing else, he will be an asset on the training ground for the younger players you would hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: It's 50 -50 so far isn't it? Two younger acquisitions in Williams and Mawson and then Martin and Brunt? I am not too worried that things have changed as we have alway added some experience every window. Mawson's 27 in a few months, has had three seasons in the Premier League and is on a very good Championship wage. He's an experienced and expensive addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Starting to think more and more that Holden is gonna make us a well organised hard to beat team. Signings seem to point to that. Also heard a lot of emphasis on getting the ball forward quickly in training. Potential low block counter attack game? We have the players to make it work. It's certainly one way of getting us out the league. Ironically was how I thought we would play under Hughton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 It has worked before for us getting an older player with experience, think Joe Jordan while he was still playing, Terry Cooper and more recently Wilbs. Gives the squad a better balance and his experience could be best used in the last 30 minutes of a game, especially if we're in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 44 minutes ago, Seneca the Younger said: Our midfield 3 really will be a conundrum now Elliason - probably going Massengo Nagy Paterson Szmodics - probably going Morrell Palmer Walsh Rowe - utility player, will probably feature as a LWB/LCB Bakinson - might yet be loaned out Williams Towler - won’t play much in first team Wiemann - will probably mainly feature as a forward O'Dowda - injured Brunt Adelakun - probably going In reality it’s just 9 of those players. Strictly speaking Paterson and Palmer also play a slightly different role so it’s 6/7 CM players battling it out for 2/3 spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Mawson's 27 in a few months, has had three seasons in the Premier League and is on a very good Championship wage. He's an experienced and expensive addition! I read he's getting £25K a week, but then if there's no transfer fee that's about £1.3M for a season which isn't so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: In reality it’s just 9 of those players. Strictly speaking Paterson and Palmer also play a slightly different role so it’s 6/7 CM players battling it out for 2/3 spots. Holden's revolutionary 2-8-1 formation'll blow the league apart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: Holden's revolutionary 2-8-1 formation'll blow the league apart... Especially if we can get away with fielding an extra man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Should add some much needed experience on and off the field. Hopefully he'll be as successful as someone like Wade Elliott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: It has worked before for us getting an older player with experience, think Joe Jordan while he was still playing, Terry Cooper and more recently Wilbs. Gives the squad a better balance and his experience could be best used in the last 30 minutes of a game, especially if we're in front. I'll see your Wilbs with a Gary O'Neill. Let's hope Brunt proves better value than he was. I was hoping to see more emphasis on bringing through the younger players myself. Is it just me who is worried about stocking up on older players on big wages who were fringe players at their previous clubs? We've been down that route before and it didn't end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Holden's revolutionary 2-8-1 formation'll blow the league apart... An 80s revival, 1880s that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, MATT BCFC said: Starting to think more and more that Holden is gonna make us a well organised hard to beat team. Signings seem to point to that. Also heard a lot of emphasis on getting the ball forward quickly in training. Potential low block counter attack game? We have the players to make it work. It's certainly one way of getting us out the league. Ironically was how I thought we would play under Hughton. Which way out of the league though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, David Brent said: Especially if we can get away with fielding an extra man Rush goalie, mate. Worked at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 35 minutes ago, MATT BCFC said: It's certainly one way of getting us out the league In which direction though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 34 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: In reality it’s just 9 of those players. Strictly speaking Paterson and Palmer also play a slightly different role so it’s 6/7 CM players battling it out for 2/3 spots. Adelukan is a waste of a wage too, he may as well go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, David Brent said: Especially if we can get away with fielding an extra man Can't see Frankie getting into our midfield setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Well, I think we can safely rule out the reason for not giving Hughton the job being we were concerned he would have a shopping list of expensive, experienced Championship players! Brunt made 11 appearances last season and has come to play more games here so I'd imagine he will feature a fair bit in starting line-ups. Just seems the trend of blocking the pathway for youngsters is continuing, not abating. We shall wait and see I guess... I should add, I'm not opposed to any of the three experienced players signing, per se, just noting the direction of travel in comparison to the words of SL. Don’t agree. We’ve got a very condensed season ahead , with more or less games every Saturday/Tuesday. No way is brunt playing the majority. Morrell , Williams and Walsh will get plenty of game time and having brunt in the dressing room will be invaluable to them all as well as massengo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Adelakun, Bakinson, Rowe leaving, possibly? Former for a fee, second on loan, latter mutually - it's harsh on Rowe, but I'd argue Brunt gives us height and can play a similar role in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Can cover LWB- seems a more natural fit than Rowe for that position, certainly in terms of an outlet- and can also slot into CM if required. I worry about the age aspect but the versatility and the experience- and the experience of promotion as well from this level. Feels a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Can cover LWB- seems a more natural fit than Rowe for that position and can also slot into CM if required. I worry about the age aspect but the versatility and the experience- and the experience of promotion as well from this level. Feels a good thing. I have a feeling we might play more offensively down the right hand side anyway. That should suit Brunt if he’s playing LWB. Dasilva is growing into LWB but he’s played most of his career as a pure LB. Hunt seems comfortable as RWB and it seems Sessegnon has great attributes for that role. Will be interesting to see how we line up and how the system functions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 4 hours ago, bcfc01 said: Didn't realise just how experienced he is.. Together with Chris Martin, we’ve just added over 800 games of experience at Championship level or above! I’m still intrigued where he will play, but if he still has legs (he certainly didn’t use them last season - that’s a positive btw), he certainly has the quality...... 4 hours ago, Banjo Island said: Just looked at some vids of his loads of goals from outside of box plenty of freekicks smashed in from distance to a quality signing the squad looks to have a real good balance of youth and experience really starting to feel energized for the start of the season BT approves!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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