W-S-M Seagull Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Just now, tin said: Interesting that he sees his best position as CB or RB. Should Roberts sign as well, I suspect we’re recruiting to play 352 again. I also noticed that the club specifically mentioned that he's a defender. I was certain he was being brought in as a DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 I am sure we will be seeing him in multiple positions next season with a minimum of 48 games in 10 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Great news and good early signings for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, tin said: Interesting that he sees his best position as CB or RB. Should Roberts sign as well, I suspect we’re recruiting to play 352 again. 6 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I also noticed that the club specifically mentioned that he's a defender. I was certain he was being brought in as a DM. Gives us the option for both which is exciting. 352, and can have Atkinson McCrorie Dickie CBs with Naismith in CM. 442 could have McCrorie Naismith together in CM if ever needed. McCrorie CM gives license for him to drop back into a CB position when Atkinson/Dickie/Naismith go on marauding runs. It’s all very fluid and exciting. Edited June 6, 2023 by petehinton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Looks like we are going with the Man City 'Fake 3/Fake 4' approach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: All ok mate? All good thanks Shagger, and you? X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Ooooh baby do you know what loves worth Ross McCrorie is the best on earth The silky scotsman is just what we need He’ll take City to the Premier League 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, petehinton said: Gives us the option for both which is exciting. 352, and can have Atkinson McCrorie Dickie CBs with Naismith in CM. 442 could have McCrorie Naismith together in CM if ever needed. McCrorie CM gives license for him to drop back into a CB position when Atkinson/Dickie/Naismith go on marauding runs. It’s all very fluid and exciting. I know it’s hypothetical. But that’s missing out Vyner as well as if roberts signs who can play centre half. Suddenly our options look stacked at the back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I also noticed that the club specifically mentioned that he's a defender. I was certain he was being brought in as a DM. Said right back all along & sticking to it, where Scotland see him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshbristol Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Surely we are going to buy a centre mid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, joshbristol said: Surely we are going to buy a centre mid James, Williams, Scott, Naismith & McCrorie if needed plus OTC and King(if he re-signs). Looks ok to me at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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One Team Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, bcfc01 said: Superb! Positive, articulate, passionate. Early days clearly but future captain material? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, tin said: Interesting that he sees his best position as CB or RB. Should Roberts sign as well, I suspect we’re recruiting to play 352 again. Certainly looks that way. Though all is quiet on the Vyner contract front. If he doesn't sign one then there's a chance he leaves, inline with club policy of having less than 12 months left on his current deal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Looks a great signing exciting times down the gate and still think the big signing is to come 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 He’s met Scotty, knows all about Glaswegian Naismith and looking forward to meeting Tommy with the Scotland squad. I’ll never get used to Taunton born Tommy being a Jock, he’ll barely understand the other 3 when they’re chatting together. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: He’s met Scotty, knows all about Glaswegian Naismith and looking forward to meeting Tommy with the Scotland squad. I’ll never get used to Taunton born Tommy being a Jock, he’ll barely understand the other 3 when they’re chatting together. And he called us City. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, SBB said: James, Williams, Scott, Naismith & McCrorie if needed plus OTC and King(if he re-signs). Looks ok to me at the moment. The problem there is all three of James, Williams and Naismith will probably miss part of the season with muscle injuries. I think we need 2, if not 3 if Scott goes, additions in Midfield 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 We all know just how lightweight the CB position had become with the injuries to Kalas and Atkinson last season and the two signings of Dickie and McCrorie suggests that Kalas is leaving City. Atkinson will hopefully be back for pre season. Next season is already looking very promising. Excellent work from Nige and Tinnion to recruit two experienced CBs so early in the close season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Certainly looks that way. Though all is quiet on the Vyner contract front. If he doesn't sign one then there's a chance he leaves, inline with club policy of having less than 12 months left on his current deal. Yes Vyner is a big player we need to keep . Wish this would get sorted asap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Robbored said: Atkinson will hopefully be back for pre season. He won’t be. Medical Fact. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: He won’t be. Medical Fact. Yeah not sure what people don’t understand about ACLs…! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Yes Vyner is a big player we need to keep . Wish this would get sorted asap Either we are calling Zak's bluff (and maybe vice versa), or think we can recruit a replacement and get him off the books this summer for a decent wedge. I wonder what we offered him given that historically home-grown talent is significantly underpaid verses externally recruited players? I'm fine with things if we are keeping to our new wage structure (whatever that is), so overperforming 'underpaid' players will need to look elsewhere for the big payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: He won’t be. Medical Fact. I must have missed the club updates on his progress then. When he got injured it was thought that he’d be out for around 6 months. I guess that timescale must have changed. With the signing of McCrorie, Dickie and Nailsmith already at the club the CB spot is well covered without RA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: Either we are calling Zak's bluff (and maybe vice versa), or think we can recruit a replacement and get him off the books this summer for a decent wedge. I wonder what we offered him given that historically home-grown talent is significantly underpaid verses externally recruited players? I'm fine with things if we are keeping to our new wage structure (whatever that is), so overperforming 'underpaid' players will need to look elsewhere for the big payday. Yes Bluff calling could be going on. But from both sides maybe ? Or he is still on the beach not ready to deal with it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Sleepy1968 said: Either we are calling Zak's bluff (and maybe vice versa), or think we can recruit a replacement and get him off the books this summer for a decent wedge. I wonder what we offered him given that historically home-grown talent is significantly underpaid verses externally recruited players? I'm fine with things if we are keeping to our new wage structure (whatever that is), so overperforming 'underpaid' players will need to look elsewhere for the big payday. Or contract discussions just take a long time to conclude. Can’t remember which player it was but it took about 4/5 months from agreeing terms to it being announced. No idea why it would take that long though, nor suggesting that is the norm…especially when transfers happen as quickly as they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He won’t be. Medical Fact. Exactly. Did his ACL in January. Standard 9 month recovery means a possible return late Oct or in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: I must have missed the club updates on his progress then. When he got injured it was thought that he’d be out for around 6 months. I guess that timescale must have changed. With the signing of McCrorie, Dickie and Nailsmith already at the club the CB spot is well covered without RA. 6 months to heal and 3 months rehab, roughly. He has always said December(ish). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: I must have missed the club updates on his progress then. When he got injured it was thought that he’d be out for around 6 months. I guess that timescale must have changed. With the signing of McCrorie, Dickie and Nailsmith already at the club the CB spot is well covered without RA. No, ACL are never 6 month “jobs”. Been plenty of updates on the OS, including the initial announcement on 22nd of Feb, saying it would have to settle down for a couple of weeks before he could have the op, so that’s March earliest. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo123 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 @Davefevs notice he says he’s predominantly a defender, I’m genuinely starting to think particularly with Roberts signing that we might be recruiting for a 3 at the back system? I’m sure I remember Pearson saying we’ll stick with a 4 at the back system, but I can’t find the quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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