Summer window

I think it's 31 players in our squad excluding Diamond. 2 have gone out on loan. So 29 players to choose from does seem rather oversized.

 

1st team.
No.

 

This, there’ll be lots of individual discontent and that could easily impact on team spirit. It will be very difficult to manage.

Not to mention that part of our identity now is developing and giving opportunities to youngsters. Playing time is fundamental to that and is more difficult to provide when available minutes are limited by a larger playing squad.

 

I'd say first team tbh.

Whoever we play won't have to be 'the lone man up front' doing it all. We'll have the likes of Roberts, Clarke, Dock, Pritchard or whoever's left flying around ...

... if the striker/s can spray the ball wide, run the channels and get into the six yard box they'll have plenty of chances to score.

Both of the new lads look up for it.

 

I think these additions will mean
We should have a strong bench

 

ELIEZER MAYENDA: WHO ARE YOU?

It's fair to say none of us had heard of Eliezer Mayenda until very recently, so we chatted to Sochaux fan group 'La Zone Soch' to discuss what kind of striker we've just signed.

What are Mayenda's strengths?
His main strengths are speed and power. He is very strong for his age and extremely direct. He is exciting when he had the ball and is running at the defence.

What are his weaknesses?
Finishing and consistency. That is probably because he didn't play too much with the senior team, so perhaps with more minutes he will achieve that consistency.

How much potential do you think he has?
Mayenda played little with the professional team because he had differences over his contract with management. However, he has great potential given his age. He has already appeared with the youth teams of Spain and looks to be a great player in the future.

Do you think he will adapt well to the English game? What kind of forward is he?
The English championship may suit him given his profile. He's a direct transition player. He can play on the whole front of the attack (AG, AD, BU). His strong foot is the left.

Overall, how much have you seen of him?
He made his Ligue 2 debut last season. He played 15 games; 1 start and 14 substitutes. Here is his one and only goal this season for Mayenda in Ligue 2.

 

As usual ,I know the square root of sod all about most of those we sign. Look forward to seeing them all though, particularly watching the younguns develop. We haven't got many wrong recently.

Expect two or three will be leaving. But nine subs, ( insane IMO) should make it easier to handle a biggish squad .

 

Players will leave. I reckon one of 09/Batth will go. Embleton, Pritchard, Stewart, and I'd of said Matete but he's now injured. 9 subs allowed mind.

 

I am with you mate. Every chance a player like Cairney would come here in my opinion. It isnt De Bruyne is it. Who knows what his motivations are and what salary we might offer. He is likely one of Fulhams lower earners. Could be a coaching offer like you said. Could be all sorts of things going on and we are a bloody attractive footballing opportunity for players. Too many just dismissing this deal as not possible for me.

 

Why am I seeing rumours that Tom Cairney could be joining us.

 

As folk have said can’t wait for the season to start downside for me I’m stuck at work and will miss 2moro’s friendly and also Ipswich game but will be there spirit,be interesting to see how the new ticket system goes 2Moro

 

Ive had a mare.

 

It sounds a ridiciulous thing to say from three still images with nobody else in shot, but he doesn't half look both powerful and rapid at the same time.

 

If hes 18 then im 97

 

Maaan that way Whack

 

Ok Jack

 

You may say I'm a dreamer

 

You're not the only one!

 

I'm glad you could join us