We played with one up front today. A lot of players did well, so first evelen against PKE? No Scooby from me,
I think these are the definite players in Stephane's mind: Dembele Chair Dunne Field Mbengue Poku Possibly Smyth I don't think he's decided on main striker but I suspect, after the remaining PS games, he'll go with Kelmann and Celar as bench. I think he's warming to Vale, Morgan, Esquerdinha The keeper situation is confusing. If we lose Nardi, I'll be worried about this season.
I'm hoping for a big season from Chair. The stats may prove me wrong but for a number of reasons I think last year was his worst for us and was missed severly missed going forward.
I think he's got loads of talent but lots of bad habits. Past managers just seem to let him play as he wants. But I think he needs close coaching and quite specific instructions, especially when it comes to releasing the ball.
He started releasing early to Willock mainly for the last few months of Beale who could clearly coach individuals Been frustrating and over rated before and since
If someone came in and offered decent money for him, I'd take it. However, I think we'd need to bring someone else in, in that case. I don't see Dembele as the answer. He's too lightweight and somewhat similar to Chair in terms of poor decision making/holding onto the ball too long.
In fairness to Dembele, he's had a stop/start first season with us. The ability is there, it's just a matter of getting consistent game time without injuries. Chair has been out talisman for a while now, since Eze left really. He really needs a big season for us and himself.
