Replacements

I know Witzel cost a lot of money but he didn't look that great the other day

Money is not exactly tight but I think finding a back up for Rodriguez using the loan system would be prudent. Perhaps someone struggling to get a foothold at the big clubs.

Moses/Zaha/Powell/Campbell etc

A loan with view to a permanent might suit the club better so we're not potentially resurrecting someones career for free.

 

That's helped, That's REALLY helped

 

For keeper, I would be shocked if either Marshall or Forster joined us as they'd both want assurances of first team football, something they won't get whilst Boruc is here. If they do join, then Boruc will probably go and we're in the same situation.

In defence, Kongolo might join us as Koeman was bringing him through at Feyenoord. Him along with Van Dijk from Celtic will probably be enough for the central positions (presuming Lovren goes). Personally I think if we're going to improve we need two new first choice centre-backs.

At left-back it depends on how ready Targett is and how much potential he has. If the club expects him to get to a good standard in future then we really only need an older player who can play for 1-2 seasons until Targett is ready, then provide some cover. If unlikely to make it, then a younger left-back would be a better choice.

Right back and Centre-mid are both fine in terms of quality and depth. If Schneiderlin goes, maybe put in a bid for Medel.

The three behind the striker (assuming that formation) we're signing Tadic, so him alongside Ramirez and Davies could be the three, with Rodriguez then coming back when fit. Victor Moses would be great and my first choice. Zaha is a definite no! A relative who's a Cardiff season ticket holder wasn't very impressed with him. I remember seeing him playing for Palace against us and Fox had him in his back pocket all game, leaving Zaha to throw a tantrum.

For striker, Pelle, Ings and Gallagher would be a decent front 3 to have. Depending on whether we go one or two up top, we might need another. This could be Mayuka or Osvaldo.

 

I will if you support City, they are better than you after all.

 

Forster
Kongolo
Dijk
Davies
Clasie
Tadic
Vilhena
Ings
Pelle

 

I'd consider that a job pretty well done.

 

I'd still be worried about scoring goals with that choice of attacking players. I'm going to start banging the Pandev drum. Let's get him in.

 

True. We'd still be weakest up front (unless Osvaldo has a road to Damascus moment).

 

Nah, Ings will get us 15.

 

He basically gone from what I heard. Taking a big loss as well. Cheers Pochettino.

 

He needs a creator with him. Not sure Tadic and Ramirez will be all that reliable. Pandev Pandev Pandev.

Hopefully Jay Rod matches or betters his record from last season as well. Pelle will get 5 max.

 

Ings 15
Jay 14
Pelle 12
Tadic 5
Dijk 4
Prowse 3
Clasie 3
Wanyama 1

 

I'd get really excited with that (only seen a couple of those play and not heard of one of them, but hey, I'm a happy clapper)

 

You forgot the 15 the new goal machine Jack Cork will hammer in.

 

Jack Cork to get the winner at white **** lane and slide on his knees in front of Pochettino.

 

I just want to see what Wanyama does when he actually scores...

 

You obviously made an error, you forgot Cork

Sorry, just seen same above.

 

I was thinking of you Lff

 

You don't want to be doing that

 

No, it will be at Liverpool and he'll do a gun-thing at Lovren. OK, both!