Maybe but Speakman spoke the other day about protecting ourselves over the next 5 years even if that means going down. I'd be disappointed if he's starting on opening day but as a development player i'd be surprised if it didn't work out well.
He played in a CM 2, they would play between a CDM and a box to box. They would rotate who would push forward and would attack from deeper positions, effectively allowing the front 3 and wingback to attack and being in positions to cover for the wingback'd if they lost possession
conpletely agree. I said the other day I’d like to use our (potentially) short term status to sign players for the long term we wouldn’t normally be able to
Still really like this lad as LCB, his movements remind me of O'Nien just younger, faster and more physically imposing
3 years left on his deal, 24 years old, first choice for Monaco, I'm not sure what sort of fee is being bandied around but I can't see it being less than £18m unless there's some factors I'm not aware of.
I've been reading a load of their forums and I must say that view is consistent with that of the majority of their fans.
Some French reports reckoned it was closer to 35-40 last summer can't see them more than halving it. Maybe high 20s?
I think in future it'd be best to stick to the up and coming ones, 25 year olds still there maybe for a reason. I've watched a lot of Mykhavko now, surprised bournemouth aren't interested to replace Huijsen. Him and Zabarnyi would be class. Have noticed with Ukrainians they talk a few months to really settle so that might be the thing holding people back a tad, get em in early for the whole pre season.
Would certainly have to be someone special if we did, once we've signed someone should get a better idea.
Was one i wanted in the championship, not sure he could be a premier league first choice. Only sending because its refreshing to see players choosing to stay in europe.