Librarian
Player Valuation: £60m
I worry that he has about as much brains, positioning and aerial conviction as Holgate, not sure it’s curable.
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Brownie
Player Valuation: £70m
Just tried filtering to "very good". Unfortunately that puts everyone out of reach wages-wise. Wait a minute. No, there is one player here who hasn't been filtered out.
I tried searching for "free kick".Just tried filtering to "very good". Unfortunately that puts everyone out of reach wages-wise. Wait a minute. No, there is one player here who hasn't been filtered out.
Just tried filtering to "very good". Unfortunately that puts everyone out of reach wages-wise. Wait a minute. No, there is one player here who hasn't been filtered out.
We can get him on a pay-as-you-nutmeg deal im sure
SuperFrankie
Player Valuation: £50k
Reckon far too much importance is thrown at starting formations and how the eleven line up on paper with the way the game is played these days.. Most teams have different shapes for each phase of the game (in possession, out of possession, and in transition - broadly speaking) and there's a whole host of analysis on how the likes of Liverpool and City build from the back with 3 (using lopsided fullback positions or dropping the DM between the CBs). I saw an article once where a player talked about how, within a single game, Man City would be likely to use 4 or 5 different configurations while trying to break down teams under Guardiola. I think it only makes sense that you want your squad to be adaptable to at least a few different systems in order to be able to make a difference tactically and to give the opposition more difficulty.
As for Lampard, having followed him closely at Chelsea, one measure I definitely felt was that he liked to revert to the back 3 whenever we faced big teams or if we wanted to match up with an opponent using a back 3. I don't think it made us any less potent on the ball and I vividly remember dominating Spurs (twice), United, and Arsenal amongst other teams using that system in his first season.
As for Lampard, having followed him closely at Chelsea, one measure I definitely felt was that he liked to revert to the back 3 whenever we faced big teams or if we wanted to match up with an opponent using a back 3. I don't think it made us any less potent on the ball and I vividly remember dominating Spurs (twice), United, and Arsenal amongst other teams using that system in his first season.
blueconverse
Player Valuation: £35m
Fs that Kamara is at villa
We also played that way when we had Gareth Barry. He often dropped into the defence when the full backs pushed up.
Now we just need a midfielder who is comfortable dropping back.
SuperFrankie
Player Valuation: £50k
Chelsea perspective on Colwill - he's already got more plaudits than Guehi and Tomori have with their Championship loans. Really looks the part too with the frame and athleticism but I think the fact that Chelsea are short at the CB position heading into the new season makes it a bit more difficult. Also can't see the club willing to put in a clause for a permanent for the same reason even if it was to be a loan.
I've seen more of Tomori and Guehi playing but Colwill definitely has had more appreciation/potential at his age seemingly - Article on inclusion in Goal's nxgn list
I've seen more of Tomori and Guehi playing but Colwill definitely has had more appreciation/potential at his age seemingly - Article on inclusion in Goal's nxgn list
Also this Chelsea takeover would delay any transfer for a long time.
Good. We were a better club being creative under Moyes than flush with cash and clueless.
SuperFrankie
Player Valuation: £50k
There was a fair bit of noise today that the takeover would be completed this week (supposedly the next few days). So, I reckon that obstacle won't pose a problem much longer.. But really, having watched Everton play this season - I reckon the other need is for one of the Chelsea midfielders (Gallagher would probably be the most ideal fit in terms of characteristics). Interested to see who Lampard has in his sights for the CM position.
Have no idea what Thelwell thinks of him, but given the complete financial failure of the club, you'd think an offer ~£60m comes in this summer and he's off.
The Brazilian coach loves him.
Not your typical Brazilian attacker in terms of work rate, aerial prowess, defensive side, aggression, ability to win frees when not in the royal blue - he gives them something very different. I think Tite really likes the balance that Richie gives them.
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