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No suprise we picked up form when he came back into the team, I'd love for him to carry on week in week out next season but I think we need to consider his replacement for the team. Joey would of been the perfect one we all know that but unfortunately it won't happen.
Potentially Carroll could do that role. I'd never have said that during his last an spell with us.
Leon doesn't do anything extravagant, he just has superb anticipation and reads the game like a book. What he does, he does better than anyone. A neat and tidy, energetic footballer like Carroll would be my bet, but don't rule Leon out of playing a part next season, even if it is for an hour at a time and he is rested now and then.
I know I'll get slaughtered for this and I'm not suggesting him as a Leon replacement, but Ki did a great job for the first half or so yesterday. When we have a numerical advantage in midfield he looks a very good player.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 15:41 - May 14 with 6209 views
Don't write him off yet. Watch that second goal - Olsson does some good work to start it off but Britton always seems to make the right decisions. This time it was to charge forward into a dangerous position and make the pass. He has been quality. We definitely need to strengthen but there is life in Britton yet even if as a bit part player.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 20:30 - May 15 with 5975 views
I posted this a week or so ago, and I'll do it here too.
"Koziello, #26 on Nice, is easily identifiable because of his low socks and blonde hair. He has the touch, technique and stature of Leon, and reads the game in an eerily similar and intense manner. Head up on a swivel, arms out, always on the turn looking for that quick, incisive pass to get out of danger and open up the pitch.
If you watch closely, you'll notice he calmly and quietly bosses the midfield here a la Leon, while Seri pulls the strings alongside him, and this is against PSG. He's a future captain and can also play more advanced or in a box-to-box role, and we could use that kind of personality and versatility. His workrate and positioning are also exceptional, and he's only 21.
We need to be looking at this caliber of player from now on, not the reject bin, and there isn't a more pressing issue than midfield. I think we could get him if we're proactive enough, and Leon would make one hell of a mentor."
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 20:31 - May 15 with 5961 views
Britton really does not contribute as much as he used to in that position. It is his discipline, knowing that sprinting 30 yards up field to make a sliding challenge leaving his defence exposed is a ridiculous idea, is what has been key to us the past few weeks.
Unfortunately that is what Jack Cork does most of the time. Even as recently as the Everton match he nearly gifted Lukaku a goal by deciding to make a sliding challenge 15 yards into Everton's half, instead of protecting his defence.
could be worth a bid on Emre Can. can function as a CM, but also pitch in all along the back line. he's entering the last year of his contract, and i don't think he would be out of reach.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 07:27 - May 16 with 5580 views
I think Can would make a great player for us but I highly doubt that would ever happen. I think that world class goal he scored recently basically ensured Liverpool will give him an extension.
I don't understand why Klopp would move him, it makes very little sense for the club or Can. It's a perfect fit in my mind, he just needs patience to grow into his role there. I'd expect Klopp knows that and they're simply playing hardball with his wages.
But I'll add on to my previous post that Koziello only has a year left on his contract, as well, and is younger and fits our ideal style of play better than Can. I'll keep banging the drum until he's snatched up by Southampton or somebody, but Koziello would be the perfect signing for our midfield and squad.
Jenkins really needs to make a concerted effort to get him, and he needs to do it early this year.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 08:50 - May 16 with 5500 views
Tom Carol is tailor made to become Leon's replacement . I think with Leon's and PCs guidance Tom has all of the necessary tools, no need to spunk away millions on untried players. Don't let's make the Joe Allen mistake again.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 09:46 - May 16 with 5430 views
I agree with a lot of what you say but for me, one of Ki's big drawbacks is concentration. He has a tendency to switch off for moments and that's dangerous for the team.
It's a shame as he is not a bad player and does a great job when he's up for it.
I think some of the best games I've seen him play were for Sunderland where he linked up well with Borini. Seems he was motivated there.
Well his agent wanted him to have £70k a week and he's in and around a potential Champions League team. I can't see us having a snowball in hell's chance of wanting to shop in that particular store. I look forward to being surprised though.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 12:45 - May 16 with 5332 views
No one, it will disrupt the team spirt and huws purse. Clem said so.
""Although I cannot promise or predict the future, I can guarantee one thing - the current board of directors will always fight, as we have done over the last 12 years, to work together as one with the Supporters Trust to make 100% sure that Swansea City football club remains the number one priority in all our thoughts and in every decision we make."
Not in the same league (yet?) as the guys being mentioned in this thread, but I've been quite impressed with our own Adnan Marić the few times I've seen him this season. Has got a tenacity about him, a nice bit of aggression and an eye for a pass.
Not suggesting he's ready to step up, but one that I'm interesting in seeing develop over the next year or two.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 17:07 - May 16 with 4989 views
It's remarkable how similar he is to Jonny Williams mind, stylistically and physically (Koziello is 2kg lighter, at 58kg, which takes some doing). I reckon Willimas will be released by Palace in the summer - as he has no chance of playing under Fat Sam. If there's a fee to pay it will be a small one. His injury record is very poor, but a lot of that is down to lousy luck and impact injuries from some dreadful challenges at Championship level and in pre-season friendlies. He should get better protection in the Premier League.
We definitely need to look at a like-for-like long-term replacement for Leon - and Jonny Williams or Koziello may well fit the bill. The former is a bigger gamble on fitness - but should be a cheaper option.
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Who to replace Britton next season? on 17:26 - May 16 with 4927 views
Because he can't last a full match anymore. He doesn't need to be replaced completely, but he is very unlikely to play every game and if he does he will need to be taken off.
We certainly need someone else who can do that job.
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