| Looking at what we have 00:21 - Jul 16 with 4173 views | KeithHaynes |
Andy Fisher
Josh Key, Ben Cabango, Harry Darling, Josh Tymon
Franco, Matt Grimes, Josh Ginnelly
Eom, Cullen, Ronald
Azeem
Mykola
Fulton
Allen
O. Cooper
Govea
Parker
Lissah
Ben Lloyd
K. Wilson
Broome (GK)
I’ve left out Pedersen and Toe job.
There’s at least four more required.
Keeper, Striker, centre half, back up striker ? Forward
In fact any position as we are quite weak.
This is not a side that will do much next season.
Let’s hope the rumours of more this week happen.
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| Looking at what we have on 04:53 - Jul 16 with 2571 views | Whiterockin |
Definitely need a keeper and if there is anything about Broome he needs to be in the squad and Fisher moved on. A number 9 is a priority, plus another forward if we are going to mess about with Mykola, personally I hope that has been sorted out and we see him play. Mykola a new number 9 and Cullen should see us ok. A young defender with potential and I think we will be OK then see how it goes until Christmas and where we are with the u21s developing. Didn't Naughton sign an extension? Still good enough for cover across the back four IMO. [Post edited 16 Jul 4:57]
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| Looking at what we have on 07:16 - Jul 16 with 2495 views | YrAlarch |
As you infer, Keith, as things stand we do not have a squad that's strong enough to challenge for the Premier League. It may be another disappointing Season. |  | | |
| Looking at what we have on 07:52 - Jul 16 with 2458 views | magicdaps10 |
FISHER, BROOME
KEY, NAUGHTON, PARKER, TYMON, PEDERSEN, TJOE A ON
DARLING CABANGO
GRIMES, FRANCO, ALLEN, FULTON, ABDULLAI
COOPER, RONALD, GINNELLY, GOVEA, EOM
CULLEN, MYKOLO
We require
Goalkeeper
2 X Centre Half
1 X Winger
1 X Attacking Midfielder
1/2 X Striker.
Would have put 1 x striker but know they are looking for 2.
If we shift Pedersen, Tjoe a On then a left back is in the cards also.
Same as Fish, if he moves on then another keeper.
A lot still to be done. |  |
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| Looking at what we have on 07:58 - Jul 16 with 2453 views | pete |
| Looking at what we have on 07:16 - Jul 16 by YrAlarch |
As you infer, Keith, as things stand we do not have a squad that's strong enough to challenge for the Premier League. It may be another disappointing Season. |
Agree over a long season nowhere near good enough in depth, but for me the 2 guys in on paper at least are the type we need , its down to the people with the purse strings to determin our competativeness or other in the coming days and weeks , but in reality if the manager wants the bulk of his first team squad with him in Austria not much time and like Keith hope things are done before they depart | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 08:47 - Jul 16 with 2387 views | RichardO |
Think most of us are wishing for lots more but in reality what we got is more or less it, I expect and hope for maybe one or two more but think that will be is it.
Williams seemed to want to use loans sparingly which is sensible we may not gain in the short term but with the length of contract for the new players it does suggest a long term plan develop our youngsters, if we have a passible season with players becoming high profile then it will surely help the clubs finances.
Is it an acceptable first eleven not quite but there are some possible players in the squad to help that eleven out. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 09:10 - Jul 16 with 2338 views | onehunglow |
For any success in football,a strong dominant keeper and full on striker are essential.
Rushworth was excellent and his departure the very first position to be nailed down,as is the case with a striker
I hope we don’t have a team endlessly stroking the ball around aimlessly only to lose it in the final third | |
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| Looking at what we have on 09:20 - Jul 16 with 2338 views | pete |
| Looking at what we have on 08:47 - Jul 16 by RichardO |
Think most of us are wishing for lots more but in reality what we got is more or less it, I expect and hope for maybe one or two more but think that will be is it.
Williams seemed to want to use loans sparingly which is sensible we may not gain in the short term but with the length of contract for the new players it does suggest a long term plan develop our youngsters, if we have a passible season with players becoming high profile then it will surely help the clubs finances.
Is it an acceptable first eleven not quite but there are some possible players in the squad to help that eleven out. |
Morning Richard,
I agree with you saying most of us wishing for more, but in reality if the club/ owners REALLY want to challenge for the top we have to have a squad capable of doing so, you must agree?, and with NO disrespect to the current lads in the squad it does not have the depth of quality and to be honest the numbers of said quality to go even half a season with the work load they would have to carry. a lot have left loans released or whatever, and to date only 2 replacements have come in, agree early days but the manager wants the bulk of his first team squad at his camp , unless things happen in next few days not going to happen, if as you say this looks like this a few loans apart this is it along hard season awaits, again | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 10:42 - Jul 16 with 2264 views | RichardO |
| Looking at what we have on 09:20 - Jul 16 by pete |
Morning Richard,
I agree with you saying most of us wishing for more, but in reality if the club/ owners REALLY want to challenge for the top we have to have a squad capable of doing so, you must agree?, and with NO disrespect to the current lads in the squad it does not have the depth of quality and to be honest the numbers of said quality to go even half a season with the work load they would have to carry. a lot have left loans released or whatever, and to date only 2 replacements have come in, agree early days but the manager wants the bulk of his first team squad at his camp , unless things happen in next few days not going to happen, if as you say this looks like this a few loans apart this is it along hard season awaits, again |
Agree with you about the depth of quality in the squad but if the finances are not there to stump up big amounts of cash then the squad has to be built up over a number of years, seems as if after relegation we all wanted the quick fix which byvthe end of last season has left us depleted in numbers by giving the longer contacts is it a sign of planning for the future, it may be a risk giving the long contracts but if the quality of the players coming in are good enough will we reap the rewards promotion or money in for them.
We are nowhere near ready for promotion, we must look to build for the future. | | | |
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| Looking at what we have on 11:28 - Jul 16 with 2218 views | EagleEye |
Nowhere near enough goals in the attacking options. Pretty average to weak central defence. Without a decent striker, goalscoring midfielder & another centre half option this looks like yet another tough season possibly relegation battle without further additions |  | | |
| Looking at what we have on 12:27 - Jul 16 with 2146 views | onehunglow |
| Looking at what we have on 11:28 - Jul 16 by EagleEye |
Nowhere near enough goals in the attacking options. Pretty average to weak central defence. Without a decent striker, goalscoring midfielder & another centre half option this looks like yet another tough season possibly relegation battle without further additions |
But being “ positive” a goalkeeper and striker would see us ok,I think.
The rest of the squad isn’t bad .
Two key positions | |
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| Looking at what we have on 13:38 - Jul 16 with 2073 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Looking at what we have on 04:53 - Jul 16 by Whiterockin |
Definitely need a keeper and if there is anything about Broome he needs to be in the squad and Fisher moved on. A number 9 is a priority, plus another forward if we are going to mess about with Mykola, personally I hope that has been sorted out and we see him play. Mykola a new number 9 and Cullen should see us ok. A young defender with potential and I think we will be OK then see how it goes until Christmas and where we are with the u21s developing. Didn't Naughton sign an extension? Still good enough for cover across the back four IMO. [Post edited 16 Jul 4:57]
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FWIW, if we can keep Allen fit I'd rather be playing Ginnelly up front instead of Cullen, he's bigger, quicker and the pace across the front 3 should prove a threat.
Hopefully Mykola will have been brought on by then and be good enough for matches. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 13:47 - Jul 16 with 2063 views | raynor94 |
| Looking at what we have on 11:28 - Jul 16 by EagleEye |
Nowhere near enough goals in the attacking options. Pretty average to weak central defence. Without a decent striker, goalscoring midfielder & another centre half option this looks like yet another tough season possibly relegation battle without further additions |
We are a month away from the start of the season, even longer to the close of the window, to mention a relegation battle in my opinion is laughable |  |
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| Looking at what we have on 13:51 - Jul 16 with 2057 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Looking at what we have on 13:47 - Jul 16 by raynor94 |
We are a month away from the start of the season, even longer to the close of the window, to mention a relegation battle in my opinion is laughable |
How about this, if we don't strengthen further then next season could be an uphill battle. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 15:14 - Jul 16 with 1956 views | raynor94 |
| Looking at what we have on 13:51 - Jul 16 by SullutaCreturned |
How about this, if we don't strengthen further then next season could be an uphill battle. |
That's why I said the season is month away, and window longer, I expect another 2 signings, and at least 2 in on loan.
With 2 excellent looking signings this week my glass is half full | |
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| Looking at what we have on 15:25 - Jul 16 with 1928 views | EagleEye |
| Looking at what we have on 13:47 - Jul 16 by raynor94 |
We are a month away from the start of the season, even longer to the close of the window, to mention a relegation battle in my opinion is laughable |
Well I did say ‘without further additions’. Our new signings may give us some steel in the middle, energy & pace but will they make us more goals? Don’t underestimate the loss of Lowe, Paterson & Yates - that’s over 20 goals not near replaced yet. You may have faith in our recruitment set up but many don’t based on their track record | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 15:43 - Jul 16 with 1897 views | onehunglow |
| Looking at what we have on 15:14 - Jul 16 by raynor94 |
That's why I said the season is month away, and window longer, I expect another 2 signings, and at least 2 in on loan.
With 2 excellent looking signings this week my glass is half full |
If we get a keeper and striker,my cup will runneth over | |
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| Looking at what we have on 16:13 - Jul 16 with 1855 views | raynor94 |
| Looking at what we have on 15:25 - Jul 16 by EagleEye |
Well I did say ‘without further additions’. Our new signings may give us some steel in the middle, energy & pace but will they make us more goals? Don’t underestimate the loss of Lowe, Paterson & Yates - that’s over 20 goals not near replaced yet. You may have faith in our recruitment set up but many don’t based on their track record |
Sorry I misread you, I do think we will see 4 coming in, and I wonder if Mykola is being given a chance | |
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| Looking at what we have on 19:01 - Jul 16 with 1731 views | howenjack |
I think there are gems out there to be had but not in this country they are too expensive. Eastern Europe , Greece , The Balkans , Turkey , Portugal , Spain . . The benefits of getting one or two from these countries is they will know of other potential signings in their homelands who might also want to join if they end up at Swansea and also other up and coming younger possibilities. Before you know it we could find a ready made route of potential recruits.and at a reasonable price. Overseas spies on the ground are essential I would have thought to a club that is having to cut their cloth accordingly as far as expenditure is concerned.Perhaps these areas are well covered and scouted I don't know but if not then we are missing a trick. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 19:20 - Jul 16 with 1683 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Looking at what we have on 15:25 - Jul 16 by EagleEye |
Well I did say ‘without further additions’. Our new signings may give us some steel in the middle, energy & pace but will they make us more goals? Don’t underestimate the loss of Lowe, Paterson & Yates - that’s over 20 goals not near replaced yet. You may have faith in our recruitment set up but many don’t based on their track record |
I don't get it at all when people talk about "goals not near replaced" or lost goals or anything similar.
The reality is that if those 3 players were here next season they may totally flop. Being brutally honest, Paterson is ageing and he was hit and miss last season, when he was good he was great but he was often poor too and Yates...enough said.
Personally I'm looking forward to having Ginnelly fit again and having other options in midfield that may drive us forward, our new winger may, in tandem with Ronald be a good supply chain for whoever is in the middle and the new CDM gives Grimes a break and a chance to be the player we sometimes saw over the last 3 years, the driving forward, positive, attacking player that we know he can be but all too often hasn't been.
If we can unearth a decent keeper, centre back and striker we should at least have a decent first eleven. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 19:22 - Jul 16 with 1678 views | Whiterockin |
| Looking at what we have on 19:01 - Jul 16 by howenjack |
I think there are gems out there to be had but not in this country they are too expensive. Eastern Europe , Greece , The Balkans , Turkey , Portugal , Spain . . The benefits of getting one or two from these countries is they will know of other potential signings in their homelands who might also want to join if they end up at Swansea and also other up and coming younger possibilities. Before you know it we could find a ready made route of potential recruits.and at a reasonable price. Overseas spies on the ground are essential I would have thought to a club that is having to cut their cloth accordingly as far as expenditure is concerned.Perhaps these areas are well covered and scouted I don't know but if not then we are missing a trick. |
The club are going down the route of video scouting, if anyone could provide an accurate description of what that is it would be appreciated. They were advertising for six a couple of weeks ago. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 20:07 - Jul 16 with 1634 views | howenjack |
| Looking at what we have on 19:22 - Jul 16 by Whiterockin |
The club are going down the route of video scouting, if anyone could provide an accurate description of what that is it would be appreciated. They were advertising for six a couple of weeks ago. |
https://www.futbollab.com/en/news/optimize-your-scouting-with-football-video-ana
It's a new one on me but just goes to show how much technology is now playing in performance assessment and also opening up opportunities in the jobs market . He who stands still is lost as they say. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 04:54 - Jul 17 with 1451 views | Whiterockin |
AI is also now used to monitor individual performance material instead of sports data analysts, it really is a different world. Preconceived opinions are often out the window now, they way sporting personel are sourced and monitored are light years away from only a couple of years ago. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 06:48 - Jul 17 with 1411 views | builthjack |
Ginnelly did well at Hearts but flopped at all his other clubs.
We will see. Hopefully he does well, but I am not convinced. Yet. |  |
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| Looking at what we have on 13:02 - Jul 17 with 1316 views | howenjack |
| Looking at what we have on 04:54 - Jul 17 by Whiterockin |
AI is also now used to monitor individual performance material instead of sports data analysts, it really is a different world. Preconceived opinions are often out the window now, they way sporting personel are sourced and monitored are light years away from only a couple of years ago. |
I thought it would only be a matter of time before AI was employed . The clubs that are using this already will have a clear advantage when it comes to talent spotting. No surprise that the Americans are at the forefront of this as they are very much into data analysis (see NFL) and the development of AI. | | | |
| Looking at what we have on 13:10 - Jul 17 with 1301 views | Whiterockin |
| Looking at what we have on 13:02 - Jul 17 by howenjack |
I thought it would only be a matter of time before AI was employed . The clubs that are using this already will have a clear advantage when it comes to talent spotting. No surprise that the Americans are at the forefront of this as they are very much into data analysis (see NFL) and the development of AI. |
Possibly something Coleman has brought in and if it is the case should be commended. | | | |
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