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I think that so far Owen Coyle has done a remarkable job of transforming our team.
Many are saying that the players coming in are just Championship players, well that’s exactly the league we are playing in come August 3rd. B)I think that the squad balance is OK with 8-9 decent players still on our books that have played in the EPL and performed well at that level.
Not wanting to sound too greedy, I would still like a few more additions, the Winger from Bristol city, the left back from Ipswich, the right back from Derby and the Utrecht striker would give us probably the strongest squad we have had in over twenty years. Coyle is also talking about loan players so this could be “squad city” at the DW. :)
We found out at a cost last season that you can’t plan for a a ponful of injuries, particularly if they are nearly all from one position. :woohoo:
This squad have an inaugural Europe campaign to negotiate as well as 8 extra league games and hopefully a decent fight to hang on to our FA Cup, yes our FA Cup.
I’m not saying that Coyle is going to pull this off, but by gum he’s certainly preparing the troops, they just need to fire the ammo for him and it could be a great season in store. :cheer:
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What a journey!Aye, what about the 6ft 2″ centre half from Liverpool; young lad about 20. He good be a good loan player.
Aye, what about the 6ft 2″ centre half from Liverpool; young lad about 20. He good be a good loan player.Andre Wisdom, Rodgers is looking to loan him out to gain experience. He did play more than Liverpool wanted him to do in their first team last year.
Coyle didn’t do a bad job with Gary Cahill who was developed into an England player and sold for big bucks. B)
From Matlock to ManU
What a journey!This squad have an inaugural Europe campaign to negotiate as well as 8 extra league games and hopefully a decent fight to hang on to our FA Cup, yes our FA Cup.
I’m not saying that Coyle is going to pull this off, but by gum he’s certainly preparing the troops, they just need to fire the ammo for him and it could be a great season in store. :cheer:[/quote]
I agree JR. Im really looking forward to this season myself – a lot more than the past 7 seasons.
Just seen at the DW Doris the cleaning lady with her feather duster tickling Stuart haytons PC
albert adomah
set for fulham move so thats one missed ,being honest though after our offers were turned down we did not up the offer and moved on i guess
and fulham jumped inNot wanting to sound too greedy, I would still like a few more additions, the Winger from Bristol city, the left back from Ipswich, the right back from Derby and the Utrecht striker would give us probably the strongest squad we have had in over twenty years.Strongest squad in over 20 years?? Really? I think that’s being just a tad over enthusiastic jr
That’s not to say I’m not quietly impressed by & large by Coyle’s dealings this summer (although in all honesty I don’t rate Crainey, I don’t think McCann was needed in any way shape or form as about the only central midfielder on Latics books that I’d rate him in front of is Fyvie but the others have filled in gaps & on paper seem good Championship quality players) & who he is being strongly linked with at present but strongest squad in 20 years?? Never – not in any logical way I can think of anywayToo late!Kevin Davies has signed for Preston.
Thank fuck for that ! On a downward spiral and League One is his limit now me feels !
albert adomah
set for fulham move so thats one missed ,being honest though after our offers were turned down we did not up the offer and moved on i guess
and fulham jumped inHave you got a link; can’t see owt myself.
Not wanting to sound too greedy, I would still like a few more additions, the Winger from Bristol city, the left back from Ipswich, the right back from Derby and the Utrecht striker would give us probably the strongest squad we have had in over twenty years.
Strongest squad in over 20 years?? Really? I think that’s being just a tad over enthusiastic jr
That’s not to say I’m not quietly impressed by & large by Coyle’s dealings this summer (although in all honesty I don’t rate Crainey, I don’t think McCann was needed in any way shape or form as about the only central midfielder on Latics books that I’d rate him in front of is Fyvie but the others have filled in gaps & on paper seem good Championship quality players) & who he is being strongly linked with at present but strongest squad in 20 years?? Never – not in any logical way I can think of anyway[/quote]You’ve missed my point completely Tyldesley. If you read what I said, I’m referring to numbers and cover for each position. When was the last time we had cover in the squad that meant we didn’t have to juggle players around in order to put a team out. i.e. left back gets injured bring a left back in. There have been too many times were our manager has had to play a right or left back at centre half or pushed a midfielder in at left back etc etc. There isn’t one player that Coyle has signed that has not got Prem League experience let alone Championship experience, so from that perspective I still feel its 100% our strongest squad. Even better if them other signings come off. B)
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What a journey!You’ve missed my point completely Tyldesley. If you read what I said, I’m referring to numbers and cover for each position. When was the last time we had cover in the squad that meant we didn’t have to juggle players around in order to put a team out. i.e. left back gets injured bring a left back in. There have been too many times were our manager has had to play a right or left back at centre half or pushed a midfielder in at left back etc etc. There isn’t one player that Coyle has signed that has not got Prem League experience let alone Championship experience, so from that perspective I still feel its 100% our strongest squad. Even better if them other signings come off. B)Apologies if that was teh case, but I’d still disagree with you to be honest
I think we’ve got too many keepers & central midfielders & we’re well short in other areas.
Up front we have 2 centre forwards & if he’s playing 4-4-2 then I’d say Coyle needs 4
I don’t think we have any cover/competition for McManaman on the right wing
You mention left back whereas as far as i can see we have Crainey & no-one else
If Perch has been bought as a right back we need A.N. Other assuming that (at this moment in time) it looks like Boyce will be viewed as a centre half. If Perch has been bought as a midfielder (where the Geordies said is his best position) then we need 2
Which brings me on to centre halves – we’ve lost Scharner, Alacaraz, Figueroa, Lopez & Golobart & so far brought in Rogne which gives us 4 centre halves still on the books & 2 of them are out with no return date as yet. We’ll need more than 2 fit centre halves.
If & when Coyle brings in 2 players to cover every position than I’d agree that in terms of numbers & cover the squad looks strong but at the moment, no matter what speculation there is, Latics are someway short of that situationActually, thinking about it last season’s squad met your criteria from what I can see – 3 keepers, 2 right wing backs (Boyce & Stam), 2 left wing backs (Beausejour & Figueroa), 7 centre halves (Alcaraz, Caldwell, Ramis, Scharner, Figueora, Lopez & Golobart), 3 capable of playing the right sided attacking midfield role (McManaman, Di Santo & Gomez), 6 in the middle (McCarthy, McArthur, Jones, Watson, Espinoza, Gomez), 3 up top (Kone, Di Santo, henriquez) – probably the only place cover was lacking was Maloney’s position
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