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I might be jumping the gun a bit here, but I am very happy with what I have seen of each player so far. Each look like they ‘have’ something under their belts, and the squad definitely looks stronger, doesn’t it?
We signed Boselli, and I think that could become quite a coup, because he was said to be unlucky to miss out on Argentina’s World Cup squad. I’ve been watching clips on Youtube, and frankly he looks class.
And Alcaraz? Since when did we sign World Cup bound players? But we did. And going off how he looked against Real Zaragoza, he looks absolute quality. Comfortable on the ball, good distribution. Have we replaced Bramble with someone better? I definitely think so.
Add to that the likes of Stam, who was also wanted by Ajax, McCarthur, who looks a decent player, Al Habsi, who is reckoned to be a good keeper, and things look good. But also take into consideration the rejeuvenated Ben Watson, who looks hungry as anything to succeed at the club, and all in all we have a bloody decent squad. Our midfield, especially looks very healthy. In fact, ALL departments do.
I notice the No:7 shirt is still vacant. Wouldn’t ‘Tuncay 7’ be a cracking finish to a summer of signings? It would be the ‘cherry on the cake’, definitely.
Really hopeful this season. I think Roberto has been very shrewd with the players he’s landed. Here’s hoping!
I said last week that I think the squad looks much better now than it did at this stage last year.
However, they have to gel and perfom quickly if we are not to have another season of struggle. I would still like to see a really creative attacking midfielder/forward (it is good that Roberto is apparently interested in Tuncay even if, ultimately, he doesn’t get him) and some evidence of a Plan B would be good if the 4-2-3-1 thingy isn’t working.
Overall, I am reasonably relaxed going into the season but then again, I never have very high expectations.
wish i was as confident as you 2 .Why aren’t you?
Our pre-season form has been more than encouraging. We only got beat by Zaragoza when he brought the younger players on and people playing their first game. Their second was a ball over the top, finished well, and their third was a great strike in off the bar. Had our first half team stayed out for the second half, we would of won.
Prime opportunity to get off to a winning start on Saturday, and gain some confidence. If we could get 4 points from the first 3 games, I’d definitely be happy. We couldn’t have had any more fortune, I mean with Blackpool’s ground not being ready. Bloomfield Road on the first day was a potential banana skin. But the venue switch has definitely given us the advantage. Let’s hope we get into them and show them the difference between the Premiership and Championship.
wish i was as confident as you 2 .I said relaxed, not confident.
Anyroad, we know you’ll not be happy until Whelan croaks ;)
i still dont think our deffence is up to scratch,but lets see after first three games
before i call them
toss up who i will celebrate more thatcher or owd grey yeded onetoss up who i will celebrate more thatcher or owd grey yeded oneGet ’em in a double. Every chance they’ll go at the same time.
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