02 Apr 2021 11:01:52
I hate international breaks. chance to reflect though and as an opinionated fan, for the first time in many years I don't have a clue about our strongest line-up if everyone was available.
GK - both as good/ bad as each other with distribution being way below PL standard
Defence pretty much picks itself with KWP being stand out player.
Midfield - this is where it gets tough and for me no real 'first name on the sheet' player. Many would say JWP, if only for his free kicks. The break showed how much better he is playing higher up the pitch but his ability to beat a player is lacking. The other midfielders blow hot and cold although Armstrong on current form would get a pick. I begrudgingly accept that Redmond should start after his MoM performance against Bournemouth but one swallow doesn't make a summer.
Up front - Ings for sure and then Adams I suppose. But what about Walcott?
As I say, only 4 definite starters for me - KWP, Bednerek, Westergard and Ings. There's not a lot to choose between the others and so it would be a case of who's on form. It's disappointing that we don't know how good the likes of our emerging talent is - they get given 5 minutes at the end of each game and blow it lol!

1.) 03 Apr 2021
03 Apr 2021 13:39:41
Ralph has said that he expects a very bu summer in the transfer market so provided that the money is made available I think that half of the present squad could be on their way out. Whispers already circulating about Vestergaard and Ings.

2.) 09 Apr 2021
09 Apr 2021 11:07:10
Apparently Tottenham interested in both Ings and big Jan. Both are 29, so is it time to do the Southampton thing and sell when the are are their most valuable and invest in the young and upcoming talent. It’s risky but worked before.

3.) 09 Apr 2021
09 Apr 2021 20:47:15
Not sure I’m with you on this one - very hard to replace Ings and his 20 plus goals keep us up. He’s more important to us than say Kane is to Spurs. If we got 30 mil for him much of it would go on squaring up debts and I even if was to be freed up for squad investment - what does 30 mil get you. We’ve lost so much money on mediocre 15 mil plus players in the past. I think we have some talented boys coming through, but given their limited game time it’s hard to assess their potential.
Good competition for places right now!