Yip - I'd agree with that. So obviously it looks like our first signing will be a young foreign midfield prospect. Now that might be a pre-emptive signing to replace Turnbull, O'Riley or even Hatate (nnnnnnnooooo!!!!!) or cover for Mooy who may be struggling for injury.So what do we need player wise this summer... I know there is many variables at play still, but as our squad sits what do we need to be a competitive unit in the ??
For me we need another CB, left back and Goalkeeper...
Defo a CDM with a bit of bite and a more reliable back up for Kyogo,, (OH still to prove it imho)..
Now thats all before the Aussie grifter comes back waving his Kane dollars...
Whats your thoughts, is the golfer going to back his man or are we being played on the recruitment stories...
Even if it ain't the snake the new guy will surely be looking for the same backing I would imagine..
And a few fans by the sounds of itIf it is Rodgers
then we need a manager , a coach,a bibs and cones guy , a few physios , some sports science guys and quite a few others that the knt stole the last time
Harts being hunted out so Kelleher from Liverpool is rumoured to be his replacement
I thought Rodgers may have went back for Danny Ward, the Leicester keeper. Current Wales international, Rodgers had him at Liverpool and Leicester. Had a good spell at Aberdeen a few years ago.If it is Rodgers
then we need a manager , a coach,a bibs and cones guy , a few physios , some sports science guys and quite a few others that the knt stole the last time
Harts being hunted out so Kelleher from Liverpool is rumoured to be his replacement
Danny Ward was fantastic at Aberdeen. My sheepie supporting fans were in uproar when Klopp recalled him to Anfield and then prmptly ignored him. Having said that he was terrible last season for Leicester so I wouldn't be trying too hard for him.I thought Rodgers may have went back for Danny Ward, the Leicester keeper. Current Wales international, Rodgers had him at Liverpool and Leicester. Had a good spell at Aberdeen a few years ago.
CalMac celebrates his 30th birthday today so he is not a spring chicken any more. As most of us know, it takes slightly longer for the body to recover as you get older so the huge number of high intensity matches he's played in for season after season will take it's toll on him physically at some point.We need a strong midfielder to back up Calmac ,He is taking more and more punishment and being the man He is plays through injury and we need someone to take the pressure off, as has been said we need to see who is goes first no doubt offers will be made for players and Big money talks it’s a wait and see its a wait and see situation hopefully we will keep them all but being realalistic can’t see it
Don't think this will be a popular opinion but I've still to be convinced by Haksabanovic. Scored a few good goals but too many times. he just hasn't got involved in games for my liking . I know he's got the ability but I just don't know if he wants it enough. I'd like to see a bit more hunger. HHWhat we need will obviously depend on who's leaving. I think they'll be at least 4 from the usual match day squad when everyone is fit who will leave. Who will that be? Who knows, especially the press. Will Brendan charm/bs* ,delete where appropriate, some of those younger players who are rumoured to want away (eg Abada, O'Riley) into staying another season? His record at improving players he inherits is a major strength and if you're 21-22 years old another season could put you in a stronger position for big move next summer.
If there were no major departures then the squad needs improved, particularly in the defence. We need a back up RB (young Johnston of Motherwell would be a great signing) to AJ, a LB to challenge Taylor and another young back up CH. Assuming Iwata signing is a done deal then probably one more midfielder (especially if rumours of Mooy retiring are true). Up front I'd promote Vata for Forrest and go again with what we have. Oh will be a big player for us, even if Kyogo stays. I would also hope the new manager sees Haksabanovic as an attacking midfielder rather than a winger, he has looked so much better on the few occasions he has played there than he has on the wing, especially the right wing.
Any first team player who is transferred should be directly replaced with equal of higher quality. We have the money and we have the lure of CL. No more Shved, Bayo, or the procession of useless loan signings that we got under Rodgers and Lennon 2nd time.
Was good pre World Cup when he won player of the month but didn't do much post World Cup. Injured for a while he never regained his place and sticking him wide right was a waste of time. His preferred position is through the middle, behind the striker. We'll find out this coming season if he's good enough longer termDon't think this will be a popular opinion but I've still to be convinced by Haksabanovic. Scored a few good goals but too many times. he just hasn't got involved in games for my liking . I know he's got the ability but I just don't know if he wants it enough. I'd like to see a bit more hunger. HH
Yip - I'd agree with that. So obviously it looks like our first signing will be a young foreign midfield prospect. Now that might be a pre-emptive signing to replace Turnbull, O'Riley or even Hatate (nnnnnnnooooo!!!!!) or cover for Mooy who may be struggling for injury.
But it certainly has all the hallmarks of a Peter "Director of Football - honest" Lawwell signing about it.
I think we might see a few players leave now that Ange has buggered off. But a striker, CB, LB & an imposing CDM would be my priorities.
We need a strong midfielder to back up Calmac ,He is taking more and more punishment and being the man He is plays through injury and we need someone to take the pressure off, as has been said we need to see who goes first no doubt offers will be made for players and Big money talks its a wait and see situation hopefully we will keep them all but being realalistic can’t see it
Now if we can just get Loki....Fear not…..The god of war is about to enter the building…