bluesman2610 1,417 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, robsblubot said: Now now you seem to not be a believer of our brilliant and novel strategy of turning an elite club into a feeder club. 😉 While I think these swaps are pretty common actually, depending on opposition and circumstances, it would be nice to get an LB assuming that Cuccu is really a bust. In theory he was supposed to be the perfect alternative for Chilwell: far more defensive and energetic, providing exactly what Colwill does in the LB position. That's the reason I don't blame the manager: he wants a defensive (his prerogative to balance the team) LB, so who does he pick? It's really between Cuccu and Colwill atm. Cuccu being yet another player who looked much better at a smaller club. I honestly think we need to move on from Cucu Chillwell and Maasten - we need a quality LB that can stay healthy and more importantly than that we need a whole new medical department because these reoccurring injuries for all these players is madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said: I honestly think we need to move on from Cucu Chillwell and Maasten - we need a quality LB that can stay healthy and more importantly than that we need a whole new medical department because these reoccurring injuries for all these players is madness. yeah it looks that way, unfortunately. Easier said than done tho (contracts 😕 ) Maatsen does not even look like a LB to me: looks like a winger and I wouldn't be surprised one bit if he moves up. He's just not good enough defensively and not sure that's going to change anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Strike said: Connor still up for sale Selling Connor (one of our key players) to Spurs of all teams, who currently look lightyears ahead of us, would be a sign that the owners are not interested in winning anything for me. Or fully behind Poch. Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,534 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Selling Connor (one of our key players) to Spurs of all teams, who currently look lightyears ahead of us, would be a sign that the owners are not interested in winning anything for me. Or fully behind Poch. Nothing would surprise me with this lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,160 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, robsblubot said: He's just not good enough defensively cuz he is a dwarf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Laylabelle said: Nothing would surprise me with this lot I mean either way Poch will not be happy if he is sold to anyone, never mind Spurs who are well above us. Only other examples I can think of is Mata maybe? But even then it is not like that entirely, as he rarely played with Jose and it was clear he didn’t rate him where as Connor has been a regular and captained the team over 10 times this season. So not even that similar. Would be a crazy move by the directors and ownership, just gives more indication and puts a potential wedge between the footballing dept & Poch too. Not to mention the story already running about Poch wanting increased influence in the transfers & wanting more experienced players. Edited December 28, 2023 by OneMoSalah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,160 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 to show you how times flies Frenkie de Jong, after this season, has only two full sub 30yo seasons left cfccrost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,534 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: I mean either way Poch will not be happy if he is sold to anyone, never mind Spurs who are well above us. Only other examples I can think of is Mata maybe? But even then it is not like that entirely, as he rarely played with Jose and it was clear he didn’t rate him where as Connor has been a regular and captained the team over 10 times this season. So not even that similar. Would be a crazy move by the directors and ownership, just gives more indication and puts a potential wedge between the footballing dept & Poch too. Not to mention the story already running about Poch wanting increased influence in the transfers & wanting more experienced players. Nahh that's why wouldn't surprise me if does happen as they'll be thinking ooo ££££ potential sale rather then long term and all. Exactly and puts also more doubt into the fans minds which they already have. I hope the story is true because its what we need! Wherever or not it'll go anywhere who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MoroccanBlue 5,380 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Isn’t Boniface from our youth squad a talented LB? Worth giving him a shot. Also if we sell Gallagher just who in the fuck is going to play in midfield when Caicedo, Enzo, Lavia, and Lesly are all sick notes now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,486 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 4 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said: Isn’t Boniface from our youth squad a talented LB? Worth giving him a shot. Also if we sell Gallagher just who in the fuck is going to play in midfield when Caicedo, Enzo, Lavia, and Lesly are all sick notes now? None of the Clearlake signings have been anywhere as injury free and consistent as Gallagher and yet their January plan is selling him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,814 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 39 minutes ago, Strike said: None of the Clearlake signings have been anywhere as injury free and consistent as Gallagher and yet their January plan is selling him off. TBF, nobody with the team has commented on selling Conor. The only thing that has been put out from Chelsea is they are working to sign him to a contract. Almost all of this is conjecture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,486 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 39 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: TBF, nobody with the team has commented on selling Conor. The only thing that has been put out from Chelsea is they are working to sign him to a contract. Almost all of this is conjecture. The Gallagher rumours have been around for weeks and nobody from the team has commented to shut down the rumours either. All the journos indicating he's up for sale + the contract running down makes me think this is more than conjecture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,438 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 42 minutes ago, Strike said: The Gallagher rumours have been around for weeks and nobody from the team has commented to shut down the rumours either. All the journos indicating he's up for sale + the contract running down makes me think this is more than conjecture Yes, there was an article a while back about Gallagher being reluctant to sign a new contract because of the length of the terns. Not everyone wants to sign a long term deal and lock their salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,486 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, Blue Armour said: Yes, there was an article a while back about Gallagher being reluctant to sign a new contract because of the length of the terns. Not everyone wants to sign a long term deal and lock their salary Fair enough on Connor's part after the club tried to sell him to Everton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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