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    Player Watch - Ashley Phillips

    Playing for us when we had those injuries would have been a huge risk. Our defenders had a tough job and were pretty exposed, he could have easily been forced into a bunch of mistakes and ruined his confidence
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    Player Watch Player Watch: Timo Werner

    I think I was wrong about this. Had made a snap judgemebt when grumpy after the Burnley game and seeing an off form Richy and BJ waste all our build up, was worried he'd be just more of the same, hard working but limited. Seems quite a clever player with good awareness and runs in behind. I...
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    Mid-window review: ins/outs?

    The key things for me now are: Winger with that x factor who can beat people. Looks like Nusa would be perfect for this, fingers crossed Full back cover. Davies and Emerson are ok doing the defensive part of the role but aren't right for the build up / attacking free role aspect of Ange's full...
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    Player Watch Player Watch: Timo Werner

    Uninspiring. Even just as a loan there's an opportunity cost to it. I absolutely love Ange but with this and BJ I'm mildly concerned by his taste in forwards
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    Stanis Idumbo Mozambo

    Seems to play in a similar position as our more talented academy players. Don't want to clog up the squad so not the worst thing to lose out on. Probably better for him to go to Sevilla
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    Jean-Clair Todibo

    Do we think Romero or Tobido could play the RB position as a backup to Porro? Our full back depth isn't great, and I think Romero has the skills to do a good job there. He'd probably be even more of a nutcase if given license to roam around the pitch, but it'd be fun and could work
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    Winter Transfer Window Scouting Thread 23/24

    I really don't think cm is high priority. For 3 positions we have... First choice, long term: Bissouma Bentancur Sarr Maddison Kulusevski Backup now: GLC Holberg Skipp Long term youth: Devine Donley? Moore That's a lot more quality and potential than anywhere else in our team. Buying...
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    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    We moved to 2 DMs in front of our defence in the second half and it really helped build up having the extra man there, even if neither PEH or Bissouma actually passed that well. Shows what impact a small positional switch can have, good decision from Ange Amongst all the many reasons to love...
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    Player Watch Player Watch: Brennan Johnson

    I've been impressed with his overall game and intelligence. Looks a very good system pass and move player. Combined with his pace makes him very useful to have in the squad. His lack of ability to beat a man means he'll probably never become a really top class starting winger, but that's ok
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    Team v Villa

    Vicario Porro Emerson Davies? Udogie Bentancur Sarr Lo Celso B Johnson Son Kulusevski Emerson is a good defender and we need his pace and physicality in central defence. Bentancur at 6 is crucial
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    Winter Transfer Window Scouting Thread 23/24

    Agreed. But I think CB is the one position where we need to get cover in urgently, so for Jan we might have to take a less than ideal option if we can't get the ideal profile. For other positions we should only be buying players who will properly improve the first team / high ceiling, rather...
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    Winter Transfer Window Scouting Thread 23/24

    Does being very short matter more than being a bit short? Once you get under 5ft 8 as a winger you're probably not winning any headers anyway. Balance, centre of gravity and strength matter more
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    Player Watch Player Watch: Pape Sarr

    Will Sarr count as home grown? Think he came as an 18 year old so is possible?
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    Conor Gallagher

    If we didn't have Sarr, and Devine coming through, I'd be on board with this. As it is he'll probably take their minutes and stop them developing At least Brennan Johnson has attributes we currently lack, even if he's probably overpriced
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    Conor Gallagher

    Not fussed about this one. We need a few great players or raw talent not squad numbers. We have 4 good cm's, he'll get in the way of Sarr's development.
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