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"Strengthening key-positions"

Tit&Ham

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Aug 19, 2012
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From the official statement there will be no overhaul, but strengthening in key-positions.

What does this mean to you?

The obvious position would be LB.

Other Than that we are quite solid. We only have 2 strikers, and RB is thin, but I'm not sure we're gonna buy someone better Than Walker.

I would love a world-class sentral midfielder! Been missing Modric who controlled the pace of the game. Would also like a goalscoring winger or AM. Maybe konoplyanka.

As for the sums, I think we will get rid of some "deadmeat" that would generate 30-50 mill. Should be enough capital for 3 new megasignings.
 

Gb160

Well done boys. Good process
Jun 20, 2012
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From the official statement there will be no overhaul, but strengthening in key-positions.

What does this mean to you?

The obvious position would be LB.

Other Than that we are quite solid. We only have 2 strikers, and RB is thin, but I'm not sure we're gonna buy someone better Than Walker.

I would love a world-class sentral midfielder! Been missing Modric who controlled the pace of the game. Would also like a goalscoring winger or AM. Maybe konoplyanka.

As for the sums, I think we will get rid of some "deadmeat" that would generate 30-50 mill. Should be enough capital for 3 new megasignings.
Manager first, then LB, then CBs.
 

van_Pommel

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Left back is essential without a doubt.

After that I favour continuity over anything else. Although if a VDV type deal presents itself we'd be foolish not to take it.

Our next manager could be the most important signing we've ever made.
 

Ghost Hardware

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Aug 31, 2012
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LB, CB and LW. Maybe a young forward if Ade goes. Defence is the priority but i do think a talented LW such as Kono, Firmino etc is also necessary. My ideal incoming players would be Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schär, Roberto Firmino (assuming Griezmann is completely out of the question, Firmino probably is too but you never know) and Domenico Berardi. Also if Hamburg SV go down i would love it if we had a go at trying to sign 20 year old Hakan Çalhanoglu whom i rate very highly. I would assume that we would sell some dead weight as well and would hope to see the backs of Sig, Lennon, Rose, Livermore and Dawson.
 

beats1

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LB

CB x 2(caulker resigning may not be considered a signing but a return from loan)

LW

CM
 

jezz

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Aug 21, 2013
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Whoever LVG needs simple.
Glad to hear Dl saying no overhaul.
What do think of that Tim?
 

TheAmerican

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Aug 30, 2012
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left back starter
center back starter
1 winger
right back cover
goalkeeper if Lloris is off (Perin please)
young striker (I think Adebayor is gone)

That seems like a lot, and it will never happen
 

rabbikeane

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Mar 29, 2005
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We have a lot of untapped talent in our player pool,
a smart manager can bring out their qualities with the right guidance and addition of a few key players.
Just like Redknapp did when he took over.
 

double0

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Aug 29, 2006
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The key place of importance we have to strengthen is defence it is vital we do a head and above all else.

We have taken unbelievable beatings this season its been embarrassing.
 

onthetwo

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May 19, 2006
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Id say Manager 1st, then a Captain from somewhere and i think the former is a much easier task than the latter.
What about Edgar Davids as #2 to LVG!!?

Ooh, ooh, im getting excited now........
 

E17yid

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Jan 21, 2013
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What LB's are there which we can realistically get and improve us?

I guess Contrao is out of the question now
 

Knarf44

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Whoever we bring in can we please ensure they have a modicum of football intelligence first and foremost. I'm tired of watching brainless players making brainless decisions, not seeing passes, standing still when they should be moving, etc etc etc. If we can add more intelligence we will be a truly a dangerous side.
 
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