“People are interested in some of our lads and we have to have things lined up behind the scenes.
“If someone comes in last minute then we have got to have someone lined up to replace them.”
Looks like Ward in for Bauer.
I fear you may be right. Very depressing if that happens, as we’re already significantly weaker at centre back following the departures of Konsa and Lennon. The Bauer/Pearce partnership is also the strongest part of the side.
I haven’t seen Ward in a competitive game but his best years are behind him and he was a player that Blackburn were happy to farm out to MK Dons for the second half of the season on loan. Three central defenders is patently inadequate and the consequences don’t bear thinking about if Pearce picks up an injury.
It's noticeable that all the players Bowyer is trying to sign are big lumps. Taylor, Ince, Pratley etc.
It was also noticeable in the play-offs that Shrewsbury were just bigger and stronger. Glad he's trying to put that right, while keeping the ball on the deck too.
As many of you know I work in Coventry and rumour here yesterday was that Cov City want Ajose, not sure if loan or purchase. I’m trying to find out if any truth in it or just made up crap.
As many of you know I work in Coventry and rumour here yesterday was that Cov City want Ajose, not sure if loan or purchase. I’m trying to find out if any truth in it or just made up crap.
As many of you know I work in Coventry and rumour here yesterday was that Cov City want Ajose, not sure if loan or purchase. I’m trying to find out if any truth in it or just made up crap.
Nicky, Coventry is sooooo lovely, chocolate box pretty, stunning views, makes the Lake District look like the quarry next to Bluewater. You'd love it there.
I think this would be my starting lineup for Sunderland (if fit). Still think we need further attacking options on the bench, we have very few creative wingers outside of our first 11. 4-3-3 with the ball, 4-5-1 without it.
I think this would be my starting lineup for Sunderland (if fit). Still think we need further attacking options on the bench, we have very few creative wingers outside of our first 11. 4-3-3 with the ball, 4-5-1 without it.
Like the lineup but think LB said Pratley won't be ready for the start of the season
I think this would be my starting lineup for Sunderland (if fit). Still think we need further attacking options on the bench, we have very few creative wingers outside of our first 11. 4-3-3 with the ball, 4-5-1 without it.
Like the lineup but think LB said Pratley won't be ready for the start of the season
Still can’t believe that. He played 45 mins v Brighton. Say that gets raised to 60-70mins v Norwich. Can’t see why he couldn’t start v sunderland.
I think this would be my starting lineup for Sunderland (if fit). Still think we need further attacking options on the bench, we have very few creative wingers outside of our first 11. 4-3-3 with the ball, 4-5-1 without it.
Like the lineup but think LB said Pratley won't be ready for the start of the season
Still can’t believe that. He played 45 mins v Brighton. Say that gets raised to 60-70mins v Norwich. Can’t see why he couldn’t start v sunderland.
Also Fosu is out isn’t he
I am hoping the Pratley thing is one of LB's mind games, surely must be fit to play. Fosu I think may be on the bench, so will probably be Marshall in his place.
I think this would be my starting lineup for Sunderland (if fit). Still think we need further attacking options on the bench, we have very few creative wingers outside of our first 11. 4-3-3 with the ball, 4-5-1 without it.
I think this would be my starting lineup for Sunderland (if fit). Still think we need further attacking options on the bench, we have very few creative wingers outside of our first 11. 4-3-3 with the ball, 4-5-1 without it.
Looks a good starting 11 on paper
You may be correct, I always thought they played him from the left for some reason!
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Umm....
Blackburn are still keen on Bauer but want him dirt cheap. RD probably be tempted to take 700k on deadline day. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen.
Takeover done. Bowyer confirmed. Ward released. Beckles in. Dawkins released. New winger in. Magennis Sold. Eaves in. Loan keeper in. Ince in.
Up the addicks!
“If someone comes in last minute then we have got to have someone lined up to replace them.”
Looks like Ward in for Bauer.
I haven’t seen Ward in a competitive game but his best years are behind him and he was a player that Blackburn were happy to farm out to MK Dons for the second half of the season on loan. Three central defenders is patently inadequate and the consequences don’t bear thinking about if Pearce picks up an injury.
It was also noticeable in the play-offs that Shrewsbury were just bigger and stronger. Glad he's trying to put that right, while keeping the ball on the deck too.
Also Fosu is out isn’t he