Vive_La_Villa Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 We need a defensive midfielder with legs. Conceding to many goals on the counter. Hourihane lost his man for the first and second goal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: We need a defensive midfielder with legs. Conceding to many goals on the counter. Hourihane lost his man for the first and second goal. and it wasn’t the first time and wont be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoony Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: We need a defensive midfielder with legs. That rules our Lieutenant Dan at least. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 In order of importance, I think we still need: - Left back - that can defend (and attack). A poor mans Amavi would be perfect. - CDM. An agile tough tackler than can also keep possession and recycle the ball. An FFP compliant Gueye please. - CAM - An alternative for Jack the next time he gets hacked out for a period of games. Romaine Sawyers or a decent run of games for O’Hare to step up. - CB - A huge, pacey man mountain that can pass the ball would be great. Failing that the boy from Wolves would be OK as fourth choice. Outs Definite - Elmo, Jedinak, Lansbury Potentials - one of Kodjia or Hogan or anyone else that Steve Bruce is stupid enough to want and pay good money for after he gets the Wednesday job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 2, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 2, 2019 Can the Wolves guy play midweek? My understanding is that, that's not possible, although there will be Hause every weekend. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Troglodyte said: He likes... music?! Shit, he must be a right wrong-'un. Let's steer well clear. Yeah that's what I said READ THE POST!! he has a life outside music where he produces music as well as football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Demitri_C said: he has a life outside music where he produces music 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted January 2, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, mjmooney said: 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Yeah that's what I said READ THE POST!! he has a life outside music where he produces music as well as football. Dem, you're brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2019 This sort of signing would attract the crowds, we might even have a full Hause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 so we want a midfielder with legs who is into music and also produces music when he is not producing music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 11 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: We need a defensive midfielder with legs. Conceding to many goals on the counter. Hourihane lost his man for the first and second goal. Absolutely spot on! We constantly concede goals to runners from midfield. Hourihane simply isn't good enough defensively to play the deeper midfield role - he's slow and lacks strength besides not spotting danger. He's getting game time because of his goal threat and set piece delivery. I actually think McGinn would be better in the deep midfield role as he's naturally stronger, faster and more aggressive. He also shields the ball well. I dont know where that leaves Hourihane though. I guess they could swap roles? Obviously, the answer is to purchase a midfielder who can tackle, is physically up to that role and who can bring the ball out from the back. Hopefully, we can sort that out this month. We also need defenders that are more mobile and who can react quickly to danger. Full backs are also needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Merson08 Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 We need some more young blood, no coincidence that our better players are the youngsters. Tammy 21 Tuanzebe 21 McGinn 24 Grealish 23 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Indigo said: Can't say I'm too familiar with Hause, the reports from Wolves fans are encouraging but at the same time I'd be a little bit quizzical as to just how good of a signing he is when he's barely had a sniff of first team football for the best part of two seasons now. He only played seven minutes of Championship football last season. That aside it makes sense though. We desperately need numbers at CB and being left footed he'll offer more of a balance in that regard. I remember a lad called cahill hardly getting a chance for 2 seasons. Not sure what he is up to now but I'm sure he had an ok career after he left Edited January 2, 2019 by Made In Aston 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 One of our biggest problems is lack of legs in centre of midfield hourihane Whelan birki etc very poor mobility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 11 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: We need a defensive midfielder with legs. Conceding to many goals on the counter. Hourihane lost his man for the first and second goal. In smith's system there is no DM. Hourihane has been playing as a deep lying playmaker,who is meant to dictate the tempo and have excellent distribution. Granted Conor hasn't really filled the role well and id like to see someone come in who can do the job better...but not the traditional DM 'with legs' you are suggesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 McGinn lost his man for Prestons goal although Hutton being in a different postcode to where he should have been didn't help. Its true runners from midfield is a weakness. Our defence is too. At least one good CDM will help a lot. As will a proper left back and left sided centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, mickjacobjr said: One of our biggest problems is lack of legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: In smith's system there is no DM. Hourihane has been playing as a deep lying playmaker,who is meant to dictate the tempo and have excellent distribution. Granted Conor hasn't really filled the role well and id like to see someone come in who can do the job better...but not the traditional DM 'with legs' you are suggesting. Really. I’d thought a player that covers a lot of ground in front of the back 2 would be crucial in this system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, rjw63 said: Tommy Elphick has grown a beard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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