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Post by charltonborn on Aug 14, 2024 7:37:16 GMT
Unfortunately not the same position. One is LEFT SIDE the other is RIGHT SIDE.
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Post by manikin on Aug 14, 2024 8:00:44 GMT
It's obvious we really need two playmaker's for midfield to give us some depth,I think that's the area it's vital to strengthen. Goalkeepers we are a bit light but Mannion looks OK, strikers currently don't exist, just hope Leaburn isn't long getting up to pace and Godden is fit for the weekend.
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Post by sevenoaks on Aug 14, 2024 8:02:00 GMT
Does anyone think that Zach Mitchell did enough last night to warrant us not having a need for Potts. I did and would prefer it if we used that costing in a position where it's needed more. I thought he looked classy & confident. |
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Post by cafcfan32 on Aug 14, 2024 8:05:23 GMT
The other little worry thing seems from talking before the game and after Jones seems was put under some pressure from the club for a cup run as could do with the revenue. I didn’t interpret that at all. He said what most managers would say and that was a cup run would be great for the club but we have bigger priorities with the league as we have a target for that. Nothing suggests we needed a cup run for revenue |
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Post by reamsofverse on Aug 14, 2024 8:11:06 GMT
The high press works well, we are looking to smother teams deep in their own half but I have two concerns.
The first is if opponents play their way out of it we are caught with too many players up the pitch while they counter attack
The other issue I see is that we have won the ball in these pressing passages of play but then have no end product.
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Post by herewego on Aug 14, 2024 8:24:51 GMT
I really liked our press yesterday, yes the quality wasn’t there on the final ball but we worked it well against a top side. Be interesting to see if against weaker sides! My concern is the midfield, I think we are lacking a player to get the ball moving forward and the drive at the defence.
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Post by se17foxy on Aug 14, 2024 8:27:51 GMT
The high press works well, we are looking to smother teams deep in their own half but I have two concerns. The first is if opponents play their way out of it we are caught with too many players up the pitch while they counter attack The other issue I see is that we have won the ball in these pressing passages of play but then have no end product. Thankfully there aren’t too many teams with Birmingham’s quality on the ball in this league. But that press is such a hard thing to get right, you only need 1 player to fall asleep and any half decent opposition will make quick use of the overload created. The goals will come if we continue to force the turnovers high up the pitch. |
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Post by 1978sussex on Aug 14, 2024 9:03:00 GMT
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Post by manikin on Aug 14, 2024 9:20:18 GMT
If Dixon's visa isn't sorted before the window shuts, does this stop us signing him?
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Post by aucklandaddick on Aug 14, 2024 10:04:47 GMT
It's obvious we really need two playmaker's for midfield to give us some depth,I think that's the area it's vital to strengthen. Goalkeepers we are a bit light but Mannion looks OK, strikers currently don't exist, just hope Leaburn isn't long getting up to pace and Godden is fit for the weekend. Would settle for one creative playmaker….really cant see us getting two if any at all….. My big concern was that constant 50 yard long diagonal from Gillesphey hoofed forward as soon as Brum applied their press……Which was going nowhere with Kanu and Campbell up top…..apart from it coming straight back at us…..If that is our main tactic for the season then it could be very painful to watch…. |
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Post by steve2707 on Aug 14, 2024 10:22:56 GMT
Does anyone think that Zach Mitchell did enough last night to warrant us not having a need for Potts. I did and would prefer it if we used that costing in a position where it's needed more. I'm a massive fan of Zach. The thing that sticks out for me, is his first touch is superb. However, I still think we should sign Potts, as he's left footed. There is another option for Zach though. When he first broke into the first team, he was used as a defensive midfielder. Yesterday, he seemed to be then only one comfortable running ouf of defence with the ball. Perhaps NJ has noticed this in training, and maybe the reason Taylor hasn't got on the bench? |
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Post by se17foxy on Aug 14, 2024 10:23:43 GMT
If Dixon's visa isn't sorted before the window shuts, does this stop us signing him? I believe as long as the application for the Work Permit is submitted within the transfer window then all should be ok |
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Post by bexleyboy on Aug 14, 2024 10:34:52 GMT
Agree with Reams on the point of pressing .. have to say our defensive play has been excellent in the two opening games , the pressing and the work rate as been very good but I watched Anderson when he went forward to press the centre back he left gaping hole behind him .. which a team like Birmingham took advantage of especially when the Chinese player came on second half he looked a good player …. Berry and the two forwards should press high but Anderson needs to sit otherwise Coventry is left with 2/3 players running at him ..
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Post by jacobearl99 on Aug 14, 2024 11:05:27 GMT
Thought Berry was very rusty last night, hopefully with some game time his sharpness returns. Had a few really good opportunities to score early on. Promising that he’s in those positions though.
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Post by kings hill addick on Aug 14, 2024 11:11:54 GMT
Thought Berry was very rusty last night, hopefully with some game time his sharpness returns. Had a few really good opportunities to score early on. Promising that he’s in those positions though. I agree with that. I just can't see which player we drop to accommodate him. Maybe he is going to be more of a sub that comes on later in games. It seems that we are building a system that defends first and presses high so that we don't have a role for a traditional CAM, which is what Berry seems to be. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on Aug 14, 2024 11:22:06 GMT
Thought Berry was very rusty last night, hopefully with some game time his sharpness returns. Had a few really good opportunities to score early on. Promising that he’s in those positions though. I agree with that. I just can't see which player we drop to accommodate him. Maybe he is going to be more of a sub that comes on later in games. It seems that we are building a system that defends first and presses high so that we don't have a role for a traditional CAM, which is what Berry seems to be. Yep he will bring on Berry when we go behind and are chasing games as per last night……The back five and two defensive midfielders will be a feature of our make up…. |
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Post by manikin on Aug 14, 2024 11:37:35 GMT
It's obvious we really need two playmaker's for midfield to give us some depth,I think that's the area it's vital to strengthen. Goalkeepers we are a bit light but Mannion looks OK, strikers currently don't exist, just hope Leaburn isn't long getting up to pace and Godden is fit for the weekend. Would settle for one creative playmaker….really cant see us getting two if any at all….. My big concern was that constant 50 yard long diagonal from Gillesphey hoofed forward as soon as Brum applied their press……Which was going nowhere with Kanu and Campbell up top…..apart from it coming straight back at us…..If that is our main tactic for the season then it could be very painful to watch…. Agree, I just feel with our injury luck we need quality and cover in midfield, we ain't going nowhere without it. |
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Post by seriouslyred on Aug 14, 2024 12:13:48 GMT
Does anyone think that Zach Mitchell did enough last night to warrant us not having a need for Potts. I did and would prefer it if we used that costing in a position where it's needed more. Both Mitchell and Mannion are doing enough to calm requests / demands for more recruitment in these areas. The press is working but we're still not creating enough. We often win a throw or possession in their half but then proceed to play the ball backwards! Ideally Miles Leaburn will be available before the end of September so we're good upfront. Let's see how the midfield performs - ideally Jones, Scott and the SMT reach a consensus on what's needed AND that there's sufficient budget to secure real talent. |
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Post by jacobearl99 on Aug 14, 2024 14:03:44 GMT
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Post by bexleyboy on Aug 14, 2024 14:07:31 GMT
Thought Berry was very rusty last night, hopefully with some game time his sharpness returns. Had a few really good opportunities to score early on. Promising that he’s in those positions though. I agree with that. I just can't see which player we drop to accommodate him. Maybe he is going to be more of a sub that comes on later in games. It seems that we are building a system that defends first and presses high so that we don't have a role for a traditional CAM, which is what Berry seems to be. Simple Anderson all day long |
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Post by bexleyboy on Aug 14, 2024 14:09:38 GMT
22 year old midfield player valued around 1 mill mark |
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Post by Bexleyranger on Aug 14, 2024 14:12:59 GMT
Charlton chase Hungarian talent By CHARLIE GORDON Charlton Athletic are interested in Hungarian international midfielder Mihaly Kata. Southampton assessed the 22-year-old in January but their interest has waned since gaining promotion to the Premier League. Several clubs have submitted offers to MTK Budapest this summer but none have met their valuation. Kata has banked well over a century of senior appearances and made his international bow with Hungary last year. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on Aug 14, 2024 14:14:17 GMT
I agree with that. I just can't see which player we drop to accommodate him. Maybe he is going to be more of a sub that comes on later in games. It seems that we are building a system that defends first and presses high so that we don't have a role for a traditional CAM, which is what Berry seems to be. Simple Anderson all day long Correct…..…problem is……..he won’t drop Anderson…… If NJ insists on having an extra defensive, good engine, battering ram style, pressing midfield player please can we just recruit one that can pass the ball forward as a minimum requirement please… |
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Post by reamsofverse on Aug 14, 2024 14:16:44 GMT
For those who are unaware MTK played at the stadium used in Escape to Victory.
It was their home ground before it was demolished and a new one was built on the same site.
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Post by jacobearl99 on Aug 14, 2024 14:18:48 GMT
For those who are unaware MTK played at the stadium used in Escape to Victory. It was their home ground before it was demolished and a new one was built on the same site. Heard much about this bloke reams? |
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Post by aucklandaddick on Aug 14, 2024 14:19:49 GMT
Charlton chase Hungarian talent By CHARLIE GORDON Charlton Athletic are interested in Hungarian international midfielder Mihaly Kata. Southampton assessed the 22-year-old in January but their interest has waned since gaining promotion to the Premier League. Several clubs have submitted offers to MTK Budapest this summer but none have met their valuation. Kata has banked well over a century of senior appearances and made his international bow with Hungary last year. Do we know what type of midfielder he is? |
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Post by Bexleyranger on Aug 14, 2024 14:20:37 GMT
From what I’ve researched he operates as a CDM predominantly. Assuming we are still interested in him.I would say this suggests Taylor out the door either on loan or permanent.
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Post by aucklandaddick on Aug 14, 2024 14:29:02 GMT
Thought Berry was very rusty last night, hopefully with some game time his sharpness returns. Had a few really good opportunities to score early on. Promising that he’s in those positions though. Berry looked like the only player remotely capable of scoring a goal for us last night…..Fella didn’t play that many games last season so he will need some more game time to get sharper…. |
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Post by reamsofverse on Aug 14, 2024 14:32:00 GMT
For those who are unaware MTK played at the stadium used in Escape to Victory. It was their home ground before it was demolished and a new one was built on the same site. Heard much about this bloke reams? 5 goals in 128 games. Clearly has something about him though if he's in and around the Hungarian squad. |
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Post by clarky on Aug 14, 2024 14:47:15 GMT
Charlton chase Hungarian talent By CHARLIE GORDON Charlton Athletic are interested in Hungarian international midfielder Mihaly Kata. Southampton assessed the 22-year-old in January but their interest has waned since gaining promotion to the Premier League. Several clubs have submitted offers to MTK Budapest this summer but none have met their valuation. Kata has banked well over a century of senior appearances and made his international bow with Hungary last year. Do we know what type of midfielder he is? If the valuation/asking price is £1m he won't be any type of midfielder in any shape or form at our club. |
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