This has taken quotes from the BFP, who took quotes from unsubstantiated rumours on Twitter. I am hoping we are in for him, but the BFP is not a reliable source.
It does smack off 3-5-2 or some variation thereof.
A front two of Vokes and McCleary could work well. Big Sam to lead the line and Gareth given free rein to play off him and provide the movement. We’d then have TJay or Hanlan in reserve which is pretty good
Then a midfield three of Leahy, Scowen and Breckin/Wheeler, with Ward and Young to come through
Two of Boyes, McCarthy or Vincent-Young as wing backs with Pattenden and Woodhouse to come through.
And 3 of JJ, Grimmer, Taf, Keogh and Forino (maybe) to make up a back three.
If we can bring in a back up GK and a striker then that might be us done.
Leaving us free to snaffle up a couple of young rough diamonds cast offs from Premier League teams late on, without then being the make or break for the squad.
MB and the recruitment team from zeros to heros (almost) in a week.
Wasn't McCarthy one of the first players to announce that he's signed a new contract just after MB joined us? Also, wasn't he VC last season. I'm not sure he'll be leaving anytime soon
If we do choose to play with wing backs, they are really physically demanding positions. So you need options off the bench, for weeks when you play Sat/Tue and for the inevitable injuries.
So having McCarthy who can play on the right, Boyes on the left and Vincent-Young who can player on either flank is just what you want.
You’ve then also got Wheeler who can play right wing back if needed. As well as Pattenden, Woodhouse and Makoli all coming through who can play those roles.
So it’s a pretty good mix really. And then of course Jason can also fill in as a central defender or central midfielder.
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We are supposedly interested in Kane Vincent Young who has left Ipswich this summer. A right back I believe.
NEW SIGNING KLAXON
Not cool dude....
Another transfer being announced and its Kane Vincent-Young
😏
Stryjek
Grimmer
Forino
Taffs
Boyes
Scowen
Leahy
Breckin
Vincent-Young
McCleary
Vokes
Subs: Wheeler, JJ, McCarthy, Hanlan, Ward, Young (+GK)
I may be sticking Kane a little too far forward there, but who cares? I just want to see all the new signings on the same team sheet!
That’s not what I’m talking about is it?
keogh not even making bench??
i wonder if Jason McCarthy is going to be leaving?
Poor Keogh - I'd already forgotten about him! A huge mistake, given our revolving injury door at CB.
Maybe we're plumping with a 352? Good way to get everyone in
Possibly. There are those who say that he can neither control or cross the ball.
His boundless energy and enthusiasm are quite an asset though and I’ve seen worse crossers.
MB comments on the signing announcement focusing on KVY attacking prowess suggests 352 may well be the plan.
can McCleary play as one of the two?
3-5-2 would certainly suit JJ, Grimmer and McCarthy, all of whom can slot in if the big 3 specialist centre backs are out.
On another note, have we ever fielded a back 3 with more aerial power than those guys?
https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/latest-former-portsmouth-defender-linked-with-championship-return-as-wycombe-join-race-for-blues-and-preston-summer-target-4217774
Apparently we are in for Sam Smith too.
This has taken quotes from the BFP, who took quotes from unsubstantiated rumours on Twitter. I am hoping we are in for him, but the BFP is not a reliable source.
It does smack off 3-5-2 or some variation thereof.
A front two of Vokes and McCleary could work well. Big Sam to lead the line and Gareth given free rein to play off him and provide the movement. We’d then have TJay or Hanlan in reserve which is pretty good
Then a midfield three of Leahy, Scowen and Breckin/Wheeler, with Ward and Young to come through
Two of Boyes, McCarthy or Vincent-Young as wing backs with Pattenden and Woodhouse to come through.
And 3 of JJ, Grimmer, Taf, Keogh and Forino (maybe) to make up a back three.
Pretty good that.
How are we doing in terms of available spaces in the squad?
As I posted elsewhere (wrong thread)
Stryjek
Vincent-Young
Grimmer
Taff
JJ
Boyes
Scowen
Leahy
GMac
Vokes
Hanlan
Subs
GK
JMac
Keogh
Breckin
Wheeler
TJ
Ward
Forino to QPR?
All quite exciting isn't it? Seems rare to have such a busy pre-season before a ball is kicked! Blooms-ball.
If we can bring in a back up GK and a striker then that might be us done.
Leaving us free to snaffle up a couple of young rough diamonds cast offs from Premier League teams late on, without then being the make or break for the squad.
MB and the recruitment team from zeros to heros (almost) in a week.
I always seem to forget about Hanlan. Haven't really got the best out of him but would start for a large percentage of League 1 teams.
Wasn't McCarthy one of the first players to announce that he's signed a new contract just after MB joined us? Also, wasn't he VC last season. I'm not sure he'll be leaving anytime soon
Zeros to heros in a week?
Zeros before players we can afford become available.
Heroes when they are.
Zeros again when players are injured or not performing.
Heroes with a late push for play-offs.
Football management in a nutshell.
Oh and a sacking after getting 90 plus points and a playoff win in Darren Moore's case.
I’m sure McCarthy’s not going anywhere.
If we do choose to play with wing backs, they are really physically demanding positions. So you need options off the bench, for weeks when you play Sat/Tue and for the inevitable injuries.
So having McCarthy who can play on the right, Boyes on the left and Vincent-Young who can player on either flank is just what you want.
You’ve then also got Wheeler who can play right wing back if needed. As well as Pattenden, Woodhouse and Makoli all coming through who can play those roles.
So it’s a pretty good mix really. And then of course Jason can also fill in as a central defender or central midfielder.
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He’s proven time and again he’s not better than that.
I could have worded it better
Morning of July 4th - zero signings
Evening of July 13th - 5 potentially excellent signings
Zeros to heros in a week (almost)
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@bargepole you are very funny 😃 . I assume that you mean to be humorous