Hongkongphooey
Striker
What if he gets injured?The one first team keeper we have is the only one we needed last season and he’s now a year older and more experienced with an excellent championship season behind him.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
What if he gets injured?The one first team keeper we have is the only one we needed last season and he’s now a year older and more experienced with an excellent championship season behind him.
Aye you're right, I was just making the point 3 of our 4 defensive starters played half a season.I don’t think Hume’s number of games was down to injury, more that he didn’t get a regular place in the team until Christmas.
I don't see anyone kicking off.We've bought two centre-backs and have six on the books, with three full-backs who can also play there?
How many do you want?
No, but kicking off before the transfer window is done and a ball has been kicked - does.
to be fair a number of posters have been saying the same stuff for last 12 months - a few weeks isn't going to change anything for themWhy start the thread now? Why not start the thread when the window shuts.
Last season SAFC won 18 (39.15%) of league games; we drew 15 (32.61%) and lost 13 (28.24 %).Point to where I said we'd score 31 goals less.
We need to replace the 31 goals we've lost, the players replacing those 3 players will need to score those goals or contribute in another way to the benefit of the team.
Who's the replacements for Simms, Amad and potentially Stewart.
Hemir could potentially be one but we'll need more.
Totally agree.Last season SAFC won 18 (39.15%) of league games; we drew 15 (32.61%) and lost 13 (28.24 %).
I think that it is broadly accepted that we are likely to be stronger in defence with the return of Baath, Ballard (and eventually Alese and Cirkin), the signings of Triantis and Seelt, and the added experience that Hume, Gooch and O’Nein have under their belts. And importantly better luck with injuries than we had last season.
If the improved defence can turn games that would otherwise be draws into narrow victories and those that we might otherwise lose into ‘skin-of-the-teeth’ draws, even if the team doesn’t score as many goals as last season, the club will accumulate more points.
Our league position is not likely to be determined by how many goals we get, but by how many points we get. Last season is not this season.
That is not to say that I don’t agree that an additional couple of strikers and a reserve goalkeeper who doesn’t need to ask his Mam if he can stay out late for midweek away games wouldn’t be welcome - they most certainly would. Given the recruitment record of the club in the last couple of years, I’m confident that resolving the situation is in good hands.
i have seen a few threads like this and wonder why? five weeks. anyone can leave and anyone within reason can sign.to be fair a number of posters have been saying the same stuff for last 12 months - a few weeks isn't going to change anything for them
Weaker first 11 atm
Greater squad depth
Then those 2 quality loans have to be replaced the following season. Loan system is shiteCan we wait until we get our (probably 2) loans in from Premiership clubs --- hopefully these will be an Amad & Simms(Stewart) replacement.
2 quality attacking loans & we'll be in business.
Most sides that get promoted make good use of it. Should only be used to get players you couldn’t get permanently though imo.Then those 2 quality loans have to be replaced the following season. Loan system is shite
Urgently need striker. If Portuguese lad gets bullied we are fucked. Finish 8th which is okAre we stronger or weaker than last season?
Amad obviously a big miss and not having a Simms or Stewart up front makes us a bit one dimensional at the minute.
Look alike we have a bit more strength in depth in other areas though, and the youngsters like Hume, Neil etc will be a lot stronger than they were at this time last year.
Overall, we seem to look like a top 8 team, but a couple of good acquisitions up front and we could be looking at a comfortable top 6 finish. Unfortunately, we may have to wait until late August to get additional incomings on loan from the prem.
Yeah, hopefully he hits the ground running and by the time he hits a wall and needs a rest, the last minute loan signing we make on August 31st, and a returning Stewart, are ready to take over for a few months!Urgently need striker. If Portuguese lad gets bullied we are fucked. Finish 8th which is ok
Weaker, as it stands we are going in to the season with 1 inexperienced striker having lost one if not our best player from last season
Explain how we have lost 31 goals. Stewart might miss 2 weeks and Amad signed last week of august?Thisunbelievable this place at times
The OP said now, meaning today. There has been no forecast on when Stewart will be back but won't be for the start of the season if at all if the rumours are to be believed about clubs showing an interest in signing him, and with him failing to sign a new contract, which has been dragging on for almost 12 months. So we have a young inexperienced lad as our only striker as of today. We have failed to replace Amad, still have players out injured along with a back up keeper who is 16 years old. And I repeat, the OP said today, things could change hopefully for the better.Does Stewart not count because he’ll miss the first fortnight ?
Explain how we have lost 31 goals. Stewart might miss 2 weeks and Amad signed last week of august?