Squad Update


Let's see who uncle Tony starts tomorrow, I think that will give us an idea of who he thinks the first team is
Yeah. Will give us a good indication as well who could potentially leave. Looking at his comments this morning it sounds like Lihadji could be off.
 
I think Onien should/will move back to CDM - especially given Matete and Evans being crocked. I'd rather he not play CB and we don't need him there now anyway - that was an emergency situation. I think he's gotten much better in midfield, and would be the defensive-minded option off the bench which we need. =

Johnson out on loan and we're off to the races. One more striker would be lovely but would indicate to me that Stewart is off.
It's GOT not gotten! We are not American, never will be. Please don't say gotten...truly awful.
(With the greatest respect to Chicago!!)
 
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Yeah. Will give us a good indication as well who could potentially leave. Looking at his comments this morning it sounds like Lihadji could be off.
Where can I read these comments? I think the new French lad could be his replacement, still think we need another striker but who knows hemir could hit the ground running as many of our new young players have.
 
Good post. Cameron had more or less a full season on loan as a first year scholar, brilliant experience. Even a month wouldn't surprise me for the younger lads but each one is at their own individual level and said GK coach knows his lads best.
Jack Newman is another at Dundee United who has played 1st team.

I thought about including him and Max Johnstone but neither have established themselves as a first team professional. All the ones I mentioned have. Our others are still playing at least semi professional if not none league professional. Very few drop out completely.

That's all Mark Prudhoes graduates. They should be under high demand for league 2 clubs looking for a keeper. And we should have been playing Stryjek instead of Burge/Matthews in league 1
 
Thought I’d do a squad update with the new Dack signing + Mayenda & Bishop to follow. Definitely still need a senior striker to arrive but we really need to start getting rid of a few. 29 man squad below. Obviously includes a couple of players with long term injuries but some positions look particularly bloated. Centre half and attacking midfield looks particularly heavy. Think we will get a better idea after Saturday who we will be looking to move on over the next few weeks but I can see O’Nien and Pritchard moving on. Wouldn’t be surprised if Lihadji or Bennette leave in some capacity also.

GK:
Anthony Patterson
Nathan Bishop

RB:
Trai Hume
Lynden Gooch

CB:
Dan Ballard
Danny Batth
Jenson Seelt
Nectar Triantis
Luke O’Nien
Aji Alese

LB:
Dennis Cirkin
Niall Huggins


CDM:
Dan Neil
Pierre Ekwah
Jobe Bellingham
Jay Matete
Corry Evans

RM:
Patrick Roberts
Isaac Lihadji

AM:
Alex Pritchard
Bradley Dack
Chris Rigg
Abdoullah Ba
Elliot Embleton

LM:
Jack Clarke
Jewison Bennette

ST:
Luis Hemir
Eliezer Mayenda
Ross Stewart
Ahhhh the old 10-5-9-3 Formation
 
I thought about including him and Max Johnstone but neither have established themselves as a first team professional. All the ones I mentioned have. Our others are still playing at least semi professional if not none league professional. Very few drop out completely.

That's all Mark Prudhoes graduates. They should be under high demand for league 2 clubs looking for a keeper. And we should have been playing Stryjek instead of Burge/Matthews in league 1
The Stryjek situation was mental. Mark Prudhoe has done wonders at the club.
 
I think Onien should/will move back to CDM - especially given Matete and Evans being crocked. I'd rather he not play CB and we don't need him there now anyway - that was an emergency situation. I think he's gotten much better in midfield, and would be the defensive-minded option off the bench which we need. =

Johnson out on loan and we're off to the races. One more striker would be lovely but would indicate to me that Stewart is off.
How have you came to the conclusion he’s got much better in midfield when he literally never plays there?
 
Thought I’d do a squad update with the new Dack signing + Mayenda & Bishop to follow. Definitely still need a senior striker to arrive but we really need to start getting rid of a few. 29 man squad below. Obviously includes a couple of players with long term injuries but some positions look particularly bloated. Centre half and attacking midfield looks particularly heavy. Think we will get a better idea after Saturday who we will be looking to move on over the next few weeks but I can see O’Nien and Pritchard moving on. Wouldn’t be surprised if Lihadji or Bennette leave in some capacity also.

GK:
Anthony Patterson
Nathan Bishop

RB:
Trai Hume
Lynden Gooch

CB:
Dan Ballard
Danny Batth
Jenson Seelt
Nectar Triantis
Luke O’Nien
Aji Alese

LB:
Dennis Cirkin
Niall Huggins


CDM:
Dan Neil
Pierre Ekwah
Jobe Bellingham
Jay Matete
Corry Evans

RM:
Patrick Roberts
Isaac Lihadji

AM:
Alex Pritchard
Bradley Dack
Chris Rigg
Abdoullah Ba
Elliot Embleton

LM:
Jack Clarke
Jewison Bennette

ST:
Luis Hemir
Eliezer Mayenda
Ross Stewart
That squad looks very good on paper, good cover in most positions. Still think there will be one or two outgoings
 
Another squad update for those that care...

Early days but the balance of the side has not looked right at all so far. Thinking back to last season a lot of our success came when playing 3 at the back. Formation's are pretty fluid these days and a lot of time time we play a lopsided back 4 but thought I would break down our squad if we reverted to a back 3. It also gives us the flexibility to play 2 up top once we eventually sign a striker and Rosco/Mayenda return.

It has looked bad the first couple of games but I'm still pretty positive that the squad is decent with some players returning from injuries and if/when we eventually sign a centre forward.

3-4-2-1First TeamSubReserve/InjuredSell/Loan
GKAnthony PattersonNathan Bishop
CBLuke O'NienNectar TriantisJenson Seelt
CBDan BallardDanny Batth
CBDennis CirkinAji Alese
RMTrai HumeGoochNiall Huggins
CMDan NeilCorry Evans
CMPierre EkwahJay Matete
LMJack ClarkeJewison Bennette
AMPatrick RobertsJobe BellinghamChris Rigg
AMAlex PritchardBradley DackElliot EmbletonAbdoullah Ba
STLuis HemirEliezer MayendaRoss Stewart
 
Ba, Bennette, Triantis all need to be loans out to league one clubs. The three of them need to be playing week in week out & see how their get on.
 

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