AndyB Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Is our central defence strong enough for a top 6 push? Keogh, Buxton, Gjokaj, OB, Barker. Given two are injured and one inexperienced I think this is where we will fall down. Can we sign another, even on loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think we need a bit of back-up if I'm honest, maybe a youngster on loan from a Prem club. Unlike most people on here, I think Keogh and Buxton are a very adequate pairing and I don't feel that Buxton needs to be replaced. However, if one of them gets injured, we only have Gjokaj, which does concern me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Glick seemed confident the other day that we would sign six players this summer we are currently at five, I'm sure a CB will come in before the end of the window. Given the CB shortage is likely to be temporary due to injuries to Barker and OB I suspect this will be a half or full season loan from a Premier team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Glick? I meant Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think this is pretty much our only worry and weak point now so really hope we get someone in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 People doubt Buxton because of his age/ past clubs. When called upon he hardly puts a foot wrong. Put for some reason i still find myself wanting a new CH to play ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondJovi Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Rather we played Gjokaj than got a young loan from a prem club. I would be happy if we had Buxton and Gjokaj as back up, think OB falls into that bracket too. But we need a real quality CB. No idea how Barker will be when he returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosram Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Is our central defence strong enough for a top 6 push? No! Just watching highlights of pre season and remembering how we conceded last season from crosses/set pieces, we are short of a commanding centre half. Keogh and Bucko struggle with balls across the area - just hope Grant will command his area better than Frank or Leggy. Very surprised and disappointed we haven't plugged this gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The problem would hit us in the face if Keogh got injured. Buxton & Gjokaj? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The problem would hit us in the face if Keogh got injured. Buxton & Gjokaj? spot on. (we all love jake) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 you lot are so ******* negative. This will be a memorable season and we will bang in over 120 goals, winning at least ten games 5-4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Unlike most people on here, I think Keogh and Buxton are a very adequate pairing and I don't feel that Buxton needs to be replaced. However, if one of them gets injured, we only have Gjokaj, which does concern me. I agree, I think they have different strengths and weaknesses but are about equal overall. I would like to see someone better than the pair of them if we get anyone in, otherwise we mayaswell look at how well the others can perform for backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Gjokaj and Hanson could step up though, who knows. I like the look of Gjokaj and from what Ive heard Hanson looks equally as promising - but, it's a risk. A weak side, for even one game is potentially 3 points thrown away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 you lot are so ******* negative. This will be a memorable season and we will bang in over 120 goals, winning at least ten games 5-4! Whilst I know you're p*****g around with this I think it's worth thinking about whether maybe it's more about scoring away than tightening up the defence... We only conceded more than 2 goals on (I think) 2 occassions last year... Dunno about anyone else but I'd rather have a team which can score 3 in most games than concede none... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 We looked quite weak i thought at centre half and they cost us quite a lot of goals. I just never thought we looked that solid. I don't know why they are going to be a lot better this time. A quality addition in there would make a huge difference to the side but as anything it's all about cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts_ram Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Is our central defence strong enough for a top 6 push? Keogh, Buxton, Gjokaj, OB, Barker. Given two are injured and one inexperienced I think this is where we will fall down. Can we sign another, even on loan? Simple answer - no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think this one extra signing could make the difference between, say, 10th and 6th. There is a huge difference between 10th and 6th as we know, will the money be made available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I wouldn't be disappointed if we could replace both of our centrebacks... They are both ok, but we could/should have better. Fit Barker and Shackell would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think we need a bit of back-up if I'm honest, maybe a youngster on loan from a Prem club. Unlike most people on here, I think Keogh and Buxton are a very adequate pairing and I don't feel that Buxton needs to be replaced. However, if one of them gets injured, we only have Gjokaj, which does concern me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think we need a bit of back-up if I'm honest, maybe a youngster on loan from a Prem club. Unlike most people on here, I think Keogh and Buxton are a very adequate pairing and I don't feel that Buxton needs to be replaced. However, if one of them gets injured, we only have Gjokaj, which does concern me. I agree mate, Gjokaj is doing well and looks as if he may well fit the bill - in a couple of seasons, too early yet thou, its the weakest link at the moment and we need someone to fill the gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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