Kamikaze Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Khalifa's non-contract up this month, do we keep him for depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Depends if we sign anybody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I doubt we will, Seems Hendrick is favoured for the DCM slot if required. I'd like us to sign someone else to play there but I'm not sure it'll be Cisse, the management have gone quiet on him and he has only been involved twice in 10 games or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 CM - Hughes, Bryson and Hendrick CDM - Eustace and New Signing I just don't think Hendrick is good enough in the CDM role and it does not fit his style of play, limiting him as a player. Bryson and Hughes will get injured in the second half of the season so Hendrick will play. Signing a CDM would strengthen the squad greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 In our last 10 games we've conceded 7 goals, 6 of them were scored in the 2nd half of matches (5 in the last 30 mins). I rate Eustace highly but he tires late into games so I'm hoping we sign a new CDM who doesn't want to leave our half and has the energy levels like Bryson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If he's happy to be a squad player then he's perfect; sign 'im up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMuffin Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 No don't sign players if there happy to be in the squad! He can't get in so he's not better than what we have got already so no don't sign him. Sign someone better who can seriously challenge and push us on to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Contract not been renewed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Surely this means a new cdm should be coming in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Surely this means a new cdm should be coming in? looking at what Simpson said, it'll probably just be Bailey who will be cover at cdm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fran Van Rams Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Surely this means a new cdm should be coming in? You'd hope so. Having said that, we already have Hughes, Bryson, Hendrick, Eustace, Bailey and Coutts (maybe) who play in the central midfield position. Thats 6 players for 3 spots if we stick with the 4-3-3 formation. If we don't sign another CDM, I'm hoping we don't play 4-3-3 when Eustace is rested, we just don't have the personnel for it to be effective. Having said that, I don't what other formation we would play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Nothing against Bailey moving up the pecking order. Having said that, I'd put Bailey in the same camp as Hendrick in the CDM role - ie. might work against the lesser teams but we'll end up being exposed against the better sides. Unless we really see Bailey as the long-term replacement for Eustace then given that we'll more than likely have to replace Eustace in the summer anyway then I really think we should be looking to bring that player in now, rather than the summer. If we end up dropping away from the playoffs because Eustace gets injured and we don't have adequate cover than I doubt many will be happy. I thought we were serious about having a go at promotion here. Whilst I can understand the argument that we don't want to bring in too many players and destabilize the squad, that shouldn't be at the expense of lacking cover in key positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I think Coutts could be the man to replace Eustace. The few games he has played there he looked solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko1983 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Nothing against Bailey moving up the pecking order. Having said that, I'd put Bailey in the same camp as Hendrick in the CDM role - ie. might work against the lesser teams but we'll end up being exposed against the better sides. Unless we really see Bailey as the long-term replacement for Eustace then given that we'll more than likely have to replace Eustace in the summer anyway then I really think we should be looking to bring that player in now, rather than the summer. If we end up dropping away from the playoffs because Eustace gets injured and we don't have adequate cover than I doubt many will be happy. I thought we were serious about having a go at promotion here. Whilst I can understand the argument that we don't want to bring in too many players and destabilize the squad, that shouldn't be at the expense of lacking cover in key positions. I think Bailey is more of a deep lying play-maker than someone that breaks up play in midfield, he would be good cover for Will Hughes, especially if we are being pegged back a bit and need to play a bit more direct when in possession. If we don't sign someone, it might be worth a try to play either Keogh or Keane in that sort of role if eustace is not fit. We need a CDM that doesn't like to leave his own half, Hendrick and Bailey are more likely to be out of position when playing deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I think Coutts could be the man to replace Eustace. The few games he has played there he looked solid. This could be interesting. Paul Coutts is excellent in that he very rarely gives the ball away with his passing which is brilliant for playing out from the back. My only doubt is can he be a big enough presence to win it and protect the back four? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 This could be interesting. Paul Coutts is excellent in that he very rarely gives the ball away with his passing which is brilliant for playing out from the back. My only doubt is can he be a big enough presence to win it and protect the back four? Also does he have the tactical/positional nouse to play that role. I wouldn't say Eustace is not a particularly big presence, it's his know-how that allows him to play the role well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Also does he have the tactical/positional nouse to play that role. I wouldn't say Eustace is not a particularly big presence, it's his know-how that allows him to play the role well. Fair point. That to me gives even more encouragement for Coutts in that role as I think he can be an intelligent footballer and would understand the role and what was expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Coutts is not a defensive midfielder, neither is Hendrick. Bailey and Eustace are our only options and for that reason I would be tempted to raid Sam's pockets if we're serious about promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewetube Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 looking at what Simpson said, it'll probably just be Bailey who will be cover at cdm. If that is the case, why the hell did Hendrick play that roll at Festa? In my humble opinion we need to get a specialist CDM in to cover/ rotate with Eustace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm guessing fitness with Bailey, few minutes against Chelsea is all he's had. Leicester was always going to be a tough game so went with the fitter Hendrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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