Whitlams1968 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I think we have easily one of the best squads in the league. I don't think Chris Martin will get injured this season like last season. I think he has a very good history regarding not sustaining injuries and we have a great back up in Darren Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yani P Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I cant think of any team with better quality or depth of squad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 5 minutes ago, mcsilks said: Is it? It is strong in midfield and we have depth at centre back. Aside from that, we have no quality cover in both full back slots (Baird is not a left back, Lowe is untested at this level) and no cover whatsoever up front in the system we play should we lose Martin. I don't think we have a particularly strong squad at all. We have strength in depth in central midfield and that is about that. If we are to sustain our top two push, I think we need to strengthen in certain areas otherwise I can only see the lottery of the play-offs awaiting as the season moves on and the injuries and loss of form occur. The sides above us have more quality in depth in all areas. I think we're fine for depth in every area apart from possibly the wings, we could do with 1 more so we have cover for each side Current squad (excluding long term injuries) GK: Carson + Grant - 2 good goalkeepers at Champ level RB: Christie + Shotton + Baird - Christie looks like his old self and Shotton and Baird are fine backups LB: Warnock + Lowe + Baird - Lowe untested and not many people are confident in Baird so hopefully Warnock can stay fit and be consistent and if not, we can always look to the loan market CB: Keogh + Shackell + Pearce + Buxton + Shotton - Fine for centre backs CDM: Thorne + Baird + Hanson + Johnson - Johnson looks very capable there so we should be fine if Thorne picks up a knock CM: Johnson + Butterfield + Hendrick + Bryson + Hanson - We're fine for centre mids Wingers: Russell + Ince + Weimann - Could maybe do with one more but Calero could possible do a job if required CF: Martin + Bent + Weimann? - As Mel said, last season when Martin got injured we didn't have trouble scoring still, the issue was the defence. We looked nowhere near as good without Martin playing, but hopefully Clement has different systems that would suit Bent and not have a negative affect on the rest of the team should Martin pick up an injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I don't think any side in the championship could name a second string side as strong as us... Grant, Shotton, Pearce, Buxton, Warnock, Baird, Hendrick, Bryson, Weimann, Calero, Bent I'm also sure all except Calero would be guaranteed starters for at least 18 teams in this division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHudson Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 To all those who aren't keen on Warnock because he can't bomb up and down the wing for 90 minutes: I seem to recall us doing pretty well with Andre Wisdom, and he was hardly Dani Alves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Claudia winkelman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Those who are seriously (is there someone? hope not...) asking for Cole, we already have one former England international left back on our bench. And he is younger than Cole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 17 hours ago, WamRam said: I've seen enough of Warnock to know he is not good enough for this level. No pace, no aerial ability, doesn't get forward, doesn't seem reliable and doesn't fill me with confidence. Some of the things he did on Tuesday we're utter garbage. So just for the avoidance of doing, you believe you have a better eye for a player than both Paul Clement and Steve McClaren? Have you got your application in for the Huddersfield job yet? Assume it should be a formality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satty atwal Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Lets go back to burnley and pee ginge off and snap up ben mee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Baird played left back for WBA just last year! We have THREE covers, not as attacking with Warnock or Baird but they'll do a job fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 13 hours ago, Old Spalding Ram said: Forsyth is a player who has been given some unjustified stick on here over the last few months, gets injured and the place is in meltdown! Warnock & Baird are above average experienced pros and if they can't hack it Clement will move for a replacement As for the Ashley Cole brigade........................Ye gods man! If you're looking for a world class, attacking, experienced left back then the 42 year old Robert Carlos is still playing for the Delhi Dynamos!!! I didn't know that! We should get him and Ronaldinho in. You know, to cover for the thin ranks some people think we have in attack. 6 minutes ago, Shang said: Baird played left back for WBA just last year! We have THREE covers, not as attacking with Warnock or Baird but they'll do a job fine! Ever feel like the wall you're talking to talks back? Scary, isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 19 hours ago, WamRam said: I've seen enough of Warnock to know he is not good enough for this level. No pace, no aerial ability, doesn't get forward, doesn't seem reliable and doesn't fill me with confidence. Some of the things he did on Tuesday we're utter garbage. More 'Wumram' than Wamram methinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloughandtaylor Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Warnock will be a fine temporary replacement, but as we have Fozzie out the rest of the season and as Warnock has all the experience but lacks pace, it would mean no attacking left wing. So I reckon they will use the insurance and bring a 'pacier' LB in on a season loan and then use Warnock as a back up along with giving Lowe some experience in games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just now, super rams said: Warnock will be a fine temporary replacement, but as we have Fozzie out the rest of the season and as Warnock has all the experience but lacks pace, it would mean no attacking left wing. So I reckon they will use the insurance and bring a 'pacier' LB in on a season loan and then use Warnock as a back up along with giving Lowe so experience in games. Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 5 minutes ago, super rams said: Warnock will be a fine temporary replacement, but as we have Fozzie out the rest of the season and as Warnock has all the experience but lacks pace, it would mean no attacking left wing. So I reckon they will use the insurance and bring a 'pacier' LB in on a season loan and then use Warnock as a back up along with giving Lowe some experience in games. That's the first time i've ever agreed with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale The Ram Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Dont think a replacement is needed. Warnock is capable but i just want him to calm down a bit, he goes in like a steam-train in the tackle where he could just stand on. Baird as @Shang said has played at LB before... in the prem... last year, surely good enough for a few games Lowe who I have seen a few times and rate highly, pacey but just a bit too soon? will struggle to defend against the best in this league and hes injured atm Pearce has been played at LB and I am sure he is eager to break into the team and may take this opportunity in his stride. Why loan in a player if we have 4 players who can play there? I rate Forsyth but I dont think he is irreplaceable, yes we will miss his forward play but we have 3 players who are solid defensively and 1 (baird) who would compliment Thorne with the possession game and Lowe who has the pace and energy to be a problem for the opposition going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WamRam Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 On 06/11/2015 07:57:26, G STAR RAM said: So just for the avoidance of doing, you believe you have a better eye for a player than both Paul Clement and Steve McClaren? Have you got your application in for the Huddersfield job yet? Assume it should be a formality. In that case lets just get rid of this whole thread because nobody can have an opinion on a player at the club because you're not the manager. Tit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 6 minutes ago, WamRam said: In that case lets just get rid of this whole thread because nobody can have an opinion on a player at the club because you're not the manager. Tit. Everyone entitled to an opinion. Just wondering what you have seen in all of the 12 games he has played for us to make such a comment and form an opinion different to the managers who watch him train day in day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 On 06/11/2015, 09:36:42, Shang said: Baird played left back for WBA just last year! We have THREE covers, not as attacking with Warnock or Baird but they'll do a job fine! This is true however have you had feedback from Baggies fans regards how Baird performed in this position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGApro Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Im not going into how etc......but.........Charlie Taylor (Leeds)....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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