DazzaRam Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Disappointed by the Whelan news. I really rate what he does and brings to a team. I hope Rowett does bring somebody in because the midfield is not right. Thorne coming back is a big plus but I don't expect him to be flying come August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Stoke fans gutted to see him go shame we aren't after him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanDan Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Topram said: Stoke fans gutted to see him go shame we aren't after him Maybe we were after him but Whelan prefers Villa, and rather than wasting our time we have switched targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Gutted about this, Whelan would have added much needed steel to our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamBamFan Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'm distraught that we aren't getting Whelan, and not just because it means I'll have to change my picture. Why wouldn't you want a player who was playing regular Premier League football next season? Quality player that we really could have used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Just now, RamBamFan said: I'm distraught that we aren't getting Whelan, and not just because it means I'll have to change my picture. Why wouldn't you want a player who was playing regular Premier League football next season? Quality player that we really could have used. I would prefer one of the spare Manchester City forwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 We are still after him according to thus reporter. Don't know whether to put this on here or new thread for the other bit though. @David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I think we need more athleticism in the side anyway, so I'm not too heartbroken about this news. Our current DM's are Thorne and sort of Johnson. I think they're both good and could work in a midfield two together, as well as on their own in a 4-3-3. But I'd like to see us have a DM that's a bit more nippy and energetic. The comparison is done to death because every fan of every team in the country probably says it, but we need a Kante type midfielder. Closest we have right now is Bryson, I'd like to see us bring in someone like a young Bryson. Ryan Woods from Brentford is someone who stands out. 22, mobile and now an established DM at this level. Tidier on the ball than someone like Johnson too. I'd be relatively happy if we rolled with Thorne, Johnson, Bryson and a midfielder like that as our options for the DM's in a 4-2-3-1 next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papahet Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Steve Nicolson really isn't that ITK when it comes to the club. Recycled articles and tweeting them twenty times a day is about his best job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, Derby_EnglandLoyal said: We are still after him according to thus reporter. Don't know whether to put this on here or new thread for the other bit though. @David Don't think I've heard of this guy, any idea how accurate he is usually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hate to say it but, Nixon is more reliable than Nicholson these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, Leicester Ram said: I think we need more athleticism in the side anyway, so I'm not too heartbroken about this news. Our current DM's are Thorne and sort of Johnson. I think they're both good and could work in a midfield two together, as well as on their own in a 4-3-3. But I'd like to see us have a DM that's a bit more nippy and energetic. The comparison is done to death because every fan of every team in the country probably says it, but we need a Kante type midfielder. Closest we have right now is Bryson, I'd like to see us bring in someone like a young Bryson. Ryan Woods from Brentford is someone who stands out. 22, mobile and now an established DM at this level. Tidier on the ball than someone like Johnson too. I'd be relatively happy if we rolled with Thorne, Johnson, Bryson and a midfielder like that as our options for the DM's in a 4-2-3-1 next year. You've confused me starting off talking about 433 then switching to 4231. Don't you need different types of midfield player for those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Don't think I've heard of this guy, any idea how accurate he is usually? After Curtis Davies brother tweeted (which was quickly deleted) this guy James did the article about Curtis Davies to Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 49 minutes ago, EnigmaRam said: You've confused me starting off talking about 433 then switching to 4231. Don't you need different types of midfield player for those? I was talking about a midfield two, then mentioned in passing that Thorne/Johnson can play holding in a 4-3-3. I'm trying to say we don't need to bring in another DM who is that sort of DM; big, strong but not too quick. I think we need a more energetic DM who can give us mobility in a midfield two. Johnson is probably mobile enough to partner Thorne but Thorne and Whelan together would be super slow. I wonder if we'd get overrun and slaughtered on the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Derby Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Not even as reliable as Nixon - Recall James nusrsey tweeting in the January window that Lansbury and Rhodes were as good as done deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, Donkey Derby said: Not even as reliable as Nixon - Recall James nusrsey tweeting in the January window that Lansbury and Rhodes were as good as done deals I think it was Tom Barclay from the Sun who said about Lansbury + Rhodes, unless James Nursey said the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Relieved if Whelan goes to Villa. Much rather we look for a younger, more mobile alternative, possibly on loan - someone like Jack Cork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highgate Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'll also be relieved if we manage to avoid Whelan. As already mentioned, we need a bit more energy and pace in there if we are going to go for a DM. I really hope Rowett realizes that Thorne must play if fit (but after the Hughes sale I can't be sure of this). However we are all aware that it's highly likely that Thorne will get injured as some stage and cover for his position is probably essential anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Whelan would be ideal for us. The ne Dave Mackay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Out of the two, and based purely from what I've seen of both players, I think I'd prefer Ledley. Looked imminently comfortable at PL level and tidy on the ball. In all honesty would be happy with either however, a bit of defensive experience in midfield would be massively beneficial to our style of play, if we're setting up like we expect Rowett to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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