A bit odd that there are 4 right backs and only one specialist left back. And I still think letting Chappers go was a mistake, but let’s give them time to gel.
What has happened to the young left back Boniface who was on the bench so much at the end of last season. Is he injured?
I’m sure he won’t but if Townsend makes a miraculous recovery before the end of the season does it mean he can’t play or does it get revised in January?
Stinkiusminkius. Young, Johnson, can also play left back. As can Greaves and Kipre or harry Clarke for that matter. .
cooper4england – The list only lasts until the next transfer window opens (1st Jan 2026).
Individual changes can be applied for prior to that, but requires a good reason and approval not guaranteed. Presumably if someone else got an injury which put them out for four to five months (or the whole season) and we wanted to sign a free agent as cover, that would be okayed.
Plenty of flexibility in that squad to move players into other positions if need be.
Individual quality on paper much higher.
Could you image if we were told we’d get this future squad & millions to spare when back in L1? We’d have taken it and sold both kidneys.
Now just to get them all clicking like the last lot.
My understanding from a friend of his is that Wes’ fitness target date for playing is the Norwich match on October 5th. It will be great to have him available again, even if he doesnt feature regularly, he’s been a big part of our journey, as has Harry
Blues 1 i can also play left back but i wouldn’t be any good. To much of this round pegs in square holes at the club at the moment and fans wonder why players are not performing at their best.
Glad to see Cam Humphreys and Elkan Baggott in the squad. Need to give our youngsters a chance
Ringwood, probably more to do with the ‘homegrown’ rule in EFL competition:
– EFL “homegrown” rules require a certain number of players in a matchday squad to be registered with an English or Welsh club for three seasons before their 21st birthday. Clubs also must field at least one “club-developed” player, defined as someone registered to the club for at least a year before their Under-19 season ends. These rules aim to encourage the development of local talent and ensure opportunities for English-qualified players in the first team.
When you see that squad written down, it looks awesome for the Championship. Makes the start we’ve had all the more galling. Still think we’ll storm this league once up to speed.
I like debating our strengths and weaknesses but bottom line is that transfer window didn’t change anything in our odds for the title so the bookies at least feel we are no stronger or weaker. I realise many/most will disagree but its a statement of fact not opinion. We are title favourites and a par performance will deliver that. Another shot at the Prem is likely next season
That squad iseems to be crying out for 3 in midfield and lose the double pivot.
Jens, Jack, Cameron, even Nunez would all thrive with more freedom to get forward. Cameron will be a star, but not for us.
Our two was massively over run at times last season, and so far this season too.
We have some wonderful number 8’s.
Water water .., everywhere .., but not a drop to drink.
West Sussex Blue, Wes won’t be near first choice, I think McAteer will be, hopefully with Wes as deputy.
It really depends on where Sindre fits in. I do fear, however, that Wes may have left like Chaplin did had he been fit….
Good squad for sure, but can McKenna identify his strongest 11 and stick with it for a run of games, or is he still intent on playing players out of THEIR most effective position for the sake of a formation / tactics? We shall see what hes learned from the last 12 months. Im crossing my fingers….
That is one very strong squad, just a weakness at left back only ( not a fan of the ” can play there ” theories, square pegs in square holes please ). And I also agree ( shock horror! ) with darkhorse28, three midfielders and dump the double pivot, just another load of modern day jargon ( like the ” low block ” which really means playing defensively! ).
If this squad can’t gain promotion at the first time of
asking, something will have gone seriously wrong somewhere!
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