Squad - as it stands

[Rjk]

I've attempted to summarise the current squad in this image:
Assuming we are going to stick with 4-2-3-1
There are a number of players who can cover more than one position - e.g. Ng as CB, O'Dowda as RB and a few players in the "Colwill" role, but I've only shown them in one position as otherwise it was getting too complicated.

I've also shown their age and contract years remaining.

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Have I left anyone out?

Looking at that we have WAY too many central midfielders, especially if we are about to sign another who is better than any of them

Another Centre back wouldn't go amiss - although there is also Benjamin from the U21s

Probably need another right winger and some loans out for some of the Strikers

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: Squad - as it stands

YOU LEFT OUT RAMSEY!

New keeper and a right winger and we're winning the league.

[Keyser Soze]

Re: Squad - as it stands

I've attempted to summarise the current squad in this image:
Assuming we are going to stick with 4-2-3-1
There are a number of players who can cover more than one position - e.g. Ng as CB, O'Dowda as RB and a few players in the "Colwill" role, but I've only shown them in one position as otherwise it was getting too complicated.

I've also shown their age and contract years remaining.

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Have I left anyone out?

Looking at that we have WAY too many central midfielders, especially if we are about to sign another who is better than any of them

Another Centre back wouldn't go amiss - although there is also Benjamin from the U21s

Probably need another right winger and some loans out for some of the Strikers

Quite.

Keepers - good competition there.

Defence? Full backs look good. Ralls can be a third cover at left back at a desperate push. But I agree -I'd like to see see two central defenders added.

Not sure on "too many central midfielders". King will be phased in slowly, not 40 games a season. Not known if Adams will be a regular yet, nor durable for 40 games plus. Which leaves 4 CDMs vying for two positions, and you need rotation in there with fresh legs. Ramsey will work with Colwill in the 10 position is my guess, probably rotating.

Forwards. I'd like to see Watters and Ojo go. Issak Davies will be phased in slowly being a youngster, and won't play 40 + a season.

All in all, sort out central defence and we should have a team capable of pushing top half providing the coach is a major improvement. I think it's a decent squad.

[Rjk]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Quite.

Keepers - good competition there.

Defence? Full backs look good. Ralls can be a third cover at left back at a desperate push. But I agree -I'd like to see see two central defenders added.

Not sure on "too many central midfielders". King will be phased in slowly, not 40 games a season. Not known if Adams will be a regular yet, nor durable for 40 games plus. Which leaves 4 CDMs vying for two positions, and you need rotation in there with fresh legs. Ramsey will work with Colwill in the 10 position is my guess, probably rotating.

Forwards. I'd like to see Watters and Ojo go. Issak Davies will be phased in slowly being a youngster, and won't play 40 + a season.

All in all, sort out central defence and we should have a team capable of pushing top half providing the coach is a major improvement. I think it's a decent squad.

Yeah it'll be interesting to see where Ramsey plays (assuming he joins) as for the last few years he's playing more and more in a deeper role and less in an attacking midfield role (as happens with many players as they lose a bit of pace, but gain that bit of experience). I'm assuming he will be in the midfield 2, but I could be wrong.

Not been impressed with either keeper really, but they'll do for a year.
Right wing a priority for me next

[Father Dougal]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Things always look a lot more rosey in July than when the season gets underway!

Good competition for keepers? In what way? That they are both equally shit? Or has everyone forgotten this little detail over the summer?

The colwill position? He has his own position?

Oh and this includes Ojo as being an option.

I love the summer optimism of football fans though. All these youngsters that Will break through..... all these signings dropping down a level who will dominate......

Even I read how happy Oxford fans were they'd signed mark Harris. world Cup pedigree, championship appearances etc etc..... bless them.

[Keyser Soze]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Yeah it'll be interesting to see where Ramsey plays (assuming he joins) as for the last few years he's playing more and more in a deeper role and less in an attacking midfield role (as happens with many players as they lose a bit of pace, but gain that bit of experience). I'm assuming he will be in the midfield 2, but I could be wrong.

Not been impressed with either keeper really, but they'll do for a year.
Right wing a priority for me next

Hmm. Do take care though rjk. You'll only annoy our resident message board Squealing Mary (Sludge) with comments like that. I am going to take a reasonably educated guess that he will strongly disagree with you, and insist that the let wing is a priority, and that the right wing should be ignored. And of course "Feck off you Tory scum" or something to that predictable effect.

Tread easy my friend.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Hmm. Do take care though rjk. You'll only annoy our resident message board Squealing Mary (Sludge) with comments like that. I am going to take a reasonably educated guess that he will strongly disagree with you, and insist that the let wing is a priority, and that the right wing should be ignored. And of course "Feck off you Tory scum" or something to that predictable effect.

Tread easy my friend.

Feck off tory scum

[Keyser Soze]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Feck off tory scum

There you go. Now that you've hurled the daily abuse, does that make you feel better?

[J R Hartley]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Need someone in that central midfield to get hold of the ball and dictate play. All of those players are too similair.

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Need someone in that central midfield to get hold of the ball and dictate play. All of those players are too similair.

How has Isaac Davies doing after his injury last year?
Has he retained his speed?

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Assuming Ramsey signs (to play no 10 with Colwill understudy), a CB better than Simpson and a goalie better than all we've currently got are the priorities for me I think.

Another out and out CF too if Meite isn't going to play in that role.

Quite a few I'd loan out/sell/release too.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: Squad - as it stands

There you go. Now that you've hurled the daily abuse, does that make you feel better?

As long as tory filth infest this place I am here to liquidate them

[Keyser Soze]

Re: Squad - as it stands

As long as tory filth infest this place I am here to liquidate them

My god your are a deep dreamer.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Need more players who can play in the midfield. That area needs a serious overhaul and some bodies need to be moved on. We desperately need a centre back, too. I’d like a striker and a winger. Sawyers, Rino/Adams, Ojo etc all need to get sold. The squad is overloaded with poor players still.

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: Squad - as it stands

Hmm. Do take care though rjk. You'll only annoy our resident message board Squealing Mary (Sludge) with comments like that. I am going to take a reasonably educated guess that he will strongly disagree with you, and insist that the let wing is a priority, and that the right wing should be ignored. And of course "Feck off you Tory scum" or something to that predictable effect.

Tread easy my friend.

Why derail a good football thread?
There are ample opportunities on the alternative forum for political exchanges.