Just going to watch the highlights now, so I'll let you know.......FactualFrank wrote:I was surprised to see Fulham losing yesterday, do you know who have left from last season? Babel has gone, and the big lump up front; Sess has stayed, but that's all I know.
Ah so Mitrovic is still there. Then they MUST be one of the top 2 this season.rob63 wrote:Just going to watch the highlights now, so I'll let you know.......
Betinelli, Bryan, Mawson, Le Marchand, Odoi, Cairney, Johansen, McDonald, Kamara, Cavaleiro, Mitrovic......
Not a lot different to last year, must be some reduced wages there!
Not with the back 5 they have.FactualFrank wrote:Ah so Mitrovic is still there. Then they MUST be one of the top 2 this season.
https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/t ... b-16697627" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;dermotdermot wrote:Apparently Vydra wants a transfer now.
No, they were shocking.....midfield easily nudged off the ball, very fragile, spent a lot of time on the floorCFS wrote:Not with the back 5 they have.
Ha yeah, that's what I meant. He's a good player, but still looks like a lump when he's playing - who just happens to scoreLeadBelly wrote:Fulham have still got Mitrovic (presumably the "lump up front") but some of their loans have returned home (eg Schurle).
They've loaned out some of their big earners (eg Seri and Anguissa) to get them off the wage bill. Babel went on a free too so he's off the wage bill.
Kept Mawson, Bryan and Cairney (and Kev McDonald); got Knockaert in on loan.
They should be able to push for a play-off place I would think unless they have to shift more out to get the wage bill down- though they obviously didnt start well up at "Burnsley" yesterday.
So you noticed the similarities too, closing down in midfield & defenders throwing themselves in front of the ball?LeadBelly wrote:Fulham have still got Mitrovic (presumably the "lump up front") but some of their loans have returned home (eg Schurle).
They've loaned out some of their big earners (eg Seri and Anguissa) to get them off the wage bill. Babel went on a free too so he's off the wage bill.
Kept Mawson, Bryan and Cairney (and Kev McDonald); got Knockaert in on loan.
They should be able to push for a play-off place I would think unless they have to shift more out to get the wage bill down- though they obviously didnt start well up at "Burnsley" yesterday.
Understandable. He's at least 4th choice now.Bosscat wrote:https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/t ... b-16697627
Was he that good???tiger76 wrote:This from the BBC match report.
Phillips was exceptional in midfield against the Robins; breaking up City attacks, keeping possession smartly and spreading the play with passes to wide areas.
Sounds like exactly the type we need in midfield,wins the ball and keeps it simple.
He's only 23 so can only improve you'd hope.
Be happy if this signing went through before the deadline,and if we can get an unhappy Vydra out the door at the same time,all the better,he's clearly not in our 1st team plans,so he might as well make the move to get regular action.
CBT wrote:Was he that good???
Watched the game and never really heard him mentioned
Not always a bad thing I suppose when being a defensive midfielder
But anyway young and raved about so if it happens then good but not so sure he'd displace Westwood or Cork
I didn't see the game myself so can't give any personal view,hence why i'm going off the match reports,if not him then who,because virtually everyone agrees that we need a CM in this window.CBT wrote:Was he that good???
Watched the game and never really heard him mentioned
Not always a bad thing I suppose when being a defensive midfielder
But anyway young and raved about so if it happens then good but not so sure he'd displace Westwood or Cork
He's a very good ball player so he does create chances. I think a lot of people have seen him today, but he has an eye for goal and good at protecting the defence too. He's just a very very good central midfielder.Vegas Claret wrote:he didn't give the ball away once, still not sure our requirement is for a DM though, we need creativity
He was good but not outstanding IMHO, gave away a free kick on the edge of the box which could have been costly, but overall decent in what he did without being flashy.tiger76 wrote:I didn't see the game myself so can't give any personal view,hence why i'm going off the match reports,if not him then who,because virtually everyone agrees that we need a CM in this window.
Defour's here in name only,the best case scenario is he might feature around Xmas,and that's crossing our fingers,so unless we're going to fast track young Benson into the team squad,we need strengthening in the middle of the park.
In terms of creativity , I think last season was our highest for goals scored in a PL season.Vegas Claret wrote:he didn't give the ball away once, still not sure our requirement is for a DM though, we need creativity
So, you reckon Eze good then Rob, yeah? Nudge nudge, wink winkrob63 wrote:HSurprised Eze at QPR hasn't got a move this window, thought he'd be on Howe's radar.
With a really really stupid haircut.jdrobbo wrote:Really wish this could happen. Phillips is a cracking player.
Yes, Leeds hold all the cards here, at least until next year if he doesn't sign a contract extension. Unless Long fancies a trip over the Pennines with Vydra, or Dunne goes on a season-long loan, either way he'll not be cheap.FactualFrank wrote:He's a very good ball player so he does create chances. I think a lot of people have seen him today, but he has an eye for goal and good at protecting the defence too. He's just a very very good central midfielder.
But, he aint coming here. They're not going to let him go on the cheap.
We could do with a central midfielder agreed but necessity??Thing is if we do sign one they'd be from championship and not too many from there better than what we havetiger76 wrote:I didn't see the game myself so can't give any personal view,hence why i'm going off the match reports,if not him then who,because virtually everyone agrees that we need a CM in this window.
Defour's here in name only,the best case scenario is he might feature around Xmas,and that's crossing our fingers,so unless we're going to fast track young Benson into the team squad,we need strengthening in the middle of the park.
Not sure if his full name's EbenezerDuffer_ wrote:So, you reckon Eze good then Rob, yeah? Nudge nudge, wink wink
UTC!
That's at a push - Cork might be injured.randomclaret2 wrote:We only have 3 fit midfielders
Cork is fine and will be fit for Saturday.FactualFrank wrote:That's at a push - Cork might be injured.
2 will do though
Great news.Cheshireclaret wrote:Cork is fine and will be fit for Saturday.
We might sign two midfielders before the deadline. Wishful thinking maybe but you never know.Vegas Claret wrote:he didn't give the ball away once, still not sure our requirement is for a DM though, we need creativity
Hart may come into the equation.rob63 wrote:Yes, Leeds hold all the cards here, at least until next year if he doesn't sign a contract extension. Unless Long fancies a trip over the Pennines with Vydra, or Dunne goes on a season-long loan, either way he'll not be cheap.
Why, is he lending us his cheque book?Stayingup wrote:Hart may come into the equation.
So might the drainpipe on the side of my house.Stayingup wrote:Hart may come into the equation.
Why, is he lending us his cheque book?Stayingup wrote:Hart may come into the equation.
You do know you'll be paying interest on that one...rob63 wrote:Why, is he lending us his cheque book?
Joe seems to generate a lot of interest on here!FactualFrank wrote:You do know you'll be paying interest on that one...
No point offering Hart then ........ according to quite a number of posters!Rileybobs wrote:Leeds are looking for a keeper ........
When we need feeding they supply not the other way round.Rileybobs wrote:Leeds are looking for a keeper so we should offer them Vydra and Peacock-Farrell for Phillips and get this one over the line.
(Looks like that one went over your head!)CFS wrote:When we need feeding they supply not the other way round.
In what way?Steve1956 wrote:He has been treated abysmally.
Lovely highlights reel. Looks the perfect profile of player we should be after.
put in a transfer request because he wants to return to parks footballrob63 wrote:He was good but not outstanding IMHO, gave away a free kick on the edge of the box which could have been costly, but overall decent in what he did without being flashy.
Surprised Eze at QPR hasn't got a move this window, thought he'd be on Howe's radar. Different player to Phillips but could improve with better players around him
CharlieinNewMexico wrote:put in a transfer request because he wants to return to parks football
when asked, he said "that's why i'm leaving, im Eze, I like a Sunday morninggggggggg"
Not sure we do.Vegas Claret wrote:he didn't give the ball away once, still not sure our requirement is for a DM though, we need creativity