Not if BPF is going it isntNewcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:35 pmWe always seem to prioritise keepers in the market.
For me it’s literally the last position that needs strengthening right now.
We desperately need some midfielders adding
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It seems we will absolutely need a keeper.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:35 pmWe always seem to prioritise keepers in the market.
For me it’s literally the last position that needs strengthening right now.
We desperately need some midfielders adding
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You prioritise the player you can sign, not always the positions you need. Of course we need a centre back and a couple of wide players. But if a top drawer centre forward became available within our budget, do you think we wouldn’t do it just because we need a midfielder? No chance. If we’ve recognised BPF isn’t good enough and Hennessey has been deemed good enough and he’s now available, we should be absolutely all over it.
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You’re assuming that we are only looking at keepers. Just because that’s what is being reported, doesn’t mean that’s all we are looking at (the Ivorian lad being an apparent focus, suggests otherwise too).Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:35 pmWe always seem to prioritise keepers in the market.
For me it’s literally the last position that needs strengthening right now.
We desperately need some midfielders adding
I certainly don’t disagree that midfield is a key area that needs improving, but equally, having seen BPF and Norris in goal, I’d argue that it’s a pretty important area for improvement.
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Two pronged attack from the ‘Wats’
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Fair enough I understand that thinking.MDWat wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:40 pmYou prioritise the player you can sign, not always the positions you need. Of course we need a centre back and a couple of wide players. But if a top drawer centre forward became available within our budget, do you think we wouldn’t do it just because we need a midfielder? No chance. If we’ve recognised BPF isn’t good enough and Hennessey has been deemed good enough and he’s now available, we should be absolutely all over it.
I am just very much of the opinion we have spent so much on keepers over the years. Why do we deem it necessary to have three players for one position but often not even two for 1 position in other areas of the pitch.
In my opinion all funds should be prioritised on midfield. 5 weeks till seasons starts and we have 5 players for 4 midfield positions.
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So that would that be Two Wats.
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At least with the Euros over Newcastleclaret can focus fully on having tantrums about the transfer window.
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All premier league clubs have three keepers - it's obviously a much harder position to cover.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:43 pmFair enough I understand that thinking.
I am just very much of the opinion we have spent so much on keepers over the years. Why do we deem it necessary to have three players for one position but often not even two for 1 position in other areas of the pitch.
In my opinion all funds should be prioritised on midfield. 5 weeks till seasons starts and we have 5 players for 4 midfield positions.
We haven't spent a lot on keepers in transfer fees.
Hennessey would be a free transfer.
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I do actually agree with you that we are light in that area, but at a push any outfield position can be filled by pretty much any outfield player.With a goalkeeper thats not really possible so having 3 makes sense just in caseNewcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:43 pmetty
Fair enough I understand that thinking.
I am just very much of the opinion we have spent so much on keepers over the years. Why do we deem it necessary to have three players for one position but often not even two for 1 position in other areas of the pitch.
In my opinion all funds should be prioritised on midfield. 5 weeks till seasons starts and we have 5 players for 4 midfield positions.
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I fully appreciate we need three keepers, just surprised how we seem to prioritise our finances towards signing keepers.
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Think the last 3 games of the season proved how it’s an area where we’ve gone from an embarrassment of riches to being far too light (unfortunately).Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:57 pmI fully appreciate we need three keepers, just surprised how we seem to prioritise our finances towards signing keepers.
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I suppose until we hear Albrighton has signed a new contract with Leicester there is still hope he could be a new signing
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In what way do we prioritise our finances towards signing keepers?Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:57 pmI fully appreciate we need three keepers, just surprised how we seem to prioritise our finances towards signing keepers.
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We have spent very little on goalkeepers' transfer fees.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:16 pmTo be honest your probably right we haven’t prioritised funds towards them. It just appears that way given the amount we sign
A fair chunk in wages, particularly when er had 4.
but it is so important to have 3 competent ones.
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So, we have three goalkeepers two of whom are seen as not good enough (and BPF was given an extended contract just last season)
Excellent job from Mr Mercer and the recruitment team
Hennessey would appear to be a cheap option as on a free but, yet again, just a short term fix - as would have been Young, as would be Albrighton and no doubt Townsend will now be on the same list
Wouldn't be surprised if McCarthur or McCarthy are also in the frame
Excellent job from Mr Mercer and the recruitment team
Hennessey would appear to be a cheap option as on a free but, yet again, just a short term fix - as would have been Young, as would be Albrighton and no doubt Townsend will now be on the same list
Wouldn't be surprised if McCarthur or McCarthy are also in the frame
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I’m afraid the days of having 3 England keepers in the squad, are behind us!
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Out of interest, who would you sign?jojomk1 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:41 amSo, we have three goalkeepers two of whom are seen as not good enough (and BPF was given an extended contract just last season)
Excellent job from Mr Mercer and the recruitment team
Hennessey would appear to be a cheap option as on a free but, yet again, just a short term fix - as would have been Young, as would be Albrighton and no doubt Townsend will now be on the same list
Wouldn't be surprised if McCarthur or McCarthy are also in the frame
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Just to be clear ….. are you digging out Billy Mercer here?
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jojomk1 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:41 amSo, we have three goalkeepers two of whom are seen as not good enough (and BPF was given an extended contract just last season)
Excellent job from Mr Mercer and the recruitment team
Hennessey would appear to be a cheap option as on a free but, yet again, just a short term fix - as would have been Young, as would be Albrighton and no doubt Townsend will now be on the same list
Wouldn't be surprised if McCarthur or McCarthy are also in the frame
Once again just as we reach a peak of stupidity the bar gets raised
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I’d imagine selling Heaton covered the last 10 years of signing goal keepers- probably longer.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:57 pmI fully appreciate we need three keepers, just surprised how we seem to prioritise our finances towards signing keepers.
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Looks like I and a couple of others were right calling out BPF as garbage.
Seems the manager knows he’s wasted money on him as he looks to ship him out.
Seems the manager knows he’s wasted money on him as he looks to ship him out.
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I don’t think this is that bad as some posters are making out.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:41 amSo, we have three goalkeepers two of whom are seen as not good enough (and BPF was given an extended contract just last season)
Excellent job from Mr Mercer and the recruitment team
Hennessey would appear to be a cheap option as on a free but, yet again, just a short term fix - as would have been Young, as would be Albrighton and no doubt Townsend will now be on the same list
Wouldn't be surprised if McCarthur or McCarthy are also in the frame
Mercer has worked wonders in the past but our recent goal keepers signings have been pretty poor.
Let’s hope Hennessy comes in and makes a good second foil for Pope
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The goalkeeper position is a premium position. No quality keeper worth his salt will be happy bench warming. They want game time. We have limited funds compared to most clubs but even they resort to the Lee Grant's etc as 2nd/3rd choice.
We're fortunate to have one of the best keepers in the league but it's a double edged sword as good quality keepers know they're going to have to wait for an opportunity that may never come. So well travelled, experienced, reliable keepers is a sensible option for all clubs, not just ours, as back up.
BPF and Norris doesn't seem to have worked out for whatever reason but I am sure Dyche, Mercer et al are looking at promising keepers in the Pope, Heaton mould who are prepared to wait and learn.
We're fortunate to have one of the best keepers in the league but it's a double edged sword as good quality keepers know they're going to have to wait for an opportunity that may never come. So well travelled, experienced, reliable keepers is a sensible option for all clubs, not just ours, as back up.
BPF and Norris doesn't seem to have worked out for whatever reason but I am sure Dyche, Mercer et al are looking at promising keepers in the Pope, Heaton mould who are prepared to wait and learn.
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Or maybe he’s low on confidence and they want him to play a season at a good level to see how he gets on?djemba-djemba wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:17 amLooks like I and a couple of others were right calling out BPF as garbage.
Seems the manager knows he’s wasted money on him as he looks to ship him out.
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I tend to believe this is the approach. and this kind of backs that up...
https://the72.co.uk/242099/burnley-want ... mpionship/
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" this is the is the approach"......easy for you to say
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A month to go before the season starts. Tick tock - still waiting for those major upgrades.
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Yes as things stand right now we are way short. A starting winger is an absolute must. Another one is also required. Not expecting much more but over time would like to see a new right back, upgrade to centre midfield and striker.
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For as good as Collins may be and how he will perform for us it’s doubtful he’s going to improve the starting 11 initially as he will likely be behind Tark and Mee. So the starting 11 is still the same as what finished last season I.e. way short.
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SSN saying Hennessey expected to sign. Think he'd be decent backup to Pope
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As one of the 3 lowest scoring teams in the PL last season (the other 2 were relegated), we desperately need some added firepower and creativity at the top end of the pitch if it is not to be another long hard season in the lower reaches.
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I’d have liked a few more in for pre-season, hard to say otherwise.
That said I’d much rather we go for quality over quantity and the better players/their clubs aren’t going to be jumping to move quickly, so inevitable we have to be patient & hope!
That said I’d much rather we go for quality over quantity and the better players/their clubs aren’t going to be jumping to move quickly, so inevitable we have to be patient & hope!
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Hope that’s true. To add that experience and loan BPF to get some game time would be a good step forward.matttheclaret wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:36 amSSN saying Hennessey expected to sign. Think he'd be decent backup to Pope
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The starting XI isn't way short though.
We need depth, certainly, and it'd be nice to upgrade our 1st XI, but our 100% fit first XI would finish midtable.
A winger to come in for the inevitably injured JBG is perhaps the most essential, but Pope not playing showed how lacking our other goalkeepers are, so a back up keeper is high up the list.
We need depth, certainly, and it'd be nice to upgrade our 1st XI, but our 100% fit first XI would finish midtable.
A winger to come in for the inevitably injured JBG is perhaps the most essential, but Pope not playing showed how lacking our other goalkeepers are, so a back up keeper is high up the list.
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I appreciate that comment, I would prefer quality over quantity but at this moment we are going into the season with 5 midfielders for 4 positions.
4 further signings required before the season starts.
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Agree. If we were without Pope for a few games (like last season) I'd rather have Hennessey to come in rather than BPF or Norris.
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I would like to see us to be going for people like Connor Gallagher and Dan James, neither of whom should be out of our financial budgets
Also players such as these have a future which we could build on, bringing in added value - something Mr Pace would seem to prefer
I did say Hennessey was a cheap option, not that we shouldn't buy him
But Mercer gets a lot of plaudits on here yet he will have had a strong say in the picks of BPF and Norris so has to take some of the blame if, indeed, SD does not want either of these two guys playing at first team level
Townsend, McCarthy and McCarthur have all been linked with us in the past and we know SD seems to like experience over youth
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Must admit I am surprised from a business image point of view they have gone for Hennessy given he was caught doing Nazi salutes on camera.
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McNeil, Westwood, Cork, Brownhill, Stephens, JBG and Benson makes seven but I am being pedantic (and they are all still part of a considerable wage budget)Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:47 amI appreciate that comment, I would prefer quality over quantity but at this moment we are going into the season with 5 midfielders for 4 positions.
However, Stephens and Benson will never get anywhere near unless injuries prevail, plus another year may see Westy and Cork really struggle for the pace required in the modern game
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I'm not sure why anyone would expect anything but a long hard season in the lower reaches. It's no wonder there's so much whinging when expectations are so unrealistic.kentonclaret wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:37 amAs one of the 3 lowest scoring teams in the PL last season (the other 2 were relegated), we desperately need some added firepower and creativity at the top end of the pitch if it is not to be another long hard season in the lower reaches.
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I didn’t count Stephens because I was under the impression he is injured for the foreseeable.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:02 amMcNeil, Westwood, Cork, Brownhill, Stephens, JBG and Benson makes seven but I am being pedantic (and they are all still part of a considerable wage budget)
However, Stephens and Benson will never get anywhere near unless injuries prevail, plus another year may see Westy and Cork really struggle for the pace required in the modern game
I didn’t count Benson purely down to the fact I thought he had already gone to Barnsley. Just checked he hasn’t gone yet.
However as you mention they can’t even be really classed as options as they won’t ever feature
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I would suggest you take a good look at the thread at the start of last season for "predicted finishing position" and you will see plenty of posters predicting top 10 and comfortable mid-table. No doubt the same will happen again this time around.
At least we know now that it will be bottom 5 or lower and that is the limit of our expectations.
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Unless we bring in three new signings, then we are risking it a lot more than we should be
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Maybe because we’ve got a top class manager who would likely secure top 10 with good backing in the market? (He’s already done this twice including a 7th!)
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I’d forgotten about Stephens - another joker who will be taking something around £30k a week I’d expect.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:02 amMcNeil, Westwood, Cork, Brownhill, Stephens, JBG and Benson makes seven but I am being pedantic (and they are all still part of a considerable wage budget)
However, Stephens and Benson will never get anywhere near unless injuries prevail, plus another year may see Westy and Cork really struggle for the pace required in the modern game