08 Aug 2017 22:20:43
From what I've seen tonight we are still lacking a spine of the team. If NES is going to play Coady at CB then we need 2 x cm and a striker, if playing Coady cm then we need 1 x cd 1 x cm and 1 x striker. We have an amazing first 11 but we can't guarantee they will be fit all season. We need strength in depth.


1.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 01:02:20
Agreed Pompey Wolf a striker is a must.


2.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 10:42:52
The spine is the best I ever remember provided we sign a good striker. 4 straight clean sheets and all defenders looking good, Neves and Saiss are the 2 cm's. More than happy to have Ronan and Price as back ups with Ronan improving game on game. Marshall will also be able to cover cm if needed. We're not going to get another player like Neves or Saiss as back up and again i'd rather see Ronan given the chance.

We need a striker and everything should be put into this and I'm pretty sure it is behind the scenes.

This type of game always makes you think the players aren't good enough but they've all been thrown in. the likelihood is should one of the main cm's be out then one other would drop in. Unlikely that Nuno will be resting both Neves and Saiss or they are suspended/ injured at the same time.


3.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 13:55:56
I understand your point Just Smith, just what I saw, Neves and Saiss are fantastic but Edwards and Price aren't the answer to cover suspensions, injuries etc. Ronan is a fantastic talent but again a bit lightweight for central midfield and will be more creative higher up the pitch. I think marshall will be used at wing back mainly or one of the three across the front. I would love to see us bring in Crouch for a season with the quality we have out wide he would get 15 goals + in our team.