So if we sign Gyokeres, Eze, Kepa, Norgaard and Zubimendi

[redgunamo]

At least one in for one out, Shirley?

Dunno. We might also want to end up with MORE players, greater numbers.

[Peter]

At least one in for one out, Shirley?

Who is coming in for Sterling?

[IUFG]

Dunno. We might also want to end up with MORE players, greater numbers.

I'd certinly be annoyed with fewer players in the squard, r

[IUFG]

Who is coming in for Sterling?

Still under contract at Chelsea, isn't he.
Not sure he'll get many minutes next season...

[Peter]

I'd certinly be annoyed with fewer players in the squard, r

Fewer defenders, more forwards. That was our imbalance last season. We've already offloaded two defenders.

[redgunamo]

Fewer defenders, more forwards. That was our imbalance last season. We've already offloaded two defenders.

We may need to be able to actually physically bully teams all over the pitch and for ninety minutes, not just at corners; change our inevitability from dropping points from leading positions, to putting the boot on the throat and keeping it there until the end.

The fascinating thing about "Scouting" Eze lately has been wondering just how on earth Mateta plays for Crystal Palace

[Peter]

We may need to be able to actually physically bully teams all over the pitch and for ninety minutes, not just at corners; change our inevitability from dropping points from leading positions, to putting the boot on the throat and keeping it there until the end.

The fascinating thing about "Scouting" Eze lately has been wondering just how on earth Mateta plays for Crystal Palace

That is exactly it. Whether that bullying is physical, tactical, or technical. Preferably all three.

[redgunamo]

He's p**s poor.

Tend to agree. While he may be a little unfairly maligned as a goalkeeper, that is only to say that he is not actually abysmal, he is merely quite ****.

Of course, I know nothing of goalies; I thought Ramsdale was alright and we didn't need Raya