16 Jan 2022 18:52:25
To break from another managerial merry go round at us what’s people’s opinions of our team?
GK :- Pickford, much improved this season concentration ways but still a mistake in there. Hopefully keeps maturing as he gets older

Defenders :- Kenny, not good enough for epl.
Coleman, great servant and professional but too old and should only be playing when we’re struggling or resting players
Holgate :- Expected him to become a rock for us but not too be. He will be loaned or sold soon.
Godfrey :- strong tackler with pace but far from the finished article. Needs to improve positioning and heading or he’s going to be the next Holgate.
Keane :- the enigma that he is, 1 game looks very good defensively then next 10 games he’s like a rabbit in headlights. No fight and easily bullied.
Mina :- Easily our most important defender but he’s only interested in playing for Colombia. Too many injuries so unreliable and probably best replacing.
Branthwaite :- still developing but looks a prospect for future
Mykolenko :- so far not great but he’s only played 2 games so hopefully he can become accustomed to epl.

Midfield, Gray :- been outstanding since he joined, long may his direct play with pace continue.
Delph/ Iwobi :- offer pretty much nothing to our club, should be moved on asap
Gomes ;- not the player we 1st signed. Should be bit part player or moved on.
Doucore :- great engine but 1 game he’s unplayable then he has games where he can’t pass water. Needs more consistency
Allan :- good defensively but how slow is he. Think he’ll move on soon too.
Davis :- don’t rate him at all. I wish he would develop into a great player but doesn’t look likely
Townsend :- has done well since signed but can go missing in games. Keep as does offer goals.
Gordon :- still developing and looks good. Keep on the same track and he could become very important to us

Forwards :- Richarlison, as much as he’s a sulk he is our most important player. How long we keep him I don’t know.
DCL :- has developed into a top class cf, needs to get back to fitness.
Rondon :- there’s nothing I can say about him other than hopefully he finds another club soon.
Simms :- only seen him once and wasn’t impressed at all (big and slow)
Dobbins :- looked lively in the 1 sub appearance I seen him.

I’m sure I’ve forgotten a few but that’s my take on the squad at present. Didn’t mention Patterson or El Ghazi as I haven’t seen them play.

{Ed025's Note - very fair assessment there joe, we might only be able to field 6 players mind.. :)

1.) 16 Jan 2022
16 Jan 2022 19:20:39
Still a few to move out by the end of the summer, but there’s some talent there. Can see Richy or Dom leaving which would be a shame, but would fund a rebuild at least.
I’ve always thought it might benefit Godfrey to blood him at DM whilst he progresses, a bit like Dier at Spurs.

2.) 16 Jan 2022
16 Jan 2022 19:21:30
That's more than turned up yesterday ed.

3.) 16 Jan 2022
16 Jan 2022 19:27:05
Think Patterson will be a really good player for us. Doucoure has already intimated that he is happier in a three man midfield, probably because it allows him to get forward more often. Just need two good midfielders to put with him.

4.) 16 Jan 2022
16 Jan 2022 19:10:26
I thought we were playing with only 6 at times ed as that many go missing.

{Ed025's Note - you are not wrong there joe mate..