chris_m
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citymad said:
The point really is they get top class results, with a team on paper that aren't top class tbh
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The point really is they get top class results, with a team on paper that aren't top class tbh
Freestyler
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Hazard would be nice, he can play the role.
Plus he could take the pressure off Silva, he can play the creative role to.
he's the player i want more than anyone in this window.
Plus he could take the pressure off Silva, he can play the creative role to.
he's the player i want more than anyone in this window.
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If we want to new attacking players we will have to offload as well or people won't be happy. I just say we play johnno more, i really rate him.
bammy blue
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bale the monkey head is the only player i would really like to see in a sky blue shirt, has got that pure pace that causes havoc amongst defenders, he also chips in with the goals and has been proven in this league. the only problem would be getting him off spuds, would take i would of thought 40-50 million plus adebayor.............
I've noticed that there are a lot of knee-jerk reactions to our little blip several days ago. Some of the are unfounded, but I quite agree that we really could use another winger. However, we aren't crying out for one. We're beating teams left and right and really do have a competent squad.
I do feel though a new winger (a very good one; not necessarily world class), even a young one with bags of potential would give us another dimension that we will really aid us in the future.
There are some times in football, even for traditionally posession-heavy build up teams like Arsenal and Barcelona, sometimes it really helps to have a bit of directness. A pacy, skillfull, and direct winger would get past a fullback with the ball and contributing in the final third with: crosses, passes in the penalty area, and shots on goal.
Take a look at teams like United and Madrid. Although their playing style is quite different from ours (they move the ball quickly through the wings primarily), when teams sit back and defend against them, they fall into a trap. Why? Because if you already don't have the ball and you're sitting back, if a winger can get in behind the defensive line multiple times, then chances are if you have quality on your team, you can capitalise on this and score a goal.
I think Mancini realises the need for an out and out winger that can consistently beat a man is evidenced by his dogged pursuit of Alexis Sanchez which proved to be futile.
We have our way of playing, yes, but we also need a Plan B; a player that can change things dramatically. Specifically, a real winger, not just another quality pair of fresh legs to come in the game because we have plenty of that.
Johnno is supposed to be that spark, but is really hot and cold. Remember last year? Mancini said: "After Adam Johnson got injured we had a big problem because he is different to the other players. We don't have anyone else like that but he won't be back for another month."
I think Bobby knows we could use a winger. Contrary to the OP, I think we only need one though.
There are plenty of quality wingers to pick from:
Experienced: Lavezzi, etc
Young: Hazard, Hoillet, Reus, etc
I just hope that when Tevez is sold, we buy someone.
I do feel though a new winger (a very good one; not necessarily world class), even a young one with bags of potential would give us another dimension that we will really aid us in the future.
There are some times in football, even for traditionally posession-heavy build up teams like Arsenal and Barcelona, sometimes it really helps to have a bit of directness. A pacy, skillfull, and direct winger would get past a fullback with the ball and contributing in the final third with: crosses, passes in the penalty area, and shots on goal.
Take a look at teams like United and Madrid. Although their playing style is quite different from ours (they move the ball quickly through the wings primarily), when teams sit back and defend against them, they fall into a trap. Why? Because if you already don't have the ball and you're sitting back, if a winger can get in behind the defensive line multiple times, then chances are if you have quality on your team, you can capitalise on this and score a goal.
I think Mancini realises the need for an out and out winger that can consistently beat a man is evidenced by his dogged pursuit of Alexis Sanchez which proved to be futile.
We have our way of playing, yes, but we also need a Plan B; a player that can change things dramatically. Specifically, a real winger, not just another quality pair of fresh legs to come in the game because we have plenty of that.
Johnno is supposed to be that spark, but is really hot and cold. Remember last year? Mancini said: "After Adam Johnson got injured we had a big problem because he is different to the other players. We don't have anyone else like that but he won't be back for another month."
I think Bobby knows we could use a winger. Contrary to the OP, I think we only need one though.
There are plenty of quality wingers to pick from:
Experienced: Lavezzi, etc
Young: Hazard, Hoillet, Reus, etc
I just hope that when Tevez is sold, we buy someone.
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I would run naked (in my room) for Gareth Bale
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So who do we leave out of the side to make way for these 2 wingers?
Rodney Marsh's Hair
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Lots of talk about signing Eden Hazard but loaning him back for the rest of the season.
Another target could be Alessio Cerci, a winger Roberto has been watching for some time at Fiorentina.
Another target could be Alessio Cerci, a winger Roberto has been watching for some time at Fiorentina.