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It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?
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Exeter Blue I am here
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I guess that, having brought him back off loan, it is envisaged that McAtee will act as a 5th AM, although having watched him several times on the box last season I never saw anything from him that even remotely made me think he was at Manchester City level, but you may well be right. Given the money being chucked around at Liverpool, United and Chelsea, it ain’t a particularly good time to tread water. They (United et al) can’t get it wrong indefinitely. Got to say I’m still surprised though, cos in 2 years time Kev and Bernie will likely be done, and if we aren’t gonna strengthen the squad now, the rebuild required then will be sizeable.I agree mate but its entirely possible it seems that may happen.
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Foden is already on the squad. We're talking about additions. Brahim Diaz? Not a better option. The other 2 are more or less on the same level. Why you would take Coman or Gnabry (both of which I would take as well) but not Raphinha makes zero sense from a footballing sense. I'm convinced you base your opinions on non-football related factors such as a guy's look, demeanor, name or some other off the wall trait...Gnabry, Coman and Diaz (who has had a successful two season spell at AC Milan) for starters. Foden can play in that position to great effect is better than Raphinha.
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It’s the same team as last year, less Mahrez AND Gundogan, and I’m not sure how our bringing in a 6th centre half even remotely compensates for the loss of their attacking potency (26 goals between them last season). You don’t think there will be a significant drop off by replacing them with McAtee and Palmer?You cannot believe it mate? Give it a rest. It's the same fuckn team as last season less Mahrez and plus Gvardiol / more developed and prem ready youth players.
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Why are we so afraid to spend money nowadays getting tighter each windowI agree mate but its entirely possible it seems that may happen.
Kovacic = Gundogan for all intents and purposes. Same quality player. Kov might be a bit more defensive but that's a good thing with Bernardo/Foden/McAtee attempting to play LAM.It’s the same team as last year, less Mahrez AND Gundogan, and I’m not sure how our bringing in a 6th centre half even remotely compensates for the loss of their attacking potency (26 goals between them last season). You don’t think there will be a significant drop off by replacing them with McAtee and Palmer?
And I really cannot see a big drop off as you mentioned. The goals will come from elsewhere. McAtee and Palmer are quality but they won't be playing big games. Our lineup for big games will be the exact same. Mahrez wasn't in it as of late. McAtee and Palmer could easily start in PL teams ranged from 5th to 10th. If we have to slot them in for Carabao Cup or Luton town matches then so be it. I think the problem is overstated and will be forgotten by November.
I still think we need a winger but I'd rather not rush it. Our patient moves have been nothing but outstanding lately. I.E. Dias instead of Koulibaly, Haaland instead of Kane, and theres a few more examples.
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I base it on the season that has just gone and with Barcelona wanting him off the wage bill after one season and the player being not that brilliant when he was at Leeds.Foden is already on the squad. We're talking about additions. Brahim Diaz? Not a better option. The other 2 are more or less on the same level. Why you would take Coman or Gnabry (both of which I would take as well) but not Raphinha makes zero sense from a footballing sense. I'm convinced you base your opinions on non-football related factors such as a guy's look, demeanor, name or some other off the wall trait...
Not that weak.Weak...
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I guess that, having brought him back off loan, it is envisaged that McAtee will act as a 5th AM, although having watched him several times on the box last season I never saw anything from him that even remotely made me think he was at Manchester City level, but you may well be right. Given the money being chucked around at Liverpool, United and Chelsea, it ain’t a particularly good time to tread water. They (United et al) can’t get it wrong indefinitely. Got to say I’m still surprised though, cos in 2 years time Kev and Bernie will likely be done, and if we aren’t gonna strengthen the squad now, the rebuild required then will be sizeable.
it is indeed abit baffling mate but hopefully the club act this summer and dont underestimate the other teams who have improved again, Khaldoon has said in the past he understands we cant stand still so fingers crossed we add some more quality to the squad in the key areas Pep wants.
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Why are we so afraid to spend money nowadays getting tighter each window
Not sure mate, especially as the club revenues grow considerably and the sales make huge profits now?