Right back options

[bell_mcfc]

Only two options in our sights should be Palestra and Read and in that order.

I worry about Reads injury record but clearly a great talent.

Talk of Kayode seems to have stopped bearing in mind we heavily scouted him this season.

 

[Gabriel]

We definitely don't want porro

Viana wanted Porro when at Sporting and the player has subsequently developed into Spain’s right back. If Maresca therefore wants someone who knows the League and upon whom he can immediately rotate with Nunes, then Porro makes sense, regardless of the protestations on here.

If they instead want a project player, then Palestra appears to have the power and physicality that will help him settle, but not immediately. Read, talented as he is on the ball, is much weaker physically and simply hasn’t played enough football yet.

Another alternative, of course, is to trust Reis. People will rightly point out that he isn’t a full back, but then again, neither is the man for whom he’d have to deputise. Because we have the assurance of Reis reportedly returning, I think the right back spot could be the last piece of business we conclude.

 

[handsofstone]

I worry about Reads injury record but clearly a great talent.

Talk of Kayode seems to have stopped bearing in mind we heavily scouted him this season.

Just thinking that its a bit disappointing that Kayode links have died down, hes got a lot of likeable attributes

Sounds like their Dippers are going to be after a RB as well as they've been pinked to the 3 you mentioned as well

Interesting to see who goes where

 

[Gumzy97]

 

[Gabriel]

Monitored since December!

Read was out with an injured hamstring from November, played 90 minutes against Heerenveen in January and went down in injury time with another hamstring injury. He was then out from then until the end of April.

Never mind a close eye, we could monitor with our eyes closed.

 

[nmc]

I worry about Reads injury record but clearly a great talent.

Talk of Kayode seems to have stopped bearing in mind we heavily scouted him this season.

Kayode is still spinning from Doku giving him the runaround!

 

[Dubciteh]

Just thinking that its a bit disappointing that Kayode links have died down, hes got a lot of likeable attributes

Sounds like their Dippers are going to be after a RB as well as they've been pinked to the 3 you mentioned as well

Interesting to see who goes where

He was very poor when we played them. Reminds me of a young Onuaha, more a beast/athlete than a footballer. His control doesnt look to be at our normal level when i was watching him warm up too.(small sample set i know). I think we can do way better.

 

[Matt Diablo]

Viana wanted Porro when at Sporting and the player has subsequently developed into Spain’s right back. If Maresca therefore wants someone who knows the League and upon whom he can immediately rotate with Nunes, then Porro makes sense, regardless of the protestations on here.

If they instead want a project player, then Palestra appears to have the power and physicality that will help him settle, but not immediately. Read, talented as he is on the ball, is much weaker physically and simply hasn’t played enough football yet.

Another alternative, of course, is to trust Reis. People will rightly point out that he isn’t a full back, but then again, neither is the man for whom he’d have to deputise. Because we have the assurance of Reis reportedly returning, I think the right back spot could be the last piece of business we conclude.

Reis will be in the squad next season

 

[Gabriel]

Reis will be in the squad next season

If the four centre backs are rotated and rested properly, then there are going to be few opportunities for him to play there, so right back or even centre midfield may be better options.

 

[richards30]

Actually thought this would have been our fastest move?

 

[Dax777]

Actually thought this would have been our fastest move?

Why? I think its the one I'd rather wait on Maresca's opinion on. Anderson bis just a fantastic player. Every manager will take him. Same with Diomande.

You ront need to check with those types of players. A rotational fullback and a cup keeper are the types of positions you want the specific opinions of the manager on.

Hence why I rate the Gusto interest. even though its just a guess. Its the type of player who wont surprise me Maresca wants.

 

[Skrastins]

Why? I think its the one I'd rather wait on Maresca's opinion on. Anderson bis just a fantastic player. Every manager will take him. Same with Diomande.

You ront need to check with those types of players. A rotational fullback and a cup keeper are the types of positions you want the specific opinions of the manager on.

Hence why I rate the Gusto interest. even though its just a guess. Its the type of player who wont surprise me Maresca wants.

I'm pretty sure Hugo has already talked to Maresca regarding this

 

[Dax777]

I'm pretty sure Hugo has already talked to Maresca regarding this

Fair enough. Maybe Maresca said hold off and let me see what we've got :)

 

[Matt Diablo]

If the four centre backs are rotated and rested properly, then there are going to be few opportunities for him to play there, so right back or even centre midfield may be better options.

All our c/bs can play at fb too apart from Ruben so be plenty of game time for Reis

 

[Gabriel]

All our c/bs can play at fb too apart from Ruben so be plenty of game time for Reis

I'd prioritise seeing all four centre backs become familiar with each other. That should make it easier to adapt and keep everyone fresh for a change.