01 Aug 2016 08:11:59
Can anyone who watches the U21/ U23s or resevre son a regular basis give view on our young left backs and if we have someone who can step up.


1.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 09:44:50
Simple answer is no. Joe Maguire is the closest but needs a lot more development and will be given big responsibility in the U23s this season (mostly at CB) to see how he does. Sam Hart is far far from ready for 1st team action. Juanma is doing well on trial but so far that's all it is, don't expect him to jump into the first-team squad anytime soon.
It is a clear and glaring area of weakness in our squad and i really hope it is sorted asap with one or even two signings.


2.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 10:17:01
Thanks. I don't believe they'll be anymore signings, unless someone suddenly becomes available that we've had strong interest in.

I've said now for the last three windows all we need is a GK and LB. Two summers and a winter window later and GK arrives so at least that's positive, although out until November.

How a LB wasn't the 1st/ 2nd signing this window is beyond me, shocking performance by the scouts and TC. To only identify maybe 3 from the global world of football, two of which Chilwell and Robertson are championship level and Amavi didn't play for 80% of last season. Can anyone believe throughout Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Americas, Asia etc not one decent LB? Are these people still in jobs at our club and if so what are they doing?

Reminds me of when Rick Parry was around and used to sod off on holiday during important parts of the window so that we didn't improve.


3.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 10:48:03
I'm off to watch the u21's tonight. I'll let you know what I think of whoever plays left back!


4.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 11:57:06
Cheers MK.


5.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 12:49:18
Sam Hart is another very decent left back, reminds of a Steve Finnan type, but left sided of course.


6.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 13:15:57
We have just sold him.


7.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 16:51:53
What? Sold Sam hart? Are you sure?


8.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 20:55:22
No we haven't, he is with the U23's for tonights game against MK Dons. Also, Juanma (Triallist following release from Barcelona) has been impressing and may well earn a deal. Whether he will threaten the first 11 remains to be seen of course.