30 Jul 2017 13:06:46
Ed002/ 001 - question about our striking options. With Ings, Studge, solanke and Origi all trying to fit in a position that is currently occupied by bobby. Who do you think will be his main challenger in terms of getting in that starting line up? For me Bobby has to play.
His work rate and energy is something that I don't think can be matched by either of the above mentioned, his link up play and movement off the ball is brilliant and he drops back just enough to let the likes of Couts and mane cut in. Be very surprised if we keep them all.

Your thoughts Ed?

{Ed002's Note - I would think Sturridge. Solanke will be eased in. Origi can play wider as well. Ings might struggle to get game time.}


1.) 30 Jul 2017
30 Jul 2017 14:28:25
Ings can't realistically expect a starting birth and will most likely be content to fight for a squad place and get some regular footy from the u23s. Solanke looks like a player 10 times his fee in preseason and scorched the u20s world cup so I can genuinely see him challenging for time but it's important to remember origi was essential to Belgium success a few years ago and has developed into a multidimensional player. I see Solanke as a central forward and Origi performing a balancing act between two different roles in the squad. He can close down well so I don't mind him out wide in certain fixtures. Granted we have two incredible wingers now but they can't possibly play every game. Same with bobby and danny. The thing about this season is that you need a massive squad to contribute because we are playing 3 times a week for most of the year. Losing anyone who can credibly start at their position would be bad business for us.


2.) 30 Jul 2017
30 Jul 2017 14:54:17
I don't like that idea of Origi going out on to the wings. I pay my money at the turnstiles so I have the right to say I don't rate Origi. I don't think he does enough. Always late arriving to the ball and switching on and doesn't close down play in my opinion. So putting him on the flanks because he can't muscle in on the central role, is a bit of a kick in the teeth to Woodburn and other young players on that left side who we have in abundance.


3.) 30 Jul 2017
30 Jul 2017 15:47:37
I thought Solanke's 'fee' has yet to be decided by tribunal?


4.) 30 Jul 2017
30 Jul 2017 16:49:59
Think he means whatever it turns out to be he's going to be cheap, isn't 3/ 4 mil the amount being tossed about. Make more on pie sales throughout the season ahaha.