The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Joan Jett Edition 28th June 2013

[Robbienlondon]

And with Bale and a new wide player/lennon also, it all looke lilly white!

We need a creative David silva type too. Without one we will continue to struggle to break teams down at home

 

[fecka]

We need a creative David silva type too. Without one we will continue to struggle to beak teams down at home

That's where Bernard comes in. That kid needs to be in our kit before september 1st!

 

[Waiwonder]

That's where Bernard comes in. That kid needs to be in our kit before september 1st!

September 2nd

 

[smudger]

That's where Bernard comes in. That kid needs to be in our kit before september 1st!

September 2nd

going by our recent pursuits of brazilians (barring paulie ) u better put a year at the end of them guesses

 

[SpurSince57]

So is that a yay or nay for Leandro then? At this point, I'm almost switching positions from not giving a you know what if he signs or not to being slightly against it. If we get Villa and that fella from gala, we'll have really bolstered our striking ranks. Add Ade into the mix and get a decent wedge for JD and bob's your father's brother.

You mean, does he actually exist, or is he a collective mass delusion?

 

[Jimmypearce7]

That's where Bernard comes in. That kid needs to be in our kit before september 1st!

Da Silva and Bernard aren't goal scorers. It seems we are going 4-3-3. With a strong three who in the middle who won't get more than ten goals between them, all the front 3 need to be goalscorers. No room for creative non scoring Modric types- but hopefully Bale on one side, Villa on the the other and centre forward.

 

[JerryGarcia]

I don't like the idea of calling him Paul, Pauly or Paulie. He's our first "inho", lets make the most of it!

 

[daveduvet]

I don't like the idea of calling him Paul, Pauly or Paulie. He's our first "inho", lets make the most of it!

Our first in-ho? I'm sure A&C would argue otherwise?!

 

[Riandor]

Da Silva and Bernard aren't goal scorers. It seems we are going 4-3-3. With a strong three who in the middle who won't get more than ten goals between them, all the front 3 need to be goalscorers. No room for creative non scoring Modric types- but hopefully Bale on one side, Villa on the the other and centre forward.

I agree, though I would think you would want a player or two in your squad who does play that way for when you need to change it up. I am not saying Bernard should be bought to fill a bench space, but options are key and AVB being able to change his tactics due prior to or during a match due to quality personnel is very important.

For example, you might want a steely midfield against a Chelsea or Man City, but you might want a more creative fluid line-up when playing Stoke for example.

You don't want just 11 good players and like for like back-up on the bench, you want a squad that allows you to pick the most suited players for the next match... and yes that means player rotation!

 

[fecka]

Da Silva and Bernard aren't goal scorers. It seems we are going 4-3-3. With a strong three who in the middle who won't get more than ten goals between them, all the front 3 need to be goalscorers. No room for creative non scoring Modric types- but hopefully Bale on one side, Villa on the the other and centre forward.

I think it's the other way around. Sure, you need goalscorers as well but Bernard is a decent finisher and would probably chip in at least the same amount of goals as Lennon or more whilst also providing more assists and chances for other players. There is a reason for us not getting a single penalty during last years campaign and that is us not providing enough of a threat in the box. Lennon is great on the break but lacks decisiveness to beat his man in the box while a player like Bernard thrives in those tight spaces. We need a player like Bernard just as much as any striker and probably winger as well. Especially with the midfield three we are going for with powerful, athletic players that however lack that creative spark.

 

[db1]

I know how to make a perfect Long Island Iced Tea. Anything else is just superfluous.

Ah the best drink in the world..that is a very good thing to know indeed so who cares what you don't know I say

 

[TheChosenOne]

Can't believe knowone got the George Duke cryptic ... we are signing Matt Duke the goalkeeper

I was more worried it was Jukebox Durie

 

[Bus-Conductor]

A contextual striker?

Could there be a better kind.

 

[Sum Monsterism]

I don't like the idea of calling him Paul, Pauly or Paulie. He's our first "inho", lets make the most of it!

I'm gonna use his full name: José (dominguez) Paulo (tremezzani) Bezerra Maciel Júnior

 

[Sum Monsterism]

in those tight spaces.... We need a player like Bernard just as much as any striker and...

no. NO!

 

[db1]

What a great group of players we are linked with. I don't think many would consider us without AVB at the helm. What a signing he was. Thankyou Levy (and lady luck)x

 

[eddiev14]

Da Silva and Bernard aren't goal scorers. It seems we are going 4-3-3. With a strong three who in the middle who won't get more than ten goals between them, all the front 3 need to be goalscorers. No room for creative non scoring Modric types- but hopefully Bale on one side, Villa on the the other and centre forward.

Huh?

Bernard scored 11 and assisted 11 last season. He's more than capable of chipping in.

 

[valtrane]

I'm gonna use his full name: José (dominguez) Paulo (tremezzani) Bezerra Maciel Júnior

I'd still add Inho on the end of that just for good measure.

 

[bigpalacios]

I get the inpression from some earlier itk and some media that our new training ground seems to be very influential in our player recruitment.
I think it was said that villa visited and was impressed.

If so well done danny boy

 

[Sum Monsterism]

I'd still add Inho on the end of that just for good measure.

fixed: Josémar (dominguez) Paulozinho (tremezzani) Bezerraldo Macielonathan Júniorista - you are right. it's very catchy.

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