13 Feb 2017 21:15:05
What positions would we all like to strengthen in the summer? Now is the time to build on strength, personally I would like a right back, a right winger (if paddy is not staying) and someone to fill in/ challenge Rogic when not fit/ playing.

{Ed007's Note - I'd agree with all of that except I'd take a new 'keeper rather than a RB along with a new 3rd choice striker if Ciftci is moved on, maybe a youth player being promoted and given a chance if it comes up again. For me us just having Dembele and LG as strikers is a problem. If either gets injured we're down to our bare bones and all it takes is the other one to pick up a knock and we don't have a recognised striker.}

1.) 13 Feb 2017
13 Feb 2017 21:28:58
Agree with the striker but I would give youth a chance we have 2 say it again 2 40 goal a season strikers can't rock the harmony within the squad by getting another, I recon a goal keeper will come in, no matter what Rogers says he did try replace Gordon in the summer and it never worked so I can see him trying again.

2.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 02:29:59
playmaker.

3.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 08:03:15
Two Wingers, a GK, and a CAM. Possibly a CB depending what happens with Kolo and how Ajer/ O'Connell get on.

4.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 09:36:12
It's obvious what Rogic brings to the team - but since his arrival he has missed far too much football, for a lad his age due to injury, fitness and stamina problems.
If we had a fitter stronger version and another PR, all we would need is another decent keeper - as long as LG sorts himself out and gets back to what he does best?

5.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 09:57:43
Maybe a LB too? I'd gladly give Izzy another year or two. Unless BR really does see Miller as a LB.

6.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 19:02:03
Just on to defend Gordon (I know ed) , as most say they want a new GK.
Lets look at this practically, he cost us nothing and the manager wants him on a new deal. It says a lot that our manager who we all trust wants him on a new deal considering he wanted him replaced.

For me this means BR has seen improvement in him.
Yes he has made the odd mistake but tell me a keeper who doesn't.
I seen Courtois, Hart, Forster, Bravo and even DeGea make mistakes recently and they would all cost north of 20 m probably.

No chance of us buying that quality and I think Gordon wudnt look out of place in that company, Chelsea making a move in Jan confirms they think he quality.
His medical record is something that people use to batter him with, well he fit to play and I sure our manager wudnt have him anywhere near 1st team if he wasn't.

He has played more games than Rogic and Jozo and people rave about them at times despite their suspect injuries and it never gets mentioned.
So give the guy a break and tell me where u would find a better GK for nothing.

7.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 22:17:14
Are you comparing CG to forster?

All keepers make mistakes I will give you that but CG is frighteningly poor at his near post and doesn't command his area the way a keeper with that level of experience should.

Domestically we will win anything and everything with him in goal but he's found out in Europe. Imo at the moment everything is all rosie with CG because we've been out of Europe for long enough for people to forget but the next clanger they will slate him. I'm also not fooled by chelsea wanting him as a no2 that doesn't tell me he's world class it looks to me like they want to adhere to the ffp rules more than anything else.

8.) 14 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 22:19:21
Rayman i don't think the fans main gripe about Gordon is his fitness and in fact i hardly ever hear it being mentioned. His decision making and his rushing out abilities are the potential problems although i do personally think he is a fairly good keeper.
Also it's not about finding better players for less money, it's about finding better players.

9.) 15 Feb 2017
15 Feb 2017 11:11:59
yes i am comparing him to Forster they went to Epl for similar money. Arguably done aswell as him when he was down there when fit.
Lets compare Europe aswell, CL the highest level.

Only tanking we took was against Barcelona 7-0 he wasn't in goal
but no mention of other players in that game. Why?
BMG was not good but that was down to outfield players not performing, we were poor that night but not CG. No mention of Sinclair sitter or Toure gifting the goals and CG saving us from a drubbing.

Did well every other CL game where is the problem.
How come CG gets it but other who were very poor in these games get excused?

10.) 15 Feb 2017
15 Feb 2017 16:14:45
Your basing GK being as good as forster because the have both played in the epl and CL? That's like saying kris boyd is as good as Henry when applying the same logic!

CG as I pointed out before is weak at his near post, doesn't command his area and decision making is poor.

What exactly is it he's impressed you with so much? You mentioned the bmg game which we lost so that doesn't hold much weight with your point.

11.) 15 Feb 2017
15 Feb 2017 19:51:44
Tick I never said he was as good as Forster I was comparing them at the highest level (where they should be judged) in the CL.
My point is 7-0 nil against Barcelona and the players get away with it when some had shockers. God forbid if CG was in goal then eh lol.

By the way did u know CG was rated best GK when he was down there and voted best save ever, an accolade Forster yet to achieve.
Forster was good but for his size was terrible at crosses similar to CG to some on here.

Shot stopping both excellent and ball at their feet I would a said similar but CG is better now in my opinion.
So not much between them mate.

As for BMG game we were rotten but CG had a good game .
Can u imagine the fallout if CG had the nightmare and the outfield players were good and we lost.

Just put some balance on it that's all I ask mate.
Its just too easy criticise him for some on here, can't figure why when he cost us nothing. If Jozo or Armstrong cost us nothing we would be raving about them.

12.) 15 Feb 2017
15 Feb 2017 22:02:41
It's a fair point rayman and I will admit performances from have been better of late.

Personally I've never been a big fan of him even with the jambos I thought he had the potential to pull of majestic saves but got the basics wrong.

But your right he is heavily criticised on here at times but in fairness most players are after a couple dodgy games mate.