I know its a bit early but has anyone heard any rumours where we might be going?

Precisely.

I don't get the Feeney knockers.

Time & again last season he was also played out of position for his strengths & many times at away matches last season, especially when we were down to the bare bones, he was the only player that gave an out ball & attacking threat.

Arguably you have to realise he's currently playing at the highest level he ever has & constantly gives his all. We have far more pressing issues than Feeney. He'll do for me for now.

I agree. I wish he could deliver a good final ball more often though.

I agree. I wish he could deliver a good final ball more often though.

True he's not perfect but way way down the list of positions needing improvement at the moment

I'd like feeney to not have to keep doing as much tracking back as he has and a few might have a more positive opinion of him I suppose it depends what system Lennon goes with I suppose.

I'm just hoping that Clough, Clayton, Pratley, Davies and Wheater (if the last two can stay fit) can make enough of a difference because on that showing last night we're in for another hard season. Defence looked vulnerable again and very little creativity in midfield. Spearing still gives the ball away far too much. Vela best of the bunch. Don't know what's going on with Hall...is he going or staying? This putting him in the shop window business is what left us massively under-prepared in previous pre-seasons. We should only be using players we definitely see as part of the team, two weeks from the start of a season. I did like the look of Madine though - tall and strong, holds it up well and a nice touch.

I think our first 11 would give most teams at this level a decent game the problem is if we have injuries to key players the squads very mediocre and if we need to use our fringe players often we could be in trouble.

I think our first 11 would give most teams at this level a decent game the problem is if we have injuries to key players the squads very mediocre and if we need to use our fringe players often we could be in trouble.

And our record with injuries recently is pants.

I think our first 11 would give most teams at this level a decent game the problem is if we have injuries to key players the squads very mediocre and if we need to use our fringe players often we could be in trouble.

We still need a right back but you're right the 1st choice side should be plenty good enough.

 

A lack of options behind feeney and madine are the priority for sorting after a right back is found.

 

Hopefully a few out goings will free up wages.

I agree, on paper we've got some of the best players in this division. But we have had for 4 seasons now and every August (even with fucking Freedman in charge) I've been quietly confident we could mount a challenge. And I've not ruled that out this season. We have a manager everyone is behind and who the players clearly respect. We desperately need a good start and some better luck with injuries though. I keep referring back to Burnley 2 seasons ago. If Madine and Clough can be our Ings and Vokes...

Edited July 25, 201511 yr by davidjack

Who was our 33? 20 seconds in with Amos.

 

Edit: finney

Edited July 25, 201511 yr by Matt

I agree, on paper we've got some of the best players in this division. But we have had for 4 seasons now and every August (even with fucking Freedman in charge) I've been quietly confident we could mount a challenge. And I've not ruled that out this season. We have a manager everyone is behind and who the players clearly respect. We desperately need a good start and some better luck with injuries though. I keep referring back to Burnley 2 seasons ago. If Madine and Clough can be our Ings and Vokes...

I wouldn't go as far as best (Clough has the potential to be) but the bulk of the squad is decent championship fodder and should see us comfortable in mid table.

 

If Lennon can free up places by shipping out some of Medo, hall etc

 

We can address the holes in the squad through loans, frees etc

 

Hopefully august will see some prem kids we can pick up on loan for pennies.

Development squad lost 3-0 at Tamworth

Edited July 25, 201511 yr by burnden

Development squad losing 3-0 at Tamworth

Havent they been unbeaten so far this preseason?

Won 3 Drawn 3 until today.

1-0 Madine.

Good finish according to Twitter

He's a fucking goal machine.

 

ALF who?

2nil Madine

All down to anewman this.

 

He wanked him off in Austria apparently.

They pulled one back, scruffy goal apparently.

All down to anewman this.

He wanked him off in Austria apparently.

It's only what any good mate would do though.

Twardik given penalty away in the last minute thankfully not converted, this lads a bad one.

Still not given a chance in his real position though. Just hope Lennon realises he isn't a left back

Twardik given penalty away in the last minute thankfully not converted, this lads a bad one.

He was wank for the Dev squad last week. Edit: in midfield

 

No idea what Lenny sees in him

Edited July 28, 201510 yr by jules_darby

Are we aiming to give away a penalty in every game we play? That's 4 or 5 already