NWCherries98
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Compared to the state of the squad at the beginning of the season, I think we can be really happy with the quality of options we have in nearly every position. Also loving the way the entire squad has been subtly overhauled from the general negativity of our last 18 months in the PL.
Introducing both new signings who are happy to fight for the club in its present state and a couple of really bright prospects from the academy has reinvigorated us in a way that would have been ideal but probably unrealistic last season. Combine this with the entirely new coaching staff and (jury still out for some) style of play and defensive nous. Just feeling very positive about where we’re at
GK
Travers
Nyland
RB
Stacey
Smith
CB
Cahill
Kelly
Mepham
Ibsen Rossi
LB
Zemura
Davis
CM
Lerma
Pearson
Cook
Kilkenny
CAM
Billing
Christie
Marcondes
WM
Christie
Brooks
Anthony
Stanislas
Rogers
FW
Solanke
Lowe
There are obviously still a few weak areas; Travers has a Federici esque backup who isn’t entirely convincing, LB looks a bit frail if Zemura suddenly hits a bad patch. Lowe was a great signing imo but we still look very light upfront. You could also argue however that we have made several signings this season that would have been great for many PL clubs, particularly Cahill and Christie. We suddenly have robust options on the wings, real competition for Brooks who has been dragging his feet for months and midfield options that could potentially rival many lower mid table PL clubs. IMO.
It feels like the squad is both more unified than it’s been in years, while also having great depth for when anyone’s levels dip.
Introducing both new signings who are happy to fight for the club in its present state and a couple of really bright prospects from the academy has reinvigorated us in a way that would have been ideal but probably unrealistic last season. Combine this with the entirely new coaching staff and (jury still out for some) style of play and defensive nous. Just feeling very positive about where we’re at
GK
Travers
Nyland
RB
Stacey
Smith
CB
Cahill
Kelly
Mepham
Ibsen Rossi
LB
Zemura
Davis
CM
Lerma
Pearson
Cook
Kilkenny
CAM
Billing
Christie
Marcondes
WM
Christie
Brooks
Anthony
Stanislas
Rogers
FW
Solanke
Lowe
There are obviously still a few weak areas; Travers has a Federici esque backup who isn’t entirely convincing, LB looks a bit frail if Zemura suddenly hits a bad patch. Lowe was a great signing imo but we still look very light upfront. You could also argue however that we have made several signings this season that would have been great for many PL clubs, particularly Cahill and Christie. We suddenly have robust options on the wings, real competition for Brooks who has been dragging his feet for months and midfield options that could potentially rival many lower mid table PL clubs. IMO.
It feels like the squad is both more unified than it’s been in years, while also having great depth for when anyone’s levels dip.