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Right, here's our line up on the last game of the season. Can anyone venture to guess what the line up will be on the first game of next season? I've bolded out the players already departed. Feel free to add any speculative signings.

Starting line up against Norwich 5/16/2015

33 Bialkowski
04 Chambers
05 Smith
06 Berra
03 Mings
17 Bru
08 Skuse
11 Anderson
27 Bishop
20 Sears
09 Murphy

Substitutes
01 Gerken
02 Parr
10 McGoldrick
12 Hunt
16 Hunt
18 Tabb
28 Clarke

33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
04 Chambers
XX McShane
06 Berra
03 Mings/02 Parr
17 Bru/18 Tabb
08 Skuse
27 Bishop/XX New Midfielder
20 Sears
10 McGoldrick
09 Murphy

Substitutes
33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
02 Parr/03 Mings
05 Smith/28 Clarke
23 Henshall/07 Stewart
XX New Midfielder
18 Tabb/17 Bru
XX New Striker

So for me, it looks lilke we need to pick up or promote a few players in the off season:
1 Goal Keeper
1 Defender
2 Midfielders
1 Striker

Too soon?

Do you mean Taiwanese right back, Akum Too Soon, 9? He's a bit premature jumping at corners.

marko69 wrote:Do you mean Taiwanese right back, Akum Too Soon, 9? He's a bit premature jumping at corners.

PMSL I did actually laugh at loud at that.

33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
04 Chambers
05 Smith
06 Berra
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
17 Bru/18 Tabb
08 Skuse
27 Bishop/XX New Midfielder
20 Sears
10 McGoldrick
09 Murphy

Substitutes
33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
05 Smith/28 Clarke
23 Henshall/07 Stewart
XX Ryan Fraser
18 Tabb/17 Bru
XX Brett Pitman

So for me, it looks lilke we need to pick up or promote a few players in the off season:
1 Goal Keeper
1 Defender
2 Midfielders: Ryan Fraser, New Midfielder
1 Striker Brett Pitman

number 9 wrote:33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
04 Chambers
05 Smith
06 Berra
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
17 Bru/18 Tabb
08 Skuse
27 Bishop/XX New Midfielder
20 Sears
10 McGoldrick
09 Murphy

Substitutes
33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
05 Smith/28 Clarke
23 Henshall/07 Stewart
XX Ryan Fraser
18 Tabb/17 Bru
XX Brett Pitman

So for me, it looks lilke we need to pick up or promote a few players in the off season:
1 Goal Keeper
1 Defender
2 Midfielders Ryan Fraser
1 Striker Brett Pitman

2 midfielders , Ryan and Fraser. Do they have first names?

HaHa no mate we've only got one new midfielder so far...I believe his name is Ryan Fraser. I guess I should've put a comma there.

number 9 wrote:HaHa no mate we've only got one new midfielder so far...I believe his name is Ryan Fraser. I guess I should've put a comma there.

I know, just jesting. Be nice if we can get another midfielder soon in time to GEL before august. Thought id start using the gel word now and get that whole annual discussion going again !!!!!

Ive just "Gelled" my hair

I really like what I'm hearing about this Ryan Fraser...he likes to run at defenders creating havoc! Have you guys seen him play much???

Not seen an awful lot of him but at Portman Road last season he was for me the best player on the pitch until being subbed off, twice Bialkowski denied him a goal while he ran amok down our right giving Chambers a torrid afternoon, in fact I believe Chambo was booked for a bad tackle on him because he just couldnt handle him, he really is a good player in my opinion.

33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
04 Chambers
05 Smith
06 Berra
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
17 Bru/18 Tabb
08 Skuse
27 Bishop
20 Sears
10 McGoldrick
09 Murphy

Substitutes
33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
05 Smith/28 Clarke
23 Henshall/07 Stewart
XX Ryan Fraser
18 Tabb/17 Bru
XX Brett Pitman

So for me, it looks lilke we need to pick up or promote a few players in the off season:
1 Goal Keeper
1 Defender
2 Midfielders: Ryan Fraser, Ainsley Maitland-Niles
1 Striker Brett Pitman

I must say, the players we've picked up so far seem like the perfect additions. Of course, only time will tell. I'm very curious how our midfield will look...and four strikers, what a luxury! They'll certainly be some healthy competition for starting places. The only other reinforcements I feel we need is a LB, and possibly another goalie.

number 9 wrote:33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
04 Chambers
05 Smith
06 Berra
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
17 Bru/18 Tabb
08 Skuse
27 Bishop
20 Sears
10 McGoldrick
09 Murphy

Substitutes
33 Bialkowski/01 Gerken/XX New Goalie
02 Parr/XX New Left Back
05 Smith/28 Clarke
23 Henshall/07 Stewart
XX Ryan Fraser
18 Tabb/17 Bru
XX Brett Pitman

So for me, it looks lilke we need to pick up or promote a few players in the off season:
1 Goal Keeper
1 Defender
2 Midfielders: Ryan Fraser, Ainsley Maitland-Niles
1 Striker Brett Pitman

I must say, the players we've picked up so far seem like the perfect additions. Of course, only time will tell. I'm very curious how our midfield will look...and four strikers, what a luxury! They'll certainly be some healthy competition for starting places. The only other reinforcements I feel we need is a LB, and possibly another goalie.

We need a right back, because Chambers is definitely the weak link in our defence at that position. That's why we leaked so many goals last season. Doesn't matter how many midfield and striking options we have, if the defence is not firmed up we don't stand much chance of improving on last season

I wonder if MM is planning to bring in one of the youngsters at right back, rossi?

hallamblue wrote:I wonder if MM is planning to bring in one of the youngsters at right back, rossi?

With Berra banned for the first game Chambers will go central. So the question is who will play right back? Clarke, Skuse or hopefully a new signing.

We need a right back, because Chambers is definitely the weak link in our defence at that position. That's why we leaked so many goals last season. Doesn't matter how many midfield and striking options we have, if the defence is not firmed up we don't stand much chance of improving on last season

You're right Rossi, I forgot about RB!

bluemike wrote:Ive just "Gelled" my hair

Did you get those new balls?

derick_ipsw wrote:

hallamblue wrote:I wonder if MM is planning to bring in one of the youngsters at right back, rossi?

With Berra banned for the first game Chambers will go central. So the question is who will play right back? Clarke, Skuse or hopefully a new signing.

Doubt he'll sacrifice Scus to a back four roll, so reckon Clarke could get the nod!

Skuse won't be moved that is for sure, I stil expect another defender to be arriving anyway it just remains to be seen what position he plays before we know the make uip of our back Four at Brentford.

I would be happy to see either of these teams:

Gerken/ New Goalie

New RB Chambo Berra Parr

Fraser Skuse Bishop/Bru Stewart/Maitland-Niles

Murphy Sears


OR 4-3-3

Gerken/ New Goalie

New RB Chambo Berra Parr

Bru Skuse Bishop

Sears Murphy Pittman

I'm very pleased with our new signings. I think we need a RB so we can move Chambo inside and drop Smith. A new keeper would be worth a punt too.

Obviously I would take a new CM or another winger but only if they are quality no point brining someone in who won't improve the current bunch.