CANARYKING 634 Posted July 9, 2017 Prior the pre season we had Pinto, Klose, Martin and Toffolo, that was it. Since then we''ve added Zimmerman and as at today Pinto, Klose and Martin are injured !Don''t panic. Don''t panic !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 9, 2017 as you appear to be doingany stick, eh ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted July 9, 2017 When does the season start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted July 9, 2017 Deja vu, the same question about the defence, the same reply by the same people........is it 2015....2016 or 2017?Fair point, we''ve lost two senior ( though poor defenders) it''s an area of the team requiring some fresh faces.......so fair pint with just 5 weeks till the first game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Canary 0 Posted July 9, 2017 When we sign a left back, ill be interested to see who farke keeps to challenge them for a starting spot. Im sure most people would have thought it would definitely be toffolo, however apparently farke is a big fan of jamal lewis. And some saying he is preferred over toffolo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted July 9, 2017 I''ve not seen much of Lewis, but Toffolo gets a good report when out on loan and to be fair the limited times I''ve seen him play looks no worse then others.It''s good to see our own youngsters given the chance too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 9, 2017 Toffolo doesn''t always get in the team when he''s out on loan.I would be surprised if he''s seriously in the plans.Put it this way, he''s quite a way off being as good as Dijks and much further from Olsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,398 Posted July 10, 2017 Having released Bassong and Bennett then the replacements need to be as good if not better. Otherwise the entire exercise is farcical. Yet having seen the window thus far one gets a real feeling of cutting cloth and doing things on the cheap....which concerns me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,088 Posted July 10, 2017 As I think others have said, we probably wanted the money (or to free up wages) from Dorrans and Howson before investing in defensive players. So the fact they haven''t appeared yet is entirely expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted July 10, 2017 I''m still confident the signings will come ... it''s just a point what sort of players will they be and will they be an improvement on what we had? You would think so , but we don''t have money to splash... We couldn''t hold on to Dijks and that did worry me... Let''s not panic too early!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted July 10, 2017 Encouraging pre season from Lewis who appears to be out doing Toffolo, however I doubt whether either are ready for a season as starting LB a promotion pushing championship season, which is why LB is one of the areas being targeted in the management teams interviews. If we go three at the back and wing backs, wildschut could be any option, but we would need a huge improvement in his defensive ability, big and strong he may be but tackling, blocking, intercepting and tracking are weaknesses of his. Without a doubt 1 or 2 CBs will be signed.I do wonder whether we will need a further RB. Ivos pace and ability to get forward is a real bonus; but we miss him when he is not here and the current options appear to be either Godfrey (who has not impressed there and seems far better central) or Martin, who doesnt want to be there. Do we need a further option for Ivos very regular if fortunately short term absences? No need to panic as yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted July 10, 2017 [quote user="ZLF"]I do wonder whether we will need a further RB. Ivos pace and ability to get forward is a real bonus; but we miss him when he is not here and the current options appear to be either Godfrey (who has not impressed there and seems far better central) or Martin, who doesnt want to be there. Do we need a further option for Ivos very regular if fortunately short term absences? [/quote]I got the impression that Farke was trying Wildschut out in the wingback positions to see if that might be a possibility for him to cover or even play there if he impresses?I do think that a quality new CB and more proven LB are the absolute must have signings at this stage, and I wouldn''t mind another option upfront, regardless of whether or not CJ, Nelson or anyone else does leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,436 Posted July 10, 2017 Do we seem to play Godfrey in defence? Thats another one surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted July 11, 2017 Pinto out for four weeks, still no sign of RM and now Reed ( yes I know he is not a defender ) has also pulled a hamstring. At this rate should we re sign Bassong for a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,577 Posted July 11, 2017 Reed himself said he just need a day''s rest with the physio and he''ll be back up and running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,632 Posted July 12, 2017 They''ve said RM is likely to play at the weekend; seems Reed isn''t that bad an injury, just minor. The quote on Ivo was 4 weeks, but I wonder if that was from when he did it, rather than from now, as DF said he was ''not sure'' he''d be ready for the first game. There certainly seems to be more niggles than we''d like, but it does seem inevitable we''ll have some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted July 12, 2017 Well defensively things are moving on quite quickly now.My research (hmm.) indicates that James Husband might well be a decent acquisition and I am beginning to warm to the idea of Toni Leistner coming to Carrow Road. Something should evolve on this front soon I feel.Pasting from my other posting now as this is more relevant here:-''With Husband, Leistner (and Reed) new to the squad I feel that the defensive jig-saw will be more or less complete, assuming Timm Klose stays.There is some suggestion that Alex Neil or the AN style was not getting the best from our squad towards the end. This is another plus pointer for the coming season as far as I am concerned and presents a ready made advantage for Farke as these players will be up and ready to respond positively to change. Klose might be number one in this respect because he is class. He might well be one of those dreaded high-earners that we seem to need to unload but we cannot expect success with an entire team of cheapies. Ref: ITFC. It''s a balancing act and we have to have faith that Webber & Co. are capable of discernment when deciding who to keep on the books and why.Leistner, Klose and Zimmermann as a choice of centre backs quite excites me in my tendency towards blind faith at this stage of the Summer.'' Martin will be about as back up and we have Pinto and Toffolo and Lewis within the set-up.Suddenly it''s not looking too bad despite the ''unknown'' aspect of a part of it. Better than before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted July 12, 2017 This time last season Toffolo had a good preseason, yet ended out on loan and this year it is Lewis who is catching the eye and impressing with his energy - what fate awaits him.We do still need CB options, I would like one who has a little pace and none have much of it at the moment, incl Leistner - a back three could sit deep and encourage a team on but in a 442 with pinto pressing forward we may continue to be exposed. Godfrey is still learning but currently def mid looks likely to be his best position for me. Add in Pintos injury niggles, the likely reliance on Reed as the defensive marshall and it seems that we still have a little way to go to complete the defensive rebuild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,086 Posted July 12, 2017 the defence will be Key this year not just stopping but starting the play since Farke has joined the training and tactics coaching have been building from the back short passing no long balls now that will add extra pressure to the Defenders we will likely see some mistakes along the way with slack passing etc but that will i am sure and told will benefit the team in the long run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites