Solving the creativity problem in the champs

[kick it off 1,952]

Any players youve spotted who can fill the Buendia shaped hole in our team? Obviously we have dowell and rashica (if he stays) but who could we sign to bolster our attacking threat?

Couple of players who would fill the void that I've noticed, couple of emi types, and a couple that aren't so similar.

Chris Willock at qpr - they paid 750k for him and currently has 11 assists and 7 goals this season. Plays like a hybrid of Stiepermann and Emi. Big, strong, direct but can ping a pass and has good vision. 24 years old so room to grow.

Arda Guler - 17 year old kid on the fringes of fenerbahce. Emi type creativity and vision but a bit more direct. Supposedly a lot of big clubs eyeing him so probably not realistic, but the kid is special and probably available relatively cheap as there's not much money in turkish Football these days. Takes penalties too.

Mateusz Musialowski - Polish 18 year old in Liverpool's academy. Prime for a championship loan i would think after excelling in academy level football. Known as "the Polish Messi". His playing style is very similar to Messi in terms of carrying the ball and running directly at players but somehow getting by them (not comparing talent levels, just style). Scores goals for fun, and plays with flair and creativity.

Wildcard - John Swift at Reading. Plays like Stiepermann on steroids with ability to take a free kick. 11 goals 13 assists this season. 26 so a good age.

Edited April 18, 2022 by kick it off

[cambridgeshire canary 6,736]

The Polish Messi? Thought we already had Placheta 😉

[kick it off 1,952]

1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

The Polish Messi? Thought we already had Placheta 😉

Placheta is "The Polish Mess" mate. Youre a letter out 😂

[Midlands Yellow 3,995]

Hamer at Coventry if we can finance it. Superb player who can even take a proper corner, unlike Emi. Set up the first three goals at Birmingham on Saturday. 

[Helsinki canary 242]

Wonder if Tzolis will come to the party next season? If not the recruitment team have really stuffed that one up aswell 

[CrankyCanary 32]

Don't know if any of them are Buendia type players. But I know of a few creative midfielders we could potentially swoop in for.

[Midlands Yellow 3,995]

The movement and intricate passing for the 4th goal are very Norwich style in the Championship. 

 

 

[cambridgeshire canary 6,736]

1 hour ago, Helsinki canary said:

Wonder if Tzolis will come to the party next season? If not the recruitment team have really stuffed that one up aswell 

Problem is that Tzolis has showed nothing (other than doing well against Bournmouth's C team) every time he's been given a chance meanwhile we have Rowe who can play in the same place who has showed far more talent and potential 

[CrankyCanary 32]

Would this guy suit our play style? Jarlan Barrera he's 26 and plays for Atletico National in Colombia. Allegedly out of contract in the summer according to two sources, Transfermarkt and the FM daterbase. I personally like him, very good dribbler. P.S. Mute it before you watch the video, if you want to save your ears.

 

Edited April 18, 2022 by CrankyCanary

[CrankyCanary 32]

Just now, cambridgeshire canary said:

Problem is that Tzolis has showed nothing (other than doing well against Bournmouth's C team) every time he's been given a chance meanwhile we have Rowe who can play in the same place who has showed far more talent and potential 

That might be a killed confidence thing though, rather than a lack of talent. 

[FenwayFrank 2,459]

6 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

Problem is that Tzolis has showed nothing (other than doing well against Bournmouth's C team) every time he's been given a chance meanwhile we have Rowe who can play in the same place who has showed far more talent and potential 

I really don’t know why people keep saying we played Bournemouth’s b or c team, we didn’t .

[Newtopia 517]

2 hours ago, Helsinki canary said:

Wonder if Tzolis will come to the party next season? If not the recruitment team have really stuffed that one up aswell 

I think he will, if he has settled and enjoying living here, being out of the squad makes it difficult to be happy, hopefully he will start contributing next season.

Edited April 18, 2022 by Newtopia

[king canary 7,609]

I'm not sure we've got a creativity problem in the Championship, particularly if Rashica stays. There are question marks over a few of these guys but most teams would kill for a line up of Dowell, PLM, Rashica, Tzolis, Rowe and Sargent in the Championship.

[cambridgeshire canary 6,736]

17 minutes ago, king canary said:

I'm not sure we've got a creativity problem in the Championship, particularly if Rashica stays. There are question marks over a few of these guys but most teams would kill for a line up of Dowell, PLM, Rashica, Tzolis, Rowe and Sargent in the Championship.

There is no doubt Rashica and Sargent can tear up the championship. Add in Dowel (in the middle maybe?) And you get Rowe coming in as a super sub..

Just a matter of sorting out the defence and midfield!

[A Load of Squit 5,170]

There's a 24 yr old at Bournemouth who has done a job in the Championship and in Holland, very creative, wouldn't cost much.

[king canary 7,609]

5 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

There is no doubt Rashica and Sargent can tear up the championship. Add in Dowel (in the middle maybe?) And you get Rowe coming in as a super sub..

Just a matter of sorting out the defence and midfield!

It is just the midfield really. Central defence particularly we're very strong.

[sgncfc 1,228]

Does anyone think we might need a CDM? Just a thought......

[A Load of Squit 5,170]

1 minute ago, sgncfc said:

Does anyone think we might need a CDM? Just a thought......

It's our main priority but not necessarily our first signing. 😀

[Worthy Nigelton 1,051]

We should stop looking at creative players and pick 6ft4 lumps if we want to progress. Just like all the best teams do.

[dylanisabaddog 4,931]

3 hours ago, kick it off said:

Any players youve spotted who can fill the Buendia shaped hole in our team? Obviously we have dowell and rashica (if he stays) but who could we sign to bolster our attacking threat?

Couple of players who would fill the void that I've noticed, couple of emi types, and a couple that aren't so similar.

Chris Willock at qpr - they paid 750k for him and currently has 11 assists and 7 goals this season. Plays like a hybrid of Stiepermann and Emi. Big, strong, direct but can ping a pass and has good vision. 24 years old so room to grow.

Arda Guler - 17 year old kid on the fringes of fenerbahce. Emi type creativity and vision but a bit more direct. Supposedly a lot of big clubs eyeing him so probably not realistic, but the kid is special and probably available relatively cheap as there's not much money in turkish Football these days. Takes penalties too.

Mateusz Musialowski - Polish 18 year old in Liverpool's academy. Prime for a championship loan i would think after excelling in academy level football. Known as "the Polish Messi". His playing style is very similar to Messi in terms of carrying the ball and running directly at players but somehow getting by them (not comparing talent levels, just style). Scores goals for fun, and plays with flair and creativity.

Wildcard - John Swift at Reading. Plays like Stiepermann on steroids with ability to take a free kick. 11 goals 13 assists this season. 26 so a good age.

Musialowski will probably make the senior squad next season so doubtful Liverpool will even let him go out on loan. He's a cocky little so and so. He amuses the senior players in training by nutmegging Van **** and practising counting in English when he does it.

But you never know as reportedly Lewa has been pushing him to get first team football before the World Cup. 

Edit - there's something wrong with the world when the Liverpool centre half gets censored! 

Edited April 18, 2022 by dylanisabaddog

[king canary 7,609]

19 minutes ago, Worthy Nigelton said:

We should stop looking at creative players and pick 6ft4 lumps if we want to progress. Just like all the best teams do.

I think in key positions this is probably true. Watching Palace yesterday ut was notable their spine was full of big, physical players who weren't going to get pushed out of the game- Anderson, Guehi, Kouyate, Mateta, all big units. A brick ****house in central midfield might be just what we need.

[cambridgeshire canary 6,736]

2 minutes ago, king canary said:

I think in key positions this is probably true. Watching Palace yesterday ut was notable their spine was full of big, physical players who weren't going to get pushed out of the game- Anderson, Guehi, Kouyate, Mateta, all big units. A brick ****house in central midfield might be just what we need.

We need someone like Ajer..

 

Yes I'm still sore about it

Edited April 18, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary

[Newtopia 517]

17 minutes ago, king canary said:

I think in key positions this is probably true. Watching Palace yesterday ut was notable their spine was full of big, physical players who weren't going to get pushed out of the game- Anderson, Guehi, Kouyate, Mateta, all big units. A brick ****house in central midfield might be just what we need.

Physicality is so important.

[Newtopia 517]

17 minutes ago, king canary said:

I think in key positions this is probably true. Watching Palace yesterday ut was notable their spine was full of big, physical players who weren't going to get pushed out of the game- Anderson, Guehi, Kouyate, Mateta, all big units. A brick ****house in central midfield might be just what we need.

Physicality is so important.

[Worthy Nigelton 1,051]

20 minutes ago, king canary said:

I think in key positions this is probably true. Watching Palace yesterday ut was notable their spine was full of big, physical players who weren't going to get pushed out of the game- Anderson, Guehi, Kouyate, Mateta, all big units. A brick ****house in central midfield might be just what we need.

Man City are the shortest team in the league.

[king canary 7,609]

11 minutes ago, Worthy Nigelton said:

Man City are the shortest team in the league.

Man City can spend $$$$$ on the best players in the world though. We can't.

[GodlyOtsemobor 2,326]

John Swift?

[Samwam27 527]

1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

There is no doubt Rashica and Sargent can tear up the championship. Add in Dowel (in the middle maybe?) And you get Rowe coming in as a super sub..

Just a matter of sorting out the defence and midfield!

I agree about Rash, no probs whatsoever, but for me jury is still out that Sargent could tear up championship. I hope so though

[ged in the onion bag 855]

1 hour ago, sgncfc said:

Does anyone think we might need a CDM? Just a thought......

Or 3!  

[Capt. Pants 4,247]

1 hour ago, sgncfc said:

Does anyone think we might need a CDM? Just a thought......

This Norwegian chap,  Normann I think his name is would rip the Championship up. Not a specialist DM but plenty good enough for that league.

Might need a bit of persuasion though.