As it stands

[Big E]

We're still in the market for quite a few players of course, although I wouldn't put any money on who will actually be here come the start of the season. But I was just thinking today about how the squad looks at the moment, and how equiped we are to mount a title challenge.

 

Here's the squad as I see it, from a '2 for every position perspective'. Assuming the transfers of Didi and Aurelio go ahead

 

 

Reina

Carson

 

Finnan-------Carra--Sami----Warnock

Kromkamp--Agger--Paletta--Aurelio

 

Garcia--Xabi--Momo-----Riise

Kewell--Stevie--Zenden--Gonzales

 

Fowler--Crouch

Bellamy--Pongo

 

 

 

I''m assuming those definitely allowed to leave are Jerzy, Traore, Le Tallec. I'd say that Kromkamp, Zenden and Pongo would be allowed to go if we had replacements, possibly Warnock too.

 

Unsurprisingly, RM and CF are the two obvious positions, with a DM also important IMO. I'd say that RM is definitely more important overall, which may be why we're linked with more RM's than strikers.

 

The team is just short of title winning quality IMO, although capable - but the overall squad is as strong as I've seen for a long time, with lots of options and 'possibilities'. Fantastic job in 2 years by Rafa.

 

Onwards and upwards, Viva la Rafalution!

[Benitez]

seeing Warnock as first choice left back makes me

 

But thankfully he's 4th choice as it stands right now

[hideNseek]

Why does everyone want Kromkamp gone? He's looked good. Can't see Zenden going either.

[Benitez]

Why does everyone want Kromkamp gone? He's looked good. Can't see Zenden going either.

 

 

I dont want either of 'em gone! 2 good squad members, and we are supposed to be strengthening not weakening.

 

There where strong rumours that Kromp would leave tho. But I really can't see why Zenden would, or why anyone would want him too, handy player to have around.

[anny road]

seeing Warnock as first choice left back makes me

 

But thankfully he's 4th choice as it stands right now

 

 

benitez in slagging warnock shock

[Guest Paddy]

I like Kromkamp, but to be honest if we can get 3 or 4 millon for him after swapping him for Josemi, it will be a great bit of business.

[hideNseek]

Thought those Kromkamp rumours had died down, well hoped they had. He's a good player and well worth keeping.

[Benitez]

benitez in slagging warnock shock

 

 

hardly slagging, but I can do that if yer wish

 

I'm sure the idea of Warnock as first choice left back is one that would make anyone (honest) worry!

[Big E]

hardly slagging, but I can do that if yer wish

 

I'm sure the idea of Warnock as first choice left back is one that would make anyone (honest) worry!

 

I had Riise as first choice, but swapped it around and was lazy Warnock 3rd choice for me, who else would get in ahead of him to make him 4th?

 

 

Don't get me wrong, I like both Kromkamp and Zenden and hope they both stay. But selling Kromkamp to help fund Alvez for example, I'd be happy with as Alvez can play there. Similar situation with Zenden really - good player but if he helped bring us Kuyt I'd not complain. Would need a CM even more though.

 

2 players per position is the goal IMO, any more than that is a bonus but not essential.

[hideNseek]

Not sure if we need to sell either Kromkamp or Zenden to actually buy, hope not anyway.

[Mike E]

I had Riise as first choice, but swapped it around and was lazy Warnock 3rd choice for me, who else would get in ahead of him to make him 4th?

Don't get me wrong, I like both Kromkamp and Zenden and hope they both stay. But selling Kromkamp to help fund Alvez for example, I'd be happy with as Alvez can play there. Similar situation with Zenden really - good player but if he helped bring us Kuyt I'd not complain. Would need a CM even more though.

 

2 players per position is the goal IMO, any more than that is a bonus but not essential.

 

So Gerrard rarely starts then.

[Big E]

Should have made this clear for all the pendants - this is not a first choice/second choice team, just listing the players 2 per position.

 

 

This Trabelisi link could be interesting, to go back to the Krompamp point earlier - if we got Trabelsi on a free, we could then sell Kromkamp to generate some revenue for Kuyt/other.

[Mike E]

Should have made this clear for all the pendants - this is not a first choice/second choice team, just listing the players 2 per position.

 

Thats why I quoted the reply were you stated that you originally had Riise as 1st choice but swapped things around, thereby infering that you had in all actuality indicated 1st/2nd choice.