on April 19, 2025, 11:53 am, in reply to "Re: Further to Gary's post, how are we lining up first game at Bramley Moore?"
Just think we have much bigger priorities this summer. Given Moyes talk of evolution, not revolution, unsure how many starters he's replacing.
I'd not be averse to an upgrade though! Previous Message
Disagree on Mykolenko. For the system we are currently playing, which relies on the left back to push right up the touchline, he doesn’t have the attacking skills to make it work.
I could see him being a better version of Tony Hibbert in that we bring him in for big games where we expect to be defending a lot. Previous Message
Pickford
O'Brien Tarkowski Branthwaite Mykolenko
NEW WINGER Gueye NEW MIDFIELDER Ndiaye
Doucoure
NEW STRIKER
Bench: NEW GK, NEW CB, McNeill, Garner, EVAN FERGUSON (LOAN), ALCARAZ, Armstrong, NEW FB, ON LOAN WINGER
Honestly think in a functioning team, Mykolenko is more than good enough for the next couple of years.
I quite like Garner, but to push on there needs to be another starter (if Garner progresses the new lad can replace Gueye eventually).
This is all dependent on Branthwaite staying. If he goes, we can push the boat out!
Think Tarkowski needs replacing at some point, but given Moyes comments on evolution, I think he'll keep him in next season.
O'Brien is outperforming most right-backs in the league, if it ain't broke etc
I know half of you hate Doucoure, but Moyes plays him constantly, and even when he hasn't played, he's praised him in that week's press conferences, so I'm certain he's staying (NB. I'd LOVE Alcaraz to start in his place, very much enjoy how he plays football).
Hope Moyes uses four loans and fills squad out with them.
With three quality starters in (and the squad fleshed out) we're easy top half.
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