LUFCTALK

MOT1964 wrote:

DominanceUK wrote:

MOT1964 wrote:
Rumours are that we are losing money (no idea why or how ), and that one of our so called stars (there aren't many) will have to be sold to fund any incoming players

Losing money? Where did you hear that from, pal? I've not heard/seen anything to suggest we are losing money.

It came from Twitter, which is why I started the sentence with 'rumours'.

However it was posted by Mike Thornton, who is not your typical ITK fantasist on that site, and normally only states facts.

MikeT/AdrianTeakdesk
‏@Mike_J_Thornton

The club does need the money. We are lossmaking and although P&L losses are within limits we need to replace cash lost every year. Our funding model includes some player sales.

Agree Bielsa decides who goes unless player wants out. Some surprises coming!

CorkWhite wrote:
I wouldn't mind so much with the players that are left and with Bielsa's work ethic i do believe we can give ourselves a chance, but over the full season we will need to strengthen in the forward department considerably not unless he intends to use the U23 forward which again i would have no problem with so long as they can step up.

Leonickroberts wrote:Plenty of positives from the Southend game have left me feeling a bit more optimistic:

1. The squad already has much better passing and one-touch technique than in previous seasons.
2. Movement off the ball, and vision to pick out long passes, is better.
3. Players seem to actually understand each others' positions, which was something I was concerned wouldn't happen with Bielsa's tactics.
4. Tyler Roberts' pace and movement.
5. Tyler Roberts' tricky feet.
6. The whole team looked really fit (even slightly tubby, still petulant Saiz).
7. It's patently obvious that we need 3 signings, but it does seem we only need those 3. We need height and strength at CB, we need a pact direct winger, and we need a goal threat to finish all those neat incisive passing moves.
8. Luke Ayling. More than a workhorse, his technique has improved and he's popped up everywhere (and he's oddly been our biggest goal threat).

I'm sure lots of people on here will have a long list of negatives, but the sun's still out and I'm choosing to remain optimistic we'll bring in the 3 and it'll all come good.

Leonickroberts wrote:Plenty of positives from the Southend game have left me feeling a bit more optimistic:

1. The squad already has much better passing and one-touch technique than in previous seasons.
2. Movement off the ball, and vision to pick out long passes, is better.
3. Players seem to actually understand each others' positions, which was something I was concerned wouldn't happen with Bielsa's tactics.
4. Tyler Roberts' pace and movement.
5. Tyler Roberts' tricky feet.
6. The whole team looked really fit (even slightly tubby, still petulant Saiz).
7. It's patently obvious that we need 3 signings, but it does seem we only need those 3. We need height and strength at CB, we need a pact direct winger, and we need a goal threat to finish all those neat incisive passing moves.
8. Luke Ayling. More than a workhorse, his technique has improved and he's popped up everywhere (and he's oddly been our biggest goal threat).

I'm sure lots of people on here will have a long list of negatives, but the sun's still out and I'm choosing to remain optimistic we'll bring in the 3 and it'll all come good.

Leonickroberts wrote:Plenty of positives from the Southend game have left me feeling a bit more optimistic:

1. The squad already has much better passing and one-touch technique than in previous seasons.
2. Movement off the ball, and vision to pick out long passes, is better.
3. Players seem to actually understand each others' positions, which was something I was concerned wouldn't happen with Bielsa's tactics.
4. Tyler Roberts' pace and movement.
5. Tyler Roberts' tricky feet.
6. The whole team looked really fit (even slightly tubby, still petulant Saiz).
7. It's patently obvious that we need 3 signings, but it does seem we only need those 3. We need height and strength at CB, we need a pact direct winger, and we need a goal threat to finish all those neat incisive passing moves.
8. Luke Ayling. More than a workhorse, his technique has improved and he's popped up everywhere (and he's oddly been our biggest goal threat).

I'm sure lots of people on here will have a long list of negatives, but the sun's still out and I'm choosing to remain optimistic we'll bring in the 3 and it'll all come good.

ilkley62 wrote:

Leonickroberts wrote:Plenty of positives from the Southend game have left me feeling a bit more optimistic:

1. The squad already has much better passing and one-touch technique than in previous seasons.
2. Movement off the ball, and vision to pick out long passes, is better.
3. Players seem to actually understand each others' positions, which was something I was concerned wouldn't happen with Bielsa's tactics.
4. Tyler Roberts' pace and movement.
5. Tyler Roberts' tricky feet.
6. The whole team looked really fit (even slightly tubby, still petulant Saiz).
7. It's patently obvious that we need 3 signings, but it does seem we only need those 3. We need height and strength at CB, we need a pact direct winger, and we need a goal threat to finish all those neat incisive passing moves.
8. Luke Ayling. More than a workhorse, his technique has improved and he's popped up everywhere (and he's oddly been our biggest goal threat).

I'm sure lots of people on here will have a long list of negatives, but the sun's still out and I'm choosing to remain optimistic we'll bring in the 3 and it'll all come good.

We were prepared to do a deal rising up to 11m for Vydra, and willing to offer 35k p/w. I think we have the money, it's just deals are taking longer than desired. The deal for Forshaw in January is rising to 4.5m, so we're clearly willing to spend on the right players for the right deal.

Good post, thanks - only issue I have is the 3 players we need are in 3 key positions & that means big money which I'm not sure we have

ilkley62 wrote:

Leonickroberts wrote:Plenty of positives from the Southend game have left me feeling a bit more optimistic:

1. The squad already has much better passing and one-touch technique than in previous seasons.
2. Movement off the ball, and vision to pick out long passes, is better.
3. Players seem to actually understand each others' positions, which was something I was concerned wouldn't happen with Bielsa's tactics.
4. Tyler Roberts' pace and movement.
5. Tyler Roberts' tricky feet.
6. The whole team looked really fit (even slightly tubby, still petulant Saiz).
7. It's patently obvious that we need 3 signings, but it does seem we only need those 3. We need height and strength at CB, we need a pact direct winger, and we need a goal threat to finish all those neat incisive passing moves.
8. Luke Ayling. More than a workhorse, his technique has improved and he's popped up everywhere (and he's oddly been our biggest goal threat).

I'm sure lots of people on here will have a long list of negatives, but the sun's still out and I'm choosing to remain optimistic we'll bring in the 3 and it'll all come good.

Good post, thanks - only issue I have is the 3 players we need are in 3 key positions & that means big money which I'm not sure we have