Incoming? Chris Mempham

[Bergen Blade]

Anel having a "bad" season so far may due to the step up in quality opposition and lack of quality in front of him. With a consistent back 4 or 5 and a some quality to go with Vinnie, he'll get back to his prior "good" form. We need help in all areas this JTW but to me the midfield is where we lose every game. Even against Brentford, who were under strength we looked outclassed in the middle. We all know the players who need replacing, just hope we bring in replacements that can make us compete in midfield. Surely, there has to be some European or African player ready to burst onto the scene.

Agree with you. Defenders have had too much to do because of our inadequate midfield this season. It's a very difficult task to stay up if the midfield isn't competitive.

 

[jono_t2000]

I personally don't think he's over the glandular fever and add a new born into the mix then it doesn't surprise me. I'm sure it took Brooks ages to get over glandular fever and start to show his ability again...

You never get over glandular fever. The strain stays in your body for life.

Getting fatigued quicker and reduced energy can sometimes never get back to previous levels.. and if it does can take months if not years.

Their are many professional athletes who have had their careers deminished because of it.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

It happens to the best of Blades..................Sheffield United legend Brian Deane has revealed how manager Dave Bassett once thought he had been tapped-up by another club - but he was actually suffering from glandular fever!

 

[Blade56]

Weren’t we linked with Dion Sanderson for the CB role?

Lazy post, just read he signed a 4 year deal for Brum last year.

 

[Pintor75]

Weren’t we linked with Dion Sanderson for the CB role?

Lazy post, just read he signed a 4 year deal for Brum last year.

Thank heavens for that!

 

[Weasel]

Apparently Sanderson has been garbage for Brum this season and one who has struggled for any sort of consistency in form. Not what we need right now with our limited budget.

 

[Blade56]

Apparently Sanderson has been garbage for Brum this season and one who has struggled for any sort of consistency in form. Not what we need right now with our limited budget.

Yeh, deffo at fault for one goal at weekend.

 

[crucialkneeligaman]

Weren’t we linked with Dion Sanderson for the CB role?

Lazy post, just read he signed a 4 year deal for Brum last year.

Thank the Lord, he's gash.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

We do seem to like a Brentford centre back, or is this instance an ex one. He was very highly rated at Brentford. Is he left or right footed/sided?

That's a bad sign, JOC and Egan weren't really rated at all by Brentford fans so I'd be suspicious of one they liked.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Mepham is decent enough replacing Egan.

 

[Charlieblade]

1. We are now playing in a more competitive league.

2. Our success since the arrival of Wilder has been using a back 4 instead of a back 5.

3. Players who enjoyed attacking and scored goals are fining life harder.

4. Anel, JLT and Bogle get fewer chances to attack and score goas, like they did in the Championship!

5. Our weaker, less settled midfield has not helped.

 

[jono_t2000]

Mepham last 4 seasons

2019/20 (Prem) - 12 out of 38 games played
2020/21 (Champ) - 24 out of 46 games played
2021/22 (Champ) - 22 out of 46 games played
2022/23 (Prem) - 26 out of 38 games played

Total: 84 games played out of possible 168 (50%)

The above includes games when came on as sub for a few minutes here and there too.. actual number of games starting is much lower.

 

[Good Pinch Of Snuff]

forgot he scored against us

 

[Bladezz]

Not all

Mepham last 4 seasons

2019/20 (Prem) - 12 out of 38 games played
2020/21 (Champ) - 24 out of 46 games played
2021/22 (Champ) - 22 out of 46 games played
2022/23 (Prem) - 26 out of 38 games played

Total: 84 games played out of possible 168 (50%)

The above includes games when came on as sub for a few minutes here and there too.. actual number of games starting is much lower.

missed due to injury. Bournmouth have a good squad and constantly invest.

 

[Torrix1889]

Mepham last 4 seasons

2019/20 (Prem) - 12 out of 38 games played
2020/21 (Champ) - 24 out of 46 games played
2021/22 (Champ) - 22 out of 46 games played
2022/23 (Prem) - 26 out of 38 games played

Total: 84 games played out of possible 168 (50%)

The above includes games when came on as sub for a few minutes here and there too.. actual number of games starting is much lower.

It doesn't matter, he is British and replacing a forrinner

#wildersbrexitblades

 

[finlaytheblade]

It doesn't matter, he is British and replacing a forrinner

#wildersbrexitblades

We may not even be interested in him! But if we are Knill & Lester are ideally positioned to know if he would improve us and that goes whether we sell Anel or not.

 

[ancientblade]

if chris is thinking on the lines of playing a back 4 next season maybe he sees mepham as the ideal partner for trusty

 

[Brownieblade]

Brentford have just signed a Spurs LB on Loan, possibly meaning they expect to make a squad spot available soon for other moves ??

Obviously doesn’t mean the opposite but you never know

 

[Torrix1889]

Brentford have just signed a Spurs LB on Loan, possibly meaning they expect to make a squad spot available soon for other moves ??

Obviously doesn’t mean the opposite but you never know

What have Brentford and Spurs got to do with Bournemouth and Mepham?

 

[AdamSufc1997]

After Ben Davies on loan apperantly

 

[Torrix1889]

After Ben Davies on loan apperantly

Getting closer to a full house..... #wildersbrexitblades

Davies is another lefty isn't he....we need rightys surely....

 

[JohnDenver]

Mepham is decent enough replacing Egan.

That’s a really good point. We can’t know what we’ll get from Egan, and I’d be happy enough if this was his replacement.

I’m less convinced about him replacing Anel. But it could also signal the very end of the attacking centre halves in a back 3.

 

[Davalon]

After Ben Davies on loan apperantly

The Spurs one?

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

After Ben Davies on loan apperantly

 

[Brownieblade]

What have Brentford and Spurs got to do with Bournemouth and Mepham?

Absolutely nothing other than I thought for some reason he was at Brentford

Ooops lol

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

forgot he scored against us

Aye
Also netted for Brentford agin us.
2 of his 3 total career goals !
(& Billy’s goal in the video goes in off him )

 

[BLADES1988]

Sounds about right for us. Gerrim in

 

[AdamSufc1997]

Getting closer to a full house..... #wildersbrexitblades

Davies is another lefty isn't he....we need rightys surely....

Think we know the players he turned down due to “attitude “

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

After Ben Davies on loan apperantly

Where does this shit come from?

 

[loveWalrusDaveTheBlade]

Where does this shit come from?

Arseholes, as per usual.