Incoming? Kalvin Phillips

[HOT CURRIE 10]

Tom Davies probably a better player in my opinion... but we never got to see that which is what it looks might happen here again

Phillips was a much better player when both were fit,in the time that Davies was with us,I saw him have 3/4 decent games for us,the signings /loans we have made in recent years have absolutely fleeced us,scouting is atrocious.

 

[Shawy24]

Fair enough. They were both 2nd yellows, not straight reds.

I don't claim to know how bad the tackles were to receive those yellows though

With us it was a straight red. Changed the game for us but at least we won. With Ipswich it was two fouls that changed the game for them. With West Ham it was two bad fouls in 3 minutes.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

You would expect that if we are trying to sign Phillips and Souttar then one of our few assets is leaving to help fund it.

A strong spine of the team is essential if the club has its sights on a top 8 finish.

Cooper (back to his best)
Souttar
Phillips Jairo Blaster (back to his best)
Bamford

The issue of course as many say, is staying fit.

Peck or Burrows (or both) I guess are favs to leave, unless we’ve got lucky and this Nigel Dawn fella is investing in the club?

When Bamford is the most robust and reliable of that spine cluster there that says it all

This season is going to be one big gamble on fitness

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Phillips was a much better player when both were fit,in the time that Davies was with us,I saw him have 3/4 decent games for us,the signings /loans we have made in recent years have absolutely fleeced us,scouting is atrocious.

I remain optimistic about Phillips, he looked good when he played but you could tell he wasn’t fit. If the board feel they can afford him & Wilder wants him then I don’t really get why people get so worked up about the decision

 

[Snowflake]

When Bamford is the most robust and reliable of that spine cluster there that says it all

This season is going to be one big gamble on fitness

All this assumes that Souter and Phillips are coming. We don’t know that to be the case.
Let’s worry when we have something to worry about.

 

[FriethBlade]

When Bamford is the most robust and reliable of that spine cluster there that says it all

This season is going to be one big gamble on fitness

Yep and if it works Id like to think top 8 is nailed on. However if a couple of them breakdown and we are committed to paying their wages for the season then there are going to be some very difficult quesrions for the management team and recruitment team to answer

 

[ancientblade]

has to be peck who is being sold if were bringing phillips in

 

[The Fox]

has to be peck who is being sold if were bringing phillips in

Absolutely my reading of this too.

 

[AnstonBlade1]

has to be peck who is being sold if were bringing phillips in

Hopefully

 

[Aston max]

Image of SUFC medical teams latest equipment purchase.
A quote was made about getting back to basics

 

[Notts Blade 123]

The signings of Phillips and Souttar could make or break Wilder, if they both get injured early on and we are screwed, this is going to come back and haunt him. What a weird transfer strategy of just signing all your old players. I've never known any other club to do it, to be honest. Potentially 4 (including Riederwald) in 1 window is baffling.

 

[bertieblade]

Wilder laid it on the line that he wanted experienced players. Seems he putting all his eggs in that basket in the hope that they stay fit and see us to the promised land.
No doubt hefty promotion bonuses in place

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I think we're turning into Leeds...I think we're turning into Leeds...i really think so....

 

[dellasthunderbolt]

The signings of Phillips and Souttar could make or break Wilder, if they both get injured early on and we are screwed, this is going to come back and haunt him. What a weird transfer strategy of just signing all your old players. I've never known any other club to do it, to be honest. Potentially 4 (including Riederwald) in 1 window is baffling.

I do worry a little that Wilder might feel a bit like last chance saloon so is thinking more short term (as anyone would). Problem is, sjit or bust might be what he needs but as a club going forward I worry where we will be after this.

 

[ancientblade]

i think same its wilders last throw of the dice and ive a feeling it will either end in us being promoted or him being sacked before christmas hope its the former

 

[Harrisblade]

When Bamford is the most robust and reliable of that spine cluster there that says it all

This season is going to be one big gamble on fitness

As it is for every team - and to be fair, we're usually delighted when other Championship teams have a run of injuries

 

[HOT CURRIE 10]

I remain optimistic about Phillips, he looked good when he played but you could tell he wasn’t fit. If the board feel they can afford him & Wilder wants him then I don’t really get why people get so worked up about the decision

I like him,he was the backbone of a good Leeds side and an England regular,pings the ball about and changes direction of play quickly, he has spent a lot of time out of football especially the relentless championship,we will see.