Hope our three signings aren't the end of it

[sinkov]

What worries me army88 is that we might just witness how good Keane was for us! I hope we don't miss him as much as I think we will.

I've no real worries on this score, we have a team set up to defend by someone who knows how it's done. The organisation, the two banks of four, the fitness levels, all mean that playing centre-half in a Sean Dyche team is probably as good a gig as you're likely to get at this level of football. Whoever plays will be fine, I've never been impressed by Long but even he looked OK when he got his chance last season. Centre of defence won't be a problem, putting the ball in the onion bag at the other end is more my concern.

[Primitive]

I agree with Sinkov!

The defensive star of our side is the system we employ, it would make most competent defenders look good. They're well drilled and get plenty of protection from the rest of the team.

That's not to say we won't miss Keane, but I don't think we'll miss him that badly. Tarkowski should slot in well and could well be the next one off the production line to go for big money.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Are you running a temperature Primitive? Never known you to be congruent with the Clitheroe charmer!

[Primitive]

Are you running a temperature Primitive? Never known you to be congruent with the Clitheroe charmer!

Well it is very hot here in Tenerife!

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Nice! I am taking the wife over for her birthday in February. Any recommendations?

[thedonz]

I don't think the defensive star of our side
played that well in the final games of the season when Keane and Mee were sidelined. Some bad goals were given away. My stance is a little less complacent

[Primitive]

Nice! I am taking the wife over for her birthday in February. Any recommendations?

Depends where you'll be staying. If it's anywhere near Adeje I can give you loads.

I don't think the defensive star of our side
played that well in the final games of the season when Keane and Mee were sidelined. Some bad goals were given away. My stance is a little less complacent

We also gave bad goals away when Keane and Mee were on the pitch. It's not complacency, it's faith in the system.

[thedonz]

We probably did, but not at the rate of at least one a game against bottom half clubs

[sinkov]

Are you running a temperature Primitive? Never known you to be congruent with the Clitheroe charmer!

We often agree me and Prim, it's just that when we disagree it can drag on for weeks. Anyway BT, when we're in agreement on something so basic....you've lost.

[sinkov]

I don't think the defensive star of our side
played that well in the final games of the season when Keane and Mee were sidelined. Some bad goals were given away. My stance is a little less complacent

We conceded more than two goals in just six games last season, Keane & Mee were our CBs in all six. I have no worries about Tarko and Mee, and I don't think Sean has either, which is why they'll be starting, and we won't be spending big money on another CB.