Striker on the way

[boingy]

https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/fabrizio-romano-confirms-major-coup-for-west-brom-as-baggies-capture-star-for-seven-figure-fee/

[On Balance]

Hopefully Boingy, he can be what we need. A goal scorer and keep fit. Most of all, I hope, if it comes to fruition, he can deal with the rigours of the Championship.

[boingy]

Hes been called a cheaper Haaland. Needs a bit of work but if hes like Heggem hell be up for it.

[Omegstrat6]

Sounds promising-right age (23), not prolific in more recent seasons (2022- 14, 2023 -3, 2024 -15 and 2025 -7) but seems to know where the net is and should be keen to impress.

[boingy]

Sounds promising-right age (23), not prolific in more recent seasons (2022- 14, 2023 -3, 2024 -15 and 2025 -7) but seems to know where the net is and should be keen to impress.

I think the 7 was from 13 appearances.

[Leicesterbaggie]

If he does sign, and Maja and Dike can remain fit, we should be OK in this area. As I have said in another thread though, it is creativity where we are lacking and need to rectify this problem.

[Omegstrat6]

I think the 7 was from 13 appearances.

That's true Boingy, but equally he scored only 3 in 25 appearances across both league and cup games in 2023. Even so, I agree that he is a promising signing and his more recent form of 7 goals in 13 games is not something to be sniffed at!

It will be interesting to see how Ryan Mason sets up our attacking formation this coming season, especially if Maja and Dike can remain fit. Guess a lot also depends, of course, on the service our central attacking players can get and who can fulfill the wide positions if we do end up losing both Mikey and Tom.

[Dubbag]

That's true Boingy, but equally he scored only 3 in 25 appearances across both league and cup games in 2023. Even so, I agree that he is a promising signing and his more recent form of 7 goals in 13 games is not something to be sniffed at!

It will be interesting to see how Ryan Mason sets up our attacking formation this coming season, especially if Maja and Dike can remain fit. Guess a lot also depends, of course, on the service our central attacking players can get and who can fulfill the wide positions if we do end up losing both Mikey and Tom.

I would be hopeful we could keep Fellows, I said hopeful. A very young manager can have an appeal to a young upcoming player like Fellows. He could do worse then leave now at this time when we could be about to build a team around players of his own age group.
He might stay till the new year anyway.

[TipperaryBaggie]

I would rather we sell Fellows and use the money to improve our midfield. I know I might be controversial, but I think that Tom is a bit of a one trick pony. One has to admire his stepovers, crosses and pull backs however he lacks strength and his finishing is fairly weak especially on his left foot. A couple of decent midfielders seems imperative to our club if we are to progress further than last season.

[9goals2hattricks3pen]

I'd love to see Fellows crossing with a big target man strong in the air to aim at. Something we haven't had since? I assume Heggebo fits the the bill.

[baggieal]

I would rather we sell Fellows and use the money to improve our midfield. I know I might be controversial, but I think that Tom is a bit of a one trick pony. One has to admire his stepovers, crosses and pull backs however he lacks strength and his finishing is fairly weak especially on his left foot. A couple of decent midfielders seems imperative to our club if we are to progress further than last season.

I do agree with you. Fellows will struggle in the Premier and he?s no Harvey Barnes, our biggest weakness is in midfield as both Mowatt and JM lack pace, creativity and talent.

[9goals2hattricks3pen]

I do agree with you. Fellows will struggle in the Premier and he?s no Harvey Barnes, our biggest weakness is in midfield as both Mowatt and JM lack pace, creativity and talent.

We paid decent money for Bany isn't he a creative midfielder. If not what is he?

[Omegstrat6]

I would rather we sell Fellows and use the money to improve our midfield. I know I might be controversial, but I think that Tom is a bit of a one trick pony. One has to admire his stepovers, crosses and pull backs however he lacks strength and his finishing is fairly weak especially on his left foot. A couple of decent midfielders seems imperative to our club if we are to progress further than last season.

After that storming start when both Fellows and Johnston were finding quite a bit of joy down the wings and getting crosses in for Maja to knock in it didn't take long for clubs to find us out and as soon as they started to put two defenders on both we/ they simply didn't have the answer.

It's tempting to view Fellows's signature step-over as his one trick but whilst it is true that he has too often lacked strength in holding onto the ball he also has pace and I personally believe that he is young enough to improve on the weaker aspects of his game. He certainly still has things to learn (which is why I think some of the fees talked about ref the Everton offer are tempting) but I would personally much prefer it if we could hang on to him for at least another season.

The Nat Phillips signing should have sorted our CB issue and if the Heggebo deal goes through then our striker issue should also be resolved. Our next priority has to be a decent left-back. After that, I think it very much depends on if we can keep Fellows. If we can, then maybe look at a pacier and creative midfielder to upgrade on Mowatt (though Diakite may begin to offer more ?). If not, we are going to have to look for a right winger.

Haven't seen what Tammer Bany can do yet. He is listed as an attacker rather than midfielder on the club website and has played as a C.F. and on the left wing. If Mikey goes, I can see Bany maybe replacing him with Styles moving up into midfield behind him.

[boingy]

Theres definitely a good strategy at the club. Were finding gems and it seems getting under 21 quality level players who actually could be good enough to integrate into the first team squad. Over time this will do us well.I reckon in three seasons time we will be reaping the benefits. This is much better than a manager having complete control then getting sacked and us starting all over. If the club is in charge of signings, incomings and outgoings we can stay on the right page irrespective of what a manager does.

[9goals2hattricks3pen]

Theres definitely a good strategy at the club. Were finding gems and it seems getting under 21 quality level players who actually could be good enough to integrate into the first team squad. Over time this will do us well.I reckon in three seasons time we will be reaping the benefits. This is much better than a manager having complete control then getting sacked and us starting all over. If the club is in charge of signings, incomings and outgoings we can stay on the right page irrespective of what a manager does.

Much happier with the strategy. Just need the recruitment to be right. Fingers crossed. COYB