Our Defence...thinking next season

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Originally Posted by WBA123

I think he'd do okay next season in the Championship if he was 1st choice RB. But he's not good enough to be a starting Prem full back in my opinion. Whereas I think Townsend is.

My view is he is the weakest of the 4. And if I was in charge of rebuilding next season, I would bring in a RB. I think he's a good back up though.

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Premier clubs will be interested in Pereira, Johnstone and Gallagher. I would bet money no Premier club will fall over themselves to buy Furlong or Townsend!! Both are still championship players for me.

I believe that Hegazi is a better centre back that both Bartley and AJ. The ‘overruling’ of Bilic’s commitment to retain him was part of the latter’s leaving saga.

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Originally Posted by Prando

I believe that Hegazi is a better centre back that both Bartley and AJ. The ‘overruling’ of Bilic’s commitment to retain him was part of the latter’s leaving saga.

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I agree Prando! Hegazi was better than both and Dowling has much to answer for and wish he would do one!

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Originally Posted by baggieal

I agree Prando! Hegazi was better than both and Dowling has much to answer for and wish he would do one!

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I think Hegazi probably is a better defender, but I don't think it would have made any difference had he stayed. We would still have got relegated even had he not been sold

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Originally Posted by Prando

I believe that Hegazi is a better centre back that both Bartley and AJ. The ‘overruling’ of Bilic’s commitment to retain him was part of the latter’s leaving saga.

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Originally Posted by WBA123

I think Hegazi probably is a better defender, but I don't think it would have made any difference had he stayed. We would still have got relegated even had he not been sold

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Absolutely! When the midfield was made solid it was not so much the goals conceded but those that were not taken. Still think since Gayle nobody has come anywhere near in terms of being ruthless in front of goal!

Be interesting what happens to Diangana and Grant in the Championship as it’s clear Big Sam does not rate them!

The drop in quality from prem to champ is significant. Ajayi was in the EFL Team of the Year last year don't forget.

We need midfielders and a striker. I'd love to see more young lads compete for the full back roles if we have them.

Probably loads of loans, but we'll be fine.

I certainly wouldn’t criticise Townsend, he has improved immensely this season and provided goal assists. Hopefully, he’ll be a real asset in the Championship.

Livermore and Sawyers are a great example of how to play the new craze of Walking Football.