by ivor_the_injun » Sun Aug 08, 2004 4:35 am
Squadwise, yes - we're underwhelming at the minute. That said, I'm looking at who we've got, and I have to say we are still capable of putting a f*cking good first 11 out.
Maybe Finnan as a stopgap at right midfield would actually help him - he definitely needs practice and confidence in the final third. Maybe Biscan showing a bit of quality in central midfield will raise Hamman's game - he's been virtually ever-present in recent years, and possibly needs a kick up the jacksie.
A bench featuring Baros (or Owen), Pongolle, Diao and Murphy isn't the worst I've ever seen. On the plus side, we've got versatility at the back and up front, and a couple of signings will inevitably happen that'll tackle our lack of pace down the middle and at right midfield.
Basically, here's what we've got:
Dudek/Kirkland
Josemi/ Carragher Hyypia Riise
Finnan
Finnan/ Gerrard Hamann/ Kewell
Murphy Biscan
Owen/ Cisse
Baros
I can seriously see a team like that hurting the very best on their day. Fingers crossed there are no serious injuries to our first 11 early on, and we'll be able to have a really good go.