BarrySpang
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McMahon isn’t in the squad photo that was taken this morning...
I personally would be very surprised if it was Hanson, as he can provide good cover for DM and RB, and IF it is Thorne who comes as the DM, theres no guarantee of him staying fit given his injury record, so Hanson remains vital as cover for two positions.
I also can't imagine it would be Baptiste, as when fit, he'll be really pushing for a first team place, and thats the exact kind of competition for places we need in the squad, and given his last two unfortunate injuries, I would've thought the club will want to keep him here where they can monitor his progress closely.
I think Rob Hall will be used as an impact sub this season, and will be great to have on the bench as an attacking option for the last 20 mins of games, and theres no guarantee he will be used sensibly by the club he's loaned to, so can't see him going anywhere to be honest.
In my opinion, if its going to be anyone, it may well be Sykes and Napa, as they are both clearly talented players, especially Sykes, but they are both very lightweight, and would probably benefit from a season in the rough and tumble of league two, to help them develop the physical side of their games, so they can hopefully come back bigger and stronger, and more capable of competing physically with the demands of higher leagues.
I must say though, while I think a loan move could benefit Sykes, for the reasons I've just stated, I fear Napa may always fall short on the physical side of things, as last season being out on loan doesn't really seem to have made much difference in that area of his development, and I fear he may always be too lightweight for football at this level, hope he proves me wrong though.
I really hope so, because he's a talented player, but at the moment he gets knocked off the ball so easily, that I feel unless he builds up his strength and physique, he'll struggle to fulfil his potential.Napa is only 20, so surely he will develop physically a bit more in the next 1-3 years
Sorry but I've got to disagree with you, as for me, when he's on form, Henry is a key first team player, he scores goals and plays an integral part in the build up to goals, and the way he's playing at the moment, he's surely got to be one of the first names on the team sheet.Napa, Lopez, Hanson, McMahon, Henry would be players that I think might be sent out on loan.
We have Long who can cover right back and centre back, Mous can cover CDM as well as CB, we have Hall, Fosu, Agyei and Forde who can play any of the wide roles.
Henry is a good player at this level but Robinson is trying to evolve the team and he doesn't see Henry as part of that IMO.
I must be missing something? After yesterday KR diesnt see Henry as part of his plans? If so I wonder why Sykes didnt start instead of Henry?Henry is a good player at this level but Robinson is trying to evolve the team and he doesn't see Henry as part of that IMO.
Napa, Lopez, Hanson, McMahon, Henry would be players that I think might be sent out on loan.
We have Long who can cover right back and centre back, Mous can cover CDM as well as CB, we have Hall, Fosu, Agyei and Forde who can play any of the wide roles.
Henry is a good player at this level but Robinson is trying to evolve the team and he doesn't see Henry as part of that IMO.
You’re wrong Henry is a playmaker and can be more than an asset to any L1 side, there was even a mention although quite small of a mention that Pompey were looking at him in the close season as he is a top class act in L1.I'll make it clear now that I think Henry is an excellent player and right now should be in the team.
That doesn't mean KR hasn't thought about off loading him in the last 3 transfer windows. If we want to bring in a younger player with potential then a senior player has to give way. I think Henry will be that player.