Squad

In the past, Lambert has said how he likes to have a shadow squad. Lambert now says that he wants to sign 7 new players. I think he will want more than 7. I think any loan signings will be in addition to the 7. The Prem rules mean that Lambert will be restricted to a 25 man squad + those that are 21 or under.

So far, it looks as if his plans might be:

Players aged over 21:

John Ruddy / NEW PLAYER
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Russell Martin / NEW PLAYER
Leon Barnett / Elliott Ward
Zak Whitbread / NEW PLAYER (Ritchie De Laet)
Marc Tierney / NEW PLAYER (Bradley Johnson)
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Andrew Crofts / NEW PLAYER (Jimmy Bullard)
Andrew Surman / NEW PLAYER (Peter Whittingham)
David Fox / NEW PLAYER
Wes Hoolihan / NEW PLAYER (Robert Snodgrass)
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Simeon Jackson / James Vaughan
Grant Holt / Chris Martin / NEW PLAYER (Steve Morrision)
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That would give him 23 players of 25 aged over 21.

Posted By: Larry Hagman on May 29th 2011 at 20:55:26

Message Thread

Squad (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 29, 20:55:26
- Jimmy Bullard doesnt make sense. (NCFC) - usacanary, May 29, 23:18:31
  - But... (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 30, 00:20:36
- Where's Drury? (n/m) (NCFC) - Graham Br15tol, May 29, 21:59:21
  - Good Question (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 29, 23:14:06
    - I think Drury's time is up... (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 23:26:45
      - I Still think he can do a job (NCFC) - ncfcmatt, May 29, 23:30:42
        
        Absolutely. (NCFC) - Graham Br15tol, May 29, 23:48:31
        
        Its not madness. He is poor on the ball and I think his legs may have gone. (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 30, 00:07:00
- Update (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 29, 21:27:18
- I agree, we need at least 7. (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:02:31
- Bradley Johnson = left back? (n/m) (NCFC) - grimsbycanary3, May 29, 20:58:55
  - My thoughts... (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 29, 21:08:13
    - We won't get him and Whittingham though I would'nt have thought (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:10:53
    - left of the diamond we already surman (NCFC) - grimsbycanary3, May 29, 21:10:31
      - Whittingham Played CM For Cardiff This Season (NCFC) - Martin Peters, May 29, 21:38:37
      - Not linked with any right back though, or more defensive minded midfielders.... (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:14:03
        
        My thoughts too! (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 29, 21:20:25
        
        Just because we are not linked doesn't mean Lambert isn't looking (NCFC) - Brandonio, May 29, 21:15:12
        
        I think Aron Gunnarsson is a distinct possibility. He ticks all Lamberts boxes. (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 22:25:05
        
        Yeah I'd blame the system more than the defenders (NCFC) - grimsbycanary3, May 29, 21:17:36
        
        As for centre back two names I'd suggest are playing tomorrow (NCFC) - grimsbycanary3, May 29, 21:20:28
  - Many Leeds fans don't seem to rate him that highly. (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:03:48
    - Just seen that he has played at left back at times (NCFC) - grimsbycanary3, May 29, 21:06:13
      - De Laet is a left back i beleive. Can play centre back as well. (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:07:33
        
        We need a right back more than a left back. (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:11:24
      - Lappin at left back? NO!!! (n/m) (NCFC) - jimbo, May 29, 21:07:03
        
        i agree, as in the same way as Bradley Johnson at left back (n/m) (NCFC) - grimsbycanary3, May 29, 21:08:42

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