Yeah

Though if we're playing two from McLean, sorenson, Gilmour, Rupp (who played well last night) in the centre - I'd say that Sorenson is the one who needs a first teamer to challenge for a starting berth (McLean being challenged by Rupp/Gilmour) sorenson /Gilmour needing a tough tackler to push.

Really early days for Gilmour and I think he'll be really useful but I'd be amazed if he becomes a Skipp-esque ever-present for us.

That said, I think we'll be looking to play a far more Southgate esque rotating squad horses for courses approach this season in an effort to keep people involved and sharp and opponents guessing.

The players we're signing point to more tactical flexibility - which is maybe a benefit (or necessity) after Emi's departure.

Posted By: Cardiff Canary on July 17th 2021 at 09:47:54

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Need to sign two defenders ASAP (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 07:36:58
- I'm not wholly convinced we need another left back given Sorensen and Mumba are options (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 17, 10:27:55
  - Whilst he did a good job, every team started targeting our left side after a while (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 13:49:30
  - Think we need one more (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 17, 10:35:27
  - There’s a world of difference between doing a good job… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 10:31:47
  - Sorensen isn't a left back and in the premier League will be caught out (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 17, 10:30:50
    - Exactly player has to be taken into account as well… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 10:33:31
- I’m sure reinforcements are coming (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 17, 09:04:28
  - Thought the younguns who came on all looked pretty good (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 09:39:52
    - Hope zimbo can stay fit he’s been injured so much last two seasons (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 09:59:02
      - I don’t want to write him off (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 17, 10:07:53
        
        Let's be honest, he's a superb option as fourth choice CB (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 12:31:50
        
        That why we need a solid buy in that area… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 10:35:26
  - Mumba always impresses. Great little player. He’s fine as back up for Max (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 09:17:29
- More important to get the right players by the end of august than… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 08:27:53
- Best you go get one then, chap (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 17, 08:26:10
  - Arf! (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 17, 10:24:44
- Possibly (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 08:22:48
  - Honestly think Sorensen could play the CM enforcer role (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 09:16:53
    - Yeah (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 09:47:54
      - Don’t think we can play Rupp and Gilmour as a midfield 2. Too lightweight. (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 09:53:50
        
        You don't have to be big or heavy to be an excellent CDM (NCFC) - Old Git, Jul 17, 11:13:56
        
        Kante is much more mobile tackler than rupp or Gibson though (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 11:22:58
  - “DFM Enforcer” sounds like a low volume sports car manufacturer or a series on Channel 5 (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 17, 08:29:12
    - And the new sleeve sponsor (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 08:36:05
- Seconded (n/m) (NCFC) - Sing_up_the_riverend, Jul 17, 08:06:09

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