I'm feeling sorry for some of our players

[bobbo]

I know it's how it has to be but some of the very decent players who got us back into the prem are inevitably not going to get a game now.
I just feel it's tough on them.

[fulhamben]

Really?  our squads tiny. Who exactly do you think won't get any game time?

[Woolly Mammoth]

Well you never know, it's a funny old game, and a week in football is a long time.
Of course unfortunately there will be casualties, as we upgrade, and it is a shame. But we will need all hands on deck, so the casualties will be minimal with our skeleton squad.
But we also had a few on loan anyway, who may not be coming back, and Fred decided himself to leave. So the overal changes will not be wholesale, but I understand what you are saying.

[bobbo]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

[hovewhite]

There's a 23 man listed squad that every club hands in to the PL and most likely all of the squad will be used.

[fulhamben]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

nah, it's a long old season. Look how much game time Norwood got last season.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

We shall need both these players in what will be a challenging season, both players are tough, and will fight for their place because they are competitive, which is what we will need.

[the nutflush]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

Macdonald will still start for us and Stef will still be important.  They can both cut it in the prem and it is a long season.  They will both be used.  Would like to see Betts get a fair crack at it as well. 

[WhiteJC]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

I've been thinking that Steph Jo could be "on his way", just a feeling and he'll probably sign a 3 year extension now  :dft001: but something makes me think he'll be off

[bobbo]

You're all making me feel a little more reassured, of all the last 59 seasons I've attended I think last one was possibly the best. Despite 1975 and 2010.

[the nutflush]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

I've been thinking that Steph Jo could be "on his way", just a feeling and he'll probably sign a 3 year extension now  :dft001: but something makes me think he'll be off

No way we would let him go.  The midfield depth is too thin as it is.  It would be silly of Stef to ask for a transfer as he would not be expecting a start in another prem team. 

[Milo]

Been thinking macdonald and or johansen particularly.

I've been thinking that Steph Jo could be "on his way", just a feeling and he'll probably sign a 3 year extension now  :dft001: but something makes me think he'll be off

I still reckon a part exchange for Grealish would suit both parties!

[GJB]

At Wembley, Fonte and Djalo seemed as happy as the rest of the squad even though they'd barely played all season!

This could work in our favour, because players will know they have to play to their best ability to get a first team chance this coming season (i.e. Johansen, Kebano, Kamara, Ayite) so hopefully it pushes them to work harder and perform better to send Slav a message that they're ready for the PL.

Also keeps our best players on their toes and performing well, because they know these lot will be waiting on the bench to come on and prove their worth. Hopefully we'll have ambition throughout our squad, rather than sadness from players whose game time is less than last season

[Barrett487]

I know it's how it has to be but some of the very decent players who got us back into the prem are inevitably not going to get a game now.
I just feel it's tough on them.

You're assuming that our new signings will perform well enough to keep their places.

I think the only player in danger of little game time is Betts, but it would only take a couple of Karius moments for him to get back in.

I can see Odoi getting time as full-back/ centre back cover. I think that Kebano & Ayite will get some cameos.

[Milo]

Didn't see the game but read AK was a handful in the games yesterday? Plus Kebano chipped in too? Don't rule these two out.. I think both will be very useful in Prem. I think Ayite and Fonte will be ineffective.

[Deeping_white]

Don't really feel sad for them because they all get paid  well and they'll know their own limitations. Football is a team game and they'll have to take their chance when they're given it as it's a long season with three competitions to be contested. Personally I'm not fussed as I don't want to see us relegated so bringing in superior players is a sign of the club progressing onto better things which is just how it has to be.

[Woolly Mammoth]

You're all making me feel a little more reassured, of all the last 59 seasons I've attended I think last one was possibly the best. Despite 1975 and 2010.

I think it probably was also.

[Lyle from Hangeland]

I know it's how it has to be but some of the very decent players who got us back into the prem are inevitably not going to get a game now.
I just feel it's tough on them.

Some of them have signed new contracts. Life is a competition all the time. Buck up.

[hovewhite]

We will need players to come in for cover that know the 
And fit into the systems straight from the off.The squad will all be needed.

[7787fulham]

Let's not forget we haven't re signed pliazon, taggart or Kala's so there are spaces to fill.