Lopez Maybe Given Chance

[davman]

Potentially our signing of the summer. Him alongside Buzsaky in the middle will be the best central pairing in the league.

Christ, we're not going to be going on about 'the best midfield in the world' again are we????

That said, Lopez is a very tidy player and Buzz could be the man. BUT, to accommodate Buzz in his best position, would we not have to play one up front? He is not best when part of a midfield two, but when he is played behind a striker with adequate cover behind him. That means 3-5-2 (great for a team without full backs like us) OR 4-4-1-1 (something that most posters (not me btw) think is a no no at home).

I'd sign him anyway...

[sirpiechucker]

Christ, we're not going to be going on about 'the best midfield in the world' again are we????

That said, Lopez is a very tidy player and Buzz could be the man. BUT, to accommodate Buzz in his best position, would we not have to play one up front? He is not best when part of a midfield two, but when he is played behind a striker with adequate cover behind him. That means 3-5-2 (great for a team without full backs like us) OR 4-4-1-1 (something that most posters (not me btw) think is a no no at home).

I'd sign him anyway...

Or 4-2-3-1

Lopez alongside Rowlands
Buzsaky in the middle in front of them with wingers either side
and one up front

[qpr]

Or 4-2-3-1

Lopez alongside Rowlands
Buzsaky in the middle in front of them with wingers either side
and one up front

Cerny
Connolly Stewart Gorkss Delaney

Lopez Rowlands

Routledge Buzsaky Viney (Wide wingers)
Cox

Now that looks good to me! ;D

[malcolme]

very good player, sign him up

[Del]

Would be a great addition.

[Scarlet pimple]

He is class, hope we sign him.

[vblockranger]

like him a lot.....sign him up!

[Funky]

One free kick wonder think there is better available.

Would much rather we signed the lad from Spurs rather than some journeymen from Spain looking for one last pay cheque.

[stainrodisalegend]

thanks pete, great news if this comes off. if nothing else he is going to provide v gd competition for the midfield. people who say he is not good enough - a year or two ago we were looking at marcus bean for that role...

[E4Hoop]

One free kick wonder think there is better available.

Would much rather we signed the lad from Spurs rather than some journeymen from Spain looking for one last pay cheque.

:amazing: You can't be serious!

This guy is quality, he walks into our side.

---------------lopez--------------

Routledge -------------------Taraabt/cook/vine(possibly)

-------------Buzsaky -----------

Vine(if not on left wing)/Agyemang New Striker

Or play Five in midfield with Rowlands or Legs.

[davman]

Cerny
Connolly Stewart Gorkss Delaney

Lopez Rowlands

Routledge Buzsaky Viney (Wide wingers)
Cox

Now that looks good to me! ;D

Are you SURE that Cox is suited to a lone striker role? I am not. Blackstock wasn't and I believe that Cox is not the one up front we would be using. It is a very specialist position (you need to be able to hold the ball up[ and bring the midfield into play) and Helguson is by far and away the best (and only) striker we currently have on our books to play the lone role.

[Stedders]

He is a quality player. I'm not even interested in his free kick, he has an all round game and obvious football intelligence that surpasses everyone in our squad in that position except Buzz.

[Youvebeenrangered]

Anyone who has said Lopez hasn't done enough has a complete lack of football knowlegde, Better than Legs Mahon and Rowlands FACT !!!

Rubbish imo. My football knowledge isnt completely lacking, id just rather see next seasons midfield consist of the following members:

LM: Cook, CM: Rowlands if not fit then Leigertwood, CM: Buzsaky, RM: Routledge......

I would put Taarabt in there but i dont reckon he will sign for us.....

[Funky]

He is a quality player. I'm not even interested in his free kick, he has an all round game and obvious football intelligence that surpasses everyone in our squad in that position except Buzz.

Better than Vine, Connoly I think not.

[sirpiechucker]

One free kick wonder think there is better available.

Would much rather we signed the lad from Spurs rather than some journeymen from Spain looking for one last pay cheque.

He's 28 so hardly one last pay day.

De Carmine scored a wonder goal but it doesn't mean we all think he is great as a result of it. Lopez is our equivalent to Carsley (Brum) or Henry (Wolves). A grafter who goes quietly about their business but the work they do is vital.