Reading through the notes from the meeting with Leeann Dempster (http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?2...eeann-Dempster) I've been thinking a wee bit on the fact there's now a proper plan for the squad rather than just a grab bag of players - a very good thing in my opinion not least because we seem to have had an awful lot of midfield players who were basically the same player.
As I understand it we're looking at a squad of 38 with a first team player for every position with an under 20 player and youth player as backup.
Using the classic fag packet maths I'm thinking something like this as distribution -
For keepers, left backs and right backs: 3 of each (1 senior, 1 under 20, 1 youth)
For Centre backs: 6 (2 senior, 2 under 20, 2 youth)
For wide players: 3 each on left and right (1 senior, 1 under 20, 1 youth)
For Centre midfielders (holding and traditional): 6 (2 senior, 2 under 20, 2 youth)
For Attacking midfielders: 3 (1 senior, 1 under 20, 1 youth)
For Strikers: 6 (2 senior, 2 under 20, 2 youth)
Total: 36 players.
That leaves another 2 players who I'd hope would be extra seniors to be placed in key positions - probably a versatile defender and an attacker.
It's also possible that we'll eek out more by having a few versatile players - Forster for example may be counted as both Centre Back and Right Back.
Thoughts?
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Thread: Make up of the Squad
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29-06-2014 10:56 AM #1
Make up of the Squad
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29-06-2014 11:44 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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29-06-2014 02:58 PM #3
My main concern here is the reliance on youth (ie anyone under 20) to cover for injuries, suspensions or loss of form amongst the senior players. There is a risk of a youth being given a run of games that their performance has not merited which would mean a weakened team.
On that basis I agree that we need versatility in the squad (eg Forster, Stevenson) but also that we should have 17 senior players - one for each position plus a keeper, two defenders, two midfielders and a striker. Adding the best half dozen youths would give a senior squad of 23 players and a total of 39 when all the youths are included.Mature, sensible signature required for responsible position. Good prospects for the right candidate. Apply within.
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29-06-2014 03:47 PM #5
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I would rather we tried youngsters than signed players like Rowan Vine who think they've nothing to prove and stroll around the pitch like they own the joint.
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29-06-2014 03:58 PM #6
I'd assume we're going to be counting Harris, Cummings, Forster and Stanton as U20 players, which would give us a little bit more leeway in terms of what players we bring in, and having cover. At a hunch I'd say we're going to have a first team squad of 14, with any injuries being covered then by U20's. That'd leave us with about a panel of 18-20 of what we'd consider first team members, when adding the above players and Handling/Caldwell into the equation.
A panel of 18 should be plenty to see you through baring a large number of injuries. U20's should, in theory, only grace the bench unless they're ready to play. If we sign a fit squad I doubt we'll be seeing any players designated as U20's in the starting eleven this season.
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