Matthew Hoppe

Here's a thought. Scott and Wilder have sat down, and looked at players who will fit the system Wilder is trying to implement. So rather than spaffing the Spence money on strikers because they scored a few goals at a previous club - in totally different systems - they are looking for a specific type of player, for the right fee.
Players with low risk high reward potential. Players who will hopefully do enough get us out of the Championship without blowing all the Spence/Tav money.
Forss and Hoppe hopefully will be these type of players.
Remember in 1995 the signing of a certain Uwe Fuchs.....who??
 
Wonder if there was a language barrier issue, young lad moving to from country to country.

Might be more settled in an English speaking country with a fellow countryman in Steffen.
I thought I'd have a poke around for some highly rated US players that might be due a move due to Kieran Scott's clear link with German coached American players, a few names cropped up and rather awkwardly I stumbled on a few that have opted for Rangers.

a defensive midfielder names James Sands in particular.. could that mean that John Lundstram might be headed out the door? obviously well known to Wilder and was unsettled there at one point..

my eyes wander a bit further down to be reminded of one of our supposed targets Ben Davies (left sided centre back) then I start thinking maybe a move for long linked with Jack Simpson might be on the cards..

give it a bit of NUMBERWANG and you see John Lundstram formerly number 7 at Sheffield United, Jack Simpson with a prefered number 4 shirt changed out last season (it's the details right!) and we start seeing a picture..

7 John Lundstram
4 Jack Simpson
9 Marcus Forss
11 Matthew Hoppe

I'm going to go with the number 10 shirt for Rodrigo Muniz.. because it would have to happen right? the fans wouldn't have it any other way.

The smoke clears and we still have not replaced Marcus Tavernier in the squad and the number 5 shirt is still vacant, an attacking midfielder wearing the number 5 shirt?

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the last piece in the jigsaw puzzle? all in fair warned?

4 Jack Simpson
5 Jean-Peal Boetius
7 John Lundstram
9 Marcus Forss
10 Rodrigo Muniz
11 Matthew Hoppe

first choice signings? been working on for years? Chris Wilder compliant, Keiran Scott signatured and within budget..
 
I thought I'd have a poke around for some highly rated US players that might be due a move due to Kieran Scott's clear link with German coached American players, a few names cropped up and rather awkwardly I stumbled on a few that have opted for Rangers.

a defensive midfielder names James Sands in particular.. could that mean that John Lundstram might be headed out the door? obviously well known to Wilder and was unsettled there at one point..

my eyes wander a bit further down to be reminded of one of our supposed targets Ben Davies (left sided centre back) then I start thinking maybe a move for long linked with Jack Simpson might be on the cards..

give it a bit of NUMBERWANG and you see John Lundstram formerly number 7 at Sheffield United, Jack Simpson with a prefered number 4 shirt changed out last season (it's the details right!) and we start seeing a picture..

7 John Lundstram
4 Jack Simpson
9 Marcus Forss
11 Matthew Hoppe

I'm going to go with the number 10 shirt for Rodrigo Muniz.. because it would have to happen right? the fans wouldn't have it any other way.

The smoke clears and we still have not replaced Marcus Tavernier in the squad and the number 5 shirt is still vacant, an attacking midfielder wearing the number 5 shirt?

View attachment 42026
the last piece in the jigsaw puzzle? all in fair warned?

4 Jack Simpson
5 Jean-Peal Boetius
7 John Lundstram
9 Marcus Forss
10 Rodrigo Muniz
11 Matthew Hoppe

first choice signings? been working on for years? Chris Wilder compliant, Keiran Scott signatured and within budget..
I think you’ve cracked it!
 
Hamza Choudhury and Ben Gibson?
I can't see Ben Gibson coming back tbh.. pretty high fee not so long ago and will totally kill it for Norwich.

4 Jack Simpson 6'3
4 Jacob Greaves 6'1 - going into his final year, Hull scrambling to offer him a decent contract..

5 Jean-Paul Boëtius 5'10
7 Elliot Anderson 5'10 - a move has been on the cards but seemingly collapsed.. just as Tav was rumoured to be out the door

7 John Lundstram 5'11
5 Hamza Choudhury 5'11 - another one going into his final year has been told he can go out on loan

9 Marcus Forss 6'0
9 Adam Armstrong 5'8 - sounded like he was on his way, now fans seem to think he's going nowhere.. it's all gone quiet.

10 Rodrigo Muniz 6'1
10 Viktor Gyokeres 6'2 - one decent season and now he's worth £20m+

11 Matthew Hoppe 6'3
11 Thomas Henry 6'4 - wanted to stay in serie a opted to go to verona, prefered the gondola to the bridge.. the fool!

missed anyone out? Callum O'Hare? Coventry standing firm on their £10m valuation with Burnley - dead in the water?
 
I thought I'd have a poke around for some highly rated US players that might be due a move due to Kieran Scott's clear link with German coached American players, a few names cropped up and rather awkwardly I stumbled on a few that have opted for Rangers.

a defensive midfielder names James Sands in particular.. could that mean that John Lundstram might be headed out the door? obviously well known to Wilder and was unsettled there at one point..

my eyes wander a bit further down to be reminded of one of our supposed targets Ben Davies (left sided centre back) then I start thinking maybe a move for long linked with Jack Simpson might be on the cards..

give it a bit of NUMBERWANG and you see John Lundstram formerly number 7 at Sheffield United, Jack Simpson with a prefered number 4 shirt changed out last season (it's the details right!) and we start seeing a picture..

7 John Lundstram
4 Jack Simpson
9 Marcus Forss
11 Matthew Hoppe

I'm going to go with the number 10 shirt for Rodrigo Muniz.. because it would have to happen right? the fans wouldn't have it any other way.

The smoke clears and we still have not replaced Marcus Tavernier in the squad and the number 5 shirt is still vacant, an attacking midfielder wearing the number 5 shirt?

View attachment 42026
the last piece in the jigsaw puzzle? all in fair warned?

4 Jack Simpson
5 Jean-Peal Boetius
7 John Lundstram
9 Marcus Forss
10 Rodrigo Muniz
11 Matthew Hoppe

first choice signings? been working on for years? Chris Wilder compliant, Keiran Scott signatured and within budget..
You are the man ! I would be happy with them and expect more .Callum OHare my top choice , or Illias Chair .
 
You are the man ! I would be happy with them and expect more .
Steffen/Roberts

Dijksteel/McNair - 'injured' and previously rumoured
Lenihan/Fry - 'injured' and previously rumoured
Simpson/Bilongo?

Jones/Smith
Crooks/Boetius
Lundstram/Howson
McGree/Boyd-Munce
Giles/Bola - LCB maybe, who would be the back up LWB?

Forss/Watmore/Muniz
Hoppe/Coburn - maybe needs to go out to get more game time?

I could see McNair being snatched away for £10m (Celtic) and Fry for £12m (Brentford) maybe even Jones for £15m (West Ham)

We are indeed in the land of multiple permutations.. hopefully we land right with a squad capable of automatic promotion.
 
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