philliggi Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Is this the best front line we have had at the club in this league? We have had better individuals over the last 17 years but i cant remember having players of the quality we have now while at the same time being backed by depth and supposedly decent wingers and midfield as well. Edited August 1, 2013 by philliggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We don't really know a great deal about Clarke-Harris, Dayton, Schmeltz or Rooney as things stand. Hopefully at Christmas we can revisit this question and unequivocally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Beckett, Liddell, Porter, Warne & Killen wasn't bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 So :censored:ing happy to arrive back to blighty and hear this news. We're going to see goals this year people.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Lots of goals... 3 2 I only want 3 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Break The Silence Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 So :censored:ing happy to arrive back to blighty and hear this news. We're going to see goals this year people.... At both ends ha ha. But at least it'll be bloody entertaining which is all I ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 At both ends ha ha. But at least it'll be bloody entertaining which is all I ask for. Im putting a bet on sat. 0-0 nailed on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Beckett, Liddell, Porter, Warne & Killen wasn't bad Can't argue with that line-up but that's when we had the dosh. Recently over the years we've failed to secure a decent forward line. Hughes was prolific but at the end of his career and came with the baggage. The Flying Finn was definitely at end of his. Barnard was the only one to tick the box of quality and the right age but he wasn't our player. The difference with Rooney is that we've got a quality player contracted to us who's just coming into their prime for a striker. Add to this JCH who has years ahead of him but showing immense promise. Some very saleable assets we now have in our team across the middle and up front; areas that command decent fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 At one stage we had Ricketts, Hughes, Davies, Liddell with Lewis & Smalley as back up Year after, we started with Hughes, Davies, O'Grady, Liddell, Lewis & Smalley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Some very saleable assets we now have in our team across the middle and up front; areas that command decent fees. And we got them all for nowt or peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Shows how it can be a 'buying' (recruiting club's market) LJ had been true to his word about the quality available within our constraints, which is testament to his persuasive abilities. Although I am greedy and want that centre half in sooner rather than later. We've not loaded ourselves with loaners either yet and according to SC out budget didn't yet include loanees do I'm hoping there may well still he that option once clubs settle down and decide which lads don't figure or the ones they want to get out there and play regular football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Shows how it can be a 'buying' (recruiting club's market) LJ had been true to his word about the quality available within our constraints, which is testament to his persuasive abilities. Although I am greedy and want that centre half in sooner rather than later. We've not loaded ourselves with loaners either yet and according to SC out budget didn't yet include loanees do I'm hoping there may well still he that option once clubs settle down and decide which lads don't figure or the ones they want to get out there and play regular football. .....are you going to the meeting @ 3pm Prozac? It would be interesting to know what the longer term plans are for that position. Apparently Mellor played the position in the junior ranks, so he's not a complete novice to the role, but I get the impression it isn't a long term solution....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyOAFC Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 This time last year we were going into the new season with a frontline of Simpson, Smith and Slew. Yeah, I'm a tad more optimistic this time round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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