Chris15Arm Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, LightDN123 said: We not bothering with a midfield this year ? Half of our signings have been midfielders...... and maybe another if this aussie rumoured player comes in. Plus we need signings all over the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Chris15Arm said: Half of our signings have been midfielders...... and maybe another if this aussie rumoured player comes in. Plus we need signings all over the pitch Yet to sign a central midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtobeWozzer Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, oafc1955 said: Hope not.....If it is him, he’s 21 and has not made a single senior appearance as yet! He’s played for Watford in the FA cup. No league experience though I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, UsedtobeWozzer said: He’s played for Watford in the FA cup. No league experience though I agree. He went on loan to Port Vale Jan 19 to Jul, but didn't get a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Harry Maguire moving into the Shitpeas orbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Magic Mikey said: Harry Maguire moving into the Shitpeas orbit Short term loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, League one forever said: Short term loan? Part of his suspended sentence ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 6 hours ago, League one forever said: Apparently not. With 13 senior players, 3 of which could be off I think we should just be grateful to have a starting 11. I wonder if Baz can fudge the paperwork, and get a couple of ringers in? Reminding me a lot of the run up to the season with Stephen Robinson as manager. That didn't end well. Didn't start well either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Messi says he wants to leave Barca.... could this be the moment Al and Mo have been waiting for? The £1.5m salary cap could be an issue especially when Lionel says is that per week or per month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 15 hours ago, Magic Mikey said: Harry Maguire moving into the Shitpeas orbit At least England's defence will now look a bit stronger IMO. Is he really International class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Bristolatic said: At least England's defence will now look a bit stronger IMO. Is he really International class? Will Tarko be drafted in as his replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Will Tarko be drafted in as his replacement? I'd like to think so. Maybe I'm biased, but I think Tarky is a much better player than Maguire. For me, Maguire is a bit Phil Jones. Makes too many unforced mistakes; both Championship standard, but not much more. Still, I'm not the England manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: I'd like to think so. Maybe I'm biased, but I think Tarky is a much better player than Maguire. For me, Maguire is a bit Phil Jones. Makes too many unforced mistakes; both Championship standard, but not much more. Still, I'm not the England manager. Both Championship standard but both captain sides in the top half of the premier league ? Come off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: Both Championship standard but both captain sides in the top half of the premier league ? Come off it. I meant Maguire and Jones are Championship standard, not Tarky. I honestly think he's better than both of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: I meant Maguire and Jones are Championship standard, not Tarky. I honestly think he's better than both of those. If he had a yard more pace Tarkowski would be absolutely top class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Are we genuinely going to sign anyone ? The first game is a week on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollandspies Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, LightDN123 said: Are we genuinely going to sign anyone ? The first game is a week on Saturday. Crusoe lists our 13 contracted pros which realistically could actually be 11 if Woods and Wheater are, as alleged, frozen out due to Covid contract related issues. Please correct me if I’m wrong but La Paz, Branger, Mouche and Egert are also no longer part of the 20/21 squad. Historically, our first team squad of 22-25 players has generally been the norm, which has included a full complement of loans, plus the odd promising youth or two. So, where does that leave us now? Are we still around 8 or 9 signings short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, hollandspies said: Crusoe lists our 13 contracted pros which realistically could actually be 11 if Woods and Wheater are, as alleged, frozen out due to Covid contract related issues. Please correct me if I’m wrong but La Paz, Branger, Mouche and Egert are also no longer part of the 20/21 squad. Historically, our first team squad of 22-25 players has generally been the norm, which has included a full complement of loans, plus the odd promising youth or two. So, where does that leave us now? Are we still around 8 or 9 signings short? Almost a signing a day then! Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, hollandspies said: Crusoe lists our 13 contracted pros which realistically could actually be 11 if Woods and Wheater are, as alleged, frozen out due to Covid contract related issues. Please correct me if I’m wrong but La Paz, Branger, Mouche and Egert are also no longer part of the 20/21 squad. Historically, our first team squad of 22-25 players has generally been the norm, which has included a full complement of loans, plus the odd promising youth or two. So, where does that leave us now? Are we still around 8 or 9 signings short? I agree it would have been far better to have the majority of the squad together at this stage of the close season. We could also say, historically we would have the majority of the season ticket money in the kitty too. Could be a symptom?. That's been done to death I guess on here, but it was decided that wouldn't contribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 We’ll probably just sign most/all of the triallists won’t we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, nzlatic said: We’ll probably just sign most/all of the triallists won’t we? I would hope only if suitable rather than making up the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitts Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 7 hours ago, hollandspies said: Crusoe lists our 13 contracted pros which realistically could actually be 11 if Woods and Wheater are, as alleged, frozen out due to Covid contract related issues. Please correct me if I’m wrong but La Paz, Branger, Mouche and Egert are also no longer part of the 20/21 squad. Historically, our first team squad of 22-25 players has generally been the norm, which has included a full complement of loans, plus the odd promising youth or two. So, where does that leave us now? Are we still around 8 or 9 signings short? I do not think anything about the coming season will be comparable to previous years. Clubs will be operating with smaller squads and less revenue as a result of COVID-19. It will be a fine balance of remaining solvent and trying to be competitive for many lower league clubs. We are not the only ones in this situation; I have colleagues who are Grimsby Town fans, and they say they only have 9 first team players under contract. It will be a busy couple of weeks but the days of bigger squads are probably no longer realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Whitts said: I do not think anything about the coming season will be comparable to previous years. Clubs will be operating with smaller squads and less revenue as a result of COVID-19. It will be a fine balance of remaining solvent and trying to be competitive for many lower league clubs. We are not the only ones in this situation; I have colleagues who are Grimsby Town fans, and they say they only have 9 first team players under contract. It will be a busy couple of weeks but the days of bigger squads are probably no longer realistic. I mean you need 2 for every position at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Lags said: We could also say, historically we would have the majority of the season ticket money in the kitty too. Could be a symptom?. That's been done to death I guess on here, but it was decided that wouldn't contribute. Natalie told us that season ticket money was just a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Suggestion by DMaarms on Twitter that 2 being signed before weekend. I reckon those will be the midfield pairing we’ve been playing in friendlies - Saul Milanovic & Callum Whelan. Still need at least another 2 midfielders, a striker (Mampala rumoured from Everton U23), a winger and full backs? That’s 6 to account for injuries but I suspect we’d rely on youth if that happens. Also depends on formation as looks like Kewell playing front 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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