jorvik_latic Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2019/october/18102019-mccann-signing/ Another midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, jorvik_latic said: https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2019/october/18102019-mccann-signing/ Another midfielder Or Left back more likely he will fill that position for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Long term youth strategy continues apace. One of the first better than we already have in quite some time, which is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 There's got to be more to it than meets the eye the number of retired players we sign. Hope this one is better than the average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Retired??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 At least they're trying but one assumes there is a reason he's a free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 39 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: Or Left back more likely he will fill that position for us. I understand left back's may be thin on the ground. Has McCann played in that position before or is he going to be replacing Morais for the next three games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris15Arm Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, Wardie said: I understand left back's may be thin on the ground. Has McCann played in that position before or is he going to be replacing Morais for the next three games? Hes played half his career at LB. 37 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: At least they're trying but one assumes there is a reason he's a free agent. He left America. And their season is different to ours. Most clubs will have had the foresight to actually sign who they need during the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 revolutionary 1-9-1 formation about to take league 2 by storm. I hope he does well for us Like so much of this season its hard to get excited or overly interested about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 55 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: Retired??? Stretching it a bit in this case but 30-something players who've not been playing professional football for some time are up there with criminals as our type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Can't remember what type of midfielder he is, but we're lacking someone to control the game from the middle. So I hope he is there for that role. Although left back has been a weakness so far, I don't consider it a key position. Still got hopes that the previously well thought of Smith-Brown can come good with more games under his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 55 minutes ago, Wardie said: I understand left back's may be thin on the ground. Has McCann played in that position before or is he going to be replacing Morais for the next three games? 26 minutes ago, Chris15Arm said: Hes played half his career at LB. He left America. And their season is different to ours. Most clubs will have had the foresight to actually sign who they need during the window Half his career might be stretching it Chris. 80ish games at Def Mid, 80ish at Centre mid, 22 at LB. But at DC United this season and last have mainly been at LB. McCann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just now, nzlatic said: Can't remember what type of midfielder he is, but we're lacking someone to control the game from the middle. So I hope he is there for that role. Although left back has been a weakness so far, I don't consider it a key position. Still got hopes that the previously well thought of Smith-Brown can come good with more games under his belt. He had a one in ten-ish goal record prior to retiring to America. Assuming he now wouldn't get forward as much given his age I'd rather play him at left back if we're going to persist with 4 at the back (albeit based on me never having heard of him, never mind seen him play, prior to him being linked). Our midfield does the least shit job of the shit jobs each area of our team does. Stick him in defence - he might even do the talking/marshalling/putting his body on the line we though Wheater was going to do...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 a solid signing for me. plenty of experience at better levels in the UK and will surely help guide some of the younder/foreign players on what is required for lower leagues here. we have far too many players but glad to see the club still prepared to add to the squad seeing as its well short of what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 It's a sign of the times than nobody can even be bothered to update Wikipedia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, nzlatic said: Can't remember what type of midfielder he is, but we're lacking someone to control the game from the middle. So I hope he is there for that role. Although left back has been a weakness so far, I don't consider it a key position. Still got hopes that the previously well thought of Smith-Brown can come good with more games under his belt. Smith-Brown looks way out of his depth even at this level. Hope it's just a confidence thing but he's really struggling. A left back who can hold onto the ball and pick a pass could be just as useful as another body in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Wardie said: ... is he going to be replacing Morais for the next three games Didn't Morais get 2 yellows - if so it'll be a 1 match ban. Or have I missed something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: He had a one in ten-ish goal record prior to retiring to America. Assuming he now wouldn't get forward as much given his age I'd rather play him at left back if we're going to persist with 4 at the back (albeit based on me never having heard of him, never mind seen him play, prior to him being linked). Our midfield does the least shit job of the shit jobs each area of our team does. Stick him in defence - he might even do the talking/marshalling/putting his body on the line we though Wheater was going to do...... I am just speculating based on what I think we are missing from midfield - someone with experience who can put his foot on the ball, organise and control the game. Who would work well in a 2 along side Missilou or Sylla. Not necessarily a box to box goalscorer. But I don't know what type of player he is. 5 minutes ago, Bobledgersheart said: Smith-Brown looks way out of his depth even at this level. Hope it's just a confidence thing but he's really struggling. A left back who can hold onto the ball and pick a pass could be just as useful as another body in midfield. Fair. He did play a lot last season in league 1 though, albeit in a relegation side. Personally I think another left back would be a bit of a waste of budget when we are so desperately in need of a forward and have 2 options at left back on the books already. Would make more sense to me if he's adding to midfield options. But either way, if he improves our lot then I'm more than happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, nzlatic said: Personally I think another left back would be a bit of a waste of budget when we are so desperately in need of a forward and have 2 options at left back on the books already. Would make more sense to me if he's adding to midfield options. But either way, if he improves our lot then I'm more than happy. There's no doubt a forward should've been a priority, it has been all season and apparently will continue to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: He had a one in ten-ish goal record prior to retiring to America. Assuming he now wouldn't get forward as much given his age I'd rather play him at left back if we're going to persist with 4 at the back (albeit based on me never having heard of him, never mind seen him play, prior to him being linked). Our midfield does the least shit job of the shit jobs each area of our team does. Stick him in defence - he might even do the talking/marshalling/putting his body on the line we thought Wheater was going to do...... Maybe replace him as Captain too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiecat Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Pointless signing,unless he has another 7 or 8 out of contract ex premier league mates who are looking for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Can we presume that this 'short-term deal' means until January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Would think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Bobledgersheart said: There's no doubt a forward should've been a priority, it has been all season and apparently will continue to be. There don't seem to be any available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, al_bro said: There don't seem to be any available. We have 3 that we could make available if someone could take them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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