GlossopLatic Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Linky We've signed him on a 2 year deal which seems abit much for a player who last season went on loan to Port Vale and didn't make any impression there. Still young enough to improve and make an impression though. EDIT You might want to merge this with the other thread started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris15Arm Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 33 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: Linky We've signed him on a 2 year deal which seems abit much for a player who last season went on loan to Port Vale and didn't make any impression there. Still young enough to improve and make an impression though. EDIT You might want to merge this with the other thread started. It was the season before that he didnt hit at vale. Last season was in and around Watford squad. But only made 2 appearances. Let's hope weve gambled on an unknown that comes good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Chris15Arm said: It was the season before that he didnt hit at vale. Last season was in and around Watford squad. But only made 2 appearances. Let's hope weve gambled on an unknown that comes good Good reports on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Hope he does well. still no #frenchlad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Good reports on him. This is the sort of player we should be looking at, I know it's 50/50 whether it proves successful, but at least it looks like Al has changed his tack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, disjointed said: This is the sort of player we should be looking at, I know it's 50/50 whether it proves successful, but at least it looks like Al has changed his tack. It seems like a change of approach. Signing players who have been through top flight development/academies. Two (now three) from United. One from Everton. One from City. Being linked with similar players from Norwich. Even that lad at Chester was City ex youth captain. One of the Wrexham lads was at Middlesborough/Sunderland (i think, for a spell). Add this to a sprinkling of lower league experience. Could this be a change of direction? Will it work? Well, one things for sure, it couldn't be worse than the 'let's sign shit from lower league French clubs' approach. Or could it.....? Here's praying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 “Was a highly rated midfielder whilst at Man Utd. Energetic and very creative. Always demanding the ball, high tempo and short range passes linked up their attack and created a lot for the likes of Rashford. His build is deceptive as he’s not afraid to track back and stick his foot in either. Played mostly in middle but also out wide” Review of Whelan from a mate who watched a lot of youth football at Man Utd. He expected Whelan to go to a Championship team / League One club after Watford released him. Sounds like a very good signing for us. Surprised on this one as my mate reckons he’ll stand out in our league and will probably be sold on in January or next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I’ve long moaned about recruitment- However the signings so far look like they’ve had some thought, and as big fat joe says it looks like a certain type of player is being signed. It may work, it may not. But at the very least it looks like we’ve got a plan or direction. Fair play to the club. (Are you reading this lags) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 52 minutes ago, Midsblue said: “Was a highly rated midfielder whilst at Man Utd. Energetic and very creative. Always demanding the ball, high tempo and short range passes linked up their attack and created a lot for the likes of Rashford. His build is deceptive as he’s not afraid to track back and stick his foot in either. Played mostly in middle but also out wide” Review of Whelan from a mate who watched a lot of youth football at Man Utd. He expected Whelan to go to a Championship team / League One club after Watford released him. Sounds like a very good signing for us. Surprised on this one as my mate reckons he’ll stand out in our league and will probably be sold on in January or next summer. Is this the player described by a fan at one of the friendlies as looked and played like Luka Modric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Chris15Arm said: It was the season before that he didnt hit at vale. Last season was in and around Watford squad. But only made 2 appearances. Let's hope weve gambled on an unknown that comes good Maybe so but Id think a 1 year deal might have been better as their is still abit risk attached to this one. Have we got enough full time professionals to fill a match day squad yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, GlossopLatic said: Maybe so but Id think a 1 year deal might have been better as their is still abit risk attached to this one. A risk is worth taking. He's signed on a one year deal and turns out to be a good signing then questions are asked of why it wasn't longer. Possibly a one year with an option would be the middle ground but let's hope that recruitment is being carried out with a more measured and critical eye than previously. I have to admit, I know practically nothing of the players who have come in and actually looking forward to the season and what it may bring...regardless of the probable side show that comes with football these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 13 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said: It seems like a change of approach. Signing players who have been through top flight development/academies. Two (now three) from United. One from Everton. One from City. Being linked with similar players from Norwich. Even that lad at Chester was City ex youth captain. One of the Wrexham lads was at Middlesborough/Sunderland (i think, for a spell). Add this to a sprinkling of lower league experience. Could this be a change of direction? Will it work? Well, one things for sure, it couldn't be worse than the 'let's sign shit from lower league French clubs' approach. Or could it.....? Here's praying. I’ve heard a Norwich link is an Owdamer and fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, mikeroyboy said: I’ve heard a Norwich link is an Owdamer and fan. I believe Milovanovic is from Shaw, or somewhere round there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: I believe Milovanovic is from Shaw, or somewhere round there. He fits the bill. My sauce said he came through under 18s at Huddersfield, and your guy did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitts Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, mikeroyboy said: He fits the bill. My sauce said he came through under 18s at Huddersfield, and your guy did. Could be "mint" then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Only a friendly but he looks a player . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, penrhyn said: Only a friendly but he looks a player . Reminds me in looks and style of Joe Allen the Welsh international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogdenwoodwhittle Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Which number was he today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ogdenwoodwhittle said: Which number was he today? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: Reminds me in looks and style of Joe Allen the Welsh international. Is he someone we could build the midfield around this season or is he more one for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I think he will improve as the season progresses and he gets games under his belt I was quite impressed on first viewing of him looks a good signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: Is he someone we could build the midfield around this season or is he more one for the future. I have a gut feeling his future will be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, BP1960 said: I have a gut feeling his future will be higher. Indeed, next season in league one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittles left foot Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, Lags said: Indeed, next season in league one. With us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 21 minutes ago, whittles left foot said: With us? Why not?, yes with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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