GlossopLatic Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, BP1960 said: How do you work that out? Not even played a game for us yet. Just feel that the type of players that these are will see us fight and in fairness probably win a relegation scrap but not do much more than that looking at their career trajectories. Sometimes I'm right Sometimes I'm wrong. I thought we'd finish 18th last season We did. I thought Bahamboula would be rubbish I was wrong. Still let's see who else gets signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, andy_b_100 said: Profit from Selling Mcaleny and Bahamboola but not telling us As McAleny is out of contract next week I think that’s very very unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: The euphoria at just about signing enough to cobble a team together is fairly remarkable. Positive that we are signing these sorts of players but that's about it. Sign of the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: These 5 signings say relegation scrap. That's a fair assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott2 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, GlossopLatic said: These 5 signings say relegation scrap. I probably wouldn't go as far as that, but it feels like they have been massively overhyped by the fan base. 2 released by Scunny, one released by the basement club in the EFL, never heard of the keeper but everyone is raving (all seems very "Gary Woods" to me), Hope has decent pedigree but has big boots to fill in McAleny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott2 said: I probably wouldn't go as far as that, but it feels like they have been massively overhyped by the fan base. 2 released by Scunny, one released by the basement club in the EFL, never heard of the keeper but everyone is raving (all seems very "Gary Woods" to me), Hope has decent pedigree but has big boots to fill in McAleny... McAleny for all his goals disappeared for long periods in most of his games. Swindon fans praise Hope for his ability and work rate. Besides there are more to come who will be far better than those we let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott2 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, BP1960 said: McAleny for all his goals disappeared for long periods in most of his games. Swindon fans praise Hope for his ability and work rate. Besides there are more to come who will be far better than those we let go. But a lot less goals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick26 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 If we could get 2 or 3 very good loan signings I think we could be challenging at the right end of the table. (and keep Dearnley fit!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott2 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott2 said: I probably wouldn't go as far as that, but it feels like they have been massively overhyped by the fan base. 2 released by Scunny, one released by the basement club in the EFL, never heard of the keeper but everyone is raving (all seems very "Gary Woods" to me), Hope has decent pedigree but has big boots to fill in McAleny... Apologies to Sam Hart - seems like he rejected a new deal at Southend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I remember everyone get excited when Robinson brought about ten in on the same day. Look how that ended … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott2 said: But a lot less goals... I bet we finish higher than 18th scoring less. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, GlossopLatic said: Just feel that the type of players that these are will see us fight and in fairness probably win a relegation scrap but not do much more than that looking at their career trajectories. Sometimes I'm right Sometimes I'm wrong. I thought we'd finish 18th last season We did. I thought Bahamboula would be rubbish I was wrong. Still let's see who else gets signed. You never know. Hamer and CBJ were hammered on here. Both have gone a division higher. At the very least hope magehay and the keeper either have good pedigree or are highly thought of. The other two look more of a punt, but as the first sentence suggests a move can reignite a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wednesday Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: How do you work that out? Not even played a game for us yet. Same way you told us they were exactly what we need ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott2 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, League one forever said: I bet we finish higher than 18th scoring less. . . So we should. Anything below top 5 is a failure in my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 latics22.robinson started into july with only 4 players.he had to bring in players pdq.the difference now is robinson got 3rd /4th picks.curle has signed 1st/2nd picks.ie assuming better players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, johnboy said: latics22.robinson started into july with only 4 players.he had to bring in players pdq.the difference now is robinson got 3rd /4th picks.curle has signed 1st/2nd picks.ie assuming better players. Pointless reply. He doesn't compute truth, logic or common sense. He idolises Simon Corney as a god and glorifies war criminals as 'Heroes'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott2 said: So we should. Anything below top 5 is a failure in my opinion... Based on what? Wishing something was true and the reality are two very different things. Normal metrics don’t apply to us IMO. If Curle has us in the top half he’s done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Add Whelan, Adams, Baha, Dearnely and maybe Keillor Dunn, do we have a half decent squad already ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Haven't we got all 22 squad players now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, DarkStar said: Haven't we got all 22 squad players now? Not if the rumoured leavers leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: Add Whelan, Adams, Baha, Dearnely and maybe Keillor Dunn, do we have a half decent squad already ? YES. and a manager in place way before pre season. l think that's what's leading to positive postings from fans. Doing a basic is viewed as exciting, shows how far under TTAssettstrippers have dragged us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Things I like about these signings: Their former club's fans aren't saying they are bad players. This is often very telling. Swindon fans didn't rate Hope much, but that was more at the League One level. He was a consistent performer under Curle for Carlisle at this level. Save for Clarke, who came through to play his hometown Coventry, all have been attached to top clubs at youth level. This is something we saw last season, with Whelan, McAleny, as well as loans from top clubs. Having this in common across a lot of the squad is a decent policy IMO. Hope, Hart and McGahey are all returning to their native North-West England, which as well as making them feel more comfortable, helps the fans feel more attached to the team. This, of course, is one of the many reasons fans feel a big disconnect with OAFC in general these days. That sense of attachment is also helped by lower squad turnover, and all the players, save again for Clarke, having at least having an option to still be with us until 2023, is good news. All the players have a clear position they are going to fill in the current team, whereas in recent years we've seen players arrive who play in positions we already had numbers for, seemingly just because the Sporting Director liked them rather than for the service they could provide to the current team. All in all, encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, latics22 said: I remember everyone get excited when Robinson brought about ten in on the same day. Look how that ended … Anyone within a 5 mile radius of BP and with a pair of football boots got signed that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Wednesday said: Same way you told us they were exactly what we need ? I haven't seen Messi or Ronaldo live, but can still form an opinion that they are better than what we had. You might differ of course as is your right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, latics22 said: I remember everyone get excited when Robinson brought about ten in on the same day. Look how that ended … Can you name them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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