BP1960 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, yarddog73 said: There would be uproar on here if we signed a 23rd right footed centrehalf - and rightly so. We have no issues at all in that position so it's hardly surprising your recommendation was filed away. Recommended October 2022. Edited February 28 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 10 hours ago, jsslatic said: Yes I think we all agree Mohammed recruited non-league standard players. Must of known summat eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 10 hours ago, jsslatic said: Yes I think we all agree Mohammed recruited non-league standard players. Must of known summat eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 10 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Edited February 28 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 9 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Edited February 28 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 We signed Raglan and Hobson to that position. I’m ok with signing proven players at this level and above over good but untested prospects from lower leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, nzlatic said: We signed Raglan and Hobson to that position. I’m ok with signing proven players at this level and above over good but untested prospects from lower leagues. I recommended him 8 months before them. I look for young promising prospects who will likely move on for big fees. 'Experience' brought us most of the failures in this squad. If the manager prefers that criteria it's up to him. Edited February 28 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 8 minutes ago, BP1960 said: I recommended him 8 months before them. I look for young promising prospects who will likely move on for big fees. 'Experience' brought us most of the failures in this squad. If the manager prefers that criteria it's up to him. We signed Yarney just after that who was probably our best defender last season. I get what you’re saying about future returns but the club is still transitioning from being a circus to a properly run club. Clearly experience is preferred at the moment. It seems to be paying off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, nzlatic said: 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: We signed Yarney just after that who was probably our best defender last season. Not made the starting line up at Tranmere since mid December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: Not made the starting line up at Tranmere since mid December. Wouldn't take him back either. Wonder if he regrets not staying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, mcfluff1985 said: Wouldn't take him back either. Wonder if he regrets not staying Think we overrated him as he looked good in a sea of shite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 9 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: Not made the starting line up at Tranmere since mid December. True but not relevant to my point. He did very well for us and during his time with us I don’t remember many people saying he should be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, nzlatic said: We’ve got to play Bromley too. If we beat them then that’s only 3 points to make up over the other 10 games. Top 3 is definitely within reach. You mean Top 2… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 It's a very loose link to the National League, but the Wealdstone manager went to Notts County a month or so ago and it's turned into an absolute disaster for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Just now, Lee Sinnott said: It's a very loose link to the National League, but the Wealdstone manager went to Notts County a month or so ago and it's turned into an absolute disaster for him... What happened to the previous County manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Just now, disjointed said: What happened to the previous County manager. Poached by Swansea. The perils of having a young progressive coach. Sniff of the big leagues and they’re off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: I recommended him 8 months before them. I look for young promising prospects who will likely move on for big fees. 'Experience' brought us most of the failures in this squad. If the manager prefers that criteria it's up to Do you work for the club in any capacity? I seem to remember you saying under Unsy you’d had initial contact with the club but then they went quiet? I only ask, because you seem to take it really personally when our manager/s don’t take your recommendations but if you don’t work for them or they never get back to you, why does it bother you? Just be a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 minutes ago, sjk2008 said: You mean Top 2… I was just looking at what we need to do to get ahead of Bromley. Beat them then make up 3 points over 10 games. We have to make up 6 points in 11 games to get past Barnet so they could get 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 15 minutes ago, nzlatic said: True but not relevant to my point. Wasn’t meant to be….it was just an observation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 3 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: Wasn’t meant to be….it was just an observation. He must think he’s dropped a right bollock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 3 minutes ago, nzlatic said: He must think he’s dropped a right bollock. Nah, got a move to a higher division. Not fancied at the minute but that doesn’t mean it won’t change. If he did leave he’d get another league two club or ex league club in our division IMO. So he hasn’t lost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 16 minutes ago, League one forever said: Nah, got a move to a higher division. Not fancied at the minute but that doesn’t mean it won’t change. If he did leave he’d get another league two club or ex league club in our division IMO. So he hasn’t lost anything. Actually yeah you’re probably right. He’s played a lot more than I thought he had and he’s only 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) 3 hours ago, League one forever said: Do you work for the club in any capacity? I seem to remember you saying under Unsy you’d had initial contact with the club but then they went quiet? I only ask, because you seem to take it really personally when our manager/s don’t take your recommendations but if you don’t work for them or they never get back to you, why does it bother you? Just be a fan. Yes, went to matches scouting for ST and recommended many young players who have gone higher than the level they played, but was told 'experience' was the priority. No one contacted me after Steve left so I've never bothered since, except for watching the youth team where my best recommendation is now well documented. I'm 79yo next month so not chasing anyone at the club anymore. IMO agents rule the roost and old fashioned scouting for hidden gems has long gone. I still have my EPL and EFL contacts though so I've passed on any info I have on to them. Edited February 29 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 5 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Yes, went to matches scouting for ST, recommended many young players who have gone higher than the level they played but was told 'experience' was the priority. No one contacted me after Steve left so I've never bothered since, except for watching the youth team where my best recommendation is now well documented. Fair do’s. Buying young and selling on is fine- if as a club you’re willing to be patient and build for the medium to long term to gain promotion. Looks like we want up and out asap and with that in mind, I totally understand why the club have gone down the experience route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 minute ago, League one forever said: Fair do’s. Buying young and selling on is fine- if as a club you’re willing to be patient and build for the medium to long term to gain promotion. Looks like we want up and out asap and with that in mind, I totally understand why the club have gone down the experience route. Yes, I can understand the experience angle, but it did gall me when I knew a young player in the 8th tier was better than what we had on the books and will be playing in the football league next season. He was considered by DU, but not taken on. I'm glad the lad from the youth team is now training with the first team at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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