oafc1955 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 We’ve an almost geriatric striker pairing but in Mellon we trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Feel like pure shit, just want young and progressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 38 minutes ago, Boyyou said: Many reckon Fondop is a useful impact player off the bench so I think he'll still have a part to play this season. In the longer term, Dallas is only on loan so I can't see MM starting next season with only two veterans up front in Norwood and Garner. Expect to see big Mike gone and two younger strikers in. Garner gets 60 minutes then Fondop comes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyyou Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 10 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: We’ve an almost geriatric striker pairing but in Mellon we trust Age is but a number (so I keep telling myself). Matt Smith is 34 and has 18 goals for Salford. Will Grigg is 32 and has 17 for Chesterfield. Nothing wrong with a bit of know-how for now although as I mentioned earlier (and deyres42 is slitting his wrists over) we need younger options for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham82 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 We signed gregan, liddel and the magical Sheridan all mid 30s all great 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 He givws what Stones offered .... but with tons of experience. 433 home 532 away ... decnet options on the bench. We cannot complain about the contract we will be up by the end of next season. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 11 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Feel like pure shit, just want young and progressive. These signings and loans are not long term. Mellon’s probably thinking it gives him the best chance of getting out of this division at the first time of asking. Non of them will be cheap and it clearly demonstrates the Rothwell’s desire for promotion as quick as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, oafc1955 said: Joe Garner confirmed!! He’ll be 36 years old in April and hasn’t scored too many in the recent past - slightly underwhelmed with this one. We need to move at least four or five on soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 How’s win you games but I’m shocked we’ve gone for him. Loads of experience in Norwood. Stones showed we need someone with high energy up top. Still feel we need more in centre midfield to replace sheron and lundstorm who are av at best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 We've not exactly got an aging squad have we. Who's over the age of 30? Norwood, Garner, Hogan, Gardner who barely plays. Think that's it. Nowt wrong with adding a bit of experience from someone who's been there and done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Cristiano Ronaldo is 38 yrs. old I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 5 minutes ago, Guy Branston Pickle said: We've not exactly got an aging squad have we. Who's over the age of 30? Norwood, Garner, Hogan, Gardner who barely plays. Think that's it. Nowt wrong with adding a bit of experience from someone who's been there and done it Add in Raglan who's the 31 and Fondop who is 30. Not quite sure what to think of this signing not too sure it's exactly what we need but at the same time I feel abit churlish complaining about bringing in a player with such experience which could be very useful at the business end of the season when we need calm heads and ofcourse I trust the manager. Let's see how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, deyres42 said: Feel like pure shit, just want young and progressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, GlossopLatic said: Add in Raglan who's the 31 and Fondop who is 30. Not quite sure what to think of this signing not too sure it's exactly what we need but at the same time I feel abit churlish complaining about bringing in a player with such experience which could be very useful at the business end of the season when we need calm heads and ofcourse I trust the manager. Let's see how it works out. At least its not another centre back or defensive midfielder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Is Garner the difference between where we are, and where we want to be. . I’m not sure. I know this will get shot down, because most don’t care or will say it’s not our problem. But the money we’re wasting on surplus high earning players whilst recruiting in already top heavy departments concerns me. I really hope the Rothwells don’t get burned, and think what’s the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 12 minutes ago, BP1960 said: At least its not another centre back or defensive midfielder. True but I feel if anything maybe we need a more creative type of player but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 14 minutes ago, League one forever said: Is Garner the difference between where we are, and where we want to be. . I’m not sure. I know this will get shot down, because most don’t care or will say it’s not our problem. But the money we’re wasting on surplus high earning players whilst recruiting in already top heavy departments concerns me. I really hope the Rothwells don’t get burned, and think what’s the point. That's on OASF. They are the ones that need to be speaking to the club and raising any fan concerns about the finances. They seem to be having regular meetings with DR so hopefully this sort of thing is or will be discussed. If it was a Lemsagam or Moore type then I'd be more worried. I doubt that the Rothwells are just chucking loads at it with little more plan than crossing fingers we go up this season. I've said before, and I still think this is the case, that they are clearly building a squad for this season and next. Having a proper go this season but with the fall back of not having to do too much business in the summer so going into next season with lots of positive continuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 21 minutes ago, nzlatic said: If it was a Lemsagam or Moore type then I'd be more worried. I doubt that the Rothwells are just chucking loads at it with little more plan than crossing fingers we go up this season. I don’t think for one second they’re of their ilk- it’s more will they get fed up, especially if we don’t go up. I also don’t think OASF would have any cause for concern because I’m sure DR would say the family are comfortable with their investment and planning. But that’s now- in their only second season. . . Puts a lot of pressure on Micky to deliver because signing umpteen league footballers and not delivering would leave a sour taste for any owner. They’ve done everything they can and more. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I’m also a little surprised at this one. Midfield still seems like our weak spot surely and with Norwood and Dallas plus Fondop (and one of the other strikers as a further back up, including Green and Tollit as attacking wingers) we must have enough up front. I’m also stunned at the supposed amount of money being chucked at this by the Rothwell family, I rather fear that with their lack of football background they are not able to challenge some of the decision making, and certainly not when DU and the gang were in full hiring mode last summer. Ultimately, we have to get promotion this season or next otherwise questions will be asked. It would actually be great to understand the clubs overall finances but I guess that’s never going to happen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 When I watched the shit show on Saturday I didn't leave the ground thinking - 'if only we could sign a 35 year old striker to solve all our problems'. If we do have a budget this seems on the face of it to be as baffling a signing that we have made given that teams frailties, I know we keep going on about in Mellon we trust and all that shite and I suppose we really have no choice at this stage but what's going to be the formation when we play next 5-1-4 because I'm baffled as to how Garner solves our problems. As a player I've not really kept tabs on him but he was a pivotal player in that Preston team that used to roll teams over in League 1 but that was years ago, here's hoping it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 He's on a contract to the end of next season so it's clearly a signing designed to try and get us out of this division by then. Bags of experience, lot of playing time under his belt and an utter pain in the arse to play against. It's a dynamic Norwood thrives on and someone who will be on a similar wavelength. It'll be interesting to see where he fits Dallas into this so it points more towards a favoured 4-3-3. Fondop's the obvious candidate to make way I would expect. I think Mike's most effective position is coming off the bench for a bit of extra physicality anyway so he should have a part to play still. As a Latics fan growing up in the 80's, having a striker called Garner still doesn't sit right with me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 12 minutes ago, League one forever said: I don’t think for one second they’re of their ilk- it’s more will they get fed up, especially if we don’t go up. I also don’t think OASF would have any cause for concern because I’m sure DR would say the family are comfortable with their investment and planning. But that’s now- in their only second season. . . Puts a lot of pressure on Micky to deliver because signing umpteen league footballers and not delivering would leave a sour taste for any owner. They’ve done everything they can and more. . I'm not sure about them getting fed up. I don't see it as a toy for them. But financial backing may change if we don't go up by the end of next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsEddie Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Home Hudson Sachdev Hobson Raglan Kitching Lundstram Conlon Sheron Walker Norwood Dallas Away Hudson Hobson Raglan Hogan Sachdev Lundstram Conlon Sheron Kitching Norwood Garner Surely? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 12 minutes ago, LaticsEddie said: Home Hudson Sachdev Hobson Raglan Kitching Lundstram Conlon Sheron Walker Norwood Dallas Away Hudson Hobson Raglan Hogan Sachdev Lundstram Conlon Sheron Kitching Norwood Garner Surely? Establish one style and play it home and away. No idea why we need to change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 19 minutes ago, nzlatic said: I'm not sure about them getting fed up. I don't see it as a toy for them. But financial backing may change if we don't go up by the end of next season. If the plan is good enough and a positive trajectory is achieved then investors are there to be had. Money makes money. Rothwells achieve promotion with the initial acquisition of the club. Further investment is put in from a third party who puts enough in the pot for a run to the Championship. The investor, plus the Rothwells make much more money than a dozen Nuttalls picking splinters out of their arses when the club is sold to an even bigger investor in the Championship. This is how I translate it as. Speculate to accumulate. The plan only derails if we stay at any of those levels for a considerable amount of time. It's dependant on overall success, which, if the plan is made, forecasted properly and stuck to, then has a more than good enough chance of achieving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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