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Post by hoggy1975 on Jun 14, 2022 20:10:14 GMT 1
Critchlow as cover for Boyle if in a 3? Lees might get the nod of Boyle in a back 4? That's 3 new squad members, if so. Aarons, Rowe, Grant, Phillip's, Jones?, Camera? Feels to me like we really need a bit more in midfield but were working on it. Not that bad elsewhere I feel. Thought I read somewhere we were looking at more attacking players, I may be wrong? We were solid at the back last season but I think we need to be better at creating chances. I think we’ll look to buy a couple of midfielders (an attacking one and one to replace LOB if he goes) and maybe another striker. |
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Post by goodbet on Jun 14, 2022 20:50:43 GMT 1
Critchlow as cover for Boyle if in a 3? Lees might get the nod of Boyle in a back 4? That's 3 new squad members, if so. Aarons, Rowe, Grant, Phillip's, Jones?, Camera? Feels to me like we really need a bit more in midfield but were working on it. Not that bad elsewhere I feel. Thought I read somewhere we were looking at more attacking players, I may be wrong? We were solid at the back last season but I think we need to be better at creating chances. I think we’ll look to buy a couple of midfielders (an attacking one and one to replace LOB if he goes) and maybe another striker. I agree we have let a few more go from the midfield area and as you say we do seem to be hearing a lot about clubs looking at LOB. We have two players who lead the line for us. One who has had the best season of his whole career and probably played the most first team games he ever has in a season. The other did OK when called upon, neither are getting any younger and I don't expect either of them to improve or meet the standards met this last season. So I would expect a younger striker to be signed to take up much of the load going forward. |
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Post by richhtfc on Jun 15, 2022 7:45:59 GMT 1
Thought I read somewhere we were looking at more attacking players, I may be wrong? We were solid at the back last season but I think we need to be better at creating chances. I think we’ll look to buy a couple of midfielders (an attacking one and one to replace LOB if he goes) and maybe another striker. I agree we have let a few more go from the midfield area and as you say we do seem to be hearing a lot about clubs looking at LOB. We have two players who lead the line for us. One who has had the best season of his whole career and probably played the most first team games he ever has in a season. The other did OK when called upon, neither are getting any younger and I don't expect either of them to improve or meet the standards met this last season. So I would expect a younger striker to be signed to take up much of the load going forward. Considering we added Mipo last time, and Harratt has gone to Bradford I’d be very surprised if they’re not looking to add a forward. |
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Post by ram on Jun 15, 2022 10:39:21 GMT 1
I liked the look of the big bearded guy that came on for Hungary last night,made two and had a hand in the 4th goal as well.No idea who plays for or how old he is though,so maybe too old or too expensive...Just saying like!
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Post by ringdisco on Jun 15, 2022 10:59:02 GMT 1
I liked the look of the big bearded guy that came on for Hungary last night,made two and had a hand in the 4th goal as well.No idea who plays for or how old he is though,so maybe too old or too expensive...Just saying like! Martin Adam, seems to have had a breakthrough this season, still in Hungarian football, some team called Paksi. 27 years old. |
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Post by ambryboy on Jun 15, 2022 11:04:42 GMT 1
I liked the look of the big bearded guy that came on for Hungary last night,made two and had a hand in the 4th goal as well.No idea who plays for or how old he is though,so maybe too old or too expensive...Just saying like! It might be hard to really judge him when the quality of Hungary's opposition last night looked below Championship standard  |
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Post by RickDangerous on Jun 15, 2022 11:15:50 GMT 1
I liked the look of the big bearded guy that came on for Hungary last night,made two and had a hand in the 4th goal as well.No idea who plays for or how old he is though,so maybe too old or too expensive...Just saying like! Martin Adam, seems to have had a breakthrough this season, still in Hungarian football, some team called Paksi. 27 years old. Scouting complete  . Lets get him on the next plane over and pray he doesnt end up having to do time in Rwanda before pre-season. |
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 15, 2022 12:01:16 GMT 1
I agree we have let a few more go from the midfield area and as you say we do seem to be hearing a lot about clubs looking at LOB. We have two players who lead the line for us. One who has had the best season of his whole career and probably played the most first team games he ever has in a season. The other did OK when called upon, neither are getting any younger and I don't expect either of them to improve or meet the standards met this last season. So I would expect a younger striker to be signed to take up much of the load going forward. Considering we added Mipo last time, and Harratt has gone to Bradford I’d be very surprised if they’re not looking to add a forward. Apparently we brought in Mipo because of Jordan Rhodes getting injured, but Campbell has gone so unless the club feel that Kieran Phillips is a viable option to step up I suspect a first team striker is on the shopping list. |
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Post by k1man999 on Jun 15, 2022 12:49:28 GMT 1
I liked the look of the big bearded guy that came on for Hungary last night,made two and had a hand in the 4th goal as well.No idea who plays for or how old he is though,so maybe too old or too expensive...Just saying like! I thought he could of played for Giants looking at him. Maybe a joint signing 😜 |
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Post by runner76 on Jun 15, 2022 13:43:05 GMT 1
Considering we added Mipo last time, and Harratt has gone to Bradford I’d be very surprised if they’re not looking to add a forward. Apparently we brought in Mipo because of Jordan Rhodes getting injured, but Campbell has gone so unless the club feel that Kieran Phillips is a viable option to step up I suspect a first team striker is on the shopping list. Feels like we always have a forward on our shopping list……! |
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 15, 2022 14:03:40 GMT 1
Apparently we brought in Mipo because of Jordan Rhodes getting injured, but Campbell has gone so unless the club feel that Kieran Phillips is a viable option to step up I suspect a first team striker is on the shopping list. Feels like we always have a forward on our shopping list……! Maybe that's why I saw Kevin Phillips in a helicopter at Canalside. |
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Post by goodbet on Jun 15, 2022 14:21:15 GMT 1
Considering we added Mipo last time, and Harratt has gone to Bradford I’d be very surprised if they’re not looking to add a forward. Apparently we brought in Mipo because of Jordan Rhodes getting injured, but Campbell has gone so unless the club feel that Kieran Phillips is a viable option to step up I suspect a first team striker is on the shopping list. It is not just Rhodes that keeps getting injured, Ward has had the best season of his whole career for games played and goals scored, I doubt very much we will see him match this again. |
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 15, 2022 15:59:00 GMT 1
Apparently we brought in Mipo because of Jordan Rhodes getting injured, but Campbell has gone so unless the club feel that Kieran Phillips is a viable option to step up I suspect a first team striker is on the shopping list. It is not just Rhodes that keeps getting injured, Ward has had the best season of his whole career for games played and goals scored, I doubt very much we will see him match this again. I wasn't making any comment on any player's long term fitness issues. Merely that we knew JR would be out for a long time and so we knew we'd need back-up for DW. Nonetheless, both strikers are now over 30, and JR turns 33 next season. Phillips doesn't fill me with a great deal of confidence just now either. Whether on loan or permanent (even a "project player" who only plays sporadically at first), we do need a striker this window. |
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Post by arry11 on Jun 15, 2022 20:12:16 GMT 1
It is not just Rhodes that keeps getting injured, Ward has had the best season of his whole career for games played and goals scored, I doubt very much we will see him match this again. I wasn't making any comment on any player's long term fitness issues. Merely that we knew JR would be out for a long time and so we knew we'd need back-up for DW. Nonetheless, both strikers are now over 30, and JR turns 33 next season. Phillips doesn't fill me with a great deal of confidence just now either. Whether on loan or permanent (even a "project player" who only plays sporadically at first), we do need a striker this window. Ward did great work last season but i'm hoping we improve on our strike rate and bring in a eager and new striker who will be first choice |
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Post by yellowbelly on Jun 15, 2022 21:10:13 GMT 1
Apparently we brought in Mipo because of Jordan Rhodes getting injured, but Campbell has gone so unless the club feel that Kieran Phillips is a viable option to step up I suspect a first team striker is on the shopping list. It is not just Rhodes that keeps getting injured, Ward has had the best season of his whole career for games played and goals scored, I doubt very much we will see him match this again. Then,on the other hand he might well improve. |
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Post by goodbet on Jun 16, 2022 9:34:28 GMT 1
It is not just Rhodes that keeps getting injured, Ward has had the best season of his whole career for games played and goals scored, I doubt very much we will see him match this again. Then,on the other hand he might well improve. Anything is possible! I would suggest that once a player gets over 30 you are going to see a drop off in speed and general fitness, but for some you do see some improvement in experience and its application. I am only saying that it would only be sensible to reduce your risk and look to get some younger players in to provide some support. |
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Post by bluedogs, Esq. on Jun 16, 2022 11:50:45 GMT 1
Hull City have made a bid of £3m for MK Dons midfielder Scott Twine, with the prospect of further add-ons if a deal is agreed. Twine scored 20 goals and delivered 13 assists this/last season
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Post by jim59 on Jun 16, 2022 21:19:38 GMT 1
We are all watching to see how this window develops.
In reality do we expect Town to push the boat out and sign a couple of marquee players?
If OBrien is going surely it needs to be quick to fund possible alternatives.
Unless of course the funds from his sale are destined elsewhere?
It would be great if our esteemed chairman could give us some hope about funding for new players.
Seems to be cards close to the chest at the moment. Ok don’t want to give away targets to the competition but it would be nice to have some expectation.
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 16, 2022 21:28:25 GMT 1
We are all watching to see how this window develops. In reality do we expect Town to push the boat out and sign a couple of marquee players?. That would be a statement of inTENT. |
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Post by jim59 on Jun 16, 2022 21:54:57 GMT 1
We are all watching to see how this window develops. In reality do we expect Town to push the boat out and sign a couple of marquee players?. That would be a statement of inTENT. Well it is a bit of a circus! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2022 22:22:54 GMT 1
That would be a statement of inTENT. Well it is a bit of a circus! This transfer business is all a bit of a juggling act. |
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 16, 2022 22:24:44 GMT 1
McAtee would be the jewel in the clown.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2022 22:32:16 GMT 1
McAtee would be the jewel in the clown. Let's hope we don't leave all our business to the last days or hours before the transfer window shuts - we don't want to be walking that tightrope. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2022 22:35:39 GMT 1
Do we want signings that are demonstrably going to improve the squad, or do we just want trapeze the doubters?
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 16, 2022 22:40:35 GMT 1
Do we want signings that are demonstrably going to improve the squad, or do we just want trapeze the doubters? Many will blow their Big Top’s when the next signing is announced. |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Jun 16, 2022 22:48:42 GMT 1
Do we want signings that are demonstrably going to improve the squad, or do we just want trapeze the doubters? Many will blow their Big Top’s when the next signing is announced. Do you think you're Smart ? |
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Post by Kenny irons on Jun 16, 2022 23:38:15 GMT 1
enquiry made over Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale.
I must emphasise the word enquired though at the moment. 👍🏼
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Post by upthetown on Jun 16, 2022 23:51:28 GMT 1
enquiry made over Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale. I must emphasise the word enquired though at the moment. 👍🏼 McAtee and Vale (or Anjorin) would be a great start. |
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Post by jqhtfc on Jun 17, 2022 7:48:41 GMT 1
enquiry made over Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale. I must emphasise the word enquired though at the moment. 👍🏼 We wanted him in January so it’s no great surprise that |
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Post by runner76 on Jun 17, 2022 8:49:16 GMT 1
….what happened to getting our transfer work done early!?……
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