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Post by upthetown on May 31, 2022 11:40:40 GMT 1
This could have been (and was) said about Nicholls, Turton etc last year too. fair point. Nicholls has surpassed everyone's expectations, Turton was brought in to be an honest backup and played more than he was envisaged to I think. It would be a real turn up if Boyle slotted in where Colwill and Sarr left off and turns out to be as good. Not impossible, but to expect it would be putting a lot of pressure on someone that's only just started playing above league 2. If he's coming in as cover then fair enough, but I think that'd be quite harsh on Crichlow If Sarr leaves (I’d keep him) Then I’d expect Lees, Pearson and REG at least in front of Boyle if he signs. I do hope we sign players that fit Carlos style though. He clearly wants to play from the back. Pearson is uncomfortable in possession. Hogg is worrying when in possession or pressed. Boyle isn’t renowned for being good in possession either. |
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Post by TommyTheTerrier on May 31, 2022 11:41:49 GMT 1
We can't seriously be after Boyle?
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Post by Porrohman on May 31, 2022 12:10:47 GMT 1
fair point. Nicholls has surpassed everyone's expectations, Turton was brought in to be an honest backup and played more than he was envisaged to I think. It would be a real turn up if Boyle slotted in where Colwill and Sarr left off and turns out to be as good. Not impossible, but to expect it would be putting a lot of pressure on someone that's only just started playing above league 2. If he's coming in as cover then fair enough, but I think that'd be quite harsh on Crichlow If Sarr leaves (I’d keep him) Then I’d expect Lees, Pearson and REG at least in front of Boyle if he signs. I do hope we sign players that fit Carlos style though. He clearly wants to play from the back. Pearson is uncomfortable in possession. Hogg is worrying when in possession or pressed. Boyle isn’t renowned for being good in possession either. Is Boyle left footed cos those 3 are all right sided defenders |
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Post by Sparrow on May 31, 2022 12:32:15 GMT 1
I'd sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo for as much money as I could get for each of them.
I think there will be a lot of really good free transfers out there to pick up.
I think Blackman could be good enough for the Championship and then just need to get an old experienced head in as a free as back-up. Allowing the likes of Schofield, Bilokapik and Chapman to go out on Loan.
Ruffels can replace Toffolo in a back 4. And again, look for a good free transfer to offer cover and competition.
Right back is fine with Pipa and Turton.
Centre Back we've got Pearson and Lees. We probably need 1 more experienced CB to allow Edmonds Green and Chrichlow to go out on loan again. So that's either Sarr or AN Other (again a quality free transfer) Turton can play as a Right Sided CB in a 3 and Hogg has shown that he could play in the middle of a 3.
Wingers. I hope and think we'll keep Thomas. If he wants to stay then I'd look to keep Koroma. I'd also look to sign Sinani and Holmes can play wide. There's also Aarons. If he can stay fit over summer and have a really good pre-season, then there's got to be a championship quality SQUAD player in there. Having those options would allow up to let Rowe, Grant and Pat Jones to go out on Loan
Midfield. Build it around Jon Russell. Need a strong tough tackler next to him. In the Hogg mould. I'd be looking for a loan signing for his role. As we should be able to get at least another good season out of Hogg. I'd then look for another loan midfielder to replace O'Brien. But I'd be looking for someone who offers more of a goal threat. If he's interested I'd look to give Eiting a 2 year contract. However, I think he'll want to go back to Holland or Belgium, so we probably need to replace him....Again I'd be looking at a free transfer. Midfield options are then Russell, Hogg, Holmes, Sinani, Daly + 2 quality loan signings and a free transfer. That depth allows us to Loan out High, Austerfield, Camarra and Diarra.
I've not spent any money on Transfer fees as yet....... Striker is where I would spend it.
From the sales of Nicholls, Toffolo and A'Brien, we should be able to sign a top quality striker, with Ward and Rhodes as back-up. Allowing Harratt and Phillips to go out on loan again.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2022 12:39:55 GMT 1
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Post by TommyTheTerrier on May 31, 2022 13:03:17 GMT 1
We can't seriously be after Boyle? Why not what do you know about him!? Basing it off seeing him live a couple of times last season, if that’s ok with you? |
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Post by tepidterrier on May 31, 2022 13:13:37 GMT 1
If Sarr leaves (I’d keep him) Then I’d expect Lees, Pearson and REG at least in front of Boyle if he signs. I do hope we sign players that fit Carlos style though. He clearly wants to play from the back. Pearson is uncomfortable in possession. Hogg is worrying when in possession or pressed. Boyle isn’t renowned for being good in possession either. Is Boyle left footed cos those 3 are all right sided defenders he is. We have too many right footers all of a sudden with REG coming back and Hogg becoming more of a centre back than midfielder. Carlos likes to have at least one left footer whether he plays 2 centre halfs or 3 so we'll be in for someone for sure |
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Post by tepidterrier on May 31, 2022 13:15:16 GMT 1
fair point. Nicholls has surpassed everyone's expectations, Turton was brought in to be an honest backup and played more than he was envisaged to I think. It would be a real turn up if Boyle slotted in where Colwill and Sarr left off and turns out to be as good. Not impossible, but to expect it would be putting a lot of pressure on someone that's only just started playing above league 2. If he's coming in as cover then fair enough, but I think that'd be quite harsh on Crichlow If Sarr leaves (I’d keep him) Then I’d expect Lees, Pearson and REG at least in front of Boyle if he signs. I do hope we sign players that fit Carlos style though. He clearly wants to play from the back. Pearson is uncomfortable in possession. Hogg is worrying when in possession or pressed. Boyle isn’t renowned for being good in possession either. I'd keep Sarr too but I think he's leaving, he's lightly hinted as much in social media posts and I doubt he's in the club's long term plans, but will probably have a heap of offers elsewhere in the league |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2022 13:24:29 GMT 1
Why not what do you know about him!? Basing it off seeing him live a couple of times last season, if that’s ok with you? Cannot judge a player over two games good or bad so a lot of him when he was a youngster at town as developed well I'm sure town will have done there home work if they are interested |
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Post by Yorkie on May 31, 2022 13:39:56 GMT 1
I'd sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo for as much money as I could get for each of them. I think there will be a lot of really good free transfers out there to pick up. I think Blackman could be good enough for the Championship and then just need to get an old experienced head in as a free as back-up. Allowing the likes of Schofield, Bilokapik and Chapman to go out on Loan. Ruffels can replace Toffolo in a back 4. And again, look for a good free transfer to offer cover and competition. Right back is fine with Pipa and Turton. Centre Back we've got Pearson and Lees. We probably need 1 more experienced CB to allow Edmonds Green and Chrichlow to go out on loan again. So that's either Sarr or AN Other (again a quality free transfer) Turton can play as a Right Sided CB in a 3 and Hogg has shown that he could play in the middle of a 3. Wingers. I hope and think we'll keep Thomas. If he wants to stay then I'd look to keep Koroma. I'd also look to sign Sinani and Holmes can play wide. There's also Aarons. If he can stay fit over summer and have a really good pre-season, then there's got to be a championship quality SQUAD player in there. Having those options would allow up to let Rowe, Grant and Pat Jones to go out on Loan Midfield. Build it around Jon Russell. Need a strong tough tackler next to him. In the Hogg mould. I'd be looking for a loan signing for his role. As we should be able to get at least another good season out of Hogg. I'd then look for another loan midfielder to replace O'Brien. But I'd be looking for someone who offers more of a goal threat. If he's interested I'd look to give Eiting a 2 year contract. However, I think he'll want to go back to Holland or Belgium, so we probably need to replace him....Again I'd be looking at a free transfer. Midfield options are then Russell, Hogg, Holmes, Sinani, Daly + 2 quality loan signings and a free transfer. That depth allows us to Loan out High, Austerfield, Camarra and Diarra. I've not spent any money on Transfer fees as yet....... Striker is where I would spend it. From the sales of Nicholls, Toffolo and A'Brien, we should be able to sign a top quality striker, with Ward and Rhodes as back-up. Allowing Harratt and Phillips to go out on loan again. Which top quality striker will come to a side that have sold their best 3 players and replaced them with 2 back ups and a magical loan midfielder. Glad you’re not in charge of our recruitment. O’Brien will probably leave and whatever we get for him (coupled with the money we got from the final) should cover anything we need including a new contract for Nicholls. |
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Post by Sparrow on May 31, 2022 13:55:28 GMT 1
[/quote]Which top quality striker will come to a side that have sold their best 3 players and replaced them with 2 back ups and a magical loan midfielder. Glad you’re not in charge of our recruitment.
O’Brien will probably leave and whatever we get for him (coupled with the money we got from the final) should cover anything we need including a new contract for Nicholls.[/quote]
Fair enough.
So just sell O'Brien then and give new contracts to Nicholls and Toffolo.
What do we need?
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Post by dewsburyterrier on May 31, 2022 13:56:21 GMT 1
I'd sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo for as much money as I could get for each of them. I think there will be a lot of really good free transfers out there to pick up. I think Blackman could be good enough for the Championship and then just need to get an old experienced head in as a free as back-up. Allowing the likes of Schofield, Bilokapik and Chapman to go out on Loan. Ruffels can replace Toffolo in a back 4. And again, look for a good free transfer to offer cover and competition. Right back is fine with Pipa and Turton. Centre Back we've got Pearson and Lees. We probably need 1 more experienced CB to allow Edmonds Green and Chrichlow to go out on loan again. So that's either Sarr or AN Other (again a quality free transfer) Turton can play as a Right Sided CB in a 3 and Hogg has shown that he could play in the middle of a 3. Wingers. I hope and think we'll keep Thomas. If he wants to stay then I'd look to keep Koroma. I'd also look to sign Sinani and Holmes can play wide. There's also Aarons. If he can stay fit over summer and have a really good pre-season, then there's got to be a championship quality SQUAD player in there. Having those options would allow up to let Rowe, Grant and Pat Jones to go out on Loan Midfield. Build it around Jon Russell. Need a strong tough tackler next to him. In the Hogg mould. I'd be looking for a loan signing for his role. As we should be able to get at least another good season out of Hogg. I'd then look for another loan midfielder to replace O'Brien. But I'd be looking for someone who offers more of a goal threat. If he's interested I'd look to give Eiting a 2 year contract. However, I think he'll want to go back to Holland or Belgium, so we probably need to replace him....Again I'd be looking at a free transfer. Midfield options are then Russell, Hogg, Holmes, Sinani, Daly + 2 quality loan signings and a free transfer. That depth allows us to Loan out High, Austerfield, Camarra and Diarra. I've not spent any money on Transfer fees as yet....... Striker is where I would spend it. From the sales of Nicholls, Toffolo and A'Brien, we should be able to sign a top quality striker, with Ward and Rhodes as back-up. Allowing Harratt and Phillips to go out on loan again. Nicholls was worth 20 points to us this season ( just a guess by the way). I can't recall a keeper that has, by his superb keeping, consistently made saves that either saved us a point or enabled us to hold onto 3 points. Most important one to keep. |
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on May 31, 2022 14:14:44 GMT 1
There seems to be quite a bit of pessimism about being able to keep Nicholls and Thomas. Don't see why we can't keep both.
We should have made around an extra £5m or so from being on TV so many times and the play-off gate receipts. Granted I'd imagine a fair chunk of that would go to clear some of the debt, but Thomas already has a new contract so I'd suggest we put Nicholls on a new one as well.
Think we need a goal scoring midfielder, a quick winger that can score goals and a starting number 9 that's strong and quick. Maybe get a loan in for one of them but would like to buy a couple that could have good re-sale value - like a SOrba Thomas, or Scott Twine from 12 months ago (probably priced out of him now).
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Post by goodbet on May 31, 2022 15:10:21 GMT 1
I'd sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo for as much money as I could get for each of them. I think there will be a lot of really good free transfers out there to pick up. I think Blackman could be good enough for the Championship and then just need to get an old experienced head in as a free as back-up. Allowing the likes of Schofield, Bilokapik and Chapman to go out on Loan. Ruffels can replace Toffolo in a back 4. And again, look for a good free transfer to offer cover and competition. Right back is fine with Pipa and Turton. Centre Back we've got Pearson and Lees. We probably need 1 more experienced CB to allow Edmonds Green and Chrichlow to go out on loan again. So that's either Sarr or AN Other (again a quality free transfer) Turton can play as a Right Sided CB in a 3 and Hogg has shown that he could play in the middle of a 3. Wingers. I hope and think we'll keep Thomas. If he wants to stay then I'd look to keep Koroma. I'd also look to sign Sinani and Holmes can play wide. There's also Aarons. If he can stay fit over summer and have a really good pre-season, then there's got to be a championship quality SQUAD player in there. Having those options would allow up to let Rowe, Grant and Pat Jones to go out on Loan Midfield. Build it around Jon Russell. Need a strong tough tackler next to him. In the Hogg mould. I'd be looking for a loan signing for his role. As we should be able to get at least another good season out of Hogg. I'd then look for another loan midfielder to replace O'Brien. But I'd be looking for someone who offers more of a goal threat. If he's interested I'd look to give Eiting a 2 year contract. However, I think he'll want to go back to Holland or Belgium, so we probably need to replace him....Again I'd be looking at a free transfer. Midfield options are then Russell, Hogg, Holmes, Sinani, Daly + 2 quality loan signings and a free transfer. That depth allows us to Loan out High, Austerfield, Camarra and Diarra. I've not spent any money on Transfer fees as yet....... Striker is where I would spend it. From the sales of Nicholls, Toffolo and A'Brien, we should be able to sign a top quality striker, with Ward and Rhodes as back-up. Allowing Harratt and Phillips to go out on loan again. Well whatever you think you have made people respond to thoughts. I am sure that we will release players if we get the the right offers for them, If we try to get rid we will just end up getting low offers. Our keeper has been key to help reduce our previous poor goals against record so unless we have a VERY GOOD replacement I would keep him. We have two experienced CB's assuming that Sarr is just seeing out his contract but we do have some young ones that may be able to step up. So if the club feel we need more strength in depth, I hope we don't go for anyone older than 27. I am not sure about Sinani if we have to pay £1m for him, I think that in todays market we could find someone as good at a better price. Aarons appears to be a waste of a wage, we have seen that he can deliver but with his fitness record I would just let him go. I am assuming that someone will pick up LOB and that Eiting wants to return home with Hogg still good but not getting any younger we do need some effort in getting our midfield up to scratch with hopefully a bit more of a goal threat that we had from this area this last season. I am not sure about going abroad for anyone, I hope that we can pick good players in the Championship or League 1. We have two strikers who are not getting any younger and have had injury issues. Saying all that Ward has had the best season of his career but I do agree that we to get someone else in to share the load. |
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Post by Uddersfield on May 31, 2022 15:29:19 GMT 1
Can someone start de-frosting Maynard. It's his time of the year coming.. Similar to what Michael Buble is to Christmas.
Not sure if it's just me but i'm feeling confident about next season UTT!
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Post by Sparrow on May 31, 2022 15:59:53 GMT 1
[/quote]Well whatever you think you have made people respond to thoughts.
I am sure that we will release players if we get the the right offers for them, If we try to get rid we will just end up getting low offers. Our keeper has been key to help reduce our previous poor goals against record so unless we have a VERY GOOD replacement I would keep him.
We have two experienced CB's assuming that Sarr is just seeing out his contract but we do have some young ones that may be able to step up. So if the club feel we need more strength in depth, I hope we don't go for anyone older than 27.
I am not sure about Sinani if we have to pay £1m for him, I think that in todays market we could find someone as good at a better price. Aarons appears to be a waste of a wage, we have seen that he can deliver but with his fitness record I would just let him go.
I am assuming that someone will pick up LOB and that Eiting wants to return home with Hogg still good but not getting any younger we do need some effort in getting our midfield up to scratch with hopefully a bit more of a goal threat that we had from this area this last season.
I am not sure about going abroad for anyone, I hope that we can pick good players in the Championship or League 1.
We have two strikers who are not getting any younger and have had injury issues. Saying all that Ward has had the best season of his career but I do agree that we to get someone else in to share the load.[/quote]
Yes when I say sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo, I do mean (especially with Nicholls and Toffolo) if we get get very very good offers. I have a feeling that we might get some very good offers for both.
In a totally ideal world, we'd keep them both and only sell O'Brien and be in a position to strengthen.
I do think Sinani is worth a punt, however, as you say we may be able to find someone as good or better for less or similar transfer fee.
Aarons has another year left on his contract (with an additional year option ontop of that). So unless someone wants to take him on loan and pay his wage, he's likely to be with us next season...It would be a huge bonus (and maybe a surprise) if we could get a good season out of him.
Whatever happens, mine is just a fans opinion. Some will agree...most will disagree :-)
Let's hope we have an interesting summer of incoming, outgoing (loans as well as sales) and new contracts.
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Post by jjamez on May 31, 2022 17:19:58 GMT 1
If we are looking in the non leagues then Reuben Rodrigues looks a good potential singing, whilst kabongo tshimanga will have a few suitors at our level but would be worth a look, as would Dallas at Solihull, even if it's just purely going off the number of goals scored. I've always felt that if you're a striker and scoring goals then you're doing something right
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Post by ColchTerrier on May 31, 2022 18:32:45 GMT 1
Would love to get Lucas Joao
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2022 18:39:14 GMT 1
If we are looking in the non leagues then Reuben Rodrigues looks a good potential singing, whilst kabongo tshimanga will have a few suitors at our level but would be worth a look, as would Dallas at Solihull, even if it's just purely going off the number of goals scored. I've always felt that if you're a striker and scoring goals then you're doing something right John Mcatee at Grimsby looks very good 22 years old 15 in 38 for the season maybe worth a punt |
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Post by HuddsTerrier on May 31, 2022 18:56:39 GMT 1
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Post by Tinpot on May 31, 2022 22:37:43 GMT 1
In order of priority:
1) Whatever happens, Bromby, Carlos et al should have earned enough goodwill to have earned our trust. So even if our transfer business is a head scratcher along the lines of freebies from a lower division - they've earned my backing.
2) Evolution, not revolution. We may disagree on whether Player X is good enough, but I expect we at least recognise the strengths of this squad. Specifically the team spirit (in the absence of the mercenaries and frauds who polluted our squad little over a year ago), and the coaching team's ability to build a side greater than the sum of its parts - and accepting that it takes time to integrate it all together.
3) Get the business done as early as possible. Reference to the need to keep the squad together, time is needed to integrate players into the squad.
With that in mind, it seems highly unlikely that Brown, Campbell, Sarr, Eiting or Vallejo will have their contracts renewed, and vanishingly unlikely that Colwill will be here at the start of the season either. Crichlow will be coming back but it seems a big ask for someone who made so little impact in Lg1 last season to be a first team regular in the championship (particularly with the increased expectations from last season).
Top priority for me therefore is to bring in is a left sided centre back. Rumours around Will Boyle coming back are about as exciting as the signing of Tom Lees was 12 months ago... If that rumour is accurate then it's a head-scratcher, so I refer to point 1 earlier.
With the departure of Vallejo, a DCM to replace him and challenge Hogg for that berth would be next on my list. I'm not aware of any rumours as to who that would be.
Extending the contracts of Toffolo in particular, but also Koroma - even if it's just the 1 year extension clause whilst we negotiate something longer term would also be a top priority.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2022 22:46:27 GMT 1
Maynard is there any news on links to zian Flemming?
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Post by COWSHEDPHIL on May 31, 2022 23:52:04 GMT 1
I can’t enjoy the summer until Maynard’s made at least one statement!
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Jun 1, 2022 9:43:13 GMT 1
I'd sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo for as much money as I could get for each of them. I think there will be a lot of really good free transfers out there to pick up. I think Blackman could be good enough for the Championship and then just need to get an old experienced head in as a free as back-up. Allowing the likes of Schofield, Bilokapik and Chapman to go out on Loan. Ruffels can replace Toffolo in a back 4. And again, look for a good free transfer to offer cover and competition. Right back is fine with Pipa and Turton. Centre Back we've got Pearson and Lees. We probably need 1 more experienced CB to allow Edmonds Green and Chrichlow to go out on loan again. So that's either Sarr or AN Other (again a quality free transfer) Turton can play as a Right Sided CB in a 3 and Hogg has shown that he could play in the middle of a 3. Wingers. I hope and think we'll keep Thomas. If he wants to stay then I'd look to keep Koroma. I'd also look to sign Sinani and Holmes can play wide. There's also Aarons. If he can stay fit over summer and have a really good pre-season, then there's got to be a championship quality SQUAD player in there. Having those options would allow up to let Rowe, Grant and Pat Jones to go out on Loan Midfield. Build it around Jon Russell. Need a strong tough tackler next to him. In the Hogg mould. I'd be looking for a loan signing for his role. As we should be able to get at least another good season out of Hogg. I'd then look for another loan midfielder to replace O'Brien. But I'd be looking for someone who offers more of a goal threat. If he's interested I'd look to give Eiting a 2 year contract. However, I think he'll want to go back to Holland or Belgium, so we probably need to replace him....Again I'd be looking at a free transfer. Midfield options are then Russell, Hogg, Holmes, Sinani, Daly + 2 quality loan signings and a free transfer. That depth allows us to Loan out High, Austerfield, Camarra and Diarra. I've not spent any money on Transfer fees as yet....... Striker is where I would spend it. From the sales of Nicholls, Toffolo and A'Brien, we should be able to sign a top quality striker, with Ward and Rhodes as back-up. Allowing Harratt and Phillips to go out on loan again. Well whatever you think you have made people respond to thoughts. I am sure that we will release players if we get the the right offers for them, If we try to get rid we will just end up getting low offers. Our keeper has been key to help reduce our previous poor goals against record so unless we have a VERY GOOD replacement I would keep him. We have two experienced CB's assuming that Sarr is just seeing out his contract but we do have some young ones that may be able to step up. So if the club feel we need more strength in depth, I hope we don't go for anyone older than 27. I am not sure about Sinani if we have to pay £1m for him, I think that in todays market we could find someone as good at a better price. Aarons appears to be a waste of a wage, we have seen that he can deliver but with his fitness record I would just let him go. I am assuming that someone will pick up LOB and that Eiting wants to return home with Hogg still good but not getting any younger we do need some effort in getting our midfield up to scratch with hopefully a bit more of a goal threat that we had from this area this last season. I am not sure about going abroad for anyone, I hope that we can pick good players in the Championship or League 1. We have two strikers who are not getting any younger and have had injury issues. Saying all that Ward has had the best season of his career but I do agree that we to get someone else in to share the load. Not a dig at you but I keep hearing we can get better for £1m than Sinani, yet noone says who. After his season with us, I bet Norwich would want considerably more than £1m without the agreement with us (if that is correct). I'm not sure what £1m buys you at the moment though so I may be wrong but I bet you wouldn't get Twine for £1m. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 1, 2022 9:49:01 GMT 1
Well whatever you think you have made people respond to thoughts. I am sure that we will release players if we get the the right offers for them, If we try to get rid we will just end up getting low offers. Our keeper has been key to help reduce our previous poor goals against record so unless we have a VERY GOOD replacement I would keep him. We have two experienced CB's assuming that Sarr is just seeing out his contract but we do have some young ones that may be able to step up. So if the club feel we need more strength in depth, I hope we don't go for anyone older than 27. I am not sure about Sinani if we have to pay £1m for him, I think that in todays market we could find someone as good at a better price. Aarons appears to be a waste of a wage, we have seen that he can deliver but with his fitness record I would just let him go. I am assuming that someone will pick up LOB and that Eiting wants to return home with Hogg still good but not getting any younger we do need some effort in getting our midfield up to scratch with hopefully a bit more of a goal threat that we had from this area this last season. I am not sure about going abroad for anyone, I hope that we can pick good players in the Championship or League 1. We have two strikers who are not getting any younger and have had injury issues. Saying all that Ward has had the best season of his career but I do agree that we to get someone else in to share the load. Not a dig at you but I keep hearing we can get better for £1m than Sinani, yet noone says who. After his season with us, I bet Norwich would want considerably more than £1m without the agreement with us (if that is correct). I'm not sure what £1m buys you at the moment though so I may be wrong but I bet you wouldn't get Twine for £1m. That’s the point I just made about Sinani on , you guessed it, the Sinani thread. An upgrade on him would surely cost much more than we would be prepared to pay. Relatively speaking, £1m is nothing these days. People use Thomas as an example of a player who cost very little but this will always be a gamble to some extent. |
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Post by alexdire on Jun 1, 2022 13:49:32 GMT 1
I'd sell O'Brien, Nicholls and Toffolo for as much money as I could get for each of them. I think there will be a lot of really good free transfers out there to pick up. I think Blackman could be good enough for the Championship and then just need to get an old experienced head in as a free as back-up. Allowing the likes of Schofield, Bilokapik and Chapman to go out on Loan. Ruffels can replace Toffolo in a back 4. And again, look for a good free transfer to offer cover and competition. Right back is fine with Pipa and Turton. Centre Back we've got Pearson and Lees. We probably need 1 more experienced CB to allow Edmonds Green and Chrichlow to go out on loan again. So that's either Sarr or AN Other (again a quality free transfer) Turton can play as a Right Sided CB in a 3 and Hogg has shown that he could play in the middle of a 3. Wingers. I hope and think we'll keep Thomas. If he wants to stay then I'd look to keep Koroma. I'd also look to sign Sinani and Holmes can play wide. There's also Aarons. If he can stay fit over summer and have a really good pre-season, then there's got to be a championship quality SQUAD player in there. Having those options would allow up to let Rowe, Grant and Pat Jones to go out on Loan Midfield. Build it around Jon Russell. Need a strong tough tackler next to him. In the Hogg mould. I'd be looking for a loan signing for his role. As we should be able to get at least another good season out of Hogg. I'd then look for another loan midfielder to replace O'Brien. But I'd be looking for someone who offers more of a goal threat. If he's interested I'd look to give Eiting a 2 year contract. However, I think he'll want to go back to Holland or Belgium, so we probably need to replace him....Again I'd be looking at a free transfer. Midfield options are then Russell, Hogg, Holmes, Sinani, Daly + 2 quality loan signings and a free transfer. That depth allows us to Loan out High, Austerfield, Camarra and Diarra. I've not spent any money on Transfer fees as yet....... Striker is where I would spend it. From the sales of Nicholls, Toffolo and A'Brien, we should be able to sign a top quality striker, with Ward and Rhodes as back-up. Allowing Harratt and Phillips to go out on loan again. Well whatever you think you have made people respond to thoughts. I am sure that we will release players if we get the the right offers for them, If we try to get rid we will just end up getting low offers. Our keeper has been key to help reduce our previous poor goals against record so unless we have a VERY GOOD replacement I would keep him. We have two experienced CB's assuming that Sarr is just seeing out his contract but we do have some young ones that may be able to step up. So if the club feel we need more strength in depth, I hope we don't go for anyone older than 27. I am not sure about Sinani if we have to pay £1m for him, I think that in todays market we could find someone as good at a better price. Aarons appears to be a waste of a wage, we have seen that he can deliver but with his fitness record I would just let him go. I am assuming that someone will pick up LOB and that Eiting wants to return home with Hogg still good but not getting any younger we do need some effort in getting our midfield up to scratch with hopefully a bit more of a goal threat that we had from this area this last season. I am not sure about going abroad for anyone, I hope that we can pick good players in the Championship or League 1. We have two strikers who are not getting any younger and have had injury issues. Saying all that Ward has had the best season of his career but I do agree that we to get someone else in to share the load. When have we seen that Aarons can deliver? I agree he's a complete waste of a wage. We should get rid if at all possible. |
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jun 1, 2022 14:04:33 GMT 1
Do we know that the option is at £1m? If we ever know how much the option is then it would be easier to assess. At £2m I think you can start finding players who have the potential to be better, but every transfer is a risk. But IMO some players on a free are Jed Wallace, Luke Brooks and Tom Lawrence.
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Post by townrwe on Jun 1, 2022 14:39:15 GMT 1
Do we know that the option is at £1m? If we ever know how much the option is then it would be easier to assess. At £2m I think you can start finding players who have the potential to be better, but every transfer is a risk. But IMO some players on a free are Jed Wallace, Luke Brooks and Tom Lawrence. Be better giving the 2 million and wages to Lawrence for me. |
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Post by crux on Jun 1, 2022 14:49:50 GMT 1
Do we know that the option is at £1m? If we ever know how much the option is then it would be easier to assess. At £2m I think you can start finding players who have the potential to be better, but every transfer is a risk. But IMO some players on a free are Jed Wallace, Luke Brooks and Tom Lawrence. Be better giving the 2 million and wages to Lawrence for me. No chance we'd sign Lawrence, he wouldn't pass the character assessment we seem to have in place now. |
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Post by TommyTheTerrier on Jun 1, 2022 14:51:58 GMT 1
Do we know that the option is at £1m? If we ever know how much the option is then it would be easier to assess. At £2m I think you can start finding players who have the potential to be better, but every transfer is a risk. But IMO some players on a free are Jed Wallace, Luke Brooks and Tom Lawrence. Wallace or Lawrence would be a superior option to Sinani in my opinion...no idea who Luke Brooks is though? |
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