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Post by detox on Nov 14, 2022 19:10:06 GMT 1
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Post by duncfost01 on Nov 14, 2022 20:11:28 GMT 1
That doesn’t sound great about wardy and may explain some of his performances. Fair play to him for playing through the pain.
Unfortunately it sums up the weakness of the squad, going into the season with just two Recognised strikers was madness.
To then let , Koroma, Harrett, Phillips, Hudlin all go out on loan (regardless of whether they are good enough for championship football) is also madness.
Who plays up front if Rhodes picks up an injury ?
Simpson isn’t fit and hasn’t had a pre-season it’s not realistic to expect him to hit the ground running.
One of the loan players needs to be recalled in jan.
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on Nov 14, 2022 20:39:14 GMT 1
That doesn’t sound great about wardy and may explain some of his performances. Fair play to him for playing through the pain. Unfortunately it sums up the weakness of the squad, going into the season with just two Recognised strikers was madness. To then let , Koroma, Harrett, Phillips, Hudlin all go out on loan (regardless of whether they are good enough for championship football) is also madness. Who plays up front if Rhodes picks up an injury ? Simpson isn’t fit and hasn’t had a pre-season it’s not realistic to expect him to hit the ground running. One of the loan players needs to be recalled in jan. Harrett is back now I think. |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 14, 2022 21:12:45 GMT 1
That doesn’t sound great about wardy and may explain some of his performances. Fair play to him for playing through the pain. Unfortunately it sums up the weakness of the squad, going into the season with just two Recognised strikers was madness. To then let , Koroma, Harrett, Phillips, Hudlin all go out on loan (regardless of whether they are good enough for championship football) is also madness. Who plays up front if Rhodes picks up an injury ? Simpson isn’t fit and hasn’t had a pre-season it’s not realistic to expect him to hit the ground running. One of the loan players needs to be recalled in jan.
Or, bring in a PL loan. I don't know who is promising in Arsenal/Chelsea/Man U/etc's youth side but presumably our scouts do. |
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Nov 14, 2022 21:29:48 GMT 1
That doesn’t sound great about wardy and may explain some of his performances. Fair play to him for playing through the pain. Unfortunately it sums up the weakness of the squad, going into the season with just two Recognised strikers was madness. To then let , Koroma, Harrett, Phillips, Hudlin all go out on loan (regardless of whether they are good enough for championship football) is also madness. Who plays up front if Rhodes picks up an injury ? Simpson isn’t fit and hasn’t had a pre-season it’s not realistic to expect him to hit the ground running. One of the loan players needs to be recalled in jan.
I don't know who is promising in Arsenal/Chelsea/Man U/etc's youth side but presumably our scouts do. If we do it has to be someone who's played league football before. We can't afford another Mipo. I'd rather we give the likes of Harratt or Phillips a go rather than sign another rookie. |
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Post by keithAM11532 on Nov 14, 2022 21:45:03 GMT 1
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Post by 3Pipe on Nov 14, 2022 21:58:23 GMT 1
Harrett is back now I think. Aye, we need a poacher in the box. |
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Post by duncfost01 on Nov 14, 2022 22:31:16 GMT 1
Or, bring in a PL loan.I don't know who is promising in Arsenal/Chelsea/Man U/etc's youth side but presumably our scouts do. If we do it has to be someone who's played league football before. We can't afford another Mipo. I'd rather we give the likes of Harratt or Phillips a go rather than sign another rookie. To some extent I agree with this, but we need goals. We need a finisher. They are hard to find. |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 15, 2022 0:26:37 GMT 1
Or, bring in a PL loan.I don't know who is promising in Arsenal/Chelsea/Man U/etc's youth side but presumably our scouts do. If we do it has to be someone who's played league football before. We can't afford another Mipo. I'd rather we give the likes of Harratt or Phillips a go rather than sign another rookie. Yeah, it's a gamble, but iirc ESR and Colwill hadn't played league football before coming here either. We can afford a striker that's as good as they were in midfield and defence respectively! Conversely, I think we know that none of our own youth/project centre forwards are likely to be ready for anything more than a bit part role at this level. We're not in a position to carry a kid whilst he learns his craft. |
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Post by Will on Nov 15, 2022 2:33:28 GMT 1
Fotheringham actually showing some communication skills, empathy and hints of management ability. Worst news, but also made me feel more confident in the whole shebang. Jordan needs to step up now. We need the other few older heads left to start scrapping too. I believe they will.
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Post by runner76 on Nov 15, 2022 9:55:14 GMT 1
UPDATE with bits from Examiner
Aarons - ?
Ward - After World Cup
Jones - After World Cup (Hopefully)
Camara - After World Cup
Hogg - After World Cup (Hopefully)
Boyle - After World Cup
Anjorin - After World Cup
Simpson - After World Cup (Hopefully)
Pearson - Jan/Feb
Turton - Mar/Apr
Nakayama - OUT ALL SEASON
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Post by belizian on Nov 15, 2022 11:40:07 GMT 1
Not sure whether we look weaker or stronger after that update. Hogg's 'injury' worrying. If Wards unfit then we really don't have a striker at all (Rhodes past it for this level) and the rest of the recovering would struggle to get into most championship sides.
Depressing (but hopefully it might just be the gin).
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Post by jqhtfc on Nov 15, 2022 11:57:03 GMT 1
If we do it has to be someone who's played league football before. We can't afford another Mipo. I'd rather we give the likes of Harratt or Phillips a go rather than sign another rookie. Yeah, it's a gamble, but iirc ESR and Colwill hadn't played league football before coming here either. We can afford a striker that's as good as they were in midfield and defence respectively! Conversely, I think we know that none of our own youth/project centre forwards are likely to be ready for anything more than a bit part role at this level. We're not in a position to carry a kid whilst he learns his craft. Pretty sure ESR had he’d also played alot in Europa league for arsenal |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 15, 2022 14:05:11 GMT 1
Yeah, it's a gamble, but iirc ESR and Colwill hadn't played league football before coming here either. We can afford a striker that's as good as they were in midfield and defence respectively! Conversely, I think we know that none of our own youth/project centre forwards are likely to be ready for anything more than a bit part role at this level. We're not in a position to carry a kid whilst he learns his craft. Pretty sure ESR had he’d also played alot in Europa league for arsenal If so then I'm glad I put "IIRC"! Didn't know he'd had any 1st team experience before us. |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 15, 2022 14:06:22 GMT 1
Not sure whether we look weaker or stronger after that update. Hogg's 'injury' worrying. If Wards unfit then we really don't have a striker at all (Rhodes past it for this level) and the rest of the recovering would struggle to get into most championship sides. Depressing (but hopefully it might just be the gin). Yep. If we only bring in one player in Jan then it should be a centre forward. |
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Post by runner76 on Nov 15, 2022 14:09:25 GMT 1
Not sure whether we look weaker or stronger after that update. Hogg's 'injury' worrying. If Wards unfit then we really don't have a striker at all (Rhodes past it for this level) and the rest of the recovering would struggle to get into most championship sides. Depressing (but hopefully it might just be the gin). Hopefully Ward fine after WC and we then have Simpson in the frame. Bridge the gap until Jan |
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 15, 2022 14:30:15 GMT 1
Put Ruffels up front! His finishing's been better than anyone else lately.
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 15, 2022 17:58:40 GMT 1
Put Ruffels up front! His finishing's been better than anyone else lately. Damning with faint praise! |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 15, 2022 18:01:05 GMT 1
Not sure whether we look weaker or stronger after that update. Hogg's 'injury' worrying. If Wards unfit then we really don't have a striker at all (Rhodes past it for this level) and the rest of the recovering would struggle to get into most championship sides. Depressing (but hopefully it might just be the gin). I think stronger. Law of averages says that the 2nd half of the season shouldn't be as badly injury hit as we have been up to now. Work on the training ground over the next month plus add a striker in January & I'm confident that staying up is more likely than not. MF hasn't completely put my mind at ease, but I'm warming to him & he seems to have more about him than I initially thought. |
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Post by stinkypete on Nov 15, 2022 18:13:41 GMT 1
Where it says “after the World Cup” does this mean fit ready to go in our first game back?
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Post by Terriersmad on Nov 15, 2022 18:38:53 GMT 1
Like others I'd be looking at our loans out in January. Who can come in and step into the first team? From what I see, Critchlow is ready (and is able to cover a problem position). Harratt, once disciplined, may be ready. And REG is undoubtedly ready, especially given that Turton will be out for the bulk of the campaign. Others I'd be more touch and go with. Austerfield, for instance, may still be in need of 6 months lower down. And if Koroma won't sign a contract, is it worth him coming back? I'd perhaps leave him out there to allow him to find a move, much as I think he's got something we need, if he's not going to be here next season.
In any event, I'd hope for about 7 additional bodies in and around the fit first team when the new year begins. Our biggest weakness has been our strength in depth, and we will benefit from the World Cup break to the tune of 4+ players regardless.
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 15, 2022 19:00:24 GMT 1
Like others I'd be looking at our loans out in January. Who can come in and step into the first team? From what I see, Critchlow is ready (and is able to cover a problem position). Harratt, once disciplined, may be ready. And REG is undoubtedly ready, especially given that Turton will be out for the bulk of the campaign. Others I'd be more touch and go with. Austerfield, for instance, may still be in need of 6 months lower down. And if Koroma won't sign a contract, is it worth him coming back? I'd perhaps leave him out there to allow him to find a move, much as I think he's got something we need, if he's not going to be here next season. In any event, I'd hope for about 7 additional bodies in and around the fit first team when the new year begins. Our biggest weakness has been our strength in depth, and we will benefit from the World Cup break to the tune of 4+ players regardless. Crichlow is ready ? He's played League 2, he couldn't get a game when he went to League 1. REG has barely played for Wigan. |
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Post by rockwall on Nov 15, 2022 19:50:08 GMT 1
Harrett is back now I think. Aye, we need a poacher in the box. So we want someone who couldn't get on the pitch for Bradford starting games? I am not writing Harratt off for the future, but this season? Too soon imo. |
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Post by runner76 on Nov 15, 2022 20:05:29 GMT 1
Where it says “after the World Cup” does this mean fit ready to go in our first game back? Based on current info, yep |
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Post by 3Pipe on Nov 15, 2022 20:06:53 GMT 1
Aye, we need a poacher in the box. So we want someone who couldn't get on the pitch for Bradford starting games? I am not writing Harratt off for the future, but this season? Too soon imo. Harratt is one of the best poachers football has seen. Trust me. |
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Post by rockwall on Nov 15, 2022 20:10:58 GMT 1
So we want someone who couldn't get on the pitch for Bradford starting games? I am not writing Harratt off for the future, but this season? Too soon imo. Harratt is one of the best poachers football has seen. Trust me. Maybe he is... but he did naff all at Guiseley, naff all at Harrogate, scored a couple for PV then done naff all at Bradford. He hasn't set the world alight anywhere in LG2 or below. One of the best strikers to grace the PL doesn't select him. Hope I am wrong, but cannot see him being the one to save us this season. |
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Post by mightyterrier on Nov 15, 2022 20:22:09 GMT 1
Harratt is one of the best poachers football has seen. Trust me. Maybe he is... but he did naff all at Guiseley, naff all at Harrogate, scored a couple for PV then done naff all at Bradford. He hasn't set the world alight anywhere in LG2 or below. One of the best strikers to grace the PL doesn't select him. Hope I am wrong, but cannot see him being the one to save us this season. he’s had your pants down there fella! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2022 22:19:45 GMT 1
Maybe he is... but he did naff all at Guiseley, naff all at Harrogate, scored a couple for PV then done naff all at Bradford. He hasn't set the world alight anywhere in LG2 or below. One of the best strikers to grace the PL doesn't select him. Hope I am wrong, but cannot see him being the one to save us this season. he’s had your pants down there fella! You really do need to keep up on this forum  |
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Post by dezzly on Nov 16, 2022 8:58:17 GMT 1
UPDATE with bits from Examiner Aarons - ? Ward - After World Cup Jones - After World Cup (Hopefully) Camara - After World Cup Hogg - After World Cup (Hopefully) Boyle - After World Cup Anjorin - After World Cup Simpson - After World Cup (Hopefully) Pearson - Jan/Feb Turton - Mar/Apr Nakayama - OUT ALL SEASON I heard a whisper Simpson could be February also before in contention. |
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