What do we need for next season?

[Convictatthemac]

Thought it would be interesting to see what other’s are thinking we require for success next season? I know it’s early in the transfer window and we aren’t exactly sure about some like Koroma, but what are your thoughts?

Our defense is alright when injury free, however I’d be assessing our depth at our fullback positions in the preseason, most likely need a LB and a backup RB.

We definitely need a first team starter in the DM position. Hogg’s legs have gone and we need someone who can take the ball on the turn and pass forward. They don’t need to be flashy, just good at their job.

Would like to see 2 CM’s, one box to box and a creative AM. The box to box needs to have a creative flair to their game as we need goals. Someone like a David Turnbull from Celtic who is available this summer with a year on his contract.

A RW, try hold onto Koroma for the left and see if we can re-integrate Sorba back into the squad. But we definitely need a first choice RW.

Striker. Goes without saying this is a vitally important position we need to splash out on.

I’d be putting the majority of our budget into the 2 creative midfielders and striker. We absolutely need to improve our threat going forwards. But equally we need a rock who can pass in the DM position. Lots of work to do this summer.

[kennyk2]

Not a lot if we keep Koroma and Ward. It will depend on who goes. Priority at the moment (and these change), is a proven striker which will cost money. Also, someone to understudy Hogg and step in when required with no detriment to the team.

[Baby Ate My Eight Ball]

A right back is a must. Turton is apparently out for a good few months yet (November?) and might not be the same after his injury anyway.

Left back, possibly. I’d be happy to give Headley starting slot, and we have Nakayama to come back (although he feels slightly more a left sided centre back).

Centre midfield needs a bit of work. A Hogg replacement is a must, he should m probably be back up now. Really want to see Camara tied down on a long term contract and he our playmaker, but he needs a bit of competition, and an alternative if that doesn’t work out. Rudoni and Diarra are good options for attacking midfield, would like a good loan from the PL here as well that can also play out wide.

Couple of new wingers even if Koroma stays. Let’s make hungbo permanent and then another goal scoring option. Would like to see Thomas back and firing on all cylinders as well.

Then let’s spend a bit on a starting number 9. One that can run the channels, is physical but good technique and scores goals.

[3Pipe]

Striker and someone to stand in for Hogg are definite priorities, after that it's down to budgets and who we can hang onto.

If we're looking at upgrades, look no further than Yiadom and Mbengue from Reading but they won't be cheap.

Go all out for Jerry Yates. Striker, go all out for Conor Chaplin. I don't want to hear any of this 'they won't come to us' bollocks. We show intent, we show ambition, we show a firm vision and we show a plan and we put the money down. Sign those 4 + a DM and we're minimum play-offs.

That's where your brass wants to go, Mr Nagle.

PS, I would also be available for a small consultancy fee.

[garyroberts'leftfoot]

Priorities are:

Hogg replacement. Kasumu played well in parts and is great at winning the ball back but isn’t up to standard yet. We need someone who protects the back 4 and plays simple passes when he wins the ball.

Striker. We do not have a goalscorer. I’d be happy to see us loan Harratt out to league 1 and if Ward signs move Rhodes on. Simpson is a different option off the bench.

Right back. Spencer can be loaned out to league 2/national league and we need to bring in a decent right back.

Winger/attacking midfielder. Hungbo wouldn’t be a bad choice. Hopefully the new manager can help Thomas find some form and Koroma signs but we need more goals and creativity from this area.

[overtonterrierspirit]

Think we are all in agreement where we need to strengthen.

Let’s hope the club see it the same way.

[shedds]

probabably another miracle

[foxtrot666]

Would be nice if our top scorer next season gets more than six.

[Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier]

Apparently Clarke-Harris at Posh is available for £2m. 28 years old. He’s proven his worth at L1 level. Can he cut it in the Championship? That probably the kind of price Town will need to pay for a striker at the very least. Market forces and there are no guarantees.

[HuddsTerrier]

Jonson Clark Harris is on the transfer list and in the last year of his contract. Sign him even if means selling Thomas or Nichols to free up funds

Use the free agent market for the like of regan Poole (right back) and Josh onomah - centre mid who played a lot for Fulham when they went up. Not at PL level so was let go to PNE. At 26 he’s a good age

Hungbo would be great. Would also punt on keshi Anderson

Solid spine would be

Nichols (if sold vaslak or similar

Helik/ Pearson

Onomah (Hogg)

Clark-Harris

[jqhtfc]

First choice striker, winger and a number 8 who can pass a football and a rb. Defensively we’re pretty decent but need to find a way to try control games a little more and have a proper goal threat up top.

[Terrier Ramone]

Happy with defence, providing noone leaves but if we can nab Regan Poole, I wouldn't say no.

We need people who can pass & transition from defence to attack, a central playmaker to control the pace of a game & a complete attacking reset.

We need to use some Premier loans & pray they can a) stay fit & b) contribute positively.

I'd love to get Hungbo, Rogic & the Brighton kid Moran.

[foxtrot666]

Need to get the loans right, more Levi Colvill's less kamberi, Waghorns and Lowtons.

[ambryboy]

May 27, 2023 18:54:45 GMT 1 foxtrot666 said:

Need to get the loans right, more Levi Colvill's less kamberi, Waghorns and Lowtons.

Worst of all I don't think Kamberi was a loan, just a shit signing.

[wildhogg]

May 27, 2023 18:54:45 GMT 1 foxtrot666 said:

Need to get the loans right, more Levi Colvill's less kamberi, Waghorns and Lowtons.

Waghorn was very poor (as was expected in fairness to him), and I reckon he'll struggle to get a deal for next season above League 2 level. However, on reflection he never gave anything less than maximum effort, chipped in with a couple of really important contributions and by all accounts was good to have around the place in terms of setting an example off the pitch . All things considered, I don't think he was thaaaaat bad a loan signing. I certainly wouldn't group him with Mbete, KKH, Lowton and Knockaert.

[rockwall]

Ones I would look at signing.

Luca Connell - 22 year old Defensive mid at Barnsley. If they don't come up, he would be a great signing.

Miles Leaburn - 19 year old Striker at Charlton. 6 ft 5, pacey and has 12 in 36. 1 in 3 at 19 isn't bad at all.

[Yuta be a terrier]

2 or 3 quality loans.
Spend the majority of the budget on a decent striker and ball playing number 8.
Feels like we have a decent squad but lack the 2 or 3 players to underpin our attack.

[3Pipe]

May 28, 2023 0:02:16 GMT 1 wildhogg said:

May 27, 2023 18:54:45 GMT 1 foxtrot666 said:

Need to get the loans right, more Levi Colvill's less kamberi, Waghorns and Lowtons.

Waghorn was very poor (as was expected in fairness to him), and I reckon he'll struggle to get a deal for next season above League 2 level. However, on reflection he never gave anything less than maximum effort, chipped in with a couple of really important contributions and by all accounts was good to have around the place in terms of setting an example off the pitch . All things considered, I don't think he was thaaaaat bad a loan signing. I certainly wouldn't group him with Mbete, KKH, Lowton and Knockaert.

KKH was just starting to show a bit and we went and returned him.

[Baby Ate My Eight Ball]

May 28, 2023 8:33:40 GMT 1 3Pipe said:

May 28, 2023 0:02:16 GMT 1 wildhogg said:

Waghorn was very poor (as was expected in fairness to him), and I reckon he'll struggle to get a deal for next season above League 2 level. However, on reflection he never gave anything less than maximum effort, chipped in with a couple of really important contributions and by all accounts was good to have around the place in terms of setting an example off the pitch . All things considered, I don't think he was thaaaaat bad a loan signing. I certainly wouldn't group him with Mbete, KKH, Lowton and Knockaert.

KKH was just starting to show a bit and we went and returned him.

If he had Warnock managing him, rather than Schofield and Fotheringham, I daresay he’d have done pretty well.

[durhamterrier]

All depends on the football the new manager wants to play like … however , think we need

* attacking left back and right back
* pacey centre back (one of this or above could be Nakayama)
* two defensive midfielders - at least one needs to be creative
* two wingers (assuming Koroma stays)
* a striker , ideally prolific at champ / l1 level

[Tinpot]

Experienced back-up goalkeeper required. If Nicholls' injury had come after the window closed we'd have had to play Bilo, Bellagambi or Chapman. Each of those youngsters may well go on to have glittering careers, but we've already seen with Ryan Schofield what can happen if you're unable to take a youngster (especially a goalkeeper) out of the limelight when things go badly. Loans out for any two of Chapman, Bellagambi & Bilo - National League if they have to but give them experience of regular first team games.

Left back? I'm unsure. I like to have 3 for each position and there's merit in each of Yuta, Headley and Jackson. On the other hand, Headley and Jackson are both very young and I see Yuta Nakayama as a "Japanese left sided centre back" (who can also play LB if required). Would like a LB, but not a top priority.

Right back? Turtinho injured. Spencer not ready. Pearson and REG ok in an emergency and Jackson might be able to do a job, but none are long term ok. We really need someone in.

CB? If anything we're overstocked. Helik, Lees, Pearson, REG, Boyle and Nakayama, with Hogg able to drop into a 3 and Ayina impressing at Dundee Utd. Loan for Ayina to Lg1. Otherwise, nothing needed.

CM? Probably the hardest one to call. Camara is great as a defensive playmaker in front of a back 4 but not in front of a back 3. Hoggy is a leader and still has a lot to offer, but he's not getting any younger. Kasumu has an incredible work rate and fitness, dreadful passer. Scott High, Jack of all trades, master of none. Will probably carve out a decent career lower down the leagues. Holmes divides opinion but I like him. Either way, rumours are that his injury is serious. Rudoni and Diarra, both have very bright futures, but both young and will have dips in form. There's something missing but what that something is depends upon the playing style the new gaffer wants. At least 1 new midfielder needed, but what attributes they should have depends on the style of play implemented by the new manager/head coach.

Wingers? Rudoni can play there but you'd prefer him in the middle. Holmes, same as Rudi but also injured. Sorba Thomas looks likely to leave. Rowe looks to be wasting his talent. Koroma's contract is up. Jones is a promising kid, but he's a kid. An injury prone one at that. Mahoney is shit. Without any new signings our options look bleak. Ideally 3 first team ready wingers needed. 2 if Koroma signs a new contract. 1 if Sorba stays (and has his head screwed on).

Strikers? Would like to see loans for Simpson, Hudlin and Harratt. Rhodes ain't getting any younger and there's nothing screaming at me that Kieran Phillips is going to tear it up. Wardy might sign and I do rate him, but ideally we move Ward or Rhodes on, the other is backup for a better striker bought this summer, with Phillips given a last chance to impress before his contract runs out.

[rockwall]

May 28, 2023 21:50:24 GMT 1 Tinpot said:

Experienced back-up goalkeeper. If Nicholls' injury had come after the window closed we'd have had to play Bilo, Bellagambi or Chapman. Each of those youngsters may well go on to have glittering careers, but we've already seen with Ryan Schofield what can happen if you're unable to take a youngster (especially a goalkeeper) out of the limelight when things go badly. Loans out for any two of Chapman, Bellagambi & Bilo - National League I'd they have to but give them experience of regular first team games.

Left back? I'm unsure. I like to have 3 for each position and there's merit in each of Yuta, Headley and Jackson. On the other hand, Headley and Jackson are both very young and I see Yuta Nakayama as a "Japanese left sided centre back" (who can also play LB if required). Would like a LB, but not a top priority.

Right back? Turtinho injured. Spencer not ready. Pearson and REG ok in an emergency and Jackson might be able to do a job, but none are long term ok. We really need someone in.

CB? If anything we're overstocked. Helik, Lees, Pearson, REG, Boyle and Nakayama, with Hogg able to drop into a 3 and Ayina impressing at Dundee Utd. Loan for Ayina to Lg1. Otherwise, nothing needed.

CM? Probably the hardest one to call. Camara is great as a defensive playmaker in front of a back 4 but not in front of a back 3. Hoggy is a leader and still has a lot to offer, but he's not getting any younger. Kasumu has an incredible work rate and fitness, dreadful passer. Scott High, Jack of all trades, master of none. Will probably carve out a decent career lower down the leagues. Holmes divides opinion but I like him. Either way, rumours are that his injury is serious. Rudoni and Diarra, both have very bright futures, but both young and will have dips in form. There's something missing but what that something is depends upon the playing style the new gaffer wants. At least 1 new midfielder needed, but what attributes they should have depends on the style of play implemented by the new manager/head coach.

Wingers? Rudoni can play there but you'd prefer him in the middle. Holmes, same as Rudi but also injured. Sorba Thomas looks likely to leave. Rowe looks to be wasting his talent. Koroma's contract is up. Jones is a promising kid, but he's a kid. An injury prone one at that. Mahoney is shit. Without any new signings our options look bleak. Ideally 3 first team ready wingers needed. 2 if Koroma signs a new contract. 1 if Sorba stays (and has his head screwed on).

Strikers? Would like to see loans for Simpson, Hudlin and Harratt. Rhodes ain't getting any younger and there's nothing screaming at me that Kieran Phillips is going to tear it up. Wardy might sign and I do rate him, but ideally we move Ward or Rhodes on, the other is backup for a better striker bought this summer, with Phillips given a last chance to impress before his contract runs out.

Spot on.

[ColchTerrier]

Pukki

[rockwall]

May 29, 2023 2:28:27 GMT 1 ColchTerrier said:

Pukki

Absolutely not.

[Terrier Ramone]

May 29, 2023 2:28:27 GMT 1 ColchTerrier said:

Pukki

Is this a serious suggestion or are you joking? The only reason they've let him go is so he can return home to play.

[ColchTerrier]

May 29, 2023 11:12:02 GMT 1 Terrier Ramone said:

May 29, 2023 2:28:27 GMT 1 ColchTerrier said:

Pukki

Is this a serious suggestion or are you joking? The only reason they've let him go is so he can return home to play.

I didn’t know that, just thought he was released…

[philstarbuckscoffee]

With regard to the wide positions, I’d be pleased to see Sinani return. He is on a free I believe and him/Koroma fighting it out on one side and the addition of Hungbo and hopefully a rejuvenated Sorba on the other would see enough competition and options.

Think Sinani on a free and Hungbo on a deal for a reasonable fee are both realistic.

However, with our relative strength at CB, a new manager may go for 3 at the back and wing backs. But if we stayed with 3 up front/1 up front and two either side, I’d love to see the 4 above fighting it out to start.

Could be exciting times next year. UTT.

[Terrier Ramone]

May 29, 2023 13:13:26 GMT 1 ColchTerrier said:

May 29, 2023 11:12:02 GMT 1 Terrier Ramone said:

Is this a serious suggestion or are you joking? The only reason they've let him go is so he can return home to play.

I didn’t know that, just thought he was released…

Apologies if I came across as rude, I guess he will be going home or abroad, I think they knew early this year he wasn't signing another contract with Norwich.

[ColchTerrier]

May 29, 2023 14:44:39 GMT 1 Terrier Ramone said:

May 29, 2023 13:13:26 GMT 1 ColchTerrier said:

I didn’t know that, just thought he was released…

Apologies if I came across as rude, I guess he will be going home or abroad, I think they knew early this year he wasn't signing another contract with Norwich.

That’s okay mate you’re probably right to be honest.

[Tinpot]

May 29, 2023 14:04:57 GMT 1 philstarbuckscoffee said:

With regard to the wide positions, I’d be pleased to see Sinani return. He is on a free I believe and him/Koroma fighting it out on one side and the addition of Hungbo and hopefully a rejuvenated Sorba on the other would see enough competition and options.

Think Sinani on a free and Hungbo on a deal for a reasonable fee are both realistic.

However, with our relative strength at CB, a new manager may go for 3 at the back and wing backs. But if we stayed with 3 up front/1 up front and two either side, I’d love to see the 4 above fighting it out to start.

Could be exciting times next year. UTT.

3-4-3 would give us 3 at the back, wing backs and 3 up front/1 up front and two either side.