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Post by St Dogs Terrier on Jul 5, 2024 11:29:19 GMT 1
Less than a week since everyone shit the bed because Brum spunked stupid money on Alfie May.... how the mood can change with a few well planned signings. But its all Cartwright's fault. Oh hang on...................
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Post by Kenny irons on Jul 5, 2024 11:43:23 GMT 1
Bojan may be loaned out if we manage to bring the striker we want in .
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Post by theterrier42 on Jul 5, 2024 11:44:57 GMT 1
Anything in Jayden Danns? Seen murmurs on Twitter but nothing reliable. Remember his dad playing for us few years back
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 5, 2024 11:46:33 GMT 1
Bojan may be loaned out if we manage to bring the striker we want in . He signed for Birmingham 😂
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Post by King Neil on Jul 5, 2024 11:51:03 GMT 1
Think we should’ve just kept Rhodes personally I agree From what I have been reading about may he only scored tap-ins and didn't contribute much outside the box...yet we wanted him and already had Rhodes who would fulfill that role I think Rhodes will be this seasons golden Boot winner if he stays fit I mean Chris Martin bagged 18 goals for brizzle rovers this season These journeymen might lose a bit of pace as they hit 33/35 years old but never lose their finishing touch
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jul 5, 2024 11:52:05 GMT 1
Anything in Jayden Danns? Seen murmurs on Twitter but nothing reliable. Remember his dad playing for us few years back I can’t remember what game it was I saw on TV when Danns came on as a substitute but he looked a real threat.
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Post by Amigo on Jul 5, 2024 11:59:12 GMT 1
Think we should’ve just kept Rhodes personally I agree From what I have been reading about may he only scored tap-ins and didn't contribute much outside the box...yet we wanted him and already had Rhodes who would fulfill that role I think Rhodes will be this seasons golden Boot winner if he stays fit I mean Chris Martin bagged 18 goals for brizzle rovers this season These journeymen might lose a bit of pace as they hit 33/35 years old but never lose their finishing touch Rhodes hasn't scored in his last 12 appearances going back to 23rd December 2023. Big claim to stay he'll be the golden boot winner this season.
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Post by exberlinerterrier on Jul 5, 2024 11:59:34 GMT 1
I like the team now. I'd be happy using the money we were going to spend on Alfie on trying to keep this squad as it is. (Still undecided on Thomas though, think it's probably best for all if he leaves) Still need a striker, if May was our number one target that tells you the management want one. Ward - injury prone and shite Healey - injury prone Bojan - meh? A lot of money spent for one good goal at Stoke, we need more from me Harratt - probably be nicked for stealing copper pipes in October Hudlin & Simpson - league 2 at best Definitely. At least one. I don't quite know why, but I was under the impression that Ward was free to leave if he finds a club. Of course, ability-wise Healey is top of the pile, but his recent injury record suggests that we'd be chancing it if we relied solely on him for goals. And I'd like to see Bojan given a go. Yes League 1 is physical, but from his highlights (back when he signed) he seemed to be a finisher, and hopefully we'll be one of those teams creating plenty of chances this coming season. Harratt, Hudlin and Simpson all fall into the not good enough category. They all need to go for the sake of their own careers. I don't think we can wait another year or two to see if they come good. Looking at things from my perspective, I'd be trying to recruit 2 forwards. One has to be first-team ready (like May would've been), and the other could be a squad option. It's finally time we have good options from the bench and a deep-enough squad to cope with league games, as well as the 3 cup competitions we'll be involved in. I'm not sure where Josh Koroma fits into all this to be honest. I don't think Duff plays with inverted forwards all that often, but we do know Koroma can be a runner in a front 2. It's an option of course, but I do also think Koroma moving on is in his and the club's best interests.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2024 12:02:09 GMT 1
Bojan may be loaned out if we manage to bring the striker we want in . Who’s the said striker we want? Perm or Loan?
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Post by blueandwhiteterrier on Jul 5, 2024 12:05:08 GMT 1
I agree From what I have been reading about may he only scored tap-ins and didn't contribute much outside the box...yet we wanted him and already had Rhodes who would fulfill that role I think Rhodes will be this seasons golden Boot winner if he stays fit I mean Chris Martin bagged 18 goals for brizzle rovers this season These journeymen might lose a bit of pace as they hit 33/35 years old but never lose their finishing touch Rhodes hasn't scored in his last 12 appearances going back to 23rd December 2023. Big claim to stay he'll be the golden boot winner this season. Exactly right. I'd rather we recruited some one fearless and with pace. Rhodes doesn't fit that bill anymore. I think back in the day he was the man, but unfortunately age gets us all eventually.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 5, 2024 12:05:30 GMT 1
Anything in Jayden Danns? Seen murmurs on Twitter but nothing reliable. Remember his dad playing for us few years back I can’t remember what game it was I saw on TV when Danns came on as a substitute but he looked a real threat. Bagged a couple against Southampton in the FA cup.
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jul 5, 2024 12:05:32 GMT 1
That's pretty much my take on it as well I like Ward but he barely plays I think Healy will be class at this level ... if he stays fit Bojan - looks too soft for me to make it in English football. I hope he proves me wrong but if we can get shut I would and get someone more suited to the physical nature of L1 Harratt - it's one problem after another. 22 now so not a kid. Would get rid if we can Hudlin and Simpson - agree get rid if we can. Both been on loan in League 1 last year and not stood out Phillips as well isn't at the standard I think we'll play 2 strikers so Healy plus another new signing. Then look to move on (easier said that done) all of Ward, Bojan, Harratt, Hudlin, Simpson and Phillips. Losing those six would gives space to get in a couple more attackers for competition etc while balancing the books I think if Radulovic can respond to duff and he can get him playing he could be a real threat.But like everyone says it’s an if. Hopefully Healey stays fit,the rest I don’t imagine they’ll be relied on tbh.bring another in which it sounds like we’re looking to.prem loan or I do wonder if it could be a loan from championship for a fringe player….we were linked all last year will gelhardt,he only played 10 times and guess not many were starts.Think he could be relied on more than a young lads who has played no senior football. Surely we have to give Bojan a bit more of a chance ? He joined us from a Scandinavian league and he hadn't played for a couple of months. Add in that he has moved to a new country and it sometimes takes a year for players to settle in. Hopefully, he has beefed up a bit over the summer as he needs to be able to fight with defenders more. I am not going to give up on him just yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2024 12:29:36 GMT 1
I think if Radulovic can respond to duff and he can get him playing he could be a real threat.But like everyone says it’s an if. Hopefully Healey stays fit,the rest I don’t imagine they’ll be relied on tbh.bring another in which it sounds like we’re looking to.prem loan or I do wonder if it could be a loan from championship for a fringe player….we were linked all last year will gelhardt,he only played 10 times and guess not many were starts.Think he could be relied on more than a young lads who has played no senior football. Surely we have to give Bojan a bit more of a chance ? He joined us from a Scandinavian league and he hadn't played for a couple of months. Add in that he has moved to a new country and it sometimes takes a year for players to settle in. Hopefully, he has beefed up a bit over the summer as he needs to be able to fight with defenders more. I am not going to give up on him just yet. He looked bigger at Emley to be fair. As did Ionpenda
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Post by cojones on Jul 5, 2024 12:30:46 GMT 1
I can’t remember what game it was I saw on TV when Danns came on as a substitute but he looked a real threat. Bagged a couple against Southampton in the FA cup. Hope so, he'd be a real handful in L1. Pace to burn too!
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Jul 5, 2024 12:31:13 GMT 1
Cartwright & his team deserve a lot of praise for this season's recruitment: we obviously can't predict how the season will play out but they have targeted & brought in the type of players we desperately need, ball playing midfielders, pacey wing backs & all the lads seem to have a great attitude.The 4 lads are coming off seasons where they have been successful individually & they have been brought in to play a system that the manager has clearly laid out.
These key players are in early, as promised, too & I guess we need to see who goes now before we look at what else we need. I would've loved May but I 100% agree with the club in keeping to a budget they had come up with, let Brum pay him all that money, while we quietly build a squad that should be top end of the division.
The 4 signings to date are very sensible & all should improve the first team, let alone squad. The big cheeses have delivered what they have promised to do already, yet I'm sure there will be much more movement to come also but fantastic job so far Cartwright & his team.
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Post by allan 1958 (OAF-WROY)(SSLFF) on Jul 5, 2024 12:46:24 GMT 1
This window should encourage the fans, that can, to pick up season tickets, we should all be entertained more with goals, points and wins to celebrate. Oh and bending Brum over and checking their credentials as billy big b#ll#cks
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Post by goodbet on Jul 5, 2024 12:48:36 GMT 1
I think if Radulovic can respond to duff and he can get him playing he could be a real threat.But like everyone says it’s an if. Hopefully Healey stays fit,the rest I don’t imagine they’ll be relied on tbh.bring another in which it sounds like we’re looking to.prem loan or I do wonder if it could be a loan from championship for a fringe player….we were linked all last year will gelhardt,he only played 10 times and guess not many were starts.Think he could be relied on more than a young lads who has played no senior football. Surely we have to give Bojan a bit more of a chance ? He joined us from a Scandinavian league and he hadn't played for a couple of months. Add in that he has moved to a new country and it sometimes takes a year for players to settle in. Hopefully, he has beefed up a bit over the summer as he needs to be able to fight with defenders more. I am not going to give up on him just yet. I don't think we will give up on him, but if promotion is the aim for this season we need better in front than we have.
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Post by midlander on Jul 5, 2024 12:53:18 GMT 1
Anything in Jayden Danns? Seen murmurs on Twitter but nothing reliable. Remember his dad playing for us few years back His dad also played for Birmingham 😉
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Post by crux on Jul 5, 2024 12:53:59 GMT 1
Bojan may be loaned out if we manage to bring the striker we want in . I think Evans could be a great source of goal chances for Bojan, a midfield player who can actually pass the ball forward in dangerous areas. With VW Herbie as well, it would be stupid to move him on without giving him a chance to show what he can do.
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Post by htafcjack on Jul 5, 2024 12:54:15 GMT 1
Anything in Jayden Danns? Seen murmurs on Twitter but nothing reliable. Remember his dad playing for us few years back His dad also played for Birmingham 😉 he was on loan to us from them right?
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Post by dbterrier32 on Jul 5, 2024 12:57:12 GMT 1
Bojan may be loaned out if we manage to bring the striker we want in . No chance, if you’re going to loan a striker out after signing one. Then Hudlin, Harrett, Ward and Simpson are all ahead of Bojan in the list to get out the door
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Post by teesdaleterrier on Jul 5, 2024 12:58:34 GMT 1
His dad also played for Birmingham 😉 he was on loan to us from them right? Leicester I think
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Post by theterrier42 on Jul 5, 2024 12:59:32 GMT 1
Anything in Jayden Danns? Seen murmurs on Twitter but nothing reliable. Remember his dad playing for us few years back His dad also played for Birmingham 😉 Shows what I know 😂
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Post by thomo on Jul 5, 2024 13:29:56 GMT 1
Agree it's been a decent week. If we're playing 352 i still say we need another CDM and CF. The icing on the cake would be tying Helik down to a new longer contract.
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Post by nicovaesen on Jul 5, 2024 13:37:25 GMT 1
Any new rumours or links or bids even to go off now?
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 5, 2024 14:03:08 GMT 1
Bojan may be loaned out if we manage to bring the striker we want in . No chance, if you’re going to loan a striker out after signing one. Then Hudlin, Harrett, Ward and Simpson are all ahead of Bojan in the list to get out the door The list for moving out is long, but takers and takers prepared to share the burden are short apparently.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 5, 2024 14:06:13 GMT 1
I think it would be strange to loan Bojan out, as the Duff system could well bring more out of him. A Danns, Dean at Mk Dons/ Lanstaff at Notts C or someone a bit pacer as such to play alongside him or Healey for that matter could give us all the options we need. Bojan with a full pre season under his belt, with a head coach giving him clear instructions of what is expected , may well give him what he needs to start scoring and assiting goals. We have seen in flashes that he is capable. Giving him the team around him, but also a partner who can go inbehind and or come short and allow him to be the box focal point for crosses may well do the trick. It is quite clear that Town/ Duff knows what type of player he wants to see at the club. Therefore the next sgining if it was to be a cf, will probs be a quicker type / fox in the box type , as that is what May is , i don't see town changing that idea.
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Post by rockwall on Jul 5, 2024 14:11:30 GMT 1
Think we should’ve just kept Rhodes personally Really?? As much as I am a Rhodes fan, keeping him would have been a huge error. It would have been mirrored with the sentimental decisions the club have made to put us in this mess.
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Post by rockwall on Jul 5, 2024 14:12:20 GMT 1
Am I the only one that thinks with a good pre season and given time Bojan will be excellent this season?
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Post by The King's Head 1230 on Jul 5, 2024 14:15:19 GMT 1
I've got some hope for Bojan this season. I just don't think he was fit, a full preseason & dropping a level I think he'll do well.
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