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Post by dezzly on Jul 28, 2024 14:34:37 GMT 1
I’m good friends with an avid Lincoln fan and he speaks incredibly highly of Taylor. He reckons he’s one of the best players he’s ever seen wear the shirt. He’s quick and deceptively strong for a little guy. He’s such a smart striker as well, always making positive runs in behind defenders, players like Kane and Evans should thrive feeding him. He should complement Healey perfectly, he will stretch the defensive line allowing Healey space to drop in and link play. This is a signing we can all get very excited about if it materialises. He could potentially score a bucket-load of goals for us. Would 100% agree with all the above. YouTube clips can always be deceiving but sometimes you can just tell the difference and he feel like he falls under tha category. I really do hope we get this done.be interesting to know if it was a loan to buy what sort of fee we’d be looking at come the end of the loan.might show us what sort of actual ambition the club have and if they’re serious about it.
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jul 28, 2024 14:36:36 GMT 1
As it stands this squad is nowhere near good enough to get autos. Nicholls and Spencer not starting is a worry for me. yet we’re beating a serie a side which is a very good standard of football 🤦♂️ Straight question.. as it stands do you think this squad is good enough to get automatic promotion ?
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Post by portugalterrier on Jul 28, 2024 14:39:44 GMT 1
yet we’re beating a serie a side which is a very good standard of football 🤦♂️ Straight question.. as it stands do you think this squad is good enough to get automatic promotion ? Without any experience of how good the other 22 teams are , who knows, the intention is automatic, .
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Post by arry11 on Jul 28, 2024 14:41:37 GMT 1
I’m good friends with an avid Lincoln fan and he speaks incredibly highly of Taylor. He reckons he’s one of the best players he’s ever seen wear the shirt. He’s quick and deceptively strong for a little guy. He’s such a smart striker as well, always making positive runs in behind defenders, players like Kane and Evans should thrive feeding him. He should complement Healey perfectly, he will stretch the defensive line allowing Healey space to drop in and link play. This is a signing we can all get very excited about if it materialises. He could potentially score a bucket-load of goals for us. Would 100% agree with all the above. YouTube clips can always be deceiving but sometimes you can just tell the difference and he feel like he falls under tha category. I really do hope we get this done.be interesting to know if it was a loan to buy what sort of fee we’d be looking at come the end of the loan.might show us what sort of actual ambition the club have and if they’re serious about it. No idea what deal we are looking at with Joe but if we have the coin go put a bid in now if they are that keen to buy later.
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 28, 2024 14:43:35 GMT 1
yet we’re beating a serie a side which is a very good standard of football 🤦♂️ Straight question.. as it stands do you think this squad is good enough to get automatic promotion ? no, i think we’ll get 4th as it stands . new striker and centre back to the mix and yes automatics
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Post by nicovaesen on Jul 28, 2024 14:43:56 GMT 1
Mentioned before I work with a Luton die hard he says there’s no way Taylor is going? Says he’s in their plans. I’ve never known him to be wrong so if it does come off then it’s a statement of intent from the club.
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jul 28, 2024 14:52:24 GMT 1
Straight question.. as it stands do you think this squad is good enough to get automatic promotion ? Without any experience of how good the other 22 teams are , who knows, the intention is automatic, . Using everything you know about the league now and in past years.. form an opinion and give an answer, yes or no.
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Post by ldotm on Jul 28, 2024 14:54:53 GMT 1
The only league one club to sign less players than town are Reading - they’re under an embargo. Cue deluded fans saying that everyone else’s signings aren’t good enough for town 😂 We need additional players because there are weaknesses in our squad, not because other teams have signed more. If it means an additional week or two to get these through the door, but they are add quality then so be it. A lot of the players the other teams have signed would’ve snapped our hand off if we were in for them, but we want better quality players. Yes, in an ideal world you want them in as early as possible - but it isn’t always that straight forward. Let’s take Joe Taylor for example, pretty much ever League 1 club and even some Championship clubs will want him. Add to the fact Luton may even want to keep him. The players that can make a difference, naturally are in demand.
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jul 28, 2024 14:55:01 GMT 1
Straight question.. as it stands do you think this squad is good enough to get automatic promotion ? no, i think we’ll get 4th as it stands . new striker and centre back to the mix and yes automatics Threatening play offs as we are now for me. 2 new strikers and another midfielder and centre half and we have a chance of autos. Signings so far look like decent buys.
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 28, 2024 14:59:59 GMT 1
Mentioned before I work with a Luton die hard he says there’s no way Taylor is going? Says he’s in their plans. I’ve never known him to be wrong so if it does come off then it’s a statement of intent from the club. nixon knows fuck all when it comes to town. we’ve learnt this in the past when a fella who made up a manager rumour when dropping a log was reported by nixon🤣so i’d take whatever he says about town with a pinch of salt
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Post by theterrier42 on Jul 28, 2024 15:06:06 GMT 1
Wonder what happened to the striker which was all but done a few days ago, deal off?
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 28, 2024 15:08:54 GMT 1
Wonder what happened to the striker which was all but done a few days ago, deal off? Probs still close/ all but done, maybe waiting to get back from the tour ?
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 28, 2024 15:11:16 GMT 1
Wonder what happened to the striker which was all but done a few days ago, deal off? Probs still close/ all but done, maybe waiting to get back from the tour ? could it not be that ballard? and maybe reporters are a bit behind?
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 28, 2024 15:12:56 GMT 1
Probs still close/ all but done, maybe waiting to get back from the tour ? could it not be that ballard? and maybe reporters are a bit behind? well thats what Dessertstorm and Dirtyoldtown refered to .
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 28, 2024 15:33:23 GMT 1
yet we’re beating a serie a side which is a very good standard of football 🤦♂️ Straight question.. as it stands do you think this squad is good enough to get automatic promotion ? factor into the equation the quality of manager / coach and the current squad have a fighting chance with four or five other clubs of promotion .with the right striker acquisition (and for me one will do us )so long as he’s of the required standard reckon autos is achievable with a fair crack of luck decent refs and our share of pens IMO
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Post by duncfost01 on Jul 28, 2024 15:47:51 GMT 1
Ballard more likely. Haven’t Southampton had an offer for Diaz accepted today. Does that move things along ?
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Post by saintlyterrier on Jul 28, 2024 16:17:52 GMT 1
Ballard more likely. Haven’t Southampton had an offer for Diaz accepted today. Does that move things along ? It looks like BBD signing for Saints. Photo of him in red and white on "Saintsweb".
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Post by thecheshireterrier on Jul 28, 2024 16:39:19 GMT 1
Guys, just chill, we have some really hot irons in the fire (not Kenny) and actually we have scored at least 2 goals in every game in Austria, against very good opposition so take the Samaritans off speed dial, relax and enjoy the promotion party in April/May MDBA
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Post by arry11 on Jul 28, 2024 17:02:49 GMT 1
Guys, just chill, we have some really hot irons in the fire (not Kenny) and actually we have scored at least 2 goals in every game in Austria, against very good opposition so take the Samaritans off speed dial, relax and enjoy the promotion party in April/May MDBA Ok spill the beans what have you heard.
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Post by NewMill Terrier on Jul 28, 2024 17:25:32 GMT 1
Should be a loan signing next week all been well 👍
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 28, 2024 17:32:21 GMT 1
Should be a loan signing next week all been well 👍 thanks for the update mate i take it this is the striker?
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Post by Brian Stanton Terrier on Jul 28, 2024 17:40:17 GMT 1
Was just wondering are we still trying to sign Joe Hodge, any up dates on the progress of this potential signing, not heard any thing for a long time, are we still in for him or has he gone some where else. Think he would be a very good addition, a ball playing number 6 or he could play 8 as well ?
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Post by nicovaesen on Jul 28, 2024 17:58:19 GMT 1
Was just wondering are we still trying to sign Joe Hodge, any up dates on the progress of this potential signing, not heard any thing for a long time, are we still in for him or has he gone some where else. Think he would be a very good addition, a ball playing number 6 or he could play 8 as well ? It fell through when we realised he was actually quite good at playing football and not injured 🤣
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Post by thecheshireterrier on Jul 28, 2024 18:06:02 GMT 1
Guys, just chill, we have some really hot irons in the fire (not Kenny) and actually we have scored at least 2 goals in every game in Austria, against very good opposition so take the Samaritans off speed dial, relax and enjoy the promotion party in April/May MDBA Ok spill the beans what have you heard. Prem striker on loan, that is all you will get
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Post by dezzly on Jul 28, 2024 18:14:23 GMT 1
Ok spill the beans what have you heard. Prem striker on loan, that is all you will get Whilst Ballard could be potentially very good…Taylor surely is worth any money we have to pay if it’s a loan to buy…strikers ain’t cheap
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Post by Down at the Makka on Jul 28, 2024 18:15:23 GMT 1
Just heard that Birmingham have had a bid accepted for Joe Taylor.
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 28, 2024 18:17:32 GMT 1
Ok spill the beans what have you heard. Prem striker on loan, that is all you will get al-hamadi ?
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Post by terriers2000 on Jul 28, 2024 18:35:48 GMT 1
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 28, 2024 18:38:27 GMT 1
Just heard that Birmingham have had a bid accepted for Joe Taylor. Nipping in for Sorba as well and they have decided to play in blue and white stripes this season with a nickname of blue nosed terriers..🙄
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Post by ezzie on Jul 28, 2024 19:19:35 GMT 1
I know it comes down to how much Luton rate him for the future. But instead of a loan for Taylor shouldn’t we be going ALL out $$$ to make it a perm with an offer Luton can’t refuse whether it’s 1m or 2m.
A loan tells me we’re in the exact same scenario once again next season… needing an ST.
It’s the PERFECT time to splash and buy him, if they’ll sell to us.
We’ve got plenty of cash in the coffer with Rudoni’s substantial fee, Sorba’s ‘potential’ loan fee, and purely the fact we were NEVER needing to sell anyone in our plans for the first team - Nagle said it himself.
Excluding signing on fees etc, we’ve been very low fee orientated ~450-500k for Evan’s coming in at the most.
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