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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Oct 23, 2024 9:35:22 GMT 1
What a mess this situation is.
Ladapo looks a shockingly poor signing. His legs have gone, his touch along with it.
Healey seems like he'll never be fit - a huge waste of money there.
Marshall has promise but isn't consistent.
Bojan, not really suited for British football - lacks the physicality.
Ward and Koroma when fit are probably our best options which is a shocking return from the money that's been spent.
Do we spend more in January? Do we even have space? No obvious person we can sell there, unless we cut our losses on Bojan (probably the best option).
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Post by rothwellterrier on Oct 23, 2024 9:41:20 GMT 1
On the flip side, when we lose one of them through injury or illness their absence isn’t really felt because they can be replaced by another that is equally as ineffective. Sorry, just trying to look on the “positive” side  It really is a sorry indictment of the recruitment team that with the money spent on fees and wages there isn’t a standout among them. |
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Post by menstonterrier on Oct 23, 2024 9:59:21 GMT 1
I know the strikers look poor but we still don’t have the creative midfielder that any forward needs.
Last night, we made one chance that Bojan headed wide. Apart from that, midfield worked hard but still wasn’t quick enough at getting forward for the strikers to have any space in the penalty area.
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Post by Sparrow on Oct 23, 2024 10:11:10 GMT 1
Yet we scored 3 on Saturday with both Bojan and Marshall scoring.
We're a league 1 club with league 1 strikers. They are not going to be great or consistent.
I'd imagine we will go back in for Joe Taylor in January as he's getting virtually no game time at Luton
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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Oct 23, 2024 10:21:38 GMT 1
What a mess this situation is. Ladapo looks a shockingly poor signing. His legs have gone, his touch along with it. Healey seems like he'll never be fit - a huge waste of money there. Marshall has promise but isn't consistent. Bojan, not really suited for British football - lacks the physicality. Ward and Koroma when fit are probably our best options which is a shocking return from the money that's been spent. Do we spend more in January? Do we even have space? No obvious person we can sell there, unless we cut our losses on Bojan (probably the best option). It might help if we actually gave them something to feed on. |
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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Oct 23, 2024 10:23:40 GMT 1
I think we should be far more concerned about our complete inability to hold on to the ball when we come up against a side possesing just the slightest bit of quality, than we should about our strikers.
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Post by Henry Mcgee on Oct 23, 2024 10:28:01 GMT 1
Wrexham are 2nd in the league and their strikers looked pants last night. Ward looked the best attacker on show for either side - that is where we are at - get used to it.
If we'd had a really good striker then either we wouldn't have been relegated or he'd have left when we did.
Probably the most talked about (and moaned about) issue on DATM - been done to death. I know, I'll start a new thread on it.
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Post by runner76 on Oct 23, 2024 10:37:16 GMT 1
Don’t think we’ve seen enough of Ladapo to really know yet….Bojan seems to be potential still, Ward should be decent at this level, Koroma has been decent and Marshall has potential to keep getting better…..could be better, could be worse
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Post by ram on Oct 23, 2024 11:30:57 GMT 1
And if we are in the market in January guess who will be in charge of recruitment!
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Post by bells ringing :) on Oct 23, 2024 11:34:11 GMT 1
And if we are in the market in January guess who will be in charge of recruitment! Yes and it does make you think, why bother after his current record.
Marshall - very in and out Ladapo- unfit and looks of it Bojan- such a bad first touch and looks weak (forget his injuries for now) Healey- injury record that makes him pointless.
That is just his cf signings. Talk about equiping your manager for sucess.
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Post by drumriggend on Oct 23, 2024 11:42:07 GMT 1
Wrexham are 2nd in the league and their strikers looked pants last night. Ward looked the best attacker on show for either side - that is where we are at - get used to it. If we'd had a really good striker then either we wouldn't have been relegated or he'd have left when we did. Probably the most talked about (and moaned about) issue on DATM - been done to death. I know, I'll start a new thread on it. This.. Their big numb 9 had a the pace of a tree.. At least we have options.. Lord ward looked up for it last night.. I’d start him satdy.. 🍻🍻 |
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Post by fredcarno1 on Oct 23, 2024 12:26:00 GMT 1
If we’re back to folk hanging their hats on Danny Ward that says it all about our recruitment of dross like Ladapo and Radulovic and a crock like Healey.
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Post by kennyk2 on Oct 23, 2024 12:30:03 GMT 1
If Ward, Miller, Koroma, Ladapo, Radulovic and Healey all score five goals this season in the league, that's like having a 30-goal-a-season striker. That's a bit of an expensive striker mind you.
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Post by SacTown on Oct 23, 2024 13:23:50 GMT 1
If Ward, Miller, Koroma, Ladapo, Radulovic and Healey all score five goals this season in the league, that's like having a 30-goal-a-season striker. That's a bit of an expensive striker mind you. Miller ? Has big Ishy returned ? |
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Post by mosher on Oct 23, 2024 13:40:22 GMT 1
If Ward, Miller, Koroma, Ladapo, Radulovic and Healey all score five goals this season in the league, that's like having a 30-goal-a-season striker. That's a bit of an expensive striker mind you. Miller ? Has big Ishy returned ? No, that's next season's marquee signing  |
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Post by Convictatthemac on Oct 23, 2024 13:58:52 GMT 1
Miller ? Has big Ishy returned ? No, that's next season's marquee signing Lennon Miller? Think we should be rummaging around in the Scottish market at the moment, outside the big two, plenty of bargains and talent up there. |
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Post by fredcarno1 on Oct 23, 2024 14:05:28 GMT 1
If Ward, Miller, Koroma, Ladapo, Radulovic and Healey all score five goals this season in the league, that's like having a 30-goal-a-season striker. That's a bit of an expensive striker mind you. If Ward, Ladapo and Radulovic score 5 league goals between them I’ll be shocked |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2024 14:12:29 GMT 1
If Ward, Miller, Koroma, Ladapo, Radulovic and Healey all score five goals this season in the league, that's like having a 30-goal-a-season striker. That's a bit of an expensive striker mind you. If Ward, Ladapo and Radulovic score 5 league goals between them I’ll be shocked I wouldn’t be so shocked… they already have 4 between them in all comps |
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Post by fredcarno1 on Oct 23, 2024 14:18:40 GMT 1
If Ward, Ladapo and Radulovic score 5 league goals between them I’ll be shocked I wouldn’t be so shocked… they already have 4 between them in all comps That’s why I said League goals, according to most Town fans cup games are irrelevant until we win or one of our players scores !! |
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Post by Tinpot on Oct 23, 2024 14:38:21 GMT 1
I was thinking about who we have currently, that would be good enough next season should we get promoted & I have to say I think at least a couple of strikers would have to be on the shopping list in the summer.
Marshall will be back at his parent club, Ladapo was probably the best free agent option at the time but never a championship striker. Bojan would be a good option for a side that platforms their strikers & creates a lot, but we'll be bottom end next season and he'll be picking up scraps - might be better suited to a less physical league TBH.
Koroma is good on his day, but horrendously inconsistent. I'd have him as a back-up/competition because of what he can bring when in form, but even his biggest advocates wouldn't rely on him. Healey is ok, but you're never going to have him fit for long enough to be worthwhile. Ward is turning 34 soon although I think I rate him more than most, it might be time for him to drop down a level. If he wants to stay in the area, he'd be decent somewhere like Doncaster or the chickens.
Harratt & Hudlin are currently on loan in Lg2 and if they're going to be good enough for the championship they should be absolutely tearing it up at that level - but neither are. Both should be allowed to pursue their careers elsewhere.
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Post by araucaria on Oct 23, 2024 17:35:12 GMT 1
If Ward, Ladapo and Radulovic score 5 league goals between them I’ll be shocked I wouldn’t be so shocked… they already have 4 between them in all comps It's actually five. Ward has three, Morecambe, Doncaster, Barnsley. |
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Post by stanton1969 on Oct 23, 2024 18:05:40 GMT 1
Th team is still gelling. I expect the strikers to get more as the season progresses.
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Post by sabailand on Oct 23, 2024 18:06:42 GMT 1
I wouldn’t be so shocked… they already have 4 between them in all comps It's actually five. Ward has three, Morecambe, Doncaster, Barnsley. Cup specialist. |
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Post by pilgrimterrier on Oct 23, 2024 20:38:16 GMT 1
You’ll have to refresh my memory. What’s a striker?
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Post by impact on Oct 23, 2024 20:42:47 GMT 1
What a mess this situation is. Ladapo looks a shockingly poor signing. His legs have gone, his touch along with it. Healey seems like he'll never be fit - a huge waste of money there. Marshall has promise but isn't consistent. Bojan, not really suited for British football - lacks the physicality. Ward and Koroma when fit are probably our best options which is a shocking return from the money that's been spent. Do we spend more in January? Do we even have space? No obvious person we can sell there, unless we cut our losses on Bojan (probably the best option). It might help if we actually gave them something to feed on. We've missed the 2nd most big chances in the league. We're making chances but we're not taking enough of them, whereas in September our opponents were taking all of theirs. |
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Post by terriermark2 on Oct 23, 2024 21:42:41 GMT 1
Some people,
yes we are struggling with strikers at the moment but really some get too much stick.
Marshall is raw but also good and lots of potential
Healey IF he stays fit can be a massive asset
Koroma, excellent so far this season and we miss him now
Ward, best player on the pitch last night he still has a lot to offer in L1
Bojan, I do actually think he has something but I also think it’s not for us unfortunately he is not quick enough for what we need.
Freddie, there is a reason he was available on a free
I still think we will be trying to get one in during January with Bojan leaving.
We don’t have a massive issue with the players we have, we have a massive issue with keeping them fit and I am not sure if this is unlucky, bad planning buying players who are injury prone, or a bad medical team.
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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Oct 23, 2024 23:28:57 GMT 1
It might help if we actually gave them something to feed on. We've missed the 2nd most big chances in the league. We're making chances but we're not taking enough of them, whereas in September our opponents were taking all of theirs. 'Big chances', such a pointless stat when what makes a 'big chance' is completely subjective. Yes we are capable of putting weaker sides to the sword, as we have shown, but against better sides we simply don't create anywhere near enough chances to be able to justify bringing in yet more strikers. Possession, and I'm talking about meaningful possession against better sides, is where our biggest improvements need to be made. |
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Post by andre2000 on Oct 23, 2024 23:58:10 GMT 1
New diary just out, strikers on the list for January recruitment.
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Post by impact on Oct 24, 2024 1:03:37 GMT 1
We've missed the 2nd most big chances in the league. We're making chances but we're not taking enough of them, whereas in September our opponents were taking all of theirs. 'Big chances', such a pointless stat when what makes a 'big chance' is completely subjective. Yes we are capable of putting weaker sides to the sword, as we have shown, but against better sides we simply don't create anywhere near enough chances to be able to justify bringing in yet more strikers. Possession, and I'm talking about meaningful possession against better sides, is where our biggest improvements need to be made. With a decent striker we win against Wrexham. One who can take a chance rather than needing 6. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2024 8:27:11 GMT 1
'Big chances', such a pointless stat when what makes a 'big chance' is completely subjective. Yes we are capable of putting weaker sides to the sword, as we have shown, but against better sides we simply don't create anywhere near enough chances to be able to justify bringing in yet more strikers. Possession, and I'm talking about meaningful possession against better sides, is where our biggest improvements need to be made. With a decent striker we win against Wrexham. One who can take a chance rather than needing 6. Remind me what decent chances we created? |
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