January ins and outs 11:05 - Nov 30 with 5591 views | Wallingford_Boy | IN Striker Szmodics OUT Jacko Baggott Ball Ladapo Evans Aluko (Some of the outs will be loans, obviously) | |
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Totally agree 100% mate on 11:59 - Nov 30 with 1823 views | Dyland |
January ins and outs on 11:41 - Nov 30 by _clive_baker_ | To be fair to Wally, questioning Jackson's consistency is much more understandable than anyone watching us for the past 2 years under McKenna and thinking Wes Burns is anything close to being a problem area. Showed again last night what he brings to this side, defensively and offensively. Incredible work rate, presses hard, fit as a butchers dog, pace and directness that defenders hate playing against and an ability to use the ball well in the right areas. Excellent ball in for the 1st, perfect cut back for the 2nd, pressed them into a cheap out ball for the 3rd that Burgess intercepted. Hit the post himself. A constant threat. Jackson does a job, but I can see why he draws criticism. Having said that I can't see why we would move him on in Jan. He's surely of more value sticking around for 6 months here than any likely small fee we might get for him. |
:) I guess the question about Kayden, is if we can improve on him (and he is not one of the standouts is he) then he's taking up a squad place just "sticking around"... I do like Kayden, seems like a good pro and a good egg to boot. As I infer from you though his (final ball) consistency and technique isn't great, so the dangerous pace is often wasted. Nonetheless he's a threat, but a one dimensional threat. Burns brings a whole lot more to the party, and very promising to see him back up to speed last night. | |
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Totally agree 100% mate on 12:39 - Nov 30 with 1764 views | _clive_baker_ |
Totally agree 100% mate on 11:59 - Nov 30 by Dyland | :) I guess the question about Kayden, is if we can improve on him (and he is not one of the standouts is he) then he's taking up a squad place just "sticking around"... I do like Kayden, seems like a good pro and a good egg to boot. As I infer from you though his (final ball) consistency and technique isn't great, so the dangerous pace is often wasted. Nonetheless he's a threat, but a one dimensional threat. Burns brings a whole lot more to the party, and very promising to see him back up to speed last night. |
I agree Dyland. I think we can and will improve on Jackson. Fast forward 12 months and I think there's a very good chance he's playing his football elsewhere, or at least he'll be further from challenging for minutes here than he is currently. 2 or 3 additions in Jan might expedite that, but I think he'll stick around as a valuable squad player for the rest of the season. Of course if someone offers £500k for him it might be a different question, but I don't think that's particularly likely. | | | |
January ins and outs on 12:50 - Nov 30 with 1723 views | SheffordBlue | Baggott is going to be spending January and possibly some of Feb on international duty. It's going to be tough to find a team that wants to take him on loan in those circumstances. | |
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January ins and outs on 13:23 - Nov 30 with 1667 views | Wallingford_Boy |
January ins and outs on 11:20 - Nov 30 by StokieBlue | Szmodics isn't really a striker and isn't really the type of forward we need. SB |
I said a striker AND Szmodics | |
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January ins and outs on 13:24 - Nov 30 with 1664 views | Wallingford_Boy |
January ins and outs on 11:33 - Nov 30 by FrimleyBlue | Not quite. I've never said sell Burns. Just improve on him whereas wally wants Jackson completely gone. |
I do. Now we have Hutch, no need for him. | |
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January ins and outs on 14:23 - Nov 30 with 1581 views | FrimleyBlue |
January ins and outs on 13:24 - Nov 30 by Wallingford_Boy | I do. Now we have Hutch, no need for him. |
I agree, People are quick and rightfully so to point out that we are 2nd in the league, so if we are about to get into the prem, do they think Jackson is a prem player? | |
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January ins and outs on 15:13 - Nov 30 with 1527 views | Wickets | Donacian? | | | |
January ins and outs on 15:42 - Nov 30 with 1480 views | BiGDonnie | In Striker Central midfielder Attacking midfielder Out Wallingford_Boy Frimbot | |
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January ins and outs on 16:13 - Nov 30 with 1422 views | FrimleyBlue |
January ins and outs on 15:42 - Nov 30 by BiGDonnie | In Striker Central midfielder Attacking midfielder Out Wallingford_Boy Frimbot |
Someone tell donnie that neither of us play for town. He's confused bless him. | |
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January ins and outs on 16:52 - Nov 30 with 1387 views | Vic |
I assume you're being ironic! Couple of times he referred to us as a 'fantastic club' and talked about banter with the fans. Didn't hear anything there to suggest that he wouldn't be open to an offer from us. | |
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January ins and outs on 17:09 - Nov 30 with 1358 views | OldFart71 | Don't get me wrong, but Jackson has been a decent player for Town. But I don't see he has much future with us. Ball, Ladapo and Aluko also I don't see a long term future with us either. Ladapo is a brilliant Division One player. Any club who's aim is to get into the Championship would do well to give us £750,000 for him. Baggott I don't see going. Unless there's some sort of problem between him and McKenna I see him as an integral part of the Ipswich squad and personally am rather surprised he hasn't played a larger part than he currently has. Currently I see our biggest problem as being midfield, not because the guys that currently hold the main roles namely Morsy and Luongo aren't good enough, but because even though Taylor can score a decent goal he doesn't instill any confidence that should either of the afore mentioned players had long term injuries or suspension that he could come in and do either of their jobs to the same standard. Should Ladapo go, which I don't think he will until the end of the current season, then a replacement of similar of better quality than we already have would be needed. | | | |
January ins and outs on 18:08 - Nov 30 with 1292 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
January ins and outs on 17:09 - Nov 30 by OldFart71 | Don't get me wrong, but Jackson has been a decent player for Town. But I don't see he has much future with us. Ball, Ladapo and Aluko also I don't see a long term future with us either. Ladapo is a brilliant Division One player. Any club who's aim is to get into the Championship would do well to give us £750,000 for him. Baggott I don't see going. Unless there's some sort of problem between him and McKenna I see him as an integral part of the Ipswich squad and personally am rather surprised he hasn't played a larger part than he currently has. Currently I see our biggest problem as being midfield, not because the guys that currently hold the main roles namely Morsy and Luongo aren't good enough, but because even though Taylor can score a decent goal he doesn't instill any confidence that should either of the afore mentioned players had long term injuries or suspension that he could come in and do either of their jobs to the same standard. Should Ladapo go, which I don't think he will until the end of the current season, then a replacement of similar of better quality than we already have would be needed. |
You're bang on here OF. In terms of incomings - Szmodics will be out of our price range, Rak-Sakyi has now really begun to make his mark at Palace. But look at Plymouth, they're in a relegation scrap. Whittaker could stay and fight against relegation. Or he could be on a ride to the Prem with us. Surely less than £3M/£4M would prise him away? Biggest worry is finding someone to play the Morsy role. Unless we could persuade West Ham to recall him and sell to us, and surely that would be £15M, not sure who else is available. | |
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January ins and outs on 18:55 - Nov 30 with 1236 views | cressi |
January ins and outs on 11:12 - Nov 30 by J2BLUE | McKenna clearly likes Jackson and he offers something different. You need to get over it. |
I agree regards Jackson it's hopefully a thanks but goodbye 👋 not good enough | | | |
January ins and outs on 19:29 - Nov 30 with 1201 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
January ins and outs on 17:09 - Nov 30 by OldFart71 | Don't get me wrong, but Jackson has been a decent player for Town. But I don't see he has much future with us. Ball, Ladapo and Aluko also I don't see a long term future with us either. Ladapo is a brilliant Division One player. Any club who's aim is to get into the Championship would do well to give us £750,000 for him. Baggott I don't see going. Unless there's some sort of problem between him and McKenna I see him as an integral part of the Ipswich squad and personally am rather surprised he hasn't played a larger part than he currently has. Currently I see our biggest problem as being midfield, not because the guys that currently hold the main roles namely Morsy and Luongo aren't good enough, but because even though Taylor can score a decent goal he doesn't instill any confidence that should either of the afore mentioned players had long term injuries or suspension that he could come in and do either of their jobs to the same standard. Should Ladapo go, which I don't think he will until the end of the current season, then a replacement of similar of better quality than we already have would be needed. |
Morsy and Luongo are both potentially out at the same time for International duty, I think, in the New Year. The WBA game was pretty strong evidence for me that Taylor should be seen as one of the candidates for the Broadhead or Chaplin roles, rather than a replacement for Morsy or Luongo. I hope we get in one ugly, seen it all, done it all, defensive midfielder and one energetic young classic central midfielder with a decent tackle. I don't care if they come in on loan, it's primarily to cover for Morsy at the Africa Cup of Nations and make sure we don't drop off in quality. We basically need a budget Milner, or someone like Lee Carsley of the previous generation. Head screwed on. Knows how to play the ref. Very solid professional. | | | |
January ins and outs on 19:35 - Nov 30 with 1196 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
January ins and outs on 18:08 - Nov 30 by LegendofthePhoenix | You're bang on here OF. In terms of incomings - Szmodics will be out of our price range, Rak-Sakyi has now really begun to make his mark at Palace. But look at Plymouth, they're in a relegation scrap. Whittaker could stay and fight against relegation. Or he could be on a ride to the Prem with us. Surely less than £3M/£4M would prise him away? Biggest worry is finding someone to play the Morsy role. Unless we could persuade West Ham to recall him and sell to us, and surely that would be £15M, not sure who else is available. |
He didn't want to come here when he was recalled by Swansea did he? A year later maybe he looks at the 2 clubs positions and thinks otherwise but equally he wanted regular minutes and wanted to be at Plymouth. I'd imagine it would be wait and see where Plymouth end up and maybe try for him again if they go down. Though previous comments from MA about players not being bought in if they don't 100% want to be here makes me wonder if we would try again. Do we have room to spend £4 mil atm on one player? | |
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January ins and outs on 19:38 - Nov 30 with 1192 views | Herbivore |
January ins and outs on 19:29 - Nov 30 by ArnoldMoorhen | Morsy and Luongo are both potentially out at the same time for International duty, I think, in the New Year. The WBA game was pretty strong evidence for me that Taylor should be seen as one of the candidates for the Broadhead or Chaplin roles, rather than a replacement for Morsy or Luongo. I hope we get in one ugly, seen it all, done it all, defensive midfielder and one energetic young classic central midfielder with a decent tackle. I don't care if they come in on loan, it's primarily to cover for Morsy at the Africa Cup of Nations and make sure we don't drop off in quality. We basically need a budget Milner, or someone like Lee Carsley of the previous generation. Head screwed on. Knows how to play the ref. Very solid professional. |
It looks very unlikely Morsy will be going anywhere in January but in any case we could do with a like for like replacement to give him a rest and cover for suspensions. | |
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January ins and outs on 19:51 - Nov 30 with 1158 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
January ins and outs on 19:35 - Nov 30 by BlueandTruesince82 | He didn't want to come here when he was recalled by Swansea did he? A year later maybe he looks at the 2 clubs positions and thinks otherwise but equally he wanted regular minutes and wanted to be at Plymouth. I'd imagine it would be wait and see where Plymouth end up and maybe try for him again if they go down. Though previous comments from MA about players not being bought in if they don't 100% want to be here makes me wonder if we would try again. Do we have room to spend £4 mil atm on one player? |
Imho, last season it was the weird kind of rivalry that Plymouth held towards us that contributed so much to Whittaker's defiance. That "rivalry" has surely completely evaporated now. Whittaker must have an agent, and that agent could let him remain on lower Championship wages, with a risk of dropping back to L1, or have a real shout at Prem wages. Agents get a cut of the wage deal for their players, so what do you reckon he will be saying? I have no doubt that if we want to attract Prem quality players in this window, they are all going to be £3M+ even with the shrewd recruitment we do nowadays. | |
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January ins and outs on 20:08 - Nov 30 with 1139 views | jayessess | As in the Summer, the IN list is going to determine the OUT list, not the other way round. We aren't going to be casting about for squad players to displace squad players, not least because they guys we have in the building know the system and their role in it. We are not going to buy Sammie Szmodics. He's 28 and just signed a new contract. He would be prohibitively expensive with no return on investment down the line. There are reasons to believe he'd be a poor fit for the club. He's not currently playing in an area where we'd prioritise recruiting a starter. If we can sign a good, experienced striker (not a teenage loanee), we'll probably sell Ladapo. If we can sign a good right winger or attacking midfielder, Jackson might go too (but more likely we de-register Aluko). I can't see any scenario where Ball, Donacien or Evans go anywhere. It's a short month, funds are limited, we are not going to waste time and money sourcing new reserve right backs or fifth-choice midfielders/utility players. [Post edited 30 Nov 2023 21:06]
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