| Squad needs new faces in January 13:57 - Nov 14 with 4535 views | carlisleaway |
After watching the past 2 games against Lincoln and Colchester, I can see PL maybe worried about the strength of our squad in many areas. Possibly full backs and definitely a striker, if we lose Jackson or Norwood with a serious injury we have no one of quality or goal scoring ability to replace them. Three good central defenders bit I am afraid Toto is likely to give away a stupid foul or penalty. If ME is serious about going straight back money should not be an option. |  | | |  |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 13:57 - Nov 14 with 4099 views | StokieBlue |
It's a poor effort but you'll get some bites.
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 13:57 - Nov 14 with 4093 views | artsbossbeard |
Crivens.
We'll run out of squad numbers soon. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 13:59 - Nov 14 with 4084 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
I think we need a winger more than anything. If we are going to play 442.
Edwards hasn't been great, Rowe has been alright, but is he having a huge impact? Judge has definitely improved and I would still like to see him in his proper position. Garbutt played well there but he is playing left back more. I want to get a winger who has more of an impact on games. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 14:25 - Nov 14 with 4016 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
A good manager should not be worried about this squad.
We are in League 1, we cant expect two first team standard players for each position.
We have Keane, and will have Sears back soon, so we will have options up front.
I agree that we dont have a direct replacement for Norwood, but thats an unlikely luxury at this level. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 14:46 - Nov 14 with 3964 views | BlueBadger |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 14:25 - Nov 14 by Marshalls_Mullet |
A good manager should not be worried about this squad.
We are in League 1, we cant expect two first team standard players for each position.
We have Keane, and will have Sears back soon, so we will have options up front.
I agree that we dont have a direct replacement for Norwood, but thats an unlikely luxury at this level. |
So, we should be worried because Paul Lambert is our manager?
*walks away whistling* [Post edited 14 Nov 2019 14:49]
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 15:09 - Nov 14 with 3933 views | Westcountryblue |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 13:57 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
It's a poor effort but you'll get some bites.
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It's a valid argument.
So far this season, i wouldn't say that we've really played anybody off the park, rather, we've relied Jackson and Norwood being better at sticking the ball in the back of the net than the opposition.
Cover/competition at RB and in forward positions would probably represent money well spent. |  | | |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 15:10 - Nov 14 with 3927 views | Kieran_Knows |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 15:09 - Nov 14 by Westcountryblue |
It's a valid argument.
So far this season, i wouldn't say that we've really played anybody off the park, rather, we've relied Jackson and Norwood being better at sticking the ball in the back of the net than the opposition.
Cover/competition at RB and in forward positions would probably represent money well spent. |
We've not played anyone off the park, yet sit top, 5 points ahead of 3rd with 2 games in hand?
Can't please everybody. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:27 - Nov 14 with 3807 views | Pilgrimblue |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 14:25 - Nov 14 by Marshalls_Mullet |
A good manager should not be worried about this squad.
We are in League 1, we cant expect two first team standard players for each position.
We have Keane, and will have Sears back soon, so we will have options up front.
I agree that we dont have a direct replacement for Norwood, but thats an unlikely luxury at this level. |
Agreed, so hoping that Keane gets his shooting boots soon and Freddie provides cover before Xmas.
My only concern is left CB as we lack balance. Most other positions look well catered for esp at this level. Can see a few going out on loan with call-backs |  | | |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:28 - Nov 14 with 3800 views | StokieBlue |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 15:09 - Nov 14 by Westcountryblue |
It's a valid argument.
So far this season, i wouldn't say that we've really played anybody off the park, rather, we've relied Jackson and Norwood being better at sticking the ball in the back of the net than the opposition.
Cover/competition at RB and in forward positions would probably represent money well spent. |
We already have a massive squad and using the last two games to justify his point is bizarre.
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:31 - Nov 14 with 3786 views | chicoazul |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 13:57 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
It's a poor effort but you'll get some bites.
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We do need a striker though. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:36 - Nov 14 with 3778 views | StokieBlue |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:31 - Nov 14 by chicoazul |
We do need a striker though. |
Sears?
Who you going to leave out? We have Norwood, Jackson and Keane. Going to be hard to get someone of equal quality on the off chance they will play if there is an injury.
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:37 - Nov 14 with 3775 views | chicoazul |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:27 - Nov 14 by Pilgrimblue |
Agreed, so hoping that Keane gets his shooting boots soon and Freddie provides cover before Xmas.
My only concern is left CB as we lack balance. Most other positions look well catered for esp at this level. Can see a few going out on loan with call-backs |
Sears is "months" away as of last week. We wont see him until Feb time I reckon. | |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:40 - Nov 14 with 3757 views | chicoazul |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:36 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
Sears?
Who you going to leave out? We have Norwood, Jackson and Keane. Going to be hard to get someone of equal quality on the off chance they will play if there is an injury.
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Sears, according to the staff last week I think it was, is "months" away. I think it's the same for Lankester too. Keane is good but a crock and I don't think it's unreasonable to think he is going to turn out to be very bad value. I like Jackson and Norwood but injuries and suspensions will bite soon and they already have a bit for Norwood, so we need someone else. We may already have them of course as Folami played the other night. | |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:41 - Nov 14 with 3761 views | StokieBlue |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:37 - Nov 14 by chicoazul |
Sears is "months" away as of last week. We wont see him until Feb time I reckon. |
We can't buy anyone until January so it's only a few weeks. I would think Folami could fill in if we got 2 injuries.
I could see us getting a LB but unless a lot leave our squad is already massive.
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:43 - Nov 14 with 3749 views | jaykay |
i think we need more whingers in the team  |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:47 - Nov 14 with 3731 views | chicoazul |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:41 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
We can't buy anyone until January so it's only a few weeks. I would think Folami could fill in if we got 2 injuries.
I could see us getting a LB but unless a lot leave our squad is already massive.
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Who cares about how big the squad is? If we need someone, we need them.
EDIT; and you have to remember a) our history at rehabbing players which leads to b) Lambert's kid gloves approach with them and c) the fact Sears is 30+ and coming back from a very debilitating injury & his game is based on work rate speed and movement, all of which could be hampered by his injury physically and psychologically.
If we are in a position in the top 2 in Jan still then that's the absolute best time to reinforce the squad with someone who can perhaps nab us half a dozen or so goals before the end of the season. [Post edited 14 Nov 2019 16:49]
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 18:19 - Nov 14 with 3586 views | monty_radio |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:36 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
Sears?
Who you going to leave out? We have Norwood, Jackson and Keane. Going to be hard to get someone of equal quality on the off chance they will play if there is an injury.
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Only one of those can head a ball and even he isn't exactly dominant in the air - fine, if you play intricate build-up on the deck. But we don't, do we? Had Mick still been here many would have been the cries of "hoof" in recent games. | |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 18:30 - Nov 14 with 3558 views | Westcountryblue |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:28 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
We already have a massive squad and using the last two games to justify his point is bizarre.
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In certain areas of the pitch, we are well stocked. However, an injury to Jackson or Norwood would probably dictate a change in formation or a reliance on Will Keane who still isn't fit. Freddie Sears hasn't played football in a long time and obviously hasn't had any form of a preseason. To expect him to play on wet, heavy pitches in the cut and thrust of league one and make an immediate impact is unrealistic. A loan striker would be a good purchase, if just for cover and allow our senior players to regain fitness. Donacien out and better cover at RB would be a good idea too. [Post edited 14 Nov 2019 23:08]
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 04:33 - Nov 16 with 3176 views | harlingblue |
I don't think that there will be any new faces in January, but perhaps some players will move on?
I think that the fact that Ben Falami is coming back to match fitness, and being a part of the 1st team squad is a big bonus, that lad has talent.
Plus the fact that the real 1st team doesnt seem to play many matches nowadays, despite being top of the league, perhaps waiting for more players to return from injury, while PL sorts out a true formation/team selection, and allow a few fringe players to help our U23 team to progress?
We have the team already, but imho, the real 1st team should play League and FA Cup games, the fringe players plus the best U23 players in the lesser Cup games. | | | |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 10:45 - Nov 16 with 3002 views | Mullet |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 18:19 - Nov 14 by monty_radio |
Only one of those can head a ball and even he isn't exactly dominant in the air - fine, if you play intricate build-up on the deck. But we don't, do we? Had Mick still been here many would have been the cries of "hoof" in recent games. |
Had Mick still been here we'd be in the Championship. We're miles away from that point and yet far too good for this league depending on who you believe.
The summer will be the time to worry about squad churn, we are going to need several ins and outs to sort things if we go up. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 11:25 - Nov 16 with 2959 views | BigManBlue |
I'd like a big target man and maybe a left back. But realistically I think that shipping out those who don't have a future will be the priority. |  |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 19:55 - Nov 16 with 2813 views | ActionMan |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 15:09 - Nov 14 by Westcountryblue |
It's a valid argument.
So far this season, i wouldn't say that we've really played anybody off the park, rather, we've relied Jackson and Norwood being better at sticking the ball in the back of the net than the opposition.
Cover/competition at RB and in forward positions would probably represent money well spent. |
We're not good enough to play anyone off the park. |  | | |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 20:46 - Nov 16 with 2783 views | Terry_Nutkins |
I think we'll likely sign Ward. That would provide cover and competition in a number of areas. Honestly i'd be happy.to welcome him back. Still a young player with talent who just needs to add consistency. I think he would also be better suited to Lambert. | |
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| Squad needs new faces in January on 10:54 - Nov 17 with 2651 views | sundaze |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:47 - Nov 14 by chicoazul |
Who cares about how big the squad is? If we need someone, we need them.
EDIT; and you have to remember a) our history at rehabbing players which leads to b) Lambert's kid gloves approach with them and c) the fact Sears is 30+ and coming back from a very debilitating injury & his game is based on work rate speed and movement, all of which could be hampered by his injury physically and psychologically.
If we are in a position in the top 2 in Jan still then that's the absolute best time to reinforce the squad with someone who can perhaps nab us half a dozen or so goals before the end of the season. [Post edited 14 Nov 2019 16:49]
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Interesting listening to Keiron Dyer yesterday on Life's a pitch, he was saying our squad of 28 players is far too big and if or when we go out of the cup competitions, Lambert will have problems keeping everyone happy if they are not getting game time.
We can't just add players to the squad in January without offloading a few, especially if Sears and Bishop come into the reckoning. |  | | |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 11:11 - Nov 17 with 2635 views | kozmik |
| Squad needs new faces in January on 16:36 - Nov 14 by StokieBlue |
Sears?
Who you going to leave out? We have Norwood, Jackson and Keane. Going to be hard to get someone of equal quality on the off chance they will play if there is an injury.
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Norwood will be suspended for 5 bookings soon |  |
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