| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:16 - Aug 26 with 1361 views | ipswichtillidie |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:09 - Aug 26 by homer_123 |
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometime you'll find
You get what you need
In short, at least we have a plan B for a change (if this is true). |
Listen I’m not against him, I’ll support a blue regardless. It’s a short term signing imo thou and not an out an out starter. Will give us a different option as well as plenty of offside flags. If he signs I’ll back him but whilst he hasn’t I’ll hope we can do better… |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:17 - Aug 26 with 1353 views | Skip_Intro |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:10 - Aug 26 by homer_123 |
....'a warm welcome from the fans' are you sure about that!?!?! ;) |
why wouldn't he get a warm welcome? Loves the club, will give 100% every game and scored some cracking goals last season before being going through a truly horrible experience off the field and going off the boil...I'd gladly welcome him back here and I am sure many others would too |  | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:19 - Aug 26 with 1340 views | clive_baker |
Wouldn't have an issue with it personally but would feel a little strange / unlikely given KM barely ever played him last year. He started Norwood ahead of him and then released him. If he didn't fancy Bonne 6 months ago, you would have to wonder why that would be different now. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:24 - Aug 26 with 1295 views | Skip_Intro |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:19 - Aug 26 by clive_baker |
Wouldn't have an issue with it personally but would feel a little strange / unlikely given KM barely ever played him last year. He started Norwood ahead of him and then released him. If he didn't fancy Bonne 6 months ago, you would have to wonder why that would be different now. |
It's a fair point but I think Kmac was also looking at other contracted players to see whether to keep them or not. Also there aren't many good strikers available at the moment so maybe we see him as someone who could be developed (like we have developed Jackson) but could also hit the ground running as he knows the players and how we play etc.
If he doesn't come I won't lose any sleep but if he does he will get a warm welcome from me for sure... | | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:27 - Aug 26 with 1255 views | StokieBlue |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:24 - Aug 26 by Skip_Intro |
It's a fair point but I think Kmac was also looking at other contracted players to see whether to keep them or not. Also there aren't many good strikers available at the moment so maybe we see him as someone who could be developed (like we have developed Jackson) but could also hit the ground running as he knows the players and how we play etc.
If he doesn't come I won't lose any sleep but if he does he will get a warm welcome from me for sure... |
I don't think he's any better than Jackson or JJ who are already here.
It's great he's a fan but it's not someone I think we should be after, I could easily be proven wrong though and if we did get him then I would trust McKenna to have done that for specific tactical reasons.
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:29 - Aug 26 with 1223 views | Garv |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:27 - Aug 26 by StokieBlue |
I don't think he's any better than Jackson or JJ who are already here.
It's great he's a fan but it's not someone I think we should be after, I could easily be proven wrong though and if we did get him then I would trust McKenna to have done that for specific tactical reasons.
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I think he'd be in direct competition with Ladapo as someone physical who will try try to cause a bit of havoc up front. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:33 - Aug 26 with 1180 views | ipswichtillidie |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:29 - Aug 26 by Garv |
I think he'd be in direct competition with Ladapo as someone physical who will try try to cause a bit of havoc up front. |
Did he cause havoc upfront last season? No … not his game, for his size he really isn’t that physical | |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:33 - Aug 26 with 1181 views | Skip_Intro |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:27 - Aug 26 by StokieBlue |
I don't think he's any better than Jackson or JJ who are already here.
It's great he's a fan but it's not someone I think we should be after, I could easily be proven wrong though and if we did get him then I would trust McKenna to have done that for specific tactical reasons.
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He's a completely different type of player to KJ and TJJ and is also a bit more physical than Ladapo - I think it's more about us having different options than him being any better than anyone else who is already here tbh | | | |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:34 - Aug 26 with 1182 views | JakeITFC |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:27 - Aug 26 by StokieBlue |
I don't think he's any better than Jackson or JJ who are already here.
It's great he's a fan but it's not someone I think we should be after, I could easily be proven wrong though and if we did get him then I would trust McKenna to have done that for specific tactical reasons.
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Not sure you sign him to be better than them necessarily, just different. As McKenna says they are recruiting for attributes rather than positions, and I think aside from Ladapo we are lacking a bit of physicality upfront.
I'd be all for it personally, he was probably the best forward in the division for half of last season. |  | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:36 - Aug 26 with 1159 views | The_Realist_09 |
Would be a bit disappointed with this, barely featured under Mckenna and looked lost in our fluid system when he did.
Couldn't seem him playing anything more than a last resort to throw up top against physical teams if struggling. |  | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:38 - Aug 26 with 1132 views | Dyland |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:34 - Aug 26 by JakeITFC |
Not sure you sign him to be better than them necessarily, just different. As McKenna says they are recruiting for attributes rather than positions, and I think aside from Ladapo we are lacking a bit of physicality upfront.
I'd be all for it personally, he was probably the best forward in the division for half of last season. |
Agreed. A probable step down from Hirst especially mid term or whatever, but wouldn't be a bad addition imo. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:42 - Aug 26 with 1068 views | homer_123 |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:17 - Aug 26 by Skip_Intro |
why wouldn't he get a warm welcome? Loves the club, will give 100% every game and scored some cracking goals last season before being going through a truly horrible experience off the field and going off the boil...I'd gladly welcome him back here and I am sure many others would too |
Was somewhat jesting based on some of the replies in this thread! ;) |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:43 - Aug 26 with 1075 views | StokieBlue |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:33 - Aug 26 by Skip_Intro |
He's a completely different type of player to KJ and TJJ and is also a bit more physical than Ladapo - I think it's more about us having different options than him being any better than anyone else who is already here tbh |
We will see, I don't really think he's that similar to Ladapo either and not sure he fits with McKennaball but as I said previously, if McKenna wants him then I trust his judgement.
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:45 - Aug 26 with 1052 views | Garv |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:33 - Aug 26 by ipswichtillidie |
Did he cause havoc upfront last season? No … not his game, for his size he really isn’t that physical |
Well he was one of the bash brothers, so I think was part of the idea.
I think he's a bit of everything. Not necessarily brilliant at anything but what he was brilliant at in the beginning was sniffing out goals from not very much, so if he can recapture that then we're in business. | |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:56 - Aug 26 with 985 views | Garv |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:38 - Aug 26 by Dyland |
Agreed. A probable step down from Hirst especially mid term or whatever, but wouldn't be a bad addition imo. |
Hirst scored the same number of goals unless I'm mistaken, so is it really a step down? Probably in terms of potential and sell on value etc but if we're looking at here and now who's to say Bonne isn't the better option?
I've barely ever seen Hirst kick a ball before so I'll admit to having no opinion on who the better striker is. | |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:00 - Aug 26 with 948 views | itfcjoe |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:34 - Aug 26 by JakeITFC |
Not sure you sign him to be better than them necessarily, just different. As McKenna says they are recruiting for attributes rather than positions, and I think aside from Ladapo we are lacking a bit of physicality upfront.
I'd be all for it personally, he was probably the best forward in the division for half of last season. |
Ultimately we have 6 players covering 3 positions, and all 6 of those are plkayign every game so need a bit of cover.
I wouldn't have been bothered about signing Bonne, but opviously Hirst move not worked if we do get him - but find me someone else available who has scored a dozen goals in recent seasons in both 2nd and 3rd tier |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:01 - Aug 26 with 925 views | Darth_Koont |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:45 - Aug 26 by Garv |
Well he was one of the bash brothers, so I think was part of the idea.
I think he's a bit of everything. Not necessarily brilliant at anything but what he was brilliant at in the beginning was sniffing out goals from not very much, so if he can recapture that then we're in business. |
Also importnat to note that our attack was stuttery throughout last season. Not the form of individuals like Bonne per se but the whole set up gave wildly inconsistent returns whoever played.
So far this season the higher position/press and greater energy and movement have given us a constant threat in all the league games. Contrast that with a lot of last season when Bonne seemed utterly isolated and seemingly tasked with stopping the opposition backline from pushing up rather than anything more exciting and progressive.
As an all-rounder and cover/competition, Bonne could do a useful job in the current squad IMO.
But a prime target? Doubtful. I'm guessing he'd be a fall-back option if other things fall through. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:01 - Aug 26 with 928 views | dirtyboy |
If there's a point where we do need 10-15 mins with two up top, him and Ladapo would certainly be a focal point.
No issues with Bonne, McK would only bring him in for a good reason which most I believe trust. |  | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:03 - Aug 26 with 914 views | clive_baker |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 11:24 - Aug 26 by Skip_Intro |
It's a fair point but I think Kmac was also looking at other contracted players to see whether to keep them or not. Also there aren't many good strikers available at the moment so maybe we see him as someone who could be developed (like we have developed Jackson) but could also hit the ground running as he knows the players and how we play etc.
If he doesn't come I won't lose any sleep but if he does he will get a warm welcome from me for sure... |
Agree with that I would welcome him back with open arms and hope he can find his form again. It was only 10 months ago we had a player who had scored 10 goals before October was out and we were raving about how good it was to finally have a goalscorer at the club. He went off the boil thereafter but he's certainly capable, loves the club, local lad, only 26. Ticks a lot of boxes for an option at this level. | |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:08 - Aug 26 with 876 views | SitfcB |
The slander of Bonne is atrocious. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:13 - Aug 26 with 843 views | JDB23 |
You’d have to feel we’ve failed in all our other targets if it is Bonne who comes in, which is disappointing. Would be an amazing story if he can find his form in this team and plays a part in bringing us success though. | | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:15 - Aug 26 with 830 views | Steve_M |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:13 - Aug 26 by JDB23 |
You’d have to feel we’ve failed in all our other targets if it is Bonne who comes in, which is disappointing. Would be an amazing story if he can find his form in this team and plays a part in bringing us success though. |
All of them? No, just the main striker target.
Honestly, some of the revisionism on Bonne and last season is ridiculous. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:20 - Aug 26 with 778 views | Parky |
Not happening, not at present anyway. | | | |
| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:24 - Aug 26 with 741 views | Vic |
IF KM signed him it would be in full knowledge of his strengths and weakness and a sense that actually he could play in his systems. So it wouldn't be alike a punt on another player, or a signing of desperation. I just don;t think that's KM's way. |  |
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| Welcome back Bonne (n/t) on 12:31 - Aug 26 with 694 views | RegencyBlue |
To me this would indicate we have failed to capture our first choice target(s).
McKenna had a lot of time to look at all of last seasons strikers and judging by his comments at the time only really rated Jackson. If he did want Bonne surely we would/could have done the deal before now? |  | | |
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