| I'm not sure I want any more signings 07:58 - Jan 10 with 5745 views | GavTWTD |
Am I mad? I don't want to upset the team too much especially if the 4th player doesn't really want to be here. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 10:50 - Jan 10 with 1659 views | TalkingBlues |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 10:36 - Jan 10 by itfctilidie |
Personally I think we need a defender. Keogh not up to it and Edmundson too flakey. If wolf/donacien get injured then we are in trouble [Post edited 10 Jan 2023 10:37]
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In amongst my desired additions, another CB (more dynamic than Keogh) was in there, but I think we've done ok with what we have and can see the season out happily (injuries aside) it's certainly not as pressing a need as other areas and I think we'd be looking to upgrade significantly in that position if we secured promotion anyway.
So many games we should have had teams dead and buried by half time and just haven't done so, if our new recruits can produce a better conversion rate than what we have, it won't matter who's at the back, as we'd be out of reach anyway and could afford to concede a goal here and there without adding any pressure. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:10 - Jan 10 with 1615 views | Basuco |
I would sort of agree, but a defender who can step up to Championship level would be nice. Keogh does not look anywhere near Championship level now. Mark McGuinness from Cardiff as a permanent signing would be my completely ridiculous choice to really take us forward as a club. |  | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:11 - Jan 10 with 1616 views | Ryorry |
I think those of us who remember the large influx of players in the summer of 2001, which I believe disrupted one of our previously key attributes, ie team spirit (& also iirc broke the wage structure via Sereni and/or Finidi) - are likely to be as "mad" as you then! |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:13 - Jan 10 with 1606 views | Rimsy |
I'd take Whittaker for sure. If only to ensure Plymouth don't get him back. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:16 - Jan 10 with 1589 views | Swansea_Blue |
I'm quite surprised we've gone for 2 strikers tbh. Not sure how he'll keep the 3 (with Ladapo) all happy or give them all a run long enough to get into their stride. But we'll see. If we have 2 up top, then it should be ok I suppose. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:17 - Jan 10 with 1577 views | Ryorry |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 08:08 - Jan 10 by Metal_Hacker |
Afterall they say 3 is a magic number
Very happy with the 3 we have brought in and a 4th would probably rock the boat in terms of playing time maybe |
I was always told "3 is a *funny* number - have never liked it ever since!
Much prefer your saying tho, and delighted not to have 3 down as a bogey number to avoid any more  | |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:25 - Jan 10 with 1552 views | Garv |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 09:35 - Jan 10 by Battersea_Blue |
Personally, if there's one available, I'd add an extra central defender.
I think the squad attacking wise is formidable now and can't see space for Whittaker, unless there's already some players going out that we don't know about yet. There may be deals on the table that have been waiting for us to sign Hirst and Broadhead, which can now go ahead now they've signed.
I'd be hugely surprised if there's not at least two departures, whether sold or loaned out.
I personally don't think we're good enough defensively. Some of the goals we've given away this season are down to poor defending/silly mistakes. KM is very professional in his pressers and never berates a player, which I think is the right thing. Everything negative only behind closed doors. But he knows the defensive mistakes we've made. even at this level. He's obviously building a midfield and forward line capable of potentially doing well in the Championship, why not do the same defensively?
I feel our central defence needs bolstering and be more competitive. Keogh isn't good enough now (as a player) and Edmundson has struggled recently. If there's a good championship-level central defender available I wouldn't be surprised to see MA/KM go and get him. |
Edmundson struggled? Not sure that's true.
Burgess has done well but there's hardly anything between them. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:31 - Jan 10 with 1534 views | Garv |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:16 - Jan 10 by Swansea_Blue |
I'm quite surprised we've gone for 2 strikers tbh. Not sure how he'll keep the 3 (with Ladapo) all happy or give them all a run long enough to get into their stride. But we'll see. If we have 2 up top, then it should be ok I suppose. |
By various accounts Broadhead is more likely to be a Chaplin/Harness replacement/sub rather than being in competition with Hirst and Ladapo. | |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:33 - Jan 10 with 1528 views | BlueNomad |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 10:50 - Jan 10 by TalkingBlues |
In amongst my desired additions, another CB (more dynamic than Keogh) was in there, but I think we've done ok with what we have and can see the season out happily (injuries aside) it's certainly not as pressing a need as other areas and I think we'd be looking to upgrade significantly in that position if we secured promotion anyway.
So many games we should have had teams dead and buried by half time and just haven't done so, if our new recruits can produce a better conversion rate than what we have, it won't matter who's at the back, as we'd be out of reach anyway and could afford to concede a goal here and there without adding any pressure. |
If we had a real crisis at CB both JD and GL can play there. So basically we have 6 CB's at this level - LW, CB, GE, GL, JD and RK. Should be enough to get us to May. |  | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:34 - Jan 10 with 1521 views | Guthrum |
I'd generally agree. It's not like we need lots more players.
Besides which, we're just at the point where we don't have to leave anyone out for the second half of the season. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:40 - Jan 10 with 1457 views | Deano69 |
Still think we may bring in a 'surprise/unexpected' defender |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:50 - Jan 10 with 1407 views | FrankfurtBlue |
Would take Whittaker in a shot, either permanent or loan to perm., and loan out or sell someone like Jackson. His ability (Whittaker) to take a player on and score from outside the box would make him a great addition. The only question mark, and I think this is what Gav's point is, is upsetting the existing good atmosphere. |  | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:02 - Jan 10 with 1361 views | Ely_Blue |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 08:52 - Jan 10 by homer_123 |
Jackson - KM likes him...end of. |
And he plays better out wide |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:31 - Jan 10 with 1301 views | ringwoodblue |
If possible I would find another CB/RB and de-register Keogh to allow him to concentrate on his coaching development.
Apart from that, I don’t think we need any other signings. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:32 - Jan 10 with 1291 views | Kieran_Knows |
I think we'll sign 2 more. |  |
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| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:39 - Jan 10 with 1220 views | Freddies_Ears |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 11:31 - Jan 10 by Garv |
By various accounts Broadhead is more likely to be a Chaplin/Harness replacement/sub rather than being in competition with Hirst and Ladapo. |
Broadhead's youtube highlights reel suggests he plays a kind of old-fashioned no 8, breaking late into the box, rather than a no 9. Potentially a Harness upgrade. Our central attacking midfield starts to look very tasty indeed, with Chaplin, Aluko & Humphries all effective at this level.
The January buys seem to have given McKenna the option to sub the front 3 or 4 at 70 mins, per the start of the season, but with better players.
There remains a slight concern over CM, but we do have Morsy, Evans, Humphries & Luongo. (Yes, I have doubled up Humphries, but that's a sign of the lad's progress). |  | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:48 - Jan 10 with 1155 views | nshearman1 |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:31 - Jan 10 by ringwoodblue |
If possible I would find another CB/RB and de-register Keogh to allow him to concentrate on his coaching development.
Apart from that, I don’t think we need any other signings. |
Agree with this. My son's sent me a Tweet from Town featuring the three players and saying 'Our business so far'. Personally I don't think we need anyone else and there is potential for disruption to a fairly settled side - but if it has to be anyone else, a defender in place of Keogh would help. Though, BTW, I get nervous any time Hladky plays.... | | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:51 - Jan 10 with 1147 views | ITFC_Josh |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 12:32 - Jan 10 by Kieran_Knows |
I think we'll sign 2 more. |
Who’d you reckon they’ll be? |  | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 13:02 - Jan 10 with 1111 views | CobboldCrusty |
Squad is already pretty hefty isn't it... There are a few players who could do with being taken out of the picture though. I feel like we could do with an option on the right who is less of a straight-line type of player and would offer a bit more control (and can also play in the middle?) Who is the League One equivalent of Fede Valverde? |  | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 13:15 - Jan 10 with 1055 views | cressi |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 08:01 - Jan 10 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Think the same. Three is a good number.
Perhaps another one in the last week if we are carrying a long term injury, but we've got to use the squad now. |
Afraid no sentiment if they are better than we have and get us where we want to go sign them
Never stand still or you decline | | | |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 13:24 - Jan 10 with 1015 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| I'm not sure I want any more signings on 09:33 - Jan 10 by nodge_blue |
I agree. We don't have weak positions so I don't see the need to upset the current squad.
We probably need to ship out a couple before we recruit now.
Seems like Broadhead may be in line to go wide left and share that position with Harness. Harness has been a quality player for us so to go and recruit Whitaker as well and end up with three there plus Edwards seems a bit mad.
Humphreys deserves his chance more and more centre mid, so I wouldn't get Taylor either. |
Championship squad depth is 25, rather than 22 in L1 so its possible that some of the fringe players might go out on loan til the end of the season, but assuming we can get out of this league, suddenly those players are back in the frame again.
Assume that Penney and perhaps Harper might move on permanently this window. Ahedme in the next? |  |
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