| Dane Scarlett 10:38 - Aug 31 with 32111 views | SitfcB |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:05 - Aug 31 with 2988 views | Herbivore |
| Dane Scarlett on 13:44 - Aug 31 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I'm not going to go back across 6 pages and copy n paste all you've said, people can read that for themselves, but it's pretty clear you're not in favour of this signing.
"the evidence suggests that for all his talent he's not ready to improve us in the Championship just yet. We should be using loans to add real quality, imo, rather than as squad filler."
You add "But I trust McKenna" so that when he rips it up and ISN'T just squad filler you can say "Yeah, well I said I trusted McKenna."
Some might call it nuance, others might call it covering your arris. |
Others might be bored sh!tless of you, I know I am. |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:09 - Aug 31 with 2947 views | pointofblue |
| Dane Scarlett on 13:44 - Aug 31 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I'm not going to go back across 6 pages and copy n paste all you've said, people can read that for themselves, but it's pretty clear you're not in favour of this signing.
"the evidence suggests that for all his talent he's not ready to improve us in the Championship just yet. We should be using loans to add real quality, imo, rather than as squad filler."
You add "But I trust McKenna" so that when he rips it up and ISN'T just squad filler you can say "Yeah, well I said I trusted McKenna."
Some might call it nuance, others might call it covering your arris. |
You can trust someone but not fully understand the decision they’re making. McKenna sees something in Scarlett which is a massive positive, as I trust his judgement. Saying that, am I delighted by the signing? No, predominantly as it’s a loan and there are questions about his effectiveness at this level. I’d prefer either someone proven at this level on loan or signing a young prospect on a permanent deal. That’s my personal preference, but doesn’t mean I don’t trust McKenna. |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:11 - Aug 31 with 2930 views | Herbivore |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:09 - Aug 31 by pointofblue |
You can trust someone but not fully understand the decision they’re making. McKenna sees something in Scarlett which is a massive positive, as I trust his judgement. Saying that, am I delighted by the signing? No, predominantly as it’s a loan and there are questions about his effectiveness at this level. I’d prefer either someone proven at this level on loan or signing a young prospect on a permanent deal. That’s my personal preference, but doesn’t mean I don’t trust McKenna. |
You're just covering your backside! Gotcha! I win the interwebs! | |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:28 - Aug 31 with 2842 views | ReusersTown |
| Dane Scarlett on 12:35 - Aug 31 by Asa |
Last season we were statistically one of the best League One sides ever. After the January window, we were pretty much the best League One side ever. Every inch a very decent Championship side.
If we'd signed nobody other than retaining that side I'd have been happy enough. We are taking loan players from Man Utd, Chelsea and Spurs in addition to Taylor that aren't costing a huge deal and all have tremendous potential to add to the squad or even improve the starting eleven over the season.
If the right permanent signings haven't been doable, McNally for example, then I more than support the club not adding anyone permanently that doesn't improve the side for the right money. |
Exactly the right point more people need to be making. There's no point rushing into permanent right now if we think they are overpriced, and messing up our budget wiggleroom long term. Especially when there is no massive need with the team looking like they'll be able to cope relatively well in the champ. Wait for the right opportunity. | | | |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:30 - Aug 31 with 2832 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:09 - Aug 31 by pointofblue |
You can trust someone but not fully understand the decision they’re making. McKenna sees something in Scarlett which is a massive positive, as I trust his judgement. Saying that, am I delighted by the signing? No, predominantly as it’s a loan and there are questions about his effectiveness at this level. I’d prefer either someone proven at this level on loan or signing a young prospect on a permanent deal. That’s my personal preference, but doesn’t mean I don’t trust McKenna. |
Herbs said he FULLY trusts McKenna though, while displaying that he doesn't quite. That's all, no biggie. |  |
| Trust the process. Trust Phil. |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:32 - Aug 31 with 2809 views | pointofblue |
Scarlett’s contract extension with Tottenham is reportedly until 2027.
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:33 - Aug 31 with 2788 views | GavTWTD |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:30 - Aug 31 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Herbs said he FULLY trusts McKenna though, while displaying that he doesn't quite. That's all, no biggie. |
Can we stop the bickering please? I don't want to have to prune this thread back to the main topic. |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:34 - Aug 31 with 2770 views | Herbivore |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:32 - Aug 31 by pointofblue |
Scarlett’s contract extension with Tottenham is reportedly until 2027.
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We can sign him on a Bosman as he's approaching his peak years. | |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:34 - Aug 31 with 2772 views | StokieBlue |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:32 - Aug 31 by pointofblue |
Scarlett’s contract extension with Tottenham is reportedly until 2027.
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Good enough for a 4 year contract at Spurs although according to a few on here he's not good enough for us and a clear panic signing.
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:35 - Aug 31 with 2758 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:34 - Aug 31 by StokieBlue |
Good enough for a 4 year contract at Spurs although according to a few on here he's not good enough for us and a clear panic signing.
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Evan Ferguson was an unproven kid that wasn't good enough for us last January. | | | |
| Innit on 14:42 - Aug 31 with 2671 views | Naylorsrightboot |
| Innit on 12:45 - Aug 31 by xrayspecs |
He does and he will. |
No he doesn’t,get real. He is a 19 year old kid. Bit part player at most. |  | | |
| Innit on 14:48 - Aug 31 with 2616 views | StokieBlue |
| Innit on 14:42 - Aug 31 by Naylorsrightboot |
No he doesn’t,get real. He is a 19 year old kid. Bit part player at most. |
Honestly, you couldn't be more negative if you were an electron.
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:48 - Aug 31 with 2615 views | PhilTWTD |
| Dane Scarlett on 12:00 - Aug 31 by chicoazul |
Hasn’t Cathcart been training with us for a couple weeks now? |
No. Actually, hearing now that that's not on the cards as it stands anyway. |  | | |
| Upvoted, as requested. (n/t) on 14:48 - Aug 31 with 2608 views | Bloots |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:33 - Aug 31 by GavTWTD |
Can we stop the bickering please? I don't want to have to prune this thread back to the main topic. |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:49 - Aug 31 with 2608 views | pointofblue |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:34 - Aug 31 by Herbivore |
We can sign him on a Bosman as he's approaching his peak years. |
Perhaps Spurs are agreeing to a four year loan spell? | |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:54 - Aug 31 with 2570 views | Metal_Hacker |
I'm reyt excited about this one
When this guy clicks he'll be a player and with KMcK's info on him I'm even more excited
I'll predict he'll take a good half dozen games to shine but thereafter .......
This is his season |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:57 - Aug 31 with 2529 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:33 - Aug 31 by GavTWTD |
Can we stop the bickering please? I don't want to have to prune this thread back to the main topic. |
See its not always my fault.. lol |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 14:58 - Aug 31 with 2535 views | Mullet |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:33 - Aug 31 by GavTWTD |
Can we stop the bickering please? I don't want to have to prune this thread back to the main topic. |
Actually it's two threads (today) get the shears sharpened Gav! |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 15:01 - Aug 31 with 2519 views | J2BLUE |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:30 - Aug 31 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Herbs said he FULLY trusts McKenna though, while displaying that he doesn't quite. That's all, no biggie. |
I think it's fair enough really. I know what he means. I feel the same about Hutchinson. Fact is, he wouldn't be here unless McKenna thought he added something and could be a real asset this season.
Like Herbivore with Scarlett, i'm just waiting to see how it plays out. |  |
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| Dane Scarlett on 15:04 - Aug 31 with 2490 views | Herbivore |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:58 - Aug 31 by Mullet |
Actually it's two threads (today) get the shears sharpened Gav! |
I'm out on both, and resuming blissful ignorance of certain posters.
Uppa Scarlett. Uppa Towen. | |
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| Dane Scarlett on 15:06 - Aug 31 with 2480 views | Mullet |
| Dane Scarlett on 15:04 - Aug 31 by Herbivore |
I'm out on both, and resuming blissful ignorance of certain posters.
Uppa Scarlett. Uppa Towen. |
Ruining the board etc! | |
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| Dane Scarlett on 15:22 - Aug 31 with 2383 views | BlueStreak |
| Dane Scarlett on 14:09 - Aug 31 by pointofblue |
You can trust someone but not fully understand the decision they’re making. McKenna sees something in Scarlett which is a massive positive, as I trust his judgement. Saying that, am I delighted by the signing? No, predominantly as it’s a loan and there are questions about his effectiveness at this level. I’d prefer either someone proven at this level on loan or signing a young prospect on a permanent deal. That’s my personal preference, but doesn’t mean I don’t trust McKenna. |
Who would you have signed instead? |  | | |
| Dane Scarlett on 15:46 - Aug 31 with 2285 views | BigCommon |
I like this loan deal... He's quick, technical and energetic.. If KM can tune him into our playing style, he'll be useful, both in games where we see the lions share of possession and need to stretch defences..And in games where we counter with pace.
Some players struggle with the expected work rate in a KM side. Once he's up to speed on that side of things, hell be a great addition...
The notion of only loan signing players that we can "definitely" sign later on is utter nonsense.. There are plenty of Prem' youngsters out there that would be out of our reach financially as permanent signings in the next few seasons. That wed have here on a season loan, in a heart beat.
This kind of signing is completely low risk for us. And has the potential (albeit slim) to lead to something further down the line, if all works out well..
I make that a couple of signings now, since Ashton's enthusiastic remarks. He's delivered on his words. And still time for something else, maybe...? |  | | |
| Dane Scarlett on 15:54 - Aug 31 with 2221 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Dane Scarlett on 15:01 - Aug 31 by J2BLUE |
I think it's fair enough really. I know what he means. I feel the same about Hutchinson. Fact is, he wouldn't be here unless McKenna thought he added something and could be a real asset this season.
Like Herbivore with Scarlett, i'm just waiting to see how it plays out. |
Not really any different to KM himself really
He'll have trust in himself that the signings he makes are the right ones. Only once they play for a bit can you then judge that transfer and your decision to bring them in. | |
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| Dane Scarlett on 17:27 - Aug 31 with 2112 views | Brads |
| Dane Scarlett on 12:26 - Aug 31 by The_Flashing_Smile |
But on the other hand he was wasted on the wing at Pompey... and McKenna has called him the best young forward in world football. He must be seeing something that others aren't when you compare that statement to some in this thread. |
I think McKenna’s previous comments need to be taken in context though. At the time Cowley was playing the underdog and KMc was countering that by pointing out that they’ve got similar Champ experience + DS, so was bigging up the Pompey squad.
Undoubtedly a talented footballer as come through at Spurs but Ashton was talking about bringing in players to improve the first 11 now. I’d be surprised if he does that straight away. He doesn’t look in the best condition in his signing photos so may need time etc.
As for McKenna wanting him, agree that we can trust his judgement but again, context. We don’t really know how much he wanted him and for what role etc (was he always wanted but as third striker to complement Hirst and Simms or whoever)? KMc’s hardly gonna say he wants him out of the options left available and he was 23rd on the list (not saying he is, but no idea).
Time will tell. Hopefully turns out to be a great addition but can understand some feeling a little underwhelmed given the previous quotes from club on transfers. |  | | |
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