| How many signings do we actually need? 17:09 - Jan 6 with 2280 views | IP1Blue |
With Baggott, H Clarke and Humphrey’s all looking likely to exit either on loan or permanently, that leaves 3 spaces left in the squad.
I reckon we will sign:
-Another midfielder (heard we were in for some dutch player in Holland but not sure how reliable it is)
-Chaplin recall / 10 / Striker - think we will recall Chaplin or sign either a ‘10’ or a striker (unless Szmodics leaves as well which then I think will lead to Chaplin coming back and signing a new striker)
-Another CB - need 4 cbs for second half of the season |  | | |  |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:28 - Jan 6 with 2020 views | _CliveBaker_ |
I don't think I would do anything at CB. Ideally Baggott would go out somewhere and ultimately I don't see a role for him with us longer term, but for the purpose of the rest of the season it feels like change for change sake unless we pick up an injury there in Jan. Its not ideal but it's an area I would address in the summer and keep our powder dry for now. Hard one to recruit for with the 3 we've already got.
By the end of the window we're effectively talking 3 months and 17 games, we've got O'Shea, Kipre & Greaves, with Baggott and even Furlong who has played there infrequently in the past.
For me H. Clarke & Humphreys out, CM & #9 in. If Szmodics goes then another attacking option as 1 in 1 out. |  | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:47 - Jan 6 with 1968 views | J2BLUE |
CM and ST main priorities.
I do agree that we need a CB. We're one injury away from having a problem. I don't see the owners risking promotion by not having adequate cover. I think we will see Johnson, Clarke and Humphreys leave. Maybe a young keeper brought in to free up another squad spot if needed.
I could see Szmodics leaving and Egeli/Nunez being our 10s. Akpom a back up 10/striker. |  |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:53 - Jan 6 with 1942 views | bartyg |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:28 - Jan 6 by _CliveBaker_ |
I don't think I would do anything at CB. Ideally Baggott would go out somewhere and ultimately I don't see a role for him with us longer term, but for the purpose of the rest of the season it feels like change for change sake unless we pick up an injury there in Jan. Its not ideal but it's an area I would address in the summer and keep our powder dry for now. Hard one to recruit for with the 3 we've already got.
By the end of the window we're effectively talking 3 months and 17 games, we've got O'Shea, Kipre & Greaves, with Baggott and even Furlong who has played there infrequently in the past.
For me H. Clarke & Humphreys out, CM & #9 in. If Szmodics goes then another attacking option as 1 in 1 out. |
On the nose for me. Could see Szmodics going but it's one in one out at that point. |  | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:55 - Jan 6 with 1921 views | leftback |
As much as I’m sure we’ll get a couple in, would it be the end of the world if we didn’t sign anyone?
I think we might have enough within the current squad to get us up | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:57 - Jan 6 with 1901 views | Blue_Heath |
Just a striker go all out to ensure top two, maybe a CM if we have a couple of departures. I think we need to build on the 'settled' team rather than add 3/4 new faces to it for me just need a striker who can put the ball in the net. | |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:58 - Jan 6 with 1901 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:47 - Jan 6 by J2BLUE |
CM and ST main priorities.
I do agree that we need a CB. We're one injury away from having a problem. I don't see the owners risking promotion by not having adequate cover. I think we will see Johnson, Clarke and Humphreys leave. Maybe a young keeper brought in to free up another squad spot if needed.
I could see Szmodics leaving and Egeli/Nunez being our 10s. Akpom a back up 10/striker. |
I think, if Szmods goes, Chappers comes back and takes up that place in the squad.
Humphries and H Clarke out with a CM and a ST coming in. That would be about the level of our business I would think. |  |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:59 - Jan 6 with 1889 views | EddyJ |
Don't want to see too many changes. That has been our downfall in the past 2/3 windows.
There is no point bringing in perms unless they are premier league quality, as that is where we hope to be in 6 months. Not sure how many will be available that would come to us in January.
Loans look the most likely. ST and CM are the two areas we are most in need. | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 18:07 - Jan 6 with 1842 views | NthQldITFC |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:55 - Jan 6 by leftback |
As much as I’m sure we’ll get a couple in, would it be the end of the world if we didn’t sign anyone?
I think we might have enough within the current squad to get us up |
I agree that we've probably got enough to get us up, which means any signings really ought to be with half a season of integration and PL prep in mind. Youngish (probably overseas) well-advanced prospects for me of the Matusiwa level.
If we feel we might be a bit vulnerable to injuries in any particular area then we can buy/loan some Champ level cover, but (as great as he was) I don't think it would be strategically sound to go for a Keiffer Moore type or a Bamford (unless we're concerned about Hirst's injury perhaps). We need to develop a well-advanced prospect who can cut it physically in the PL, even if he's a bit raw (a la Delap really, though not necessarily that style of forward.) |  |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 18:14 - Jan 6 with 1814 views | MK1 |
Think Chaplin's time here is over. He has been immense for us over the last 3-4 years, but we now have better in Nunez. I would be looking to sign 2 in midfield and one up front. Don't think we need anymore than that. Back 4 has plenty of cover with Greaves, Johnson and Young. Front 3 have more options than we actually need, so we have a very strong squad still. Just the 3 signings for me. |  |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 18:48 - Jan 6 with 1662 views | BlueBadger |
Cover for Matisuwa, forward. |  |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 19:35 - Jan 6 with 1519 views | Denny32 |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:59 - Jan 6 by EddyJ |
Don't want to see too many changes. That has been our downfall in the past 2/3 windows.
There is no point bringing in perms unless they are premier league quality, as that is where we hope to be in 6 months. Not sure how many will be available that would come to us in January.
Loans look the most likely. ST and CM are the two areas we are most in need. |
Totally agree...we definitely not going to spend tens of millions unless they are or potential premier league quality ..we have enough to get us up .think Chaplin coming back would be good just to strengthen forward line ..And Decent cm and another striker all on loan | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 19:57 - Jan 6 with 1460 views | Guthrum |
Need, not many at all. Could get away with none at all, but might be a risk in case of injuries/suspensions. Cover for Matusiwa and another striker, perhaps.
However, I don't think that'll stop us hiring if significant upgrades become available, or young future stars. |  |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 20:50 - Jan 6 with 1356 views | vilanovablue |
With subs limit if we don't have a homegrown player one of those stays. |  | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 21:21 - Jan 6 with 1228 views | WestSussexBlue |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:55 - Jan 6 by leftback |
As much as I’m sure we’ll get a couple in, would it be the end of the world if we didn’t sign anyone?
I think we might have enough within the current squad to get us up |
No, we need more. If Jack Clarke picks up an injury, where are the goals coming from?
Azon and Akpom are not going to add enough. | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 22:35 - Jan 6 with 1050 views | jas0999 |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:55 - Jan 6 by leftback |
As much as I’m sure we’ll get a couple in, would it be the end of the world if we didn’t sign anyone?
I think we might have enough within the current squad to get us up |
Yes, need a striker. Hirst injury has shown how weak we are in that area Azon has a poor goalscoring record and is better from the bench. | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 23:24 - Jan 6 with 917 views | itfcsuth |
CDM, CAM & ST feel like a must, CB coverage with Greaves being a LB option would seem smart.
Exits likely of H.Clarke, B.Johnson, C.Humphreys, E.Baggott, S.Szmodics
Looking at numbers:
GK: Walton, Palmer, Button
RB: Furlong, Young
CB: O’Shea, Kipre, Greaves
LB: Davis
CDM: Matusiwa, Cajuste, Taylor
RM: Burns, McAteer, Egeli
CAM: Nunez
LM: J.Clarke, J.Philogene
ST: Hirst, Azon, Akpom
Egeli under 21 doesn’t count which I think gives us 5 spots to play with. |  | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 23:52 - Jan 6 with 880 views | BABLUE |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 23:24 - Jan 6 by itfcsuth |
CDM, CAM & ST feel like a must, CB coverage with Greaves being a LB option would seem smart.
Exits likely of H.Clarke, B.Johnson, C.Humphreys, E.Baggott, S.Szmodics
Looking at numbers:
GK: Walton, Palmer, Button
RB: Furlong, Young
CB: O’Shea, Kipre, Greaves
LB: Davis
CDM: Matusiwa, Cajuste, Taylor
RM: Burns, McAteer, Egeli
CAM: Nunez
LM: J.Clarke, J.Philogene
ST: Hirst, Azon, Akpom
Egeli under 21 doesn’t count which I think gives us 5 spots to play with. |
But no homegrown player in squad, so only 8 subs per game not 9 |  | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 02:02 - Jan 7 with 807 views | Esseeja |
- One CB, try and move Greaves to LB long-term, because I think he is defensively better at LB than Davis, who was constantly exposed in the Premier League, and I believe Townsend is out of contract at the end of the season.
- I don't think we need to worry about the striker position this window, but if we decided to send Azon back, which I'd understand, then sure, but not a Bamford or Moore type player, agreeing with a previous comment here.
- One more proper CM, in case we loan out Humphreys again, or even sell him, and to try and improve on Jack Taylor (not Matusiwa), because if we go into the Premier League with him getting as many minutes as he did last time, then we are failing ourselves again.
I don't think I care too much about this window, at the moment. We had a very good December considering the fixtures, so I'm not as worried as I was a month ago. I would have liked to see the Portsmouth game to see if we are where we want to be as a team now, but it is what it is.
As long as we keep one of Humphreys or Harry Clarke so we can retain 9 subs, then all is fine. [Post edited 7 Jan 2:03]
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 06:28 - Jan 7 with 682 views | Blue_Heath |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 17:55 - Jan 6 by leftback |
As much as I’m sure we’ll get a couple in, would it be the end of the world if we didn’t sign anyone?
I think we might have enough within the current squad to get us up |
I agree to an extent but depends if Akpom can build on his goal then we probably just have enough up front or whether Hirst can rediscover his touch and form. Ivan sadly won't score more than 4 goals between now and the end of the season. | |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 06:39 - Jan 7 with 670 views | PioneerBlue |
3 incoming
CDM, CAM & ST would be amazing but i would leave defence untouched. Keep Baggott and solve that riddle in the summer, leaving Greaves as Leif backup. Baggott and LB both need looking at soon but I would leave that as we have been building this quite solid base. Its one less areas for disruption.
Exits likely agree:
H.Clarke, B.Johnson, C.Humphreys, S.Szmodics.
We have the option of keeping one or both of Baggott and Barbrook with the squad for the second half. | |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 07:02 - Jan 7 with 640 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 02:02 - Jan 7 by Esseeja |
- One CB, try and move Greaves to LB long-term, because I think he is defensively better at LB than Davis, who was constantly exposed in the Premier League, and I believe Townsend is out of contract at the end of the season.
- I don't think we need to worry about the striker position this window, but if we decided to send Azon back, which I'd understand, then sure, but not a Bamford or Moore type player, agreeing with a previous comment here.
- One more proper CM, in case we loan out Humphreys again, or even sell him, and to try and improve on Jack Taylor (not Matusiwa), because if we go into the Premier League with him getting as many minutes as he did last time, then we are failing ourselves again.
I don't think I care too much about this window, at the moment. We had a very good December considering the fixtures, so I'm not as worried as I was a month ago. I would have liked to see the Portsmouth game to see if we are where we want to be as a team now, but it is what it is.
As long as we keep one of Humphreys or Harry Clarke so we can retain 9 subs, then all is fine. [Post edited 7 Jan 2:03]
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Harry Clark does not qualify for the additional match day sub rule - that rule requires a club developed player in the 25 squad, not home grown (different criteria). | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 07:09 - Jan 7 with 622 views | melbs_itfc |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 02:02 - Jan 7 by Esseeja |
- One CB, try and move Greaves to LB long-term, because I think he is defensively better at LB than Davis, who was constantly exposed in the Premier League, and I believe Townsend is out of contract at the end of the season.
- I don't think we need to worry about the striker position this window, but if we decided to send Azon back, which I'd understand, then sure, but not a Bamford or Moore type player, agreeing with a previous comment here.
- One more proper CM, in case we loan out Humphreys again, or even sell him, and to try and improve on Jack Taylor (not Matusiwa), because if we go into the Premier League with him getting as many minutes as he did last time, then we are failing ourselves again.
I don't think I care too much about this window, at the moment. We had a very good December considering the fixtures, so I'm not as worried as I was a month ago. I would have liked to see the Portsmouth game to see if we are where we want to be as a team now, but it is what it is.
As long as we keep one of Humphreys or Harry Clarke so we can retain 9 subs, then all is fine. [Post edited 7 Jan 2:03]
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Should Humphreys and Baggott both go out on loan, I am wondering if the homegrown player registered for the second half of the season will end up being Finley Barbrook, My understanding is that Barbrook is no longer on loan at Lincoln and had already played for Ipswich at the start of the season, so wouldn’t be able to play for a third club this season. He is clearly rated by MCK and the club generally. Apologies if I may have misunderstood any of the situation as it stands. [Post edited 7 Jan 7:11]
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 07:47 - Jan 7 with 569 views | Nutkins_Return |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 23:52 - Jan 6 by BABLUE |
But no homegrown player in squad, so only 8 subs per game not 9 |
? The squad is full of home grown players for the purposes of squad rules. No issues there that I can see. | |
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| How many signings do we actually need? on 07:56 - Jan 7 with 549 views | BABLUE |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 07:47 - Jan 7 by Nutkins_Return |
? The squad is full of home grown players for the purposes of squad rules. No issues there that I can see. |
Only Baggot and Humphrys count, so one of them needs to stay, unless Barbrook counts now he is back from Lincoln | | | |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 11:24 - Jan 7 with 402 views | itfcsuth |
| How many signings do we actually need? on 23:52 - Jan 6 by BABLUE |
But no homegrown player in squad, so only 8 subs per game not 9 |
I'm not sure that is correct, I'm pretty sure we have had 9 subs already this season without Humphreys, Baggott or H.Clarke featuring. | | | |
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