| Going to need a striker aren't we 09:46 - Oct 22 with 2784 views | SomethingBlue |
If Norwood is not in the mix for whatever reason then we're very short up there — one injury leaves us relying on Jackson, who is clearly seen as a last resort & hopefully finds a new club in Jan, for the bench or just opting for another of our zillion wingers/10s. Don't really fancy going into those November games with one CF if anything happened to Bonne or Pigott, but that's where we are. When the window opens we could do with either an experienced head happy for time off bench or a young buck showing promise somewhere to fatten things up a bit. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:49 - Oct 22 with 2026 views | wrightsrightglove |
I’d say from the look of chaplin’s movement and finishing he could play there if we got stuck, I’d certainly have him ahead of Jackson if Bonne and Pigott were both unavailable for whatever reason. | | | |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:50 - Oct 22 with 2006 views | Herbivore |
Bring Simpson back maybe? He's shown he can handle professional football and many sides at this level are no better than what he's been facing at Swindon. Hard to see who we could attract here to be third choice that would be much of an upgrade on one of our own prospects. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:52 - Oct 22 with 1980 views | N2_Blue |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:49 - Oct 22 by wrightsrightglove |
I’d say from the look of chaplin’s movement and finishing he could play there if we got stuck, I’d certainly have him ahead of Jackson if Bonne and Pigott were both unavailable for whatever reason. |
My thinking as well with Chaplin if needed
With at least one of Bonne and Pigot available we are fine and don't see us bringing any striker in as that would really inflate the squad unnecessarily.
If both are injured then yes we would need someone or if one of Jackson/Norwood is moved on we could bring someone in. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:52 - Oct 22 with 1973 views | Keno |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:50 - Oct 22 by Herbivore |
Bring Simpson back maybe? He's shown he can handle professional football and many sides at this level are no better than what he's been facing at Swindon. Hard to see who we could attract here to be third choice that would be much of an upgrade on one of our own prospects. |
Another couple of games and Fishers will be back to match fitness so maybe he could fill in? |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:53 - Oct 22 with 1967 views | positivity |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:50 - Oct 22 by Herbivore |
Bring Simpson back maybe? He's shown he can handle professional football and many sides at this level are no better than what he's been facing at Swindon. Hard to see who we could attract here to be third choice that would be much of an upgrade on one of our own prospects. |
a troy parrot style loan would be another option, but if simpson is ready i'd prefer him | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:54 - Oct 22 with 1948 views | SomethingBlue |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:50 - Oct 22 by Herbivore |
Bring Simpson back maybe? He's shown he can handle professional football and many sides at this level are no better than what he's been facing at Swindon. Hard to see who we could attract here to be third choice that would be much of an upgrade on one of our own prospects. |
Decent shout although, given we are in Swindon's situation with Bonne, I might not wish for that too hard ...
Chaplin a fair shout too from others although not really got the presence to play right up there in this system, but if needs must then sure. | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:55 - Oct 22 with 1936 views | Herbivore |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:53 - Oct 22 by positivity |
a troy parrot style loan would be another option, but if simpson is ready i'd prefer him |
Think we'd struggle to get a Prem side to agree to send a promising youngster on loan to be third choice to be honest. Parrott was a regular starter here. | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:55 - Oct 22 with 1932 views | TractorCam |
Barry is a striker as well, pretty sure that's his main position. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:55 - Oct 22 with 1939 views | JakeITFC |
Interestingly, I think we could see some more upheaval in January - likely to see exits for Norwood, Jackson and Barry in front areas, possibly Nolan in the midfield and wouldn't shock me to see Woolfenden (although not sure of the status of his squad position as an academy product), Kenlock or KVY go out for minutes.
Given that it would free up 4/5 spaces potentially it would be interesting to see where we see reinforcements needed. I'd say one centre forward, a right back and a centre back would be my preference. |  | | |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:58 - Oct 22 with 1902 views | SomethingBlue |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:55 - Oct 22 by JakeITFC |
Interestingly, I think we could see some more upheaval in January - likely to see exits for Norwood, Jackson and Barry in front areas, possibly Nolan in the midfield and wouldn't shock me to see Woolfenden (although not sure of the status of his squad position as an academy product), Kenlock or KVY go out for minutes.
Given that it would free up 4/5 spaces potentially it would be interesting to see where we see reinforcements needed. I'd say one centre forward, a right back and a centre back would be my preference. |
Yes good point, there's probably one more phase of the squad refinement to go for this season and you'd expect three or four to leave given we can now clearly see who won't play. As you say, that would free up space to tweak things with a couple more signings to add some extra strength and quality where needed — hopefully as a final push to get us nearer to the top two. | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:10 - Oct 22 with 1809 views | Mullet |
This Aussie lad or Simpson might be worth a shout, given The Pig should be very handy regardless |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:14 - Oct 22 with 1778 views | positivity |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:10 - Oct 22 by Mullet |
This Aussie lad or Simpson might be worth a shout, given The Pig should be very handy regardless |
forgot about yengi, wonder if he might go out on loan first.
also ben morris is going to have to make some progress sooner rather than later if he's going to stick around | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:14 - Oct 22 with 1787 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 09:50 - Oct 22 by Herbivore |
Bring Simpson back maybe? He's shown he can handle professional football and many sides at this level are no better than what he's been facing at Swindon. Hard to see who we could attract here to be third choice that would be much of an upgrade on one of our own prospects. |
Speaking to a few Swindon fans I know, they are not too impressed. He is a strong, powerful player, but lacks technical ability and not really a finisher. He has scored a few, but in a team that creates so many, they think he might drop out the team soon.
Not saying he won't ever make it, he is still young, but I'd say its a no to bringing him back early. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:16 - Oct 22 with 1751 views | TractorCam |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:14 - Oct 22 by Wallingford_Boy |
Speaking to a few Swindon fans I know, they are not too impressed. He is a strong, powerful player, but lacks technical ability and not really a finisher. He has scored a few, but in a team that creates so many, they think he might drop out the team soon.
Not saying he won't ever make it, he is still young, but I'd say its a no to bringing him back early. |
Especially to make him 2nd or 3rd choice, the exact same thought which is getting our fans annoyed about Bonne to QPR. | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:18 - Oct 22 with 1731 views | Herbivore |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:14 - Oct 22 by Wallingford_Boy |
Speaking to a few Swindon fans I know, they are not too impressed. He is a strong, powerful player, but lacks technical ability and not really a finisher. He has scored a few, but in a team that creates so many, they think he might drop out the team soon.
Not saying he won't ever make it, he is still young, but I'd say its a no to bringing him back early. |
Fans are pretty fickle types though. Looking at how regularly he's playing it seems the manager there trusts him. There's an argument that leaving him there is better for his development long term, but depending on our own circumstances he might be as good as anyone else we can attract to be essentially third choice and likely to just get some minutes from the bench. | |
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| But to be fair all your "mates"..... on 10:24 - Oct 22 with 1688 views | Bloots |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:14 - Oct 22 by Wallingford_Boy |
Speaking to a few Swindon fans I know, they are not too impressed. He is a strong, powerful player, but lacks technical ability and not really a finisher. He has scored a few, but in a team that creates so many, they think he might drop out the team soon.
Not saying he won't ever make it, he is still young, but I'd say its a no to bringing him back early. |
.....kept saying that Aluko was crap and a total waste of a squad place.
So we should take their opinion with a massive pinch of salt. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:26 - Oct 22 with 1657 views | SomethingBlue |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:14 - Oct 22 by Wallingford_Boy |
Speaking to a few Swindon fans I know, they are not too impressed. He is a strong, powerful player, but lacks technical ability and not really a finisher. He has scored a few, but in a team that creates so many, they think he might drop out the team soon.
Not saying he won't ever make it, he is still young, but I'd say its a no to bringing him back early. |
My Swindon supporting colleague really likes him — game of opinions! | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:28 - Oct 22 with 1639 views | ElderGrizzly |
Agree.
Jackson and Norwood will be gone, plus we could easily see Bonne recalled to be sold. Hopefully to us.
So we need at least 2 more, 3 if Bonne doesn’t stay. |  | | |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:50 - Oct 22 with 1545 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
Considering we have this seasons top scorer starting, and last seasons top scorer in the league on the bench, we are not looking too shabby.
We only play one striker after all.
The likes of Aluko and Celina could probably do a decent job up front if needed.
Much depends on what happens to Bonne in Jan. [Post edited 22 Oct 2021 10:51]
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:51 - Oct 22 with 1537 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:28 - Oct 22 by ElderGrizzly |
Agree.
Jackson and Norwood will be gone, plus we could easily see Bonne recalled to be sold. Hopefully to us.
So we need at least 2 more, 3 if Bonne doesn’t stay. |
We dont need 4 players for one position. | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 11:08 - Oct 22 with 1415 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 10:18 - Oct 22 by Herbivore |
Fans are pretty fickle types though. Looking at how regularly he's playing it seems the manager there trusts him. There's an argument that leaving him there is better for his development long term, but depending on our own circumstances he might be as good as anyone else we can attract to be essentially third choice and likely to just get some minutes from the bench. |
Indeed and to be fair, their opinions have gone up and down a bit!
A goal every 3 games isn't bad, if he can stay in the team be interesting to see how he does and Swindon will be right up there and he should be targeting 15 goals + I'd have thought.
Personally I think he would benefit a lot more from a full season at that level, rather than the odd 20 mins here and there for us. | |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 11:09 - Oct 22 with 1414 views | tractordownsouth |
We don’t need anyone else. We have Bonne and Pigott, plus Jackson, Aluko and Chaplin can all play there. We only play 1 up front so it’s silly to have any more than that. |  |
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| Going to need a striker aren't we on 11:15 - Oct 22 with 1378 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| Going to need a striker aren't we on 11:09 - Oct 22 by tractordownsouth |
We don’t need anyone else. We have Bonne and Pigott, plus Jackson, Aluko and Chaplin can all play there. We only play 1 up front so it’s silly to have any more than that. |
Aluko isn't a striker and I am not sure what Jackson is, but it ain't a striker either!! | |
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| But to be fair all your "mates"..... on 11:22 - Oct 22 with 1334 views | N2_Blue |
| But to be fair all your "mates"..... on 10:24 - Oct 22 by Bloots |
.....kept saying that Aluko was crap and a total waste of a squad place.
So we should take their opinion with a massive pinch of salt. |
Wallingford and his 'mates' know nothing about football shocker! | |
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| But to be fair all your "mates"..... on 11:31 - Oct 22 with 1298 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| But to be fair all your "mates"..... on 11:22 - Oct 22 by N2_Blue |
Wallingford and his 'mates' know nothing about football shocker! |
Now that's not very nice is it?
Its all very subjective, as discussed above, some see qualities in players others don't and vice versa.
I guess a striker is judged on goals scored and he has done "ok" in that area, (plus 1 assist too). But I'd suggest a team at the top of league will need their no. 9 to contribute a bit more if he is to stay in the team. [Post edited 22 Oct 2021 11:31]
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