Senior squad then.... 08:43 - Jul 15 with 8896 views | itfcjoe | GK Hladky, Holy Potential for a one in-one out deal with Holy otherwise seem set RB KVY, Donacien, (Burns) Think we'll look to shift Donacien still and get one in LB Penney Signing a first choice LB still a key signing CB Woolfie, Nsiala 2 signings needed here, one senior, one up and coming CM Harper, Evans, Nolan, (El Mizouni, Fraser) Look one player short here AM/Wingers Fraser, Dobra, Burns, El Mizouni, (Bonne) Look 2 players short in these roles Strikers Pigoot, Bonne, Norwood All set Think it leaves us needing 6 players, with potential for another couple of Holy and Donacien go out Some are greater priorities than others, but think we will end up signing 13-14 players before window shuts | |
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Senior squad then.... on 08:45 - Jul 15 with 4152 views | saffers12 | Think that is Bob on Would be happy for Holy and Dobra to stay | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 08:48 - Jul 15 with 4120 views | hype313 | Left Back and a CB is priority now just to settle the jitters at the back, Crooks would be more than welcome. They are clearly still in talks with Celina so that's one of the wide areas sorted if he came in. After that think we are pretty set to start the season. What I do like is quite a few of the players he has brought in are quite versatile, over the course of a long tough season, that will be a real plus for us to mitigate against Injuries/Loss of form etc. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 08:49 - Jul 15 with 4091 views | chicoazul | Plus KVY very prone to injury. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a first choice RB in and have KVY either on the left or as back up. Amazing how after 8 signings we still have holes everywhere, it’s like Man U under van Gaal/Mourinho. I hope they can get it right this summer and we don’t have to do this all again next. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 08:56 - Jul 15 with 4029 views | ParisBlue | I imagine there will be 1-2 youngsters on loan from Premier League. Most teams do but may not happen till late due to euros. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:01 - Jul 15 with 3979 views | pointofblue | I posted this elsewhere, but it terms of a potential first and second XI... Hladký - Vincent-Young, NEW LB, Woolfenden, NEW CB - Evans, NEW CM - Burns, NEW LW, Fraser - Pigott Holy - NEW RB, Penney, Nsiala, Ndaba - Harper, Nolan - NEW RW, Dobra, Norwood - Bonne So still six gaps for me unless we feel there are any young players who could immediately come in and stake a claim. Obviously Harper could be a first team member, I only put him in the second XI assuming we get Crooks in. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:01 - Jul 15 with 3975 views | RopeyAdvice | I think that's a spot on assessment Joe. | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:08 - Jul 15 with 3938 views | Steve_M | Yes, looks about right to me. We still have Jackson to move out as well but imagine there's a deal to be done with someone at L1 level or possibly even bottom of the Championship. It does show though that, as good as our business has been so far this Summer, it's still the bare minimum we needed to do to have players in in good time for the start of the season. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:10 - Jul 15 with 3928 views | itfcjoe |
Senior squad then.... on 08:49 - Jul 15 by chicoazul | Plus KVY very prone to injury. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a first choice RB in and have KVY either on the left or as back up. Amazing how after 8 signings we still have holes everywhere, it’s like Man U under van Gaal/Mourinho. I hope they can get it right this summer and we don’t have to do this all again next. |
I think if season were to start tomorrow and all fit we'd see Burns at RB and KVY at LB - but that is an area we need improvement - possibly a PL loan at RB | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:13 - Jul 15 with 3886 views | Marshalls_Mullet | Are Ndaba or Baggott ready to step in as the up and coming CB? | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:13 - Jul 15 with 3885 views | hype313 |
Senior squad then.... on 09:10 - Jul 15 by itfcjoe | I think if season were to start tomorrow and all fit we'd see Burns at RB and KVY at LB - but that is an area we need improvement - possibly a PL loan at RB |
Wouldn't mind Zak Swanson | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:14 - Jul 15 with 3860 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
Senior squad then.... on 09:01 - Jul 15 by pointofblue | I posted this elsewhere, but it terms of a potential first and second XI... Hladký - Vincent-Young, NEW LB, Woolfenden, NEW CB - Evans, NEW CM - Burns, NEW LW, Fraser - Pigott Holy - NEW RB, Penney, Nsiala, Ndaba - Harper, Nolan - NEW RW, Dobra, Norwood - Bonne So still six gaps for me unless we feel there are any young players who could immediately come in and stake a claim. Obviously Harper could be a first team member, I only put him in the second XI assuming we get Crooks in. |
I don't see Harper or Bonne as second XI. Will be interested to see how everyone is utilised / kept happy. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:18 - Jul 15 with 3838 views | itfcjoe |
Senior squad then.... on 09:13 - Jul 15 by Marshalls_Mullet | Are Ndaba or Baggott ready to step in as the up and coming CB? |
I don't think so - ideally one of them is around as 5th choice - unless Ndaba can blow Cook away this pre season | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:19 - Jul 15 with 3823 views | NthQldITFC |
Senior squad then.... on 09:01 - Jul 15 by pointofblue | I posted this elsewhere, but it terms of a potential first and second XI... Hladký - Vincent-Young, NEW LB, Woolfenden, NEW CB - Evans, NEW CM - Burns, NEW LW, Fraser - Pigott Holy - NEW RB, Penney, Nsiala, Ndaba - Harper, Nolan - NEW RW, Dobra, Norwood - Bonne So still six gaps for me unless we feel there are any young players who could immediately come in and stake a claim. Obviously Harper could be a first team member, I only put him in the second XI assuming we get Crooks in. |
Do you really see Harper as backup!? From the admittedly little I've seen of him he looks excellent, possibly a little raw, but still looks like he'll absolutely dominate midfields in the third division. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:19 - Jul 15 with 3808 views | xrayspecs | I think that is about spot on. Another 6 plus some possible upgrades (Holy, Donacien, Nolan). Suspect El Miz could go out on loan again. | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:32 - Jul 15 with 3749 views | NthQldITFC |
Senior squad then.... on 09:18 - Jul 15 by itfcjoe | I don't think so - ideally one of them is around as 5th choice - unless Ndaba can blow Cook away this pre season |
I think we sometimes see players who have got all the right attributes and have been making steady progress, suddenly make a huge leap forward and become a consistent top performer at a higher level than they have been playing at. Something switches in the psyche and they realise that they are good enough, and all of a sudden they are flying and full of justifiable self-belief. For some reason I think of Ndaba in that bracket, not that I've seen that much of him to be honest. Do you think that he could have that sort of trajectory Joe? | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:36 - Jul 15 with 3711 views | Wallingford_Boy |
Senior squad then.... on 09:10 - Jul 15 by itfcjoe | I think if season were to start tomorrow and all fit we'd see Burns at RB and KVY at LB - but that is an area we need improvement - possibly a PL loan at RB |
Donacien played really well at Dartford. Can see him staying, so not sure a RB is needed. THe rest is accurate though. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:36 - Jul 15 with 3713 views | ElderGrizzly | A good chance we see a couple of frees after the window shuts. A lot of players will be without clubs | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:38 - Jul 15 with 3694 views | tractorboy1978 |
Senior squad then.... on 09:36 - Jul 15 by Wallingford_Boy | Donacien played really well at Dartford. Can see him staying, so not sure a RB is needed. THe rest is accurate though. |
Donacien is the total polar opposite to a PC full back. We want effectively wingers playing there, players comfortable bombing on and who have end product in the final third. | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:39 - Jul 15 with 3692 views | TractorCam | I don't think we need to shift Donacien, he's definitely good enough to be the understudy for KVY and come in if he's injured and Cook seems to think so too. I'm unsure of the LB situation, another one definitely needed but hard to judge if it will be someone better than Penney. If we can add a winger, a Mr Crooks and like you say a big name CB then we're looking very, very strong. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:40 - Jul 15 with 3670 views | Swansea_Blue | Makes you wonder if there' anything in the comments that we are looking for "another 2 or 3" (and that was before Fraser). Hopefully just gamesmanship as you've shown quite clearly how short we are in some areas still. Unless they've got plans to bring in some of the players from the cold or promote yoof. | |
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Senior squad then.... on 09:44 - Jul 15 with 3616 views | Nazemariner | I'd love to see it, but can't imagine that we'll be signing a further 6 players. I reckon two or three more defenders will be enough to start the season, with any gaps that become apparant being plugged before the end of the window. | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:46 - Jul 15 with 3562 views | ElderGrizzly |
Senior squad then.... on 09:39 - Jul 15 by TractorCam | I don't think we need to shift Donacien, he's definitely good enough to be the understudy for KVY and come in if he's injured and Cook seems to think so too. I'm unsure of the LB situation, another one definitely needed but hard to judge if it will be someone better than Penney. If we can add a winger, a Mr Crooks and like you say a big name CB then we're looking very, very strong. |
Agree on JD. He is capable of covering across the back line and given Cook wants a small squad we probably can't afford to let him go. | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:46 - Jul 15 with 3558 views | RopeyAdvice |
Senior squad then.... on 09:19 - Jul 15 by NthQldITFC | Do you really see Harper as backup!? From the admittedly little I've seen of him he looks excellent, possibly a little raw, but still looks like he'll absolutely dominate midfields in the third division. |
i agree. looked like a proper player at dartford. Granted it was only 45 mins! | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:49 - Jul 15 with 3538 views | RopeyAdvice |
Senior squad then.... on 09:39 - Jul 15 by TractorCam | I don't think we need to shift Donacien, he's definitely good enough to be the understudy for KVY and come in if he's injured and Cook seems to think so too. I'm unsure of the LB situation, another one definitely needed but hard to judge if it will be someone better than Penney. If we can add a winger, a Mr Crooks and like you say a big name CB then we're looking very, very strong. |
It would be interesting to see 'if' we do sign crooks, where fraser and crooks would play in the same team.. from what i gather theyre both in the number 10? | | | |
Senior squad then.... on 09:55 - Jul 15 with 3473 views | Mediocre_Quick | I agree, but why would Penney not be first choice LB? | | | |
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