If we can keep the squad in tact (a big IF) with the lads coming back from long term injuries, a couple of additional signings (and better loans than Barrett and Maguire-Drew !) I think we can compete in L1. We’ve got a decent core at the club, just got to keep things rolling !!
If he hasn’t signed his new contract as he was offered one Dan Jones the left back from notts county looked pretty decent against us. Feel like Haynes time is prob up so he would compete with stokes.
Just far too many Jordan's for anyone's liking.
Need to get shot of a few. Must be a nightmare in training.
'Jordan! Jordan, on the back post! No, not you, Jordan I mean the other Jordan.' 4 other players all stop too and the chance vanishes.
Sack off some Jordan's.
Keeper
Left back
Winger
Striker
Would be my priorities!
Left back
Winger
Striker
Would be my priorities!
Experienced keeper although Burge really stepped up
Left back definitely
Hate to say it but probably a striker alongside McNulty
Where would people have played Andreu and Jones today?
Left back definitely
Hate to say it but probably a striker alongside McNulty
Where would people have played Andreu and Jones today?
Tried to sneak that apostrophe in at the end, but I'm watching.
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It'll be really interesting to see what kind of players we go for, and which players MR trusts to do the job in L1. I trust Robins to do well, the first priority is to stay up, hopefully, a top half finish though.
Back up to Burge (who is maturing).
Full back positions need back up and strengthening.
Back up (one) for McNulty, Biamou and Ponticelli.
A proper winger (ideally one who can play both wings) for variation ( surely fans now know we can play without one).
Assuming we keep the main 18, any going out needs like for like in.
Full back positions need back up and strengthening.
Back up (one) for McNulty, Biamou and Ponticelli.
A proper winger (ideally one who can play both wings) for variation ( surely fans now know we can play without one).
Assuming we keep the main 18, any going out needs like for like in.
In: GK, LB, DM, AM/W, ST
Out: LOB, all the DKEs, Reid, JCH, Haynes
GK/Burge
Grimmer/?? Willis/McDonald Davies/Hyam LB/Stokes
DM/Doyle Kelly/??
Andreu/Bayliss Jones/Shipley
McNulty/Ponticelli ST/Biamou
?? Either loans or academy grads. If we get a decent transfer kitty spend it on a partner for McNulty, then an understudy for Doyle.
Out: LOB, all the DKEs, Reid, JCH, Haynes
GK/Burge
Grimmer/?? Willis/McDonald Davies/Hyam LB/Stokes
DM/Doyle Kelly/??
Andreu/Bayliss Jones/Shipley
McNulty/Ponticelli ST/Biamou
?? Either loans or academy grads. If we get a decent transfer kitty spend it on a partner for McNulty, then an understudy for Doyle.
There's a good chance that if we keep this team together, and add the right pieces, we could make a challenge for L1 playoffs too. That is a lot of 'ifs' though.
Our main priority is wide players, probably two wingers because its doubtful Reid will be offered a new deal. Also, we could do with having a 'Plan B' if JJ gets injured again. Elsewhere, the defence will need improving its depth, with cover needed for Grimmer, and a LB in a similar mould to Grimmer (who can defend better too). Maybe another central midfielder and a striker if we are going to 'go for it'.
Our main priority is wide players, probably two wingers because its doubtful Reid will be offered a new deal. Also, we could do with having a 'Plan B' if JJ gets injured again. Elsewhere, the defence will need improving its depth, with cover needed for Grimmer, and a LB in a similar mould to Grimmer (who can defend better too). Maybe another central midfielder and a striker if we are going to 'go for it'.
Yah, not sure if Grimmer will be good enough for League One unfortunately.
He he is not very good with players running at him and more often than not allows wingers to go past him and get balls into the box.
I like Stokes a lot, but he's not the quickest.
Think it may be time to move McDonald on, both of the DKE's, Vincenti, Beavon, Reid and Haynes
He he is not very good with players running at him and more often than not allows wingers to go past him and get balls into the box.
I like Stokes a lot, but he's not the quickest.
Think it may be time to move McDonald on, both of the DKE's, Vincenti, Beavon, Reid and Haynes
Get our recruitment right this summer, keep hold of Bayliss and McNulty (former I've heard is off though...) then I think we can push for the top 6 next season.
The gulf between League 2 and League 1 isnt too big.
A top half finish however would be a good season.
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The gulf between League 2 and League 1 isnt too big.
A top half finish however would be a good season.
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Top 6 is definitely in reach with the likes of JJ back in this squad- can’t see a massive difference between the standard of L1 and L2. I actually fancy us of back to back promotion.
You would have to think Sunderland would be strong and maybe Barnsley too. After that, possibly Bradford, Portsmouth, Charlton. Be interesting to see how the other promoted clubs do too.
I hope the players believe it, because of they genuinely believe it, that's one step towards the goal. McNulty seems to think we're in with a chance, and in terms of talent, we'd definitely have a solid L2 team with injuries to come back. Also, if there's a vision put forward to the fans and players (mainly players) that the Championship is what we're going for, then we'll likely keep all our best players. Recruitment has to be right though, and we'll have to clear out 'dead wood' this season, fringe players such as Beavon, DKE, and so on. I'm optimistic, and hopefully, more people around the club are too and attendances increase too. We've craved a feel-good factor too much as a club.
Luton and us will do well, but I think Accrington will have overstretched themselves with promotion and will go down in 1-2 seasons, Wycombe will possibly be in and around relegation too.
I like Grimmer...when he scores it's always spectacular.
Stokes I like...yes he's slow but his positional sense is good so this makes up for his lack of pace at times.
Of the others I'd keep Reid...he's the only natural winger we have, and he has pace and knows how to put in a great cross. For me he's worth sticking with...wouldn't want him playing against us!
Haynes definitely has to go...I was relieved he wasn't on the bench yesterday!
Yeah, Grimmer and Stokes are fine for League Two, but the top end of League One? Not so sure.
We need to be looking for players that would be pushing for the Championship I would have thought.
I like both players, but there can be no sentiment and if we want to push for the Championship we should consider an upgrade in quality.
We need to be looking for players that would be pushing for the Championship I would have thought.
I like both players, but there can be no sentiment and if we want to push for the Championship we should consider an upgrade in quality.
