TRANSFER RUMOUR - Lee Buchanan (11 Viewers)

[Otis]

You seem to have got more knowledgeable about our players, the further you have moved from Coventry? More time on your hands to do your research @Otis ?

No, I am going back to when he was a regular in the U21's and from watching the games in YouTube.

 

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[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

Notice many want 2 players for every position lets try getting 1 for every postion first then worry about a second plus the fact that certain players can cover quite adequely in more than 1 position if your squad gets too big you end up with dissatisfaction from players who never get a game. I thought our squad was slightly small last season, the togetherness was great to see.

 

[covcity4life]

Notice many want 2 players for every position lets try getting 1 for every postion first then worry about a second plus the fact that certain players can cover quite adequely in more than 1 position if your squad gets too big you end up with dissatisfaction from players who never get a game. I thought our squad was slightly small last season, the togetherness was great to see.

That's not how recruitment works. You take opportunities when and where they pop up.

 

[long way home]

Our squad last season probably had the right number but didn't have enough quality in depth. We need more quality so replacing Dabo, Kane, Rose, Walker, Waghorn and Mcquire with better quality player is paramount if we generally are going to improve squad depth.

COH and Palmer back fit adds and im sure the 5 loans will be used with hopefully 2 of those coming back on permanent deals. I get the feeling MR will look to younger more athletic players and add a few old heads in with Kelly and Fadz who are still around to help the group.

Dasilva is a good start but i can see a lot more coming through the door and still a couple going out on perms and on loan.

 

[djr8369]

Hes

Isn't Burroughs favoured position LWB? If so I see this as a non starter regardless of whether Bidwell stays or goes. It's RWB where we need 2 players. I guess BNC might come back, but if not how about Ethan Laird as an option? Contract finishing at Man U. Looked very good a couple of seasons ago at Swansea.

He’s a CM I think but bit of a utility player? I’m sure posters who have watched a lot of academy games will know more.

 

[Matt smith]

As a standalone, very keen. Good player and a huge upgrade on Bidwell in my opinion. Also likely to bring resale value.

However, strange after already signing Dasilva that we’ve been linked. As shmmeee mentions, he apparently is able to cover CB as well which would make sense.

Been playing cm for Bremen

 

[Matt smith]

This would be a ridiculously good signing

 

[NortonSkyBlue]

Yes it is wierd how people seem to think we only need 1 player to play all of the games. One reason we struggled this season was lack of any depth whatsoever.

Yes we need depth in the squad but our season lasted to literally the last kick, the best over 20 years.

 

[long way home]

Quality not quantity is the key to improving the overall standard of the squad. The number was ok the ability to change things from the bench or cover injury with quality was lacking.

 

[Balli001]

Yes we need depth in the squad but our season lasted to literally the last kick, the best over 20 years.

However we got to the position of dabo taking the 6th penalty in that shootout

 

[skyblueinBaku]

However we got to the position of dabo taking the 6th penalty in that shootout

Yes, but there were others on the pitch that could have stepped up.

 

[Balli001]

Yes, but there were others on the pitch that could have stepped up.

All defenders yes.

 

[Skybluecol]

Is Bidwell a high earner so moving him on to free up funds?

 

[Deity]

Is Bidwell a high earner so moving him on to free up funds?

Reports suggest £10k a week and one of the highest earners ….

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Reports suggest £10k a week and one of the highest earners ….

If so, it’s probably worth cashing out on him. We’ve got to be thinking as lean as possible to squeeze our budget to the maximum.

Having two younger players with a higher ceiling is absolutely the move we should be making!

 

[Grendel]

If so, it’s probably worth cashing out on him. We’ve got to be thinking as lean as possible to squeeze our budget to the maximum.

Having two younger players with a higher ceiling is absolutely the move we should be making!

Da silva was on a lot more at Bristol

 

[SkyblueDad]

Yes, but there were others on the pitch that could have stepped up.

No there wasn’t a list of penalty takers are submitted to the ref and they go one at a time in order until a conclusion, Dabo was sixth.

 

[shmmeee]

No there wasn’t a list of penalty takers are submitted to the ref and they go one at a time in order until a conclusion, Dabo was sixth.

This isn’t true is it?

 

[Balli001]

This isn’t true is it?

I thought it was just the first 5 tbh

 

[SkyblueDad]

This isn’t true is it?

It is, but does it really matter.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Hes

He’s a CM I think but bit of a utility player? I’m sure posters who have watched a lot of academy games will know more.

His versatility is probably in his favour to be honest

 

[The Philosopher]

I think the thing that will irk many is that Bidwell didn’t go 6th. He’s one of our “dead ball” takers, and is characterised as calm. Dabo is neither of those things and to my mind had no business being 6th in line.

It’s ifs and buts. Yes. I would have fancied him to get it on target more than Dabo. I’m sure I’m not alone. It was a bad decision in hindsight, obviously, but I think many would agree it should have been Bidwell stepping up. Then Fadz / Wilson etc. Brave if Dabo? Maybe. Bad in game choice? Yep.

 

[shmmeee]

It is, but does it really matter.

Truth always matters.

From: Law 10 - The Outcome of a Match | IFAB

 

[CCFCSteve]

I think the thing that will irk many is that Bidwell didn’t go 6th. He’s one of our “dead ball” takers, and is characterised as calm. Dabo is neither of those things and to my mind had no business being 6th in line.

It’s ifs and buts. Yes. I would have fancied him to get it on target more than Dabo. I’m sure I’m not alone. It was a bad decision in hindsight, obviously, but I think many would agree it should have been Bidwell stepping up. Then Fadz / Wilson etc. Brave if Dabo? Maybe. Bad in game choice? Yep.

Agree with this in the theory but we’ve got to remember that both of those players had played 120 mins. Robins said he would’ve taken Bidwell off if Doyle hadn’t got injured/cramped. Maybe they were just out on their feet so we went for fresher legs first. Either way it’s gone now

Ps I still can’t believe Fadz and Kelly made it through the full match. Unbelievable effort at their ages

 

[Balli001]

Truth always matters.

From: Law 10 - The Outcome of a Match | IFAB

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Surely he wouldnt give us misinformation. Totally out of character......

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Quality not quantity is the key to improving the overall standard of the squad. The number was ok the ability to change things from the bench or cover injury with quality was lacking.

Well, we need a bit of both really.

We definitely need to up the quality with the wages that have become available from released players, but we definitely need a bigger squad too. We had so many injuries last year because of the amount of game time players were having to play.

So should the likes of Vik be sold I can see us using that to bring in two or three good players to increase squad numbers.

 

[fatso]

Notice many want 2 players for every position lets try getting 1 for every postion first then worry about a second plus the fact that certain players can cover quite adequely in more than 1 position if your squad gets too big you end up with dissatisfaction from players who never get a game. I thought our squad was slightly small last season, the togetherness was great to see.

At the moment we'd struggle to put 11 players on the pitch Inc 2 left backs, and 2 keepers.

 

[Martin180]

Would be an awesome signing adding both depth and quality to the squad

 

[djr8369]

His versatility is probably in his favour to be honest

Absolutely. Very successful teams often have a utility player or two and it’s obviously useful if you have a small squad like we tend to.

 

[nunchuckas]

I think the thing that will irk many is that Bidwell didn’t go 6th. He’s one of our “dead ball” takers, and is characterised as calm. Dabo is neither of those things and to my mind had no business being 6th in line.

It’s ifs and buts. Yes. I would have fancied him to get it on target more than Dabo. I’m sure I’m not alone. It was a bad decision in hindsight, obviously, but I think many would agree it should have been Bidwell stepping up. Then Fadz / Wilson etc. Brave if Dabo? Maybe. Bad in game choice? Yep.

Yeah, Dabo would have been my 11th choice out of everyone on the pitch, he's scored 2 more goals against us in one game than he has in 100+ games for us!

Jokes aside though, Bidwell, Panzo, Mcfadzean, Mcnally and Wilson would have all been ahead of Dabo if it was up to me - fair play if Dabo was the only one to volunteer to go next, but if there's any reason or rhyme, the others should be ahead, can imagine they can all strike a ball better, and would be less erratic than Dabo (bar maybe Wilson, but he would have been less fazed by the situation you feel).

 

[Evo1883]

However true this is I'm not sure , asked my Derby supporting mate says he's a really good player

 

[skyblueinswansea]

Nixon is saying we have an interest but Buchanan wants to crack Germany unless he’s told otherwise.

 

[Gint11]

Bidwell is ok. Just ok. Decent toward the end if the season but below average for much of the early season. Just my opinion.

Attacking wise he’s not Maatsen or McCallum. He’s a left back not LWB.

He’s 30. If we get a half decent fee then offski he goes.

Buchanan 22? Potential to develop.

Steady Eddie but he was awful in the final

 

[stay_up_skyblues]

Good player, I knew his uncle Neil.

 

[GaryMabbuttsLeftKnee]

Good player, I knew his uncle Neil.