Transfer targets (64 Viewers)

[David O'Day]

The 2 big chances for boro were

1) A keystone cops moment involving Da Silva, Lati, Sheaf and Fadz

2) The crooks efforts was someone using a trick to run at him, not pace.

Highlights are on youtube

 

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[Deleted member 9744]

No we don't but to suggest Eccles is a squad player is ludicrous

They're not alone. Shmmeee thinks we should loan him out for the season for example.

 

[fatso]

Eccles has one of if not the best win ratio in the squad and id say is the most improved player. Not a shock being as he is playing in his natural position and is getting more confidence by the game.

You can be lucky in football but once luck turns into consistency then luck has fuck all to do with it, just means you have become a better player.

I said after the Borough game that if we'd just paid 4 million for a midfielder and he'd put in the kind of performance that Eccles did, we'd be well chuffed.
He's developing into an excellent player, just needs to add the odd goal to his game now.

 

[saveitforthewombles]

Vardy is 36.



30:45 in this video- he gets absolutely swallowed up.

the clip where the guy is sprinting full pace 3 seconds before he turns but he still gets goal side of the ball?

 

[Deleted member 9744]

So many stupid throwaway comments being made without any foundation. Da Silva has been brilliant in his two league games so far

Dasilva is a big upgrade in quality. I like Latibeaudiere but I can't say he's better than Doyle so far.

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

The majority of those at right back.

I’m not saying get rid, he’s a great option to have but you’re kidding yourself if you think he can step into Hamer’s shoes.

It’s simply not true. He played about half a dozen games at right back (or subbing the rwb). After January and the influx of loaners he was allowed to play exclusively in his best position ; midfield.

As for the final para, I don’t think anyone is suggesting he’s a like for like replacement for Hamer but nor are *any* of the players we’ve been linked with.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Hamer needs replacing
Eccles will do just fine

 

[David O'Day]

Vardy is 36.



30:45 in this video- he gets absolutely swallowed up.

he's goal side when the defender moves the ball on

 

[skybluecam]

Anyone who thinks that we will achieve anywhere near the top 6 with Sheaf and Eccles playing as the 2 holding in a 3 man midfield is having a laugh really.

We need a Hamer replacement who is going to come in and start the vast majority of games.

 

[Evo1883]

Dasilva is a big upgrade in quality. I like Latibeaudiere but I can't say he's better than Doyle so far.

We'd struggle to upgrade on Doyle tbh , will end up playing at the top anyway .

We do need another left footed centre half

 

[Martin180]

Dasilva is a big upgrade in quality. I like Latibeaudiere but I can't say he's better than Doyle so far.

No Doyle was and is top drawer , he will become a premiership defender and possibly an international as well

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

No Doyle was and is top drawer , he will become a premiership defender and possibly an international as well

Wasn’t at the start of the season

 

[David O'Day]

Anyone who thinks that we will achieve anywhere near the top 6 with Sheaf and Eccles playing as the 2 holding in a 3 man midfield is having a laugh really.

We need a Hamer replacement who is going to come in and start the vast majority of games.

We played a massive part of last season with sheaf, eccles and then kelly as the holding midfielders?

Once palmer was out Gus wasn't a holding player

 

[Evo1883]

We played a massive part of last season with sheaf, eccles and then kelly as the holding midfielders?

Once palmer was out Gus wasn't a holding player

I don't think it's ideal we play out the season with such a negative midfield either tbh .. I don't think we will anyway

 

[David O'Day]

I don't think it's ideal we play out the season with such a negative midfield either tbh .. I don't think we will anyway

We won't, we'll sign likely 2 more midfielders

 

[skybluecam]

We played a massive part of last season with sheaf, eccles and then kelly as the holding midfielders?

Once palmer was out Gus wasn't a holding player

Our 3 was much more fluid - more like a flat 3 than the 2-1 we play with Palmer/O’Hare in the side. Gus often came deep to collect the ball.

 

[David O'Day]

Our 3 was much more fluid - more like a flat 3 than the 2-1 we play with Palmer/O’Hare in the side. Gus often came deep to collect the ball.

apart from when we played the box you mean

 

[skybluecam]

apart from when we played the box you mean

Obviously Robins prefers 3 in midfield/2 strikers, it’s how we finished last season and spending £10m+ on strikers shows it’s how we’ll play this year.

 

[David O'Day]

Obviously Robins prefers 3 in midfield/2 strikers, it’s how we finished last season and spending £10m+ on strikers shows it’s how we’ll play this year.

that has nowt to do with the conversation about how we set up last yeat

 

[David O'Day]

We are going to bring in midfielders though

So no we won't have to play sheaf and eccles all season, but they are both more than good enough

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

https://x.com/gabsutton/status/1692195103698223409?s=46&t=Lz0CS_q6qRAFDOdSvU1sHg

 

[skybluecam]

that has nowt to do with the conversation about how we set up last yeat

This isn’t a conversation about how we set up last year? It’s whether we need to sign a Gus replacement or not. And we do, because Eccles can’t play that role to the standard we require.

 

[Evo1883]

https://x.com/gabsutton/status/1692195103698223409?s=46&t=Lz0CS_q6qRAFDOdSvU1sHg

Would be nice

 

[Calista]

Regardless don't want to rely on sheaf and Eccles staying fit the entire season do we?

No, but we have Kelly and Lati who can play in those DM positions too. So while we do want to add quality & depth there, we're not so desperate that selling clubs can rip us off.

 

[David O'Day]

This isn’t a conversation about how we set up last year? It’s whether we need to sign a Gus replacement or not. And we do, because Eccles can’t play that role to the standard we require.

it was fella

Also eccles wouldn't play the gus role, Sheaf did it on Saturday as was actually very good

 

[Calista]

We'd struggle to upgrade on Doyle tbh , will end up playing at the top anyway .

We do need another left footed centre half

Binks looks like an excellent loan signing in that position to me.

 

[Martin180]

Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

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Where have I said that ?
It was in response to his claim that Eccles is a squad player at best

 

[procdoc]

Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

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Maybe you could recommend some Croatian playmakers?

 

[hamil99]

I think we'll get another 2xCM and 1xLCB. And that will be us done in the transfer window.

I hope they are all perms as well. Having 4 loans available in Jan to plug up gaps caused through injury would be great.

In regards to another striker. Reading what Robins has said about a few of our youth players, I wonder if he doesn't want to stifle their progress, and include them up untill January at least. Obikwu, Andrews and Stretton, we seem to have a good few young strikers coming through.

 

[skybluecam]

Where have I said that ?
It was in response to his claim that Eccles is a squad player at best

Eccles is a squad player. The only reason he's starting is that we've sold Hamer and not yet replaced him. Once that happens Eccles will be back to the bench.

 

[Covcraig@bury]

Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

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Fight fight fight fight

 

[Grendel]

Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

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Calm down. We will be signing other players

 

[Grendel]

Maybe you could recommend some Croatian playmakers?

Who live in Tile Hill

 

[Deleted member 9744]

Eccles is a squad player. The only reason he's starting is that we've sold Hamer and not yet replaced him. Once that happens Eccles will be back to the bench.

He's been a regular in the team since about October last year.

 

[Martin180]

He's been a regular in the team since about October last year.

Dont waste your time mate , he's typical of some of our fanbase . Once they make a decision about players they won't change their minds