Transfer Rumour Raphael Borges Rodriguez signs for Coventry (28 Viewers)

[Boicey]

He’s clearly been brought in to add depth. I don’t know why you’re getting so defensive about this. You’re normally a good, balanced poster

Lolz.

 

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[skybluecam]

He’s clearly been brought in to add depth. I don’t know why you’re getting so defensive about this. You’re normally a good, balanced poster

Not really defensive, just sticking by my opinion he’s unlikely to be at the level required to contribute in this league.

If he’s been brought in as a prospect who won’t play much then that’s fine, but it seems odd we’d do that with a player from so far away that we’ve paid a fee for. So I’m assuming he’s going to play and that concerns me slightly.

Obviously he still has my full support as a fan.

 

[robbiekeane]

Not really defensive, just sticking by my opinion he’s unlikely to be at the level required to contribute in this league.

If he’s been brought in as a prospect who won’t play much then that’s fine, but it seems odd we’d do that with a player from so far away that we’ve paid a fee for. So I’m assuming he’s going to play and that concerns me slightly.

Obviously he still has my full support as a fan.

What would people have said about sakamoto?

 

[robbiekeane]

How did we even scout this guy

 

[Saddlebrains]

These are usually the types of signings that we’ve excelled at in recent years.

I raise you Gervane Kasteneer, Marcell Hillsner, Wesley Jobello and Julien Dacosta as wingers over recent years .....

 

[Deity]

I raise you Gervane Kasteneer, Marcell Hillsner, Wesley Jobello and Julien Dacosta as wingers over recent years .....

2 of those 4 were not signed as wingers …..

 

[TomRad85]

I raise you Gervane Kasteneer, Marcell Hillsner, Wesley Jobello and Julien Dacosta as wingers over recent years .....

Tbf they were all older with careers behind them that raised red flags almost immediately. I think we're smarter now.

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[gspotgaz]

How did we even scout this guy

Exactly what I was thinking . One of the more obscure signings we could have made

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

All part of DK's global fan base plan. Japan, USA and Europe now being added to by Australia. Master stroke!

Sky Blues on tour, should get some decent friendlies out of that lot.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I’m sure someone could knock some lyrics together to the tune of “land down under”

Raphael comes from a Land Down Under, he's gunner run you over.

Feel free to add more lyrics.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Do you think he’s the back up right winger?

Or is he third choice in numerous positions across the front?

develop Raphael and then sign another loan there imo

Could he end up in Callum O'HARE position ?

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Not really defensive, just sticking by my opinion he’s unlikely to be at the level required to contribute in this league.

If he’s been brought in as a prospect who won’t play much then that’s fine, but it seems odd we’d do that with a player from so far away that we’ve paid a fee for. So I’m assuming he’s going to play and that concerns me slightly.

Obviously he still has my full support as a fan.

He's probably gonna be third or fourth choice in a number of positions and a bench option to help manage the minutes of the first team players. Would expect us to bring in another winger to compete with Sakamoto on the right.

Would leave us with on the wings

EMC
Haji
Sakamoto
New signing
Tavares
Rodriguez

 

[usskyblue]

Jeyyyyzus H.. there ain’t half some fuckinwhiff spouted on here.

Let’s let the kid kick a fuckingball before we say he’s not going to make it.. yeah?

 

[itsabuzzard]

Jeyyyyzus H.. there ain’t half some fuckinwhiff spouted on here.

Let’s let the kid kick a fuckingball before we say he’s not going to make it.. yeah?

Radical, dude.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

So what's his nickname then, Rapha or Rodder's

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

So what's his nickname then, Rapha or Rodder's

Rapha

 

[Trueskyblue20]

He's probably gonna be third or fourth choice in a number of positions and a bench option to help manage the minutes of the first team players. Would expect us to bring in another winger to compete with Sakamoto on the right.

Would leave us with on the wings

EMC
Haji
Sakamoto
New signing
Tavares
Rodriguez

Can’t see us having 6 ‘wingers’ to cover 2 slots.

I think the next priority would be replacing Godden as maybe someone who can play across the whole front line but is primarily a Striker.

Someone in the mold of Kvistgaarden (who I saw someone mention on here before) would be ideal.


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[hamil99]

Can’t see us having 6 ‘wingers’ to cover 2 slots.

I think the next priority would be replacing Godden as maybe someone who can play across the whole front line but is primarily a Striker.

Someone in the mold of Kvistgaarden (who I saw someone mention on here before) would be ideal.


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I'd hope for a new keeper and DM before a striker. I feel they are the two positions we need upgrades most in.

 

[Tea & Busquets]

Can’t see us having 6 ‘wingers’ to cover 2 slots.

I think the next priority would be replacing Godden as maybe someone who can play across the whole front line but is primarily a Striker.

Someone in the mold of Kvistgaarden (who I saw someone mention on here before) would be ideal.


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Kvistgaarden out of our price range I'm afraid. Albion Rrhamani is interesting though.

 

[Trueskyblue20]

Kvistgaarden out of our price range I'm afraid. Albion Rrhamani is interesting though.

Yeah I did think he might be as I think Celtic were looking at a deal for around £7m. I was more thinking a player in that mold if possible, I haven’t seen Rrhamani but the stats look good.


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[Trueskyblue20]

I'd hope for a new keeper and DM before a striker. I feel they are the two positions we need upgrades most in.

And LB as a priority if Bidwell is meant to be leaving as you can’t have Dasilva as first choice.

I’m a bit gutted about McCallum to be honest, it would have been great on a free. Although I agree there may be better out there, they will cost a lot of money and I can’t think of a decent Prem loan option either.


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[AFCCOVENTRY]

I raise you Gervane Kasteneer, Marcell Hillsner, Wesley Jobello and Julien Dacosta as wingers over recent years .....

All these players are Sky Blue legends. Never want to hear a bad word against them.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Can’t see us having 6 ‘wingers’ to cover 2 slots.

I think the next priority would be replacing Godden as maybe someone who can play across the whole front line but is primarily a Striker.

Someone in the mold of Kvistgaarden (who I saw someone mention on here before) would be ideal.


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Most of them can play multiple positions so you are covering more than two slots.

Them 6 players cover 4 positions really, add in Simms and Palmer or Palmer replacement and you have 8 players competing for 4 attacking roles.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

So what's his nickname then, Rapha or Rodder's

Dave

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Best of luck to the lad.

Looks like a development squad player to me, but he's young so plenty of time for the coaches to work their magic. Doubt he'll be involved in a matchday league squad until post Xmas when injuries/fatigue start to show.

 

[MusicDating]

Can’t see us having 6 ‘wingers’ to cover 2 slots.

I think the next priority would be replacing Godden as maybe someone who can play across the whole front line but is primarily a Striker.

Someone in the mold of Kvistgaarden (who I saw someone mention on here before) would be ideal.


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I reckon we'll sign another couple of wingers and then play the box...

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

I reckon we'll sign another couple of wingers and then play the box...

So play them out of position in central midfield

 

[Deity]

I reckon we'll sign another couple of wingers and then play the box...

I also think we will sign at least one more proven wide player, probably right sided.

IF we go to a 4-4-2 formation then we may also see a further left sided wide player join too.

We can’t go into a season with just EMC and Tats as our wide players with Wright and Simms through the middle.

If we move to a 4-3-3 formation and abandon the 10 then I think just one more wide right player will be sufficient.

One of the things Ipsw did brilliantly this season was be able to refresh their entire attack on 60 mins with minimal disruption to the quality on the pitch.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Lol at people thinking Dougs going to allow 3 players per position

 

[GIMOC]

How did we even scout this guy

many teams were after him inc a few championship teams. we are a team who players want to sign for

he’s young he’s raw. exciting to see how this pans out

 

[Viktor17]

Lol at people thinking Dougs going to allow 3 players per position

Surely we sign a right winger?

 

[Deity]

Lol at people thinking Dougs going to allow 3 players per position

I’m not suggesting 3 players per position.

im suggesting 2 players per position. Left wing and right wing are not the same position.

We currently have EMC and Wright for the left and Tats / Raphael for the right.

I still think we will sign another wide right player in addition to Raphael who is clearly a calculated gamble.

Your constant critique of Doug is very odd.

 

[TomRad85]

many teams were after him inc a few championship teams. we are a team who players want to sign for

he’s young he’s raw. exciting to see how this pans out

Attention forum... When GIMOC is more positive in his posts than you are, it's time to have a rethink.

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[robbiekeane]

we don’t even play wingers

 

[Viktor17]

I’m not suggesting 3 players per position.

im suggesting 2 players per position. Left wing and right wing are not the same position.

We currently have EMC and Wright for the left and Tats / Raphael for the right.

I still think we will sign another wide right player in addition to Raphael who is clearly a calculated gamble.

Your constant critique of Doug is very odd.

Add right winger and a back up for Ellis - Christ we have firepower