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Transfer Rumour Apparently close to signing 2 players (1 Viewer)

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Deleted member 5849

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #106
Grendel said:
Even dropping down a league has meant nothing but continued mediocrity
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Mediocrity's a step up from what we're used to.

tbh, I think we're being a bit blase in accepting the loss of Willis. If our defence hadn't been so good as it has been, just where would we be?

I'd also expect him to be sold to cover wages of others coming in, while the transfer fee pays for the wages of those already at the club, however, so wouldn't be expecting his fee to be reinvested in players really.
 
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steve82

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #107
Otis said:
Exactly. Seemingly he has attracted interest, we have cover. Seems to me the most logical and least damaging.

Much rather Willis than McDonald and much rather wish Willis than Kelly. We are thin in midfield, pretty rich in the back line.

There's a few players I wouldn't mind getting rid of, but who's going to be interested in buying them?
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Well put, Willis has done well and built a good relationship with Mcdonald and has a figure on his head which we need more to bolster the attacking play

Willis isn't indispensable in L2, Davies can come and slot straight in.
 
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Grendel

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #108
Deleted member 5849 said:
Mediocrity's a step up from what we're used to.

tbh, I think we're being a bit blase in accepting the loss of Willis. If our defence hadn't been so good as it has been, just where would we be?

I'd also expect him to be sold to cover wages of others coming in, while the transfer fee pays for the wages of those already at the club, however, so wouldn't be expecting his fee to be reinvested in players really.
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Centre backs is one position we are overloaded with players.
 
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steve82

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #109
Deleted member 5849 said:
Mediocrity's a step up from what we're used to.

tbh, I think we're being a bit blase in accepting the loss of Willis. If our defence hadn't been so good as it has been, just where would we be?

I'd also expect him to be sold to cover wages of others coming in, while the transfer fee pays for the wages of those already at the club, however, so wouldn't be expecting his fee to be reinvested in players really.
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It's not solely down to Willis tho is it, what about the other 6 defensive minded players around him keeping the opposition out.
 

Adge

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #110
Yes it's all the defence who should take credit. It's seems to have gone pear shaped though since a certain left back has come back in. Coincidence.........?
 

chiefdave

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #111
Liquid Gold said:
We wouldn't need to be shifting out players in order to get loans though would we?
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Budget will cover wages as well so moving someone out could free up the wages to bring someone in on loan.
 

clint van damme

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #112
RoboCCFC90 said:
30.

The player is named after a Manchester United legend
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Jeff Cantona?
 

steve82

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #113
Adge said:
Yes it's all the defence who should take credit. It's seems to have gone pear shaped though since a certain left back has come back in. Coincidence.........?
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Or that fact that we've lost any pace and real attacking threat so sides can come at us as we're slow at getting forwards and gained a extra 10-20 yards up the pitch sending us deeper?

More coincidence.
 
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Adge

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #114
Burge has got the wobbles again aswell it seems.
 
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sw88

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  • Dec 15, 2017
  • #115
fernandopartridge said:
Conor Thomas would do well in our current set up, funnily enough. Ideal replacement for Doyle / Kelly.
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Please lord let him be joking!
 
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harvey098

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #116
Grendel said:
Even dropping down a league has meant nothing but continued mediocrity
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Mediocrity? He’s been an absolute stalwart this season. I understand why people like McDonald because he can ping a pass 60 yards but in terms of a defender, Willis has been head and shoulders above McDonald this year.
 

Esoterica

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #117
harvey098 said:
Mediocrity? He’s been an absolute stalwart this season. I understand why people like McDonald because he can ping a pass 60 yards but in terms of a defender, Willis has been head and shoulders above McDonald this year.
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I disagree, Willis just can't cope with big strikers, his heading is so weak. Where Willis is better than McDonald is his athleticism but that has been regularly redundant due to the type of strikers we've played against in L2 and by how deep our team has lined up. He's also been caught ball watching several times this season instead of getting tight to his man which has contributed to some of our goals conceded. Overall I'd say Willis has been good but certainly not head and shoulders above McDonald who I'd say is nailed on for Player of the Season with Jones injured.
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #118
Esoterica said:
I disagree, Willis just can't cope with big strikers, his heading is so weak. Where Willis is better than McDonald is his athleticism but that has been regularly redundant due to the type of strikers we've played against in L2 and by how deep our team has lined up. He's also been caught ball watching several times this season instead of getting tight to his man which has contributed to some of our goals conceded. Overall I'd say Willis has been good but certainly not head and shoulders above McDonald who I'd say is nailed on for Player of the Season with Jones injured.
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I disagree too. For me, McDonald is definitely the better of the two defenders.
 
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Adge

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #119
Otis said:
I disagree too. For me, McDonald is definitely the better of the two defenders.
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Indeed. And has complimented Willis very well which in turn makes Willis look more solid being next to him.
Lets stop pretending that Willis is some sort of world beater, this is his level and he's even made mistakes that have lead to several goals even at this level. Some people have very short/selective memories.
 
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steve82

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #120
Esoterica said:
I disagree, Willis just can't cope with big strikers, his heading is so weak. Where Willis is better than McDonald is his athleticism but that has been regularly redundant due to the type of strikers we've played against in L2 and by how deep our team has lined up. He's also been caught ball watching several times this season instead of getting tight to his man which has contributed to some of our goals conceded. Overall I'd say Willis has been good but certainly not head and shoulders above McDonald who I'd say is nailed on for Player of the Season with Jones injured.
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I also 100% agree with that and said the same for a while. Willis has improved this season or the standard has slipped to a level he's confident at or in a side he's confident in so he's finally excelling.

Willis has flaws still which plague him for time to time and dies struggle to deal with certain types of strikers, yet go toe to toe he will win all day.

Time to cash in and say well done and thanks.

We could tick a few boxes more and upgrade on Willis if MR really can stretch the pennies and see if we can tempt Ben Richards-Everton to come from Accrington. Only a few months left on his contract, 6'5" and athletic and originally from Birmingham having played at Hinckley a short time ago.
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #121
Lol!!!!! Good 1 guys
 

Great_Expectations

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #122
harvey098 said:
Mediocrity? He’s been an absolute stalwart this season. I understand why people like McDonald because he can ping a pass 60 yards but in terms of a defender, Willis has been head and shoulders above McDonald this year.
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I hate to say it, but Willis has has his trousers pulled down by numerous strikers this season.

He should be head and shoulders above everyone on this league and he’s really not.

I like him and ideally wouldn’t want to lose him, but we have good enough cover at CB and he’ll command a decent fee.
 
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stevefloyd

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #123
It's nice to have cover at centre back after ladt years shambles pity we didn't have the same with our offensive
 

steve82

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #124
Jordan Willis.... sell sell sell!!!!
 
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harvey098

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #125
Davies is better than both of them haha!
 

Otis

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #126
steve82 said:
Jordan Willis.... sell sell sell!!!!
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Definitely got a 50p head.
 

steve82

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #127
Otis said:
Definitely got a 50p head.
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Redeemed himself a little in the second half when we squeezed play a bit better which nullified there threat more.
Davies introduction showed my points completely that's he needs to start to deal with the big lads and direct style of play.

Willis today showed every reason why he's not the be all and end all of our defence. He is disposable at the right price.
 
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stevefloyd

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  • Dec 16, 2017
  • #128
He is disposable even at the wrong price
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 17, 2017
  • #129
We would have no squad if we sold every cov player that has a bad first half....
 
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steve82

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  • Dec 17, 2017
  • #130
covcity4life said:
We would have no squad if we sold every cov player that has a bad first half....
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That's very true, we'd half half time fire sales
 
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ccfchoi87

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  • Dec 17, 2017
  • #131
Joe Lolley is a name I've heard.
 
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superskyblue

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  • Dec 17, 2017
  • #132
ccfchoi87 said:
Joe Lolley is a name I've heard.
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That would be sweet
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 17, 2017
  • #133
superskyblue said:
That would be sweet
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Nah it would suck
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #134
Might be someone we can cash in on in future.
 
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Bristol sky blue

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #135
Willis is one of those players we take for granted a bit.
Would be a shame to break up a good partnership at the back, but with Tom Davies looking like he should be a regular starter (he is dominant in the air for a start) plus Dom Hyam doing pretty well when called upon, cashing in on him would make sense.
Edit to say that Stokes is decent at CB as well if needed...
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #136
And Grimmer can play there too.

Mickey Adams said when he had him playing for him he wasn't sure if his best position was full back or centre back.
 

Skybluefaz

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #137
ccfchoi87 said:
Joe Lolley is a name I've heard.
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He'd get some stick.
 
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ccfcway

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #138
Great_Expectations said:
I hate to say it, but Willis has has his trousers pulled down by numerous strikers this season.

He should be head and shoulders above everyone on this league and he’s really not.

I like him and ideally wouldn’t want to lose him, but we have good enough cover at CB and he’ll command a decent fee.
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Curious how he can commend a decent fee if he isn’t any good ?
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #139
Don't think anyone has said he isn't any good. Just that he's not indispensable and not as good as some may believe.
 
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Sbarcher

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  • Dec 18, 2017
  • #140
Skybluefaz said:
He'd get some stick.
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Think we would get hundreds and thousands for him.
 
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