lordsummerisle
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Delorge was after Roussell.
Saw his goal away at Sheffield United, think only one he scored.
Think he got into some trouble over drug dealing or something years after leaving us?
Bit before my time - Obviously I know of Roussell but was only made aware that Clement even played for us after he got the Rangers gig
Funnily enough I was in Gent in Belgium over the summer and a local recognised my top purely for the fact they flogged Roussell to us
William the Conqueror?Who’s the last Norman we had?
See W. C. Fields in "It's a gift".How are we saying his name?
I’ve been reading it as Bass - it since he signed but now thinking it could be Bass - et - ey
William the Conqueror?
More of a Normann, but it still counts.Runar?
If we’re bringing in understudies we’re not actually improving the team. Our midfield is lacking compared to the teams we hope to be around and likewise, so is our central defenders. That’s in the now, if we can’t bring in an experienced CB it could just about wait till Jan. Midfield has to be a non-negotiable top priority because all it takes is injuries to Sheaf and Torp and Allen is a starter - good player, not good enough for a top half team imo.My guess is he has a lot of potential and will be ear marked to replace Simms next season? EMC for Wright, so maybe a Sheaf or Milan understudy to come in too?
He was accused of match fixing. It was never proven and he wasn't charged but his club at the time Anderlecht sacked him anyway. He went on to have an OK career in the Dutch leagues but he never lived up to his hype.Delorge was after Roussell.
Saw his goal away at Sheffield United, think only one he scored.
Think he got into some trouble over drug dealing or something years after leaving us?
I agree I’m just thinking if we’re spending 2-3 m on this guy and EMC, who are unlikely to start, then what could be the strategy. It’s great to be spending money on depth but would expect the starting 11 to be a higher priority.If we’re bringing in understudies we’re not actually improving the team. Our midfield is lacking compared to the teams we hope to be around and likewise, so is our central defenders. That’s in the now, if we can’t bring in an experienced CB it could just about wait till Jan. Midfield has to be a non-negotiable top priority because all it takes is injuries to Sheaf and Torp and Allen is a starter - good player, not good enough for a top half team imo.
I’m pleasantly surprised we’ve got Bassette in, but if it’s at the cost of midfield and defence, I don’t like it.
We signed delorge circa 98 - he broke his leg early on, before CR.Delorge was after Roussell.
Saw his goal away at Sheffield United, think only one he scored.
Think he got into some trouble over drug dealing or something years after leaving us?
I agree I’m just thinking if we’re spending 2-3 m on this guy and EMC, who are unlikely to start, then what could be the strategy. It’s great to be spending money on depth but would expect the starting 11 to be a higher priority.
It’s quite possibleMaybe we just can't get deals through the door for the CDM and CB positions, we are in desperate need of.
We signed delorge circa 98 - he broke his leg early on, before CR.
We aren't going to go the whole season without injuries. Bringing in these players ensure we avoid / reduce both player burnout and remain competitive when those injuries inevitably happen. There will be players who will start on the bench and then probably get a run of 10-15 games starting all of a sudden.I agree I’m just thinking if we’re spending 2-3 m on this guy and EMC, who are unlikely to start, then what could be the strategy. It’s great to be spending money on depth but would expect the starting 11 to be a higher priority.
This signing caught everyone on the hop, no one expected it, no press got wind of it, and neither team leaked it.If we’re bringing in understudies we’re not actually improving the team. Our midfield is lacking compared to the teams we hope to be around and likewise, so is our central defenders. That’s in the now, if we can’t bring in an experienced CB it could just about wait till Jan. Midfield has to be a non-negotiable top priority because all it takes is injuries to Sheaf and Torp and Allen is a starter - good player, not good enough for a top half team imo.
I’m pleasantly surprised we’ve got Bassette in, but if it’s at the cost of midfield and defence, I don’t like it.
Burroughs went out because he isnt actually that good for the level we are at. Doubt his ages made much impact to the overall budgetIt now looks obvious that Burroughs went out on loan to make way for his wages, rather than the bigger RB cover we thought might be coming in
I would say we need a 6 to come in before the window closes. It’s unsustainable for our midfield to hold up with the current numbers.This is definitely a shock signing, especially given the clamour for defenders and defensive midfielders. I can only imagine that Robins recognises that our season tailed off last season, possibly because of our lack of depth. He has just decided to pack the squad out a bit. 6 coming in and only Kelly, Godden, O'Hare, (Fadz in Jan) leaving. I suppose that's only 2 up from last year. I would be surprised if there wasn't oe more defence-minded player to come in next week. Looking like a good squad with plenty of depth.
Maybe we just can't get deals through the door for the CDM and CB positions, we are in desperate need of.
I would say we need a 6 to come in before the window closes. It’s unsustainable for our midfield to hold up with the current numbers.
Them days seem long gone . We have a very prudent owner and a sustainable process in place now . It may appear to hinder us in various transfer windows but the end game is the bigger pictureBTA could be out for most of Jan playing in the African cup of nations and Haji playing away with the USA team. Could be why we have bought this lad in. To make sure we aren't light going into the crucial part of the season. Makes sense to me. Hopefully a CDM is next, I have a feeling we are looking for the right player and may have missed a couple of targets but the team don't want to bring someone in just for the hell of it.
Now that's obscureSee W. C. Fields in "It's a gift".
as cover fellaIs this some modern fancy bollocks of a "reverse 442", like a "false 9"??
A more defensive minded midfielder for me is more pressing than a centre back. I think the young centre backs we have will improve over the course of the season with regular playing time.
Centre backs don't generally peak till their late 20s either so all of them have time and age on their sidesSpot on, I understand the want for a CB but let's not get stuck in the idea that they can't improve. At least 2 have really good potential in my eyes. So let's do what we have been so good at and develop them. Sheaf had huge flaws in his game when he joined, but we have him plenty of game time and he's now essential.
What I meant was both were before my time - But I was familiar with Roussell cause he was obviously a bigger name for usDelorge was after Roussell.
Saw his goal away at Sheffield United, think only one he scored.
Think he got into some trouble over drug dealing or something years after leaving us?
Yes, it's pretty obvious we haven't run out of money, I think we will buy the right players when they are available. If not we wait. It's a proper 5 year plan.This signing caught everyone on the hop, no one expected it, no press got wind of it, and neither team leaked it.
That's the way business should be done, and it also means that big Doug could have plenty of irons in the fire for all we know.
Trust the process
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