Briles
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Yeah I'd say we are a Dabo Injury away from Catastrophe. He is so important to the way we play.
No they aren’t.
It’s always exciting to sign new players, but as others have said, we don’t need any. We might want a few, but we are not crying out for any particular position.
The obviously worrying one is Godden (remember when people were writing him off before he got injured?), however what in form striker would join a team to knowingly play second fiddle? In which case, if we did sign a striker, it would likely be a unproven but high potential youngster. I’d prefer to have Hiwula, Bakayoko, Biamou and Ponticelli as back ups.
I don’t think CB is an issue, we have Williams and Drysdale who are both highly thought of, plus Pask who can play there.
We definitely don’t need any midfielders, as even if Kelly is injured Walsh is the obvious replacement with Westbrooke/Shipley/Eccles/Pask all capable of playing alongside him.
Plus, we have two ready made attacking midfielders ready to come back in Allen and Jones.
The only other place we may be short is a back up RWB. It’s a shame we couldn’t keep Watson as he looked a very good back up. But worst case, Pask could play there or even Westbrooke short term.
So back to the original question; I’m sure it’s an exciting time to be an Oxford fan, but it is to be a Coventry one too. I’ve said from the start of the season we have one of the strongest squads in the league and I still maintain that.
Generally speaking players want to get game timeDifficult to get rid considering he's on a 3 year contract. Will be interesting to see what Robins decides to do with him.
Generally speaking players want to get game time
A similar situation happened with Junior Brown so it will be interesting to see how it turns out
How has that singing gone so badly? He looked like a bit of a coup at the time but has done nothing for us. If it’s his attitude you’d think that would have been flagged up as part of the scouting process.Generally speaking players want to get game time
A similar situation happened with Junior Brown so it will be interesting to see how it turns out with Kasta
Bournemouth are in a relegation battle and you think they're going to sell their current joint top scorer for this season and their top scorer last season when Josh King is also out injured. Use common sense he's going nowhere.
Issue they have is Willson might want to move on. if they get relegated thats the end of playing for England. Its taken long enough for him to get in the team. His stock will massively drop and won't get anywhere near the amount they would want for him.
What they have going for them is the length of his contract. But this could have been done to push the price up
I think our squad as it is now is good enough to go up.
The issue will be injuries to key players. We're well covered in midfield, but an injury to Godden or one of the centre backs leaves us a little short in those areas.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...=HstmAnXY5r8&usg=AOvVaw0HxChhNvUd8JWXiJ7K5WjhAre they improving on what they have?
Will the newbies disrupt the spirit of an already decent team?
Would having a settled squad with depth from Sept to May be better, like Coventry?
All questions at the moment... no answers until May.
Lincoln City have signed Tyreece John-Jules from Arsenal and West Ham's Conor Coventry. Two very highly rated players young players.
I seem to remember a thread a few seasons back when people were saying that Bury were more ambitious than CCFC ....
I seem to remember a thread a few seasons back when people were saying that Bury were more ambitious than CCFC ....
No but my observation was relevant to the thread.I remember when the Tescos in Cannon Park was all fields. Can anyone beat that?
Well loans can cost more money, especially if the squad is increased in size, but yes it is at a lesser commitment than Bury's I assume. My comment was more directed at the attitude that Oxford were somehow trying harder and by implication CCFC should spend more when we all assume they can't afford it without putting the club at risk.They’ve just got loan players though haven’t they? It’s not like they’re signing them permanently and spending money they don’t have like Bury
Right wing back and defensive midfield both weaker than strikerDon't think we are short at centre half at all- Pask, Williams, Drysdale and Thompson all more than capable of stepping up. In fact Robins is a huge fan of Pask wouldn't be surprised if he knocks one of the others out of the team.
Think the only position we lack depth is Striker.
Have you got a magic money tree?
I remember when the Tescos in Cannon Park was all fields. Can anyone beat that?
So 5 players lolThink we need a decent back up for Godden, neither Baka, Hiwula or Biamou are good enough to push us onto promotion,
In an ideal world, I'd bring in a replacement/back up for Kelly, McFadzean, and a couple of wingers, in case we need a change of formation, but as we don't, a decent back up for Godden will do.
Difficult to get rid considering he's on a 3 year contract. Will be interesting to see what Robins decides to do with him.
It sucks to be RotherhamSigned 4 new players in 48 hours - Looks like thye are putting everything into a promotion push- curently 1 point behind us - should we have done some business in the window
Right wing back and defensive midfield both weaker than striker
Yes but not setting the world on fire even at U23 levelYeah if you’re going like for like RWB is the weakest position. Wakefield’s been playing there for the U23s hasn’t he?
Signed 4 new players in 48 hours - Looks like thye are putting everything into a promotion push- curently 1 point behind us - should we have done some business in the window
We wouldnt as it stands nowIf it stays like this today we have a game in hand and would go top with a win. Who's leading the way?
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