SkyBlueCRJ
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Jesus wept. So we don't get compensation then?
That’s because it doesn’t
Plus, Thomas, Sterling, Bright and (Doyle). In brackets as he isn't really a starter anymore. That's half of our starting XI.
Bright has only been here 2 games!
11 minus Burge, Willis, Thomas and Sterling isn't half. Even adding Bright in it isn't.
He'll likely be a starter though between now and the end of the season so I think he counts and it's not like we have a suitable replacement waiting in the wings. Plus, you neglected the fact I mentioned Doyle. Granted, he's been dropped adding Doyle surely counts as at least half as he's captain.
There you have it. 5 1/2 x2 = 11. Quick maths.
Well I think that's a question for MR and the playing staff unfortunately. My guess is, if there is a better option out there that MR could perhaps develop then he'd bring him in in a heartbeat E.g. similar to Mason. But it just depends on who's available really.
I agree can't stand that phrase either and judging from our transfer policy, it's unlikely we'd bring in a 'proven' striker anyway. Although I do think 1/2 will be moved on anyway even if another isn't brought in as for instance, I can't see there being room for Biamou and JCH playing in the same team as effectively they do a similar job.
Yep agree, but if Grimmer goes, then it will have to be 2 Rb's in as from what I have heard, Hickman, probably isn't going to be the answer...
Which one's do you think would be moved on?
Chaplin- Clearly not being moved on
Hiwula- Would doubt this.
So:
Ponti- can see him going, unless he does well second half of the season
Baka- Strange signing if he isn't going to be used, i know he has been injured, but seems like he has a lot to do to get back in?
Biamou- Big injury to come back from? Questions about if he could step up in the first place
JCH- on his day he's outstanding- but that day is 1 in 5
So can see any of those 4 going... as it is somewhere we need to look to freshen up... it could just take one player to transform the team mind you.
Why when do we ever hear anything that goes on in the dressing rooms as football fans?If that was the case, it surely would've been leaked?
Jesus wept. So we don't get compensation then?
I'd look to get ruthless with players like Camwell, Hickman and Maycock as well. If they are getting to 20 and are nowhere near getting on the bench for us it's probably in both interests to do what Finn did.
We are overloaded with strikers though.
Agree to an extent... I read a really good article from Klopp about a year or so ago, and he actually said we shouldn't expect young players to be ready until around 21, but once it gets to that point they should be pushing for the first team.
I would be tempted to keep Maycock, and see how he does in pre-season... Agree on the others, but have to add Addai, surely he needs to be moved on now?
Watching every game this season there isn't anything that says Doyle retiring would be any sort of loss. Kelly would be much more of a loss.
So, if both Burge and Willis go as well as the loanees we would need a couple of wingers, goalie, a centre half and a centre mid. Probably going to be less of a rebuild as last year.
Forgot about Addai. Not sure how long clubs usually hang onto Keepers as they mature a bit slower and play for longer.
All of them bar Ponticelli and Maycock have been sent out to really low level clubs I think? You would expect players like Hickman to be ripping up the conference by now if he was going to have any chance of playing in League 1 in the next couple of years.
Yep agree, but if Grimmer goes, then it will have to be 2 Rb's in as from what I have heard, Hickman, probably isn't going to be the answer...
Which one's do you think would be moved on?
Chaplin- Clearly not being moved on
Hiwula- Would doubt this.
So:
Ponti- can see him going, unless he does well second half of the season
Baka- Strange signing if he isn't going to be used, i know he has been injured, but seems like he has a lot to do to get back in?
Biamou- Big injury to come back from? Questions about if he could step up in the first place
JCH- on his day he's outstanding- but that day is 1 in 5
So can see any of those 4 going... as it is somewhere we need to look to freshen up... it could just take one player to transform the team mind you.
I think it's likely we'll see someone come in who knows this level. E.g. When MR brought in Brown. Hopefully he fairs slightly better than Brown has though....
I can imagine Ponti will go out on loan again. JCH has scored at this level so I doubt he'll leave. It'll be between Biamou and Baka. I doubt either will be moved on permanently but I can see either one joining Ponti on the loan list.
Yep agree, i meant more the the back-up RB slot if both leave..
JCH has scored at this level, but seems to come in and out of favor a lot... I also think 5 strikers is way too many... I think 2 need to go and one to come through with Bremang coming through being the 5th.
Yep agree, i meant more the the back-up RB slot if both leave..
JCH has scored at this level, but seems to come in and out of favor a lot... I also think 5 strikers is way too many... I think 2 need to go and one to come through with Bremang coming through being the 5th.
Sorry yeah didn't put that clearly. If both leave I think MR will bring in a RB that knows this level and a prospect similar to Mason.
I really like the sound of Bremang but doesn't that cause further issues if he's promoted up to the first team? He sounds quite similar to what we already have?
Like you said 5 strikers is still far too many so I assume at least two will be moved on. Budget will probably dictate whether another comes through the door. There are other priorities that MR will have to tend to first before bringing another ST in, IMO.
I do think the strikers, we have are okay for the level, we are just missing something.
Priority has to be 2 wingers, I'm not a huge fan of Bayliss, I do see his talent, but think he doesn't quite suit us, has the ability to make something out of nothing, but don't feel like he helps us to dominate games, i feel like if the midfield goes up a notch, and we can find the right partner up top, for Chaplin/Hiwula, we will be up there next season.
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