Summer Transfer Targets

[Rodney]

Not so sure on that one as Beauty and Grant are two different players

Really? Have you ever seen them on the same pitch at the same time?

[Wolvo]

Mightve been worth getting Bayo back purely for the 'Beauty and the Beast' promo we could have sent out...

[Alfred]

Maybe not but on the video posted on here he looked as if he played on the wing before reverting to a central position when joining posh.
I know that the games all about levels but he looked every inch a tricky winger in that clip!

HB confirmed in his player interview that he can pretty much player across the midfield and in forward areas

[everbrite]

Really? Have you ever seen them on the same pitch at the same time?

No but from reports on both players it is fairly obvious that they are different type of players. You may well be right that interest has died on Grant but as they are different types of footballers the situation may change.

[everbrite]

I agree with this, I still smile about when he sent four players the wrong way, with one touch, Oxford last year.

Remember that well - but thought it was three plus the Oxford End behind the goal. Must admit I too had to adjust position in my seat.

[Tabasco Kid]

Remember that well - but thought it was three plus the Oxford End behind the goal. Must admit I too had to adjust position in my seat.

Have a link.

[just.reading]

Not that he's been mentioned as a potential signing this summer, but John Akinde has signed a new contract at Barnet. Think we were interested in him last season?

[crazycobbler]

Not that he's been mentioned as a potential signing this summer, but John Akinde has signed a new contract at Barnet. Think we were interested in him last season?

I'm not sure if we were ever interested or if it was just a name thrown out there by fans. I certainly would have been very happy with him at Sixfields, in fact I'm surprised someone hasn't bought him from Barnet given his goal-scoring record over the past few seasons.

[CobblerTilIDie]

So... in summary....

We had a very good squad that needed a few additions going into League One.

We have kept hold of our excellent goalkeeper - positive.

In defence we have signed Zakuani who has a decent League 1 CV and has looked good so far - positive. We also have Phillips & Hanley who have in theory replaced Lelan and Horwood - positive.

In midfield we have now signed another player who has some experience of League One and appears to be an improvement on what we had (be it Byrom or maybe Adams) - positive.

Up top we have added Revell who again has a decent pedigree in League One and has looked useful in pre season - positive.

In my opinion that leaves us with one key position to fill... our new number 11 - Ricky's replacement - we know this is going to be the difficult one.

Potentially another striker (a different player to Rico and Revell) would also be good for balance.

All in all, without tearing up any trees - Mr Page appears to have slowly but surely pieced together a solid looking League One squad. I believe there is room for optimism.

[ajp]

Think you'll find Phillips will be ahead of Maloney!

[Manwork04]

Think we will concede a lot of goals if that's the case.

[crazycobbler]

From the two friendlies I've watched so far, if RP doesn't start adding some pace to this team in attacking areas, we're going to struggle. 

[EssTeeFree]

From the two friendlies I've watched so far, if RP doesn't start adding some pace to this team in attacking areas, we're going to struggle. 

To be fair, I think Page has acknowledged this, I guess the jury will remain out until these signings are made

[JollyCobbler]

Think you'll find Phillips will be ahead of Maloney!

Based on what I've seen so far I would hope not.

[jamie-brett]

So... in summary....

We had a very good squad that needed a few additions going into League One.

We have kept hold of our excellent goalkeeper - positive.

In defence we have signed Zakuani who has a decent League 1 CV and has looked good so far - positive. We also have Phillips & Hanley who have in theory replaced Lelan and Horwood - positive.

In midfield we have now signed another player who has some experience of League One and appears to be an improvement on what we had (be it Byrom or maybe Adams) - positive.

Up top we have added Revell who again has a decent pedigree in League One and has looked useful in pre season - positive.

In my opinion that leaves us with one key position to fill... our new number 11 - Ricky's replacement - we know this is going to be the difficult one.

Potentially another striker (a different player to Rico and Revell) would also be good for balance.

All in all, without tearing up any trees - Mr Page appears to have slowly but surely pieced together a solid looking League One squad. I believe there is room for optimism.

I agree with the above. Adding another winger. Maybe the lad we had on trial from Spurs in the QPR game.

So I think another striker - Someone with pace
Number 11 - Someone again with a bit of pace
Another wide player - Lad from Spurs maybe

[Irchy cob]

The lad from Spurs actually was released by them a few months ago so he's doing the rounds on trial. I think the consensus from Tuesday and his past record is that we should be looking at better options

[Wolvo]

I agree with the above. Adding another winger. Maybe the lad we had on trial from Spurs in the QPR game.

So I think another striker - Someone with pace
Number 11 - Someone again with a bit of pace
Another wide player - Lad from Spurs maybe

Agreed. Expect the extra striker to be a loanee - Crystal Palace striker/Toney?
One winger to be a loanee as well. And then the other winger to be a cheaper youthful option.

[everbrite]

So... in summary....

We had a very good squad that needed a few additions going into League One.

We have kept hold of our excellent goalkeeper - positive.

In defence we have signed Zakuani who has a decent League 1 CV and has looked good so far - positive. We also have Phillips & Hanley who have in theory replaced Lelan and Horwood - positive.

In midfield we have now signed another player who has some experience of League One and appears to be an improvement on what we had (be it Byrom or maybe Adams) - positive.

Up top we have added Revell who again has a decent pedigree in League One and has looked useful in pre season - positive.

In my opinion that leaves us with one key position to fill... our new number 11 - Ricky's replacement - we know this is going to be the difficult one.

Potentially another striker (a different player to Rico and Revell) would also be good for balance.

All in all, without tearing up any trees - Mr Page appears to have slowly but surely pieced together a solid looking League One squad. I believe there is room for optimism.

 A well balanced opinion more or less throughout. Whether Phillips & Hanley are positives am not to sure at the moment. If you had seen the performance at Brackley your summary may well be more critical! Replacing Holmes is nigh impossible as it would cost thousands - from what I have seen so far we need somebody like Grant in midfield plus a wide player(or two) and a pacy forward. Maybe even a right back to replace Maloney (sick note status). We wont of course get 4/5 players, more like another 2/3.

[EssTeeFree]

Anyone think we might get a new signing unveiled along with the kit? Or just wishful thinking on my behalf?

[memyhead]

Someone has tweeted released MK born Brighton left back Adan Chicksen involved in the open training session this morning....