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« Reply #40 on: December 31, 2018, 23:24:16 pm » |
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Clarke Carlisle was a pretty decent 'journeyman' signing too ;0)
Ricky Holmes also depending on your definition of journeyman! Alternatively taking a punt on talented players with injury problems sometimes works out, i.e. the likes of Bayo and Gyepes. Given we're relatively safe from the drop, and with minimal chance of a promotion push, I'd rather we didn't get extra bodies for the sake of it. Now is probably a decent time to bed in some of youth without much risk and lay the groundwork for next season. If we off loaded a few without bringing anyone in it might make a boring second half to the season, but puts us in good shape for a summer shake up. |
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« Reply #41 on: January 01, 2019, 07:52:04 am » |
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Ricky Holmes also depending on your definition of journeyman! Alternatively taking a punt on talented players with injury problems sometimes works out, i.e. the likes of Bayo and Gyepes.
Given we're relatively safe from the drop, and with minimal chance of a promotion push, I'd rather we didn't get extra bodies for the sake of it. Now is probably a decent time to bed in some of youth without much risk and lay the groundwork for next season. If we off loaded a few without bringing anyone in it might make a boring second half to the season, but puts us in good shape for a summer shake up.
Happy New Year all. Frankly would love to see a promotion tilt - it's good for morale! If any of the young players are deemed good enough then play them anyway! |
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« Reply #43 on: January 01, 2019, 08:26:10 am » |
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Is Cheltenham a Spa town?
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« Reply #44 on: January 01, 2019, 08:53:57 am » |
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Joined us on loan in 2015. Also played under Curle at Carlisle but was released early from his contract to sign for Notts County. Solid centre half from what I remember.
Ilike the sound of thids. |
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« Reply #45 on: January 01, 2019, 09:07:49 am » |
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It's almost halfway through January 1st, have we signed anyone yet??
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« Reply #46 on: January 01, 2019, 09:11:34 am » |
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Is Cheltenham a Spa town?
Not sure, but I know it's got a Lidl's... |
“They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.” Laurence Binyon
The Hotelend Grand National Sweepstake Champion 2009
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« Reply #47 on: January 01, 2019, 09:19:03 am » |
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Ilike the sound of thids.
What bit? |
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« Reply #48 on: January 01, 2019, 13:11:02 pm » |
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IMHO Curle's first big decision is whether he wants to continue with 5-3-2. If he does, then I think we need four key players:
1. LWB - the wingbacks are obviously key to making this formation work. An effective wing-back needs to have pace, crossing ability and defensive nous - a tall order at this level. Buchanan has been a great servant but at the very least he needs competition in this area. I still think Bunney might be worth a recall if the terms of his loan allow it: he has the pace and crossing ability and his undoubted defensive deficiencies might be less problematic in League Two.
2. RWB - for some reason Facey hasn't shown the form which he showed when he first came to the club. Again, he needs competition at the very least.
3. New centre back - Barnett's retirement leaves us a centre back short. Taylor's form has been much discussed on here and in general we need someone with a bit of composure who can play out from the back and make an extra man in midfield when necessary.
4. Experienced terrier like central midfielder. We need someone in there to get the best out of Crooks and to compete with O'Toole and McWilliams.
Ideally it would be good to also sign a left-sided winger to provide the option to go 4-4-2/4-2-3-1 off the bench.
I think our forward line as it stands is more than good enough for this level, especially as we'll hopefully see a lot more from Morais in the coming weeks.
I'm a bit ambivalent on the Cornell issue. At the moment I still think our goals against column is down primarily to defensive issues rather than goalkeeper ones. I certainly wouldn't be averse to Curle sending Ward back and bringing in some more serious competition for the jersey.
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« Reply #49 on: January 01, 2019, 13:59:01 pm » |
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I see Jayden Stockley had a release clause built into his contract at Exeter which has been met by a number of clubs.
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« Reply #50 on: January 01, 2019, 15:11:24 pm » |
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I also see Cody Mcdonald is scoring goals for Ebbsfleet in the confrence. Hes the fox in a box type goalscorer we could do with. 32 and im aure would svore goals at our level
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« Reply #51 on: January 01, 2019, 15:38:13 pm » |
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I see Jayden Stockley had a release clause built into his contract at Exeter which has been met by a number of clubs.
I’d imagine MK will sign him |
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« Reply #52 on: January 01, 2019, 15:40:33 pm » |
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I’d imagine MK will sign him
Might be wrong but think he might go higher than lg2 |
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« Reply #53 on: January 01, 2019, 16:09:32 pm » |
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Ha. We aren't going to sign anyone decent are we.
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« Reply #54 on: January 01, 2019, 16:11:26 pm » |
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Ha. We aren't going to sign anyone decent are we.
I doubt it. |
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« Reply #55 on: January 01, 2019, 16:11:56 pm » |
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I see Jayden Stockley had a release clause built into his contract at Exeter which has been met by a number of clubs.
Have you posted this because you think we are going to sign him? |
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« Reply #56 on: January 01, 2019, 16:14:35 pm » |
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Have you posted this because you think we are going to sign him?
Nope no chance, just thought it was intresting as his soneone we could have invested in and sold on at a profit, he was also a real handful first half down there till Ash came on. Think they paid Aberdeen 100k for him, so be intresting to see what they get for him. |
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« Reply #57 on: January 01, 2019, 16:16:02 pm » |
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Have you posted this because you think we are going to sign him?
It’s a no go isn’t it If you read the post it says a number of clubs The only way he will come here is if there are three clubs in for him Us,notts county and Macclesfield!!! |
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« Reply #58 on: January 01, 2019, 16:17:05 pm » |
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I’d imagine MK will sign him
MK already have two strikers who are joint 3rd in the scoring charts on 11 goals each. Befoe you say it, yes I know Stockley is joint top. |
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« Reply #59 on: January 01, 2019, 16:19:39 pm » |
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It’s a no go isn’t it
If you read the post it says a number of clubs
The only way he will come here is if there are three clubs in for him
Us,notts county and Macclesfield!!!
I read it just couldn’t fathom out what some random striker who is clearly going to be playing at a higher level has to do with us |
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