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Deepcut Cobbler
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6'5" Centre Back, maybe Everton looking for a bit of KC experience to bring him on?
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“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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Irchy cob
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I was about to say the same thing - it would be a coup if we got Branthwaite as he is very highly rated. Is he really a left back at 6ft 5in - I thought he was primarily a centre back? Would his path have crossed with KC at Carlisle? Perhaps BB might be able to say if there is substance to this or is it just left field?
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GrangeParkCobbler
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Definitely a centre back and did make appearances for the first team when football resumed post Covid.
Looking at the new stories circulating it seems that Everton are about to sign Fiyako Tomori on a season long long from Chelsea, Tomori being a centre back himself would push Branthwaite down the pecking order so a loan move for him somewhere might not be out of the question.
As said above though, a move to a Championship side may be more fitting for his ability and development.
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The Hotel End GTA Champion 2006/7, 2007/8, 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2018/19
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Irchy cob
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Definitely a centre back and did make appearances for the first team when football resumed post Covid.
Looking at the new stories circulating it seems that Everton are about to sign Fiyako Tomori on a season long long from Chelsea, Tomori being a centre back himself would push Branthwaite down the pecking order so a loan move for him somewhere might not be out of the question.
As said above though, a move to a Championship side may be more fitting for his ability and development.
I agree but perhaps the championship is a step too high for an 18 year old and league one might toughen him up? I’m just interested to know where the rumour came from and if there are any legs to it. |
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1971cobbler
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I agree but perhaps the championship is a step too high for an 18 year old and league one might toughen him up? I’m just interested to know where the rumour came from and if there are any legs to it.
At 6ft and then some, Braithwaite would certainly have some legs! Left sided CB perhaps then? |
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Branthwaite was born in Carlisle 27th June 2002 and according to wiki he was in Carlisles youth system from 2003 -2018, so KC would be aware of him. Great how Carlisle spotted his potential so early and had him in their youth system while he was still in nappies.
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everbrite
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Branthwaite, season long loan, Everton.
Encouraging post BB especially after last night performance BUT is this an internet rumour, gut feel on your part or better still from a decent source? |
2020 Grand National S/S 3rd Place
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Carton Lid
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Branthwaite was born in Carlisle 27th June 2002 and according to wiki he was in Carlisles youth system from 2003 -2018, so KC would be aware of him. Great how Carlisle spotted his potential so early and had him in their youth system while he was still in nappies.
I think he played against us up there last season, in our 2-0 win. |
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Winslow Lee
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We definitely don’t have that overload in aerial ability that we had last season that made us so dangerous from set pieces.
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Noshes Shakily
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I think he played against us up there last season, in our 2-0 win.
He did indeed. Would be hugely surprised if we pulled it off but would address the Mills injury if it's feared to be a long one. |
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Irchy cob
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We definitely don’t have that overload in aerial ability that we had last season that made us so dangerous from set pieces.
If we bring Branthwaite in at 6ft 5 to go with Bolger at 6ft 4 and Horsfall at 6ft 3 then I think that might change! Also, just because he a left footed defender there is no way he could do what Mills does at lwb - I’m hoping for an optimistic prognosis but I think we all know he’ll be out for weeks knowing our luck. I would have thought Harriman to lwb and Marshall or Hoskins at rwb? |
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guest2934
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Just watched the post match KC interview.
He indicated we'd be competitive on Saturday and seemed full of smiles like I don't remember seeing outside post-match Wembley, and certainly not after a defeat with mounting injuries.
He said there would be "some little twists and turns before Saturday's game".
HAS to be a big signing or two in for Saturday doesn't it?!
I'm loving KC's recent swagger, there's definitely a new confidence about him, as if he's got it all worked out. I hope to fu ck he has, it might be a surprising season! All I know is that despite the outgoings I have way more confidence than I did the last time we were here with Page. |
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Hallsy02
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ntfclad any signings looking likely before Saturday?
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OCoole
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If we signed Branthwaite on loan, it would be the best signing of any team in League One this window let alone our own best deal- he's that good. Probably a future England defender.
Can't see it at all.
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ntfclad
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ntfclad any signings looking likely before Saturday?
The mood in camp is a bit...strange at the moment. Keith is feeling very bullish by all accounts although I’m not privy to the intimate details at the moment |
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Horsham Cobbler
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The mood in camp is a bit...strange at the moment. Keith is feeling very bullish by all accounts although I’m not privy to the intimate details at the moment
Maybe there's a "Mrs Curle Angle" to this  ?? |
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threeinabed
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The mood in camp is a bit...strange at the moment. Keith is feeling very bullish by all accounts although I’m not privy to the intimate details at the moment
bit cryptic?! |
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JollyCobbler
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The mood in camp is a bit...strange at the moment. Keith is feeling very bullish by all accounts although I’m not privy to the intimate details at the moment
Perhaps he's landed a new job at a bigger club?  |
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guest3355
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Big day today I reckon
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