Magennis is going to have a rival in the articulate interview stakes at Charlton, and that threat comes from an emerging Aaron Barnes who interviews very well too.
Andrew Crofts has bagged the 'King of the Cliché' jersey for as long as he wants to stay.
We need another striker but not because Magennis isn't good enough by the way.
Aaron Barnes Dad is very lucid and eloquent. I have spoken to him many times. Very nice man.
Magennis is going to have a rival in the articulate interview stakes at Charlton, and that threat comes from an emerging Aaron Barnes who interviews very well too.
Andrew Crofts has bagged the 'King of the Cliché' jersey for as long as he wants to stay.
We need another striker but not because Magennis isn't good enough by the way.
Aaron Barnes Dad is very lucid and eloquent. I have spoken to him many times. Very nice man.
I think what Redrobo means is that Magennis isn't likely to score the 20 goals in a season required of a striker in a team gaining promotion - and I agree with him.
I rate Magennis highly; he brings a toughness to our forward play, and is as much a provider as a finisher. There was a period last season when he resembled Kermorgant, belying his average height by winning high balls from defensive clearances and nodding on for his partner - who failed him. Ajose was too distant, or in the wrong place - lacking the positional sense of BWP - and didn't fight for the scraps.
We need a proven scorer, and on the evidence so far Novak is not the man. He hasn't shown the decisive sharpness necessary in front of goal - remember that appalling miss at Wimbledon? I saw him fail like that at The Valley, too.
I'm deeply sceptical about Robinson's system of playing a single striker; it's not ambitious enough, especially at home, and presupposes that our wingers and midfielders are consistently capable of getting past defenders and sending the killer pass. Holmes can do it, but I'm not convinced about the others.
I'm also wary of one striker particularly at home in his 4-2-3-1. Also we seem very vunerable at set plays. I was worried about our lack of height when Powell rebuilt but it wasn't a problem. We now have only Josh and two CBs over 5'10" unless Konsa or Djickstell play in midfield. A smallish keeper, inexperienced at claiming high crosses. And two rookie coaches who played mostly midfield so don't know the nuances of defending high balls.
I'm also wary of one striker particularly at home in his 4-2-3-1. Also we seem very vunerable at set plays. I was worried about our lack of height when Powell rebuilt but it wasn't a problem. We now have only Josh and two CBs over 5'10" unless Konsa or Djickstell play in midfield. A smallish keeper, inexperienced at claiming high crosses. And two rookie coaches who played mostly midfield so don't know the nuances of defending high balls.
How many nuances can there be for defending high balls? I can think of only one - "get your f*cking head on it son!"
I'm also wary of one striker particularly at home in his 4-2-3-1. Also we seem very vunerable at set plays. I was worried about our lack of height when Powell rebuilt but it wasn't a problem. We now have only Josh and two CBs over 5'10" unless Konsa or Djickstell play in midfield. A smallish keeper, inexperienced at claiming high crosses. And two rookie coaches who played mostly midfield so don't know the nuances of defending high balls.
Agree with most of what you say,although Jackson despite being a midfielder would come back and defend corners and free kicks so I believe he does know the nuances of defending high balls
I'm also wary of one striker particularly at home in his 4-2-3-1. Also we seem very vunerable at set plays. I was worried about our lack of height when Powell rebuilt but it wasn't a problem. We now have only Josh and two CBs over 5'10" unless Konsa or Djickstell play in midfield. A smallish keeper, inexperienced at claiming high crosses. And two rookie coaches who played mostly midfield so don't know the nuances of defending high balls.
How many nuances can there be for defending high balls? I can think of only one - "get your f*cking head on it son!"
If you only have three players likely to "get your f*cking head on it son!" then you have to have a plan on where to place them, MtM or zonal, is there room for the keeper to claim and many more. If it were that simple, why are we so shit at doing it?
I'm also wary of one striker particularly at home in his 4-2-3-1. Also we seem very vunerable at set plays. I was worried about our lack of height when Powell rebuilt but it wasn't a problem. We now have only Josh and two CBs over 5'10" unless Konsa or Djickstell play in midfield. A smallish keeper, inexperienced at claiming high crosses. And two rookie coaches who played mostly midfield so don't know the nuances of defending high balls.
How many nuances can there be for defending high balls? I can think of only one - "get your f*cking head on it son!"
If you only have three players likely to "get your f*cking head on it son!" then you have to have a plan on where to place them, MtM or zonal, is there room for the keeper to claim and many more. If it were that simple, why are we so shit at doing it?
Malvididi in talks with Wigan about a loan deal according to currant bun.
I know Robinson admitted they maybe didn't look after him as well as they should've done. But if Wigan sign Mavididi and we don't, I'll be a bit disappointed as I really think he could do well for us. Either up front or one of the 3 behind.
Wigan's strikeforce of Omar Bogle and Will Grigg is already stronger than ours. Them signing Mavididi as well will give them a far stronger 3 than our trio of Magennis, Novak and Watt. We litterally have 1 good striker and that is it. When he's on international duty or injured our games will be like the first half of Stevenage yesterday....we'll dominate possession but go in at half time with no advantage because we can't score.
Malvididi in talks with Wigan about a loan deal according to currant bun.
We've enquiried too but wenger won't release until the end of their tour. He likes to keep his squad together until as near as the end of pre season as possible. Then he'll sort a move. Expect news this coming week and I'd hope he joins.
Malvididi in talks with Wigan about a loan deal according to currant bun.
We've enquiried too but wenger won't release until the end of their tour. He likes to keep his squad together until as near as the end of pre season as possible. Then he'll sort a move. Expect news this coming week and I'd hope he joins.
Karl wants him
Fits in with KR talking about being patient and talking up Novak, he will probably only be allowed to go if a striker comes in (or Watt).
When asked about transfers after the Stevenage game Karl Robinson's exact words were:
'I'd like to think we can do something in (sniff), two or three. Errm, we're just working so hard behind the scenes to get, to do so and erm you don't always get what you want in football, have to be a little more patient sometimes'.
Ever heard that before?
After the Greenwich Borough game last week the very first thing Karl Robinson did after shaking hands with the opposition manager was to go straight up to Hackett-Fairchild, hugging him around the shoulder walking off with him and talking to him.
There are interpretations of that, none of them sinister in any way, but there were other good performances in that game too, yet his first instinct was RHF. Robinson has stressed the company line about bringing on the youngsters and it is beginning to look as if barring a goalkeeper, and maybe the forced signing of Stewart for the injured Marshall that our transfer dealings are now over. Robinson also said after Stevenage that he didn't anticipate anybody leaving, but I don't think he was referring to loans.
Not even a rumour. Just some guy called Ryan White saying we should buy Chelsea's longest serving player that's never played.
If we were to go for a Chelsea keeper I would prefer Jamal Blackman. Although my real hope is that we might go after Connor Ripley after Randolph's move to Boro.
Perhaps this is the reason we have been holding out on offering a deal to Stewart. If there is only budget for one player in that part of the pitch then Stephy is a better option that Cameron as he can play out wide but can also be 3rd choice in the number 9 role behind Mag and Novak.
I'd be disappointed if we didn't sign Stewart but if we get Mavididi then I think we will have adequate cover in attack.
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Would rather see a winger and a goalkeeper brought in.
I rate Magennis highly; he brings a toughness to our forward play, and is as much a provider as a finisher. There was a period last season when he resembled Kermorgant, belying his average height by winning high balls from defensive clearances and nodding on for his partner - who failed him. Ajose was too distant, or in the wrong place - lacking the positional sense of BWP - and didn't fight for the scraps.
We need a proven scorer, and on the evidence so far Novak is not the man. He hasn't shown the decisive sharpness necessary in front of goal - remember that appalling miss at Wimbledon? I saw him fail like that at The Valley, too.
I'm deeply sceptical about Robinson's system of playing a single striker; it's not ambitious enough, especially at home, and presupposes that our wingers and midfielders are consistently capable of getting past defenders and sending the killer pass. Holmes can do it, but I'm not convinced about the others.
Not even a rumour. Just some guy called Ryan White saying we should buy Chelsea's longest serving player that's never played.
We've enquiried too but wenger won't release until the end of their tour. He likes to keep his squad together until as near as the end of pre season as possible.
Then he'll sort a move. Expect news this coming week and I'd hope he joins.
Karl wants him
'I'd like to think we can do something in (sniff), two or three. Errm, we're just working so hard behind the scenes to get, to do so and erm you don't always get what you want in football, have to be a little more patient sometimes'.
Ever heard that before?
After the Greenwich Borough game last week the very first thing Karl Robinson did after shaking hands with the opposition manager was to go straight up to Hackett-Fairchild, hugging him around the shoulder walking off with him and talking to him.
There are interpretations of that, none of them sinister in any way, but there were other good performances in that game too, yet his first instinct was RHF. Robinson has stressed the company line about bringing on the youngsters and it is beginning to look as if barring a goalkeeper, and maybe the forced signing of Stewart for the injured Marshall that our transfer dealings are now over. Robinson also said after Stevenage that he didn't anticipate anybody leaving, but I don't think he was referring to loans.
Sometimes come the times, comes the man.
I'd be disappointed if we didn't sign Stewart but if we get Mavididi then I think we will have adequate cover in attack.