If we get Grigg I will be seriously impressed with our recruitment this summer, I am still left unconvinced that they won't leave us short in at least one area though.
We are still short at full back and reliant on our two staying fit but I would accept that if we sign another good striker.
Phillips out on loan with a keeper arriving and possibly a winger on loan until January in an ideal world but they are not priorities.
If we get Grigg I will be seriously impressed with our recruitment this summer, I am still left unconvinced that they won't leave us short in at least one area though.
We are still short at full back and reliant on our two staying fit but I would accept that if we sign another good striker.
Phillips out on loan with a keeper arriving and possibly a winger on loan until January in an ideal world but they are not priorities.
We're ok at RB; reports on Dijksteel are good and Konsa looks an absolute thoroughbred. Left back looks dodgy beyond JDS
If we get Grigg I will be seriously impressed with our recruitment this summer, I am still left unconvinced that they won't leave us short in at least one area though.
We are still short at full back and reliant on our two staying fit but I would accept that if we sign another good striker.
Phillips out on loan with a keeper arriving and possibly a winger on loan until January in an ideal world but they are not priorities.
We're ok at RB; reports on Dijksteel are good and Konsa looks an absolute thoroughbred. Left back looks dodgy beyond JDS
Compared to other areas on the pitch, RB is still a bit of a risk. I thought we should sign someone but it's certainly not a priority. Konsa can play there and we have three others in Barnes, Dijksteel and RCC. But in truth, that is very inexperienced cover. The reports on Dijksteel are good, but this is based on a pre-season friendly or two and a cup game against League 2 opposition. He is still raw and not even a RB by trade. LB cover is 2 CB's in Lennon and Sarr, a RB in Barnes and Jackson. In terms of numbers thats fine but not sure I would want any of them playing much time there. Obviously we have Page but not sure when he's back, always seems injured.
As far as I know, we want Grigg and he wants to come to us. The problem is Wigan and whether they allow him to leave, but that is also down to Wigan possibly signing another striker if he comes to us.
Like many things in football, there's a domino effect, we just have to hope they fall for us.
Any source for that? Haven't read anywhere that he wants to come to us. Would be good if he did of course.
Nothing to read publicly but it is something that Grigg does want to do. If you need more than just me saying it and want something else, have a listen carefully to exactly what Robinson says in his post match interview, it confirms what I have been told.
Grigg has worked with Robinson before, was prolific for him and to put it this way, Wigan are playing a Newcastle youngster in front of him right now, that's not saying Grigg isn't good enough, because he is, he'd just prefer to leave and join us instead.
On a side note, and this isn't something of source but throwing it out there.. how would people feel if Novak was involved in some kind of deal to bring Grigg to the club? It allows him to move back up north, we get him off the books and he can kickstart his career, whilst we sign a player who has been very good in this league and for Robinson previously. We would of course need to sign another one on loan too, or it would leave us in the same position as we are now.
If we get Grigg I will be seriously impressed with our recruitment this summer, I am still left unconvinced that they won't leave us short in at least one area though.
We are still short at full back and reliant on our two staying fit but I would accept that if we sign another good striker.
Phillips out on loan with a keeper arriving and possibly a winger on loan until January in an ideal world but they are not priorities.
We're ok at RB; reports on Dijksteel are good and Konsa looks an absolute thoroughbred. Left back looks dodgy beyond JDS
Compared to other areas on the pitch, RB is still a bit of a risk. I thought we should sign someone but it's certainly not a priority. Konsa can play there and we have three others in Barnes, Dijksteel and RCC. But in truth, that is very inexperienced cover. The reports on Dijksteel are good, but this is based on a pre-season friendly or two and a cup game against League 2 opposition. He is still raw and not even a RB by trade. LB cover is 2 CB's in Lennon and Sarr, a RB in Barnes and Jackson. In terms of numbers thats fine but not sure I would want any of them playing much time there. Obviously we have Page but not sure when he's back, always seems injured.
League 2 opposition who have started the season well. I was one who gave Dijksteel a glowing reference based on his performance v Exeter, it doesn't matter who the opposition is, the basics such as tackling, control, passing, movement and reading the game will still be the same if it's Exeter or Wigan. I first saw Konsa vs Ipswich in the pre-season friendly last year and knew then what a talent he was too.
I appreciate the point you make about having senior backup but IMO Dijksteel is good enough for this level to play a good run of games and I would far rather any money we have available goes on another striker. I do share your concern about lack of cover at left back while Page is out though.
If we get Grigg I will be seriously impressed with our recruitment this summer, I am still left unconvinced that they won't leave us short in at least one area though.
We are still short at full back and reliant on our two staying fit but I would accept that if we sign another good striker.
Phillips out on loan with a keeper arriving and possibly a winger on loan until January in an ideal world but they are not priorities.
We're ok at RB; reports on Dijksteel are good and Konsa looks an absolute thoroughbred. Left back looks dodgy beyond JDS
Compared to other areas on the pitch, RB is still a bit of a risk. I thought we should sign someone but it's certainly not a priority. Konsa can play there and we have three others in Barnes, Dijksteel and RCC. But in truth, that is very inexperienced cover. The reports on Dijksteel are good, but this is based on a pre-season friendly or two and a cup game against League 2 opposition. He is still raw and not even a RB by trade. LB cover is 2 CB's in Lennon and Sarr, a RB in Barnes and Jackson. In terms of numbers thats fine but not sure I would want any of them playing much time there. Obviously we have Page but not sure when he's back, always seems injured.
League 2 opposition who have started the season well. I was one who gave Dijksteel a glowing reference based on his performance v Exeter, it doesn't matter who the opposition is, the basics such as tackling, control, passing, movement and reading the game will still be the same if it's Exeter or Wigan. I first saw Konsa vs Ipswich in the pre-season friendly last year and knew then what a talent he was too.
I appreciate the point you make about having senior backup but IMO Dijksteel is good enough for this level to play a good run of games and I would far rather any money we have available goes on another striker. I do share your concern about lack of cover at left back while Page is out though.
Don't get me wrong, I have repeatedly stated the priority is the striker. I was more talking about in an ideal world, then we are short at full-back, possibly a winger to cover Marshall and a keeper with Phillips loaned out.
Obviously we are on a budget so you need to prioritise and a striker is desperately needed, whether Novak stays or not. I haven't seen Dijksteel yet but am not doubting how well he has played so far. But we do need to remember he is still a young player, and possibly not a RB. Would still be a risk if he had to fill in for an injured Solly if he happened to be out for a month or two. That being said, I have always encouraged the use of youngsters. We are a League 1 side, not Champions League contenders so I'm sure he could do a job.
Something odd here re Novak. Wanting him out seemingly not coming from the club so this has been the player and agent.
With two weeks left of the window I can only assume that Novaks agent has been touting his player around behind the clubs back. If he hasn't then finding a new club willing to take LN on would seem unlikely given the short time involved.
Bit unfair from player and agent in my opinion, he's been injured for large periods (fair enough club might not have treated him well hence why he wants to go) yet he had a much quieter pre-season than Tony Watt yet got the start ahead of him for Bristol Rovers... We then got repaid for that by having to play with 10-men for 84mins
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
Homesick my arse. His agent has realised that Lee's stock is falling at Charlton and wants him somewhere he gets games.
I dont think Grigg would necessarily start but the idea of a new challenge and a potentially fair crack of the whip if/when he does might be enough to get him over the line, if he & Charlton are looking to make it happen of course!
Can only hope though, would be a good signing.
One of the more prolific league one strikers in recent years, of course he would start
Not inspiring loyalty in your players when you sign someone and chuck him straight in the team ahead of the guy you have issued a new contract to for being consistent...
That's football for you. It's how you manage these situations that counts.
Yeah, it goes to show how different football is from the real world though. If my boss had just given me a nice pay rise, with a hefty loyalty bonus then said we've got someone else in to do your job, so you can just sit on your arse for the next couple of years, I'd have been delighted.
I dont think Grigg would necessarily start but the idea of a new challenge and a potentially fair crack of the whip if/when he does might be enough to get him over the line, if he & Charlton are looking to make it happen of course!
Can only hope though, would be a good signing.
One of the more prolific league one strikers in recent years, of course he would start
Not inspiring loyalty in your players when you sign someone and chuck him straight in the team ahead of the guy you have issued a new contract to for being consistent...
That's football for you. It's how you manage these situations that counts.
Yeah, it goes to show how different football is from the real world though. If my boss had just given me a nice pay rise, with a hefty loyalty bonus then said we've got someone else in to do your job, so you can just sit on your arse for the next couple of years, I'd have been delighted.
Yes but playing football is immensly enjoyable (or can be) whereas most jobs aren't.
As far as I know, we want Grigg and he wants to come to us. The problem is Wigan and whether they allow him to leave, but that is also down to Wigan possibly signing another striker if he comes to us.
Like many things in football, there's a domino effect, we just have to hope they fall for us.
Any source for that? Haven't read anywhere that he wants to come to us. Would be good if he did of course.
Nothing to read publicly but it is something that Grigg does want to do. If you need more than just me saying it and want something else, have a listen carefully to exactly what Robinson says in his post match interview, it confirms what I have been told.
Grigg has worked with Robinson before, was prolific for him and to put it this way, Wigan are playing a Newcastle youngster in front of him right now, that's not saying Grigg isn't good enough, because he is, he'd just prefer to leave and join us instead.
On a side note, and this isn't something of source but throwing it out there.. how would people feel if Novak was involved in some kind of deal to bring Grigg to the club? It allows him to move back up north, we get him off the books and he can kickstart his career, whilst we sign a player who has been very good in this league and for Robinson previously. We would of course need to sign another one on loan too, or it would leave us in the same position as we are now.
IMHO, this is a no brainer, Sage.
Whilst I personally have little knowledge re the merits of Grigg, others on here have convinced me of his pedigree.
Novak has never been an integral part of the squad for various reasons so his loss would be minimal IF replaced by a player with a decent scoring success rate.
Old news that I may have shared before but Lee was on our table at the Sponsors' dinner last May ( no sponsorships from me though, guv !) Nice enough guy, but pretty quiet despite efforts to bring him into the conversation. Can't remember the context but I got the distinct impression he thought he was returning north before pre season training started. And that this would suit him.....so I was somewhat surprised to see him still around .
He received a call on his mobile less than halfway through the dinner , excused himself to take it, and didn't return to the table ! NOT the behaviour of a player who felt he was duty bound to see the evening through.
I dont think Grigg would necessarily start but the idea of a new challenge and a potentially fair crack of the whip if/when he does might be enough to get him over the line, if he & Charlton are looking to make it happen of course!
Can only hope though, would be a good signing.
One of the more prolific league one strikers in recent years, of course he would start
Not inspiring loyalty in your players when you sign someone and chuck him straight in the team ahead of the guy you have issued a new contract to for being consistent...
That's football for you. It's how you manage these situations that counts.
Yeah, it goes to show how different football is from the real world though. If my boss had just given me a nice pay rise, with a hefty loyalty bonus then said we've got someone else in to do your job, so you can just sit on your arse for the next couple of years, I'd have been delighted.
I'm sure that you're joking but that comment says more about the state of the UK workforce that it does about professional footballers.
I have never worked with anyone that was willing to take the money for nothing. Typically people with that attitude end up in dead end jobs or sitting at home on benefits smoking drugs all day long.
For that reason I would be disappointed by, and have no respect for, any player that was willing to sit in our reserves or on the bench and bank the money.
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
Chesterfield!
Still not a million miles away. Can get there in less than 4 hours by car. Shudder to think what he'd do if he was in the Army & posted to Iraq for 6 months !!!
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
That's true, but can she play up front on her own ?
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
As far as I know, we want Grigg and he wants to come to us. The problem is Wigan and whether they allow him to leave, but that is also down to Wigan possibly signing another striker if he comes to us.
Like many things in football, there's a domino effect, we just have to hope they fall for us.
Any source for that? Haven't read anywhere that he wants to come to us. Would be good if he did of course.
On a side note, and this isn't something of source but throwing it out there.. how would people feel if Novak was involved in some kind of deal to bring Grigg to the club? It allows him to move back up north, we get him off the books and he can kickstart his career, whilst we sign a player who has been very good in this league and for Robinson previously. We would of course need to sign another one on loan too, or it would leave us in the same position as we are now.
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Phillips out on loan with a keeper arriving and possibly a winger on loan until January in an ideal world but they are not priorities.
Either way, I don't think it's obvious that Grigg would automatically play instead of Josh
Grigg has worked with Robinson before, was prolific for him and to put it this way, Wigan are playing a Newcastle youngster in front of him right now, that's not saying Grigg isn't good enough, because he is, he'd just prefer to leave and join us instead.
On a side note, and this isn't something of source but throwing it out there.. how would people feel if Novak was involved in some kind of deal to bring Grigg to the club? It allows him to move back up north, we get him off the books and he can kickstart his career, whilst we sign a player who has been very good in this league and for Robinson previously. We would of course need to sign another one on loan too, or it would leave us in the same position as we are now.
I appreciate the point you make about having senior backup but IMO Dijksteel is good enough for this level to play a good run of games and I would far rather any money we have available goes on another striker. I do share your concern about lack of cover at left back while Page is out though.
Obviously we are on a budget so you need to prioritise and a striker is desperately needed, whether Novak stays or not. I haven't seen Dijksteel yet but am not doubting how well he has played so far. But we do need to remember he is still a young player, and possibly not a RB. Would still be a risk if he had to fill in for an injured Solly if he happened to be out for a month or two. That being said, I have always encouraged the use of youngsters. We are a League 1 side, not Champions League contenders so I'm sure he could do a job.
We have two players for every other position and this is a very strong squad.
With two weeks left of the window I can only assume that Novaks agent has been touting his player around behind the clubs back. If he hasn't then finding a new club willing to take LN on would seem unlikely given the short time involved.
Feel Mr Novak owes us a lot more than we him
Big night for Novak tomorrow, assuming he plays.
Whilst I personally have little knowledge re the merits of Grigg, others on here have convinced me of his pedigree.
Novak has never been an integral part of the squad for various reasons so his loss would be minimal IF replaced by a player with a decent scoring success rate.
Old news that I may have shared before but Lee was on our table at the Sponsors' dinner last May ( no sponsorships from me though, guv !) Nice enough guy, but pretty quiet despite efforts to bring him into the conversation. Can't remember the context but I got the distinct impression he thought he was returning north before pre season training started. And that this would suit him.....so I was somewhat surprised to see him still around .
He received a call on his mobile less than halfway through the dinner , excused himself to take it, and didn't return to the table ! NOT the behaviour of a player who felt he was duty bound to see the evening through.
I have never worked with anyone that was willing to take the money for nothing. Typically people with that attitude end up in dead end jobs or sitting at home on benefits smoking drugs all day long.
For that reason I would be disappointed by, and have no respect for, any player that was willing to sit in our reserves or on the bench and bank the money.
http://nonleague.pitchero.com/transfers/dulwich-full-back-earns-charlton-move/
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
Allegedly