It's a long season and I would rather have someone like Taylor for 35 games than a youngster from a prem club for 40 games.
Taylor played midweek so he can't be far off fitness
Agreed.
But I'm still not convinced Bristol City will let him go. But we can only hope.
Id be very surprised if a club let one of their main four (yes even if fourth choice) Strikers leave at this stage of the season without having a backup in place as that in turn will leave that said club desperately trying to find someone themselves.
Because of that I can see us being forced to sign a Premier League youngster if anyone now as it'll be a case of the said club wanting to send their kids out to gain experience in the lower leagues
I agree I think this is the far more likely outcome. It may not be the worst, look at Mavididi and DaSilva last year. Both were raw but both brought qualities you wouldn't get in any old lower league player. I'd rather have Taylor or Grigg, but I'd be open minded to taking a chance on a youngster over paying 1m for someone like Akinde or Godden.
The good news is this will be a striker who will come in as third choice, meaning we don't need to rely solely on them.
Yes it'd be great if we got an experienced center forward who has scored goals at this level, but again can't see it happening.
If Novak leaves, he'd be second choice...
If Novak stays he'd be second choice
Novak can play the lone striker role, wins lots of headers and is experienced at this level. I would prefer he stays as cover for Mag and any youngster just makes sub appearances.
It's a long season and I would rather have someone like Taylor for 35 games than a youngster from a prem club for 40 games.
Taylor played midweek so he can't be far off fitness
Agreed.
But I'm still not convinced Bristol City will let him go. But we can only hope.
Id be very surprised if a club let one of their main four (yes even if fourth choice) Strikers leave at this stage of the season without having a backup in place as that in turn will leave that said club desperately trying to find someone themselves.
Because of that I can see us being forced to sign a Premier League youngster if anyone now as it'll be a case of the said club wanting to send their kids out to gain experience in the lower leagues
I agree I think this is the far more likely outcome. It may not be the worst, look at Mavididi and DaSilva last year. Both were raw but both brought qualities you wouldn't get in any old lower league player. I'd rather have Taylor or Grigg, but I'd be open minded to taking a chance on a youngster over paying 1m for someone like Akinde or Godden.
The good news is this will be a striker who will come in as third choice, meaning we don't need to rely solely on them.
Yes it'd be great if we got an experienced center forward who has scored goals at this level, but again can't see it happening.
If Novak leaves, he'd be second choice...
If Novak stays he'd be second choice
Novak can play the lone striker role, wins lots of headers and is experienced at this level. I would prefer he stays as cover for Mag and any youngster just makes sub appearances.
Agreed and it's too late to get in two new forwards. If he wants to leave so badly he can play well until January then get a move when we'll have a month to replace him.
If we got a loan striker I assume he would not initially be 1st choice. That being so why would a club lend a player to sit on the bench.
As was the case with Madvididi and DaSilva last year it could be to get a player their first senior football experience. Also, depending on the player and where they are in their development, it could be more beneficial to have them in the 18 for a League One team than playing in the U23 league.
Not a rumour at all, and I don't know if he is injured, but Josh Wright isn't in the squad at Gillingham. Still think he would be a good signing for us but not a priority.
i live in Bristol and have seen Taylor play quite a few times over the last few years and I have no idea what the excitement is about. Ajose is absolutely the perfect comparison, I do not think he's a very good player really can benefit by adding goals in the right system I think he'd be poor in Robinsons system
I just read Sheffield United might land striker Jerome Sinclair from Liverpool. Age 20. Apparently he can't get in the starting lineup there. Not sure if loan or permanent purchase.
I just read Sheffield United might land striker Jerome Sinclair from Liverpool. Age 20. Apparently he can't get in the starting lineup there. Not sure if loan or permanent purchase.
I just read Sheffield United might land striker Jerome Sinclair from Liverpool. Age 20. Apparently he can't get in the starting lineup there. Not sure if loan or permanent purchase.
That would be from Watford as he's there now
Thanks. I sometimes confuse the two because they have such similar defensive prowess.
Now is the time to strike in the transfer market. If we can get another striker in then there is no doubt in my mind Robbo can take us up. With Marshall back in a month and Reeves on Tuesday I really think we are only a player or two away.
I just read Sheffield United might land striker Jerome Sinclair from Liverpool. Age 20. Apparently he can't get in the starting lineup there. Not sure if loan or permanent purchase.
Not a lone striker. Was highly rated when he was younger but hasn't built on it. Loan could do him good.
Now is the time to strike in the transfer market. If we can get another striker in then there is no doubt in my mind Robbo can take us up. With Marshall back in a month and Reeves on Tuesday I really think we are only a player or two away.
Definitely need to add a couple of quality players now before the window shuts. Compliment our good start and exciting squad and prepare us for a long season.
I don't think Marshall will be back until nearer the beginning to middle of October, he is still using crutches and has a lot of work still to do. Reeves is going to be another slow burner but will be worth it when he is fit, hopefully very soon.
Adding these players, plus Page and Lennon when they're eventually back, and a couple of signings to what we have, it's definitely strong enough for promotion.
Starting attacking midfield is very good, but no doubt it still lacks depth, as shown by options on bench (only KAG). Reeves with strengthen, but I agree with Killer above, wouldn't mind an option until January. Still think Stewart is worth a short-term deal.
Starting attacking midfield is very good, but no doubt it still lacks depth, as shown by options on bench (only KAG). Reeves with strengthen, but I agree with Killer above, wouldn't mind an option until January. Still think Stewart is worth a short-term deal.
The attacking midfield can be covered by Aribo as well as KAG. Also, Konsa can fill if for Foster- Caskey in defensive midfield and push him up the field and he is very good in and around the box. Not sure you will get better than those two anywhere!
Jimmy Seed etc etc (again, sorry) had a great uk scouting network which produced some gems for the club, very cheaply. But he also had contacts in Sweden and South Africa.
I know we've lost confidence in foreign signings, but in these circumstances wouldn't it be worth a try, particularly if Tommy boy wasn't involved? You could bring one in on a 12 month contract, so if it didn't work out...
Because it seems to me we're scraping around in a pretty empty barrel at the moment.
Jimmy Seed etc etc (again, sorry) had a great uk scouting network which produced some gems for the club, very cheaply. But he also had contacts in Sweden and South Africa.
I know we've lost confidence in foreign signings, but in these circumstances wouldn't it be worth a try, particularly if Tommy boy wasn't involved? You could bring one in on a 12 month contract, so if it didn't work out...
Because it seems to me we're scraping around in a pretty empty barrel at the moment.
In days gone by other managers and clubs would also help each other out more.
really, really stupid if another striker doesn't come in by Sept 1st.
It only needs an injury to Josh & we are left with just Novak to pay up top - neither KAG or RFH are good enough at this time to fill that hole imo. Added to the fact that Novak is looking for a move & may be a bit disgruntled if he's still here & maybe wont put in the shift needed - and I'm not even going to mention if Novak is good enough to fill Big Josh's boots.........
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Will Grigg still on the bench for Wigan.
I don't think Marshall will be back until nearer the beginning to middle of October, he is still using crutches and has a lot of work still to do. Reeves is going to be another slow burner but will be worth it when he is fit, hopefully very soon.
Adding these players, plus Page and Lennon when they're eventually back, and a couple of signings to what we have, it's definitely strong enough for promotion.
This doesn't sound good. Using the win to deflect the glaring need for another striker.
I know we've lost confidence in foreign signings, but in these circumstances wouldn't it be worth a try, particularly if Tommy boy wasn't involved? You could bring one in on a 12 month contract, so if it didn't work out...
Because it seems to me we're scraping around in a pretty empty barrel at the moment.
Still expect a Prem loan player but we all know playing the kids is the business model.
Sign him up
Barely survived last season... 2nd in the tale at the moment and just thumped a team who were in League One last year
Huge credit to the job that Mike Flynn is doing there
It only needs an injury to Josh & we are left with just Novak to pay up top - neither KAG or RFH are good enough at this time to fill that hole imo. Added to the fact that Novak is looking for a move & may be a bit disgruntled if he's still here & maybe wont put in the shift needed - and I'm not even going to mention if Novak is good enough to fill Big Josh's boots.........
As @Henry Irving said, leading towards prem loans hoping we unearth a player like Tammy Abraham etc