Getting younger and fitter players in so we can play a more pro active game on the front foot is paramount for Cafc.
Surprised more folk on CL can't see that. I have no problem with Pratley or Watson in the defensive midfield position, but being out run or not getting back quick enough has to stop.
I wish Jonny Williams well. Lovely bloke who I had long chats with when he was injured.
Kirk for me over Jonny at this stage of their careers in League 1.
Well Bows and Gallen said they were trying to shuffle the pack in this window and it’s good to see that they’re making the tough calls. I see Will Grigg is being linked with Mk Dons so that may free up space if they want Maddison. Would be a hugely risky move as if he settles he could fly them up the table.
Well Bows and Gallen said they were trying to shuffle the pack in this window and it’s good to see that they’re making the tough calls. I see Will Grigg is being linked with Mk Dons so that may free up space if they want Maddison. Would be a hugely risky move as if he settles he could fly them up the table.
Grigg looked to have a lot to offer Sunderland for league 1 and has been an absolute failure. 5 goals in 3 seasons for £4m!
So so so many midfielders. Tempted to send Shinnie back just so we can have all 5 loans at once
You are joking aren't you? He is our best one. I still reckon we may see him sign on a permanent today.
Agree he’s one of the best we’ve got but clearly Bowyer thinks our current crop aren’t good enough as is. Before the window opened we were already stacked in midfield, we’ve only added to that.
We’ve now got 6 loans and all 6 are probably starting 11 players. I don’t think we’ll make Shinnie permanent unless Luton pay him off and he’s happy to take a massive pay cut.
Bowyer really rates Shinnie, he's just been injured recently. I know there are a few who we can say this of, but our form is SO much better with him in the team. I do agree with you though that probably all 6 loans get in our match day squad.
Well Bows and Gallen said they were trying to shuffle the pack in this window and it’s good to see that they’re making the tough calls. I see Will Grigg is being linked with Mk Dons so that may free up space if they want Maddison. Would be a hugely risky move as if he settles he could fly them up the table.
Grigg looked to have a lot to offer Sunderland for league 1 and has been an absolute failure. 5 goals in 3 seasons for £4m!
I think a move to MK would be his last chance saloon. I think there will be some real scrambling in the last few hours
I make Bowyer right, no point signing a player for the sake of it.
I think Gunter and Pratley can do a job if the other 4 are not available and would actually put Pearce 6th choice.
Everyone highlights an issue at centre back because of the goals conceded and I agree to a degree but a big part of the problem is in front of that. It is the midfield have in the past been very poor and caused a big part of the defence issues. At times during the bad ran the midfield lacked energy and bite, lost possession so easily was overrun and provided no outlet. This was helping invite pressure onto the defence.
I think more energy in midfield and players that can keep possession, Milar carrying the ball and Stockley holding the ball up will help us massively just as much the return of the two first choice CB.
Can't help but attribute that to our best CDM not being there because he is too busy at centre half though
Yes agree we did miss Pratley protecting and is a part of it but not all, he is not going to keep hold of positions or run with the ball to give rest bite.
Separate conversation but a team looking to be going up from League one should not be relaying on Pratley and he should be used for certain games.
Quite agree on the separate conversation starter. But the Pratley protecting plus then not being a natural/ cultured centre backs offers a double whammy.
Anyway I'm done. As I actually think we have reached a consensus
Bogle, Lapslie, Doughty, Smyth, Williams(?) Oztumer(?) out
Stockley, Smith, Millar, Schwartz, Kirk(?) in.... Is that a good window overall
I’d have liked one more youngster on a perm but those changes have to be a big upgrade.
Yep, good window for me. Shame Bowyer can't work with either Williams or Oztumer as they've done well it at this level previously, but Kirk seems to be a decent upgrade option given his age.
Apparently Posh have rejected a seven figure bid for Mo Eisa from a league 1 club.
Driesen said Peterborough had overpaid for him. You could surmise from that statement that he had previous with the player - were we in for him before? If so it would make sense we're back in for him, especially with Chuks contract running out.
Apparently Posh have rejected a seven figure bid for Mo Eisa from a league 1 club.
Hasn’t scored a league goal yet this season.
Been prolific at warming the bench though! Toney who he replaced has been doing very well in the Championship. 18 in 25 with 6 assists. We should have paid that £4m the summer before last.
Apparently Posh have rejected a seven figure bid for Mo Eisa from a league 1 club.
Hasn’t scored a league goal yet this season.
Been prolific at warming the bench though! Toney who he replaced has been doing very well in the Championship. 18 in 25 with 6 assists. We should have paid that £4m the summer before last.
If only we had an owner last summer like Matt Southall who was prepared to ask the question!!
This time last year we were at the bottom of the barrel no money no signings (worth getting excited about) and a severely thin squad. Am I the only one who is buzzin we are after signing players for positions we don’t even particularly need?! What a position to be in during a revenue decimating pandemic, up the Charlton.
This time last year we were at the bottom of the barrel no money no signings (worth getting excited about) and a severely thin squad. Am I the only one who is buzzin we are after signing players for positions we don’t even particularly need?! What a position to be in during a revenue decimating pandemic, up the Charlton.
Bogle, Lapslie, Doughty, Smyth, Williams(?) Oztumer(?) out
Stockley, Smith, Millar, Schwartz, Kirk(?) in.... Is that a good window overall
I’d have liked one more youngster on a perm but those changes have to be a big upgrade.
Yep, good window for me. Shame Bowyer can't work with either Williams or Oztumer as they've done well it at this level previously, but Kirk seems to be a decent upgrade option given his age.
I also really like how Kirk has played 120 games in 2 and a half seasons which I’d guess is similar to JW anc Ozzy combined
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Spot on.
Anyway I'm done. As I actually think we have reached a consensus
Toney who he replaced has been doing very well in the Championship. 18 in 25 with 6 assists. We should have paid that £4m the summer before last.