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
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.
I will be even more so if Krik from Crewe is done or Randall from Exeter. It will show a real long term plan rather than short term patches we have had for so long.
Whatever happens this season i am so positive and excited for the future.
Always good to see a midfielder come in. Yes we have a few but the current crop just haven't hit it yet (Gilbey) or have one arse cheek on the coaching bench (Pratley/ Watson)
JFC
Shinnie
Morgan
Smith
Pratley
That's the first choice starters and subs
Gilbey Watson
Fighting it out for best last spot. Given JFC could be one game away from an injury and Darren Yellow there's still life for them.
I don't know why but this constant bigging up is doing my head in abit:
"He has improved as a player under us. The list is bloody endless – of people doing well and moving on."
That's not for our benefit, the fans.
It's so the media pick up on it and it gets known throughout football that we improve players. Then players want to come to us and Prem clubs want to lend us their bright young prospects.
Paul Mullin has been linked, he has scored 20 goals for Cambridge this season! Can’t see us signing another striker unless one is on the move!! Probably BS.
I don't know why but this constant bigging up is doing my head in abit:
"He has improved as a player under us. The list is bloody endless – of people doing well and moving on."
That's not for our benefit, the fans.
It's so the media pick up on it and it gets known throughout football that we improve players. Then players want to come to us and Prem clubs want to lend us their bright young prospects.
But only if it's actually true though
I doubt Man City thought we improved the other Matt Smith, or Utd thought we improved Dylan Levitt
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!
Remember the melt down that they signed Grigg and we ended up with Parker...........
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
Paul Mullin has been linked, he has scored 20 goals for Cambridge this season! Can’t see us signing another striker unless one is on the move!! Probably BS.
Maybe Chuks is off. Can’t believe that we won’t get any bids for him.
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
Williams/Ozzy 113
Kirk 119
And he’s much younger. Really liking the small green shoots I’m seeing. Hungry, young squad needs to be where we are heading with a long term plan beyond whatever happens this season.
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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.
I will be even more so if Krik from Crewe is done or Randall from Exeter. It will show a real long term plan rather than short term patches we have had for so long.
Whatever happens this season i am so positive and excited for the future.
JFC
Watson
Millar Maddison for attacking mid spot/wide.
It's so the media pick up on it and it gets known throughout football that we improve players.
Then players want to come to us and Prem clubs want to lend us their bright young prospects.
I doubt Man City thought we improved the other Matt Smith, or Utd thought we improved Dylan Levitt
Kirk 119 Goals 25, Assists 30.