Shouldn't we be asking why his club continue to refuse to play Ronnie. What has he done?
He's 31. His club now has a policy of rebuilding with younger players.
I listened to an interview with Lincoln boss. Their club was at a crossroads last season. Average age in the squad was 31. They've cut out all the dead wood and now have an average of '22'. Despite this youthfull team they have gone with hungry youngsters on loan from the Prem clubs to give them the quality, pace and fitness, that sits them top of the league. This wasn't an accident, it was the strategy. Maybe Bowyer, Gallen and Thomas, should take note.
They did, back in our promotion year 2 seasons ago.
It's all about balance though. Lincoln might well have a team of hungry young guns " average of 22". But you can bet your life they've got a couple of older heads, experienced players, to give leadership and hold it all together.
There's an old adage ...... "you don't win anything with a team full of kids", that's been more or less proven in all my more than 50 years of following football. That's not to say it could never happen, but the chances are quite small ..... trouble is, for all their talent, inexperienced players are just that until they get a few seasons worth of games under their belt. Teams full of youngsters can show a lot of promise, but they have a tendency to fall away just when it matters.
I'm not really disagreeing with you though. While we've got a few over 30s including a couple of 35 year olds, there's also a nucleus of players who should be in their prime right now, aged 25 to 30 - and they should have enough legs and pace to play at their best. Remember players don't suddenly become 'past it' the day they hit their 30th birthday - that all depends on how well they've looked after themselves, luck with injuries, etc.
Some players don't naturally have pace, some do .... and I'll agree with you, right now we're crying out for more pace on the counter. But then Bowyer himself has already said that recently.
Ronnie Schartze to sign next week ? After 1st Jan there's a whole lot of new regulations which I don't believe he will pass ? Can anyone more knowledgeable on the subject confirm this ?
You have to assume TS & his lawyers have already looked into this but still a bit worrying.
Armand Gnanduillet has become available on a free? I know it seems pretty much stamped that we are getting Ronnie but if it fell through, would anyone fancy him coming in?
His record in a bang average Blackpool team is decent.
I would have him AND Schwartz. Ditch Bogle & then you have 4 strikers to rotate.
Except with the wages cap you can't legally do that without movement in first and then guaranteed movement out. Anyway why is Gnanduillet being heaved out ? Footballers seeking work all over the place at present so I can't see it as a voluntary move.
Funny place to go and play football in Turkey it seems. You either are massive success and stay for a few years or you dont hit the ground running and your contract is cancelled.
All about money, I suppose.
No doubt offered a better contract in Turkey than he was offered in the UK. Plus, if you make a success of it, the Turks will give you cult status.
But if it all goes flat, you're a long way from home. Mentally tough, especially with all the Covid restrictions.
Ronnie Schartze to sign next week ? After 1st Jan there's a whole lot of new regulations which I don't believe he will pass ? Can anyone more knowledgeable on the subject confirm this ?
You have to assume TS & his lawyers have already looked into this but still a bit worrying.
No chance that TS and his lawyers haven’t already sorted it. We have probably already signed him and got his work permit sorted and then waiting until the window opens to register him.
I may be putting two and two together and getting five but joe garner coming in? Been playing regularly at the level as bows suggested and has just been released on a free.
So ...... I googled Joe Garner and found this, for what it's worth:
"Wigan striker Joe Garner agrees Indian Super League transfer to join Robbie Fowler at East Bengal."
No link because it's from the Super Throwaway Scum.
Ronnie Schartze to sign next week ? After 1st Jan there's a whole lot of new regulations which I don't believe he will pass ? Can anyone more knowledgeable on the subject confirm this ?
You have to assume TS & his lawyers have already looked into this but still a bit worrying.
If he was at the Wimbledon game, I reckon he has signed already but can’t be registered until next week. I think it’s as simple as bowyer having a limited vocabulary and not explaining it properly.
Ronnie Schartze to sign next week ? After 1st Jan there's a whole lot of new regulations which I don't believe he will pass ? Can anyone more knowledgeable on the subject confirm this ?
You have to assume TS & his lawyers have already looked into this but still a bit worrying.
It's already been explained in several threads on here.
Schwarz just needs to sign his contract with the club and be 'resident' here before midnight tonight, 31st December. That's his job offer.
That's not the same as being registered to play, which can't be done before January 4th.
People may be wondering how much Paul Smyth is costing us, under the wage cap, etc.
Stumbled on this from the SLP, and Steve Gallen is reported saying:
"I knew that Paul Smyth was a good player. I knew getting him was really going to benefit us. QPR have done us a huge favour on that – they deserve unbelievable credit from Charlton. They’ve practically given us Paul for nothing.”
Fully expect Levitt to be recalled by United as soon as the window opens . Then this mystery second signing that's ready to go with Schwartz will be announced
"Do you really want us to keep him, he's not getting game time as he's behind Ben Watson so are you sure he's not better off elsewhere?"
Man Utd can then be the ones that call him back... Rather than us going
"You know what, he's shit, we dont want him"
Especially if we want to stay on their good side if they ever have any other players we potentially want on loan
And he isn't shit. He is a good prospect that is a bit short of certain aspects needed to play regularly for us. That could indeed and probably will change in future and I would wish him the very best.
People may be wondering how much Paul Smyth is costing us, under the wage cap, etc.
Stumbled on this from the SLP, and Steve Gallen is reported saying:
"I knew that Paul Smyth was a good player. I knew getting him was really going to benefit us. QPR have done us a huge favour on that – they deserve unbelievable credit from Charlton. They’ve practically given us Paul for nothing.”
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https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5fed99b19589d/how-the-salary-cap-works
It's all about balance though. Lincoln might well have a team of hungry young guns " average of 22". But you can bet your life they've got a couple of older heads, experienced players, to give leadership and hold it all together.
There's an old adage ...... "you don't win anything with a team full of kids", that's been more or less proven in all my more than 50 years of following football. That's not to say it could never happen, but the chances are quite small ..... trouble is, for all their talent, inexperienced players are just that until they get a few seasons worth of games under their belt. Teams full of youngsters can show a lot of promise, but they have a tendency to fall away just when it matters.
I'm not really disagreeing with you though. While we've got a few over 30s including a couple of 35 year olds, there's also a nucleus of players who should be in their prime right now, aged 25 to 30 - and they should have enough legs and pace to play at their best. Remember players don't suddenly become 'past it' the day they hit their 30th birthday - that all depends on how well they've looked after themselves, luck with injuries, etc.
Some players don't naturally have pace, some do .... and I'll agree with you, right now we're crying out for more pace on the counter.
But then Bowyer himself has already said that recently.
You have to assume TS & his lawyers have already looked into this but still a bit worrying.
No doubt offered a better contract in Turkey than he was offered in the UK.
Plus, if you make a success of it, the Turks will give you cult status.
But if it all goes flat, you're a long way from home.
Mentally tough, especially with all the Covid restrictions.
"Wigan striker Joe Garner agrees Indian Super League transfer to join Robbie Fowler at East Bengal."
No link because it's from the Super Throwaway Scum.
Even you can't blame Bowyer for that!
Schwarz just needs to sign his contract with the club and be 'resident' here before midnight tonight, 31st December.
That's his job offer.
That's not the same as being registered to play, which can't be done before January 4th.
Stumbled on this from the SLP, and Steve Gallen is reported saying:
"I knew that Paul Smyth was a good player. I knew getting him was really going to benefit us. QPR have done us a huge favour on that – they deserve unbelievable credit from Charlton. They’ve practically given us Paul for nothing.”
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-dof-steve-gallen-on-failed-move-for-ronnie-schwartz-attempts-to-land-clarke-harris-and-arsenal-youngster/
Helps us understand the conditions and restrictions we are under with player recruitment. The interview is well worth reading again.
I would guess a decision has already been made.
To my mind, it's particularly about a young player's welfare, as well as his contribution to the team.
"Do you really want us to keep him, he's not getting game time as he's behind Ben Watson so are you sure he's not better off elsewhere?"
Man Utd can then be the ones that call him back... Rather than us going
"You know what, he's shit, we dont want him"
Especially if we want to stay on their good side if they ever have any other players we potentially want on loan
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give away deal with Grant, sure that had something to do with it.