So what you’re all saying is if it wasn’t for Ipswich, Sheff Weds, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Wigan, Wycombe, Rotherham, MKD, Lincoln and Oxford we’d be nailed on for a top 6 finish.
So what you’re all saying is if it wasn’t for Ipswich, Sheff Weds, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Wigan, Wycombe, Rotherham, MKD, Lincoln and Oxford we’d be nailed on for a top 6 finish.
To be fair he sounded pretty confident yesterday, even put his 60 likes up for grabs, so we still have a couple of straws to hang onto
Tbh my arse is flapping like Ben Amos at a 40 yarder.
Do you think your source was wrong this time or just a delay to the announcement and it is actually done
Considering how close he is to the action it’s not really possible for him to be completely wrong, he may have jumped the gun a bit potentially.
Ok mate appreciate that hopefully then its extremely close and not another one thats fallen through at the last min
It's just waiting for TS and the insurance company to confirm they're happy for the red arrows to parachute our new signing into the valley during this weeks open training session.
And meanwhile if true we sit around doing didly squat really. I don't buy thus 3 weeks left after the start of the season really. It is leaving things late. Incoming won't know the club, the training staff won't know the players etc. There are 10 days left to ko with registered of players available before the 7th. 10 days.
Those who keep saying g there is plenty of time are seeing it drift away with each post. Clubs like Wycombe in talks with sound players like Sam Volkes.
That says much about our recruitment.
Yeah really sound. 31 years old striker. 2017/18 30 games 4 league goals. 2018/19 32 games 6 league goals. 2019/20 36 games 5 league goals. 2020/21 30 games 0 league goals.
And meanwhile if true we sit around doing didly squat really. I don't buy thus 3 weeks left after the start of the season really. It is leaving things late. Incoming won't know the club, the training staff won't know the players etc. There are 10 days left to ko with registered of players available before the 7th. 10 days.
Those who keep saying g there is plenty of time are seeing it drift away with each post. Clubs like Wycombe in talks with sound players like Sam Volkes.
That says much about our recruitment.
Yeah really sound. 31 years old striker. 2017/18 30 games 4 league goals. 2018/19 32 games 6 league goals. 2019/20 36 games 5 league goals. 2020/21 30 games 0 league goals.
If you were to ask any Stoke fan about Vokes you wouldn’t be worried at all about “missing out” on him. Known as “The Wardrobe” because of his lack of mobility!
And meanwhile if true we sit around doing didly squat really. I don't buy thus 3 weeks left after the start of the season really. It is leaving things late. Incoming won't know the club, the training staff won't know the players etc. There are 10 days left to ko with registered of players available before the 7th. 10 days.
Those who keep saying g there is plenty of time are seeing it drift away with each post. Clubs like Wycombe in talks with sound players like Sam Volkes.
That says much about our recruitment.
Tell Gallen he has been sitting around doing diddly squat. I dare ya.
Not sold Vokes is a great signing for Wycombe, doesn’t seem to be the typical signing they’d make. Player past his prime, poor injury record and on the way down
Ideally two wingers as we expect Adkins to focus heavily on playing 4-3-3/4-5-1 this season. That means five ins with a handful of loan spots to fill.
Anything else on top is gravy.
When you list it out this like this, it really shows just how short we still are squad wise. I'm sure we'll add more quality before the end of the window, but I'm not so confident we'll get everyone we need.
Not sold Vokes is a great signing for Wycombe, doesn’t seem to be the typical signing they’d make. Player past his prime, poor injury record and on
Calm .. players are coming in but we are shopping in a diff market this year that requires calmness and patience.. window don’t shut tomorrow guys and we have a very good team that can start the season now ….
Latest net squad figures are below: most teams in the division still have a lot to do, presumably the shortfall will be plugged by loans.
A great summary that. You can effectively add 3 to 5 players on to every squad to cover loan signings, most of which will be later in the window.
The numbers will always looks worse than they are, as many of the released players will be "deadwood" and some of the lost players will be covered by academy players, but it's interesting that most of the promotion favourites are to the right of the table.
Ideally two wingers as we expect Adkins to focus heavily on playing 4-3-3/4-5-1 this season. That means five ins with a handful of loan spots to fill.
Anything else on top is gravy.
When you list it out this like this, it really shows just how short we still are squad wise. I'm sure we'll add more quality before the end of the window, but I'm not so confident we'll get everyone we need.
My main concern is that we really only have 2 strikers, with Schwartz untested and Davison raw & tbh didn't do much for Forest Green last season. Then we only have 1 wide man, with seemingly looking to use Claydon as the other.
For a team looking for promotion, hopefully not via the play offs, that doesn't seem that promising.
Imo we need at least another striker (2 if Davison or Schwartz arent going to cut the mustard)......and the striker being something we don't currently have - a nippy, run off the shoulder of the last defender type. And preferably not an unproven loanee just trying to gain experience.
For loans I wouldn’t mind a real punt like Charlie Patino or Miguel Azeez from Arsenal. Both hugely exciting youngsters and we could see if we can get them some game time.
Patino particularly - I know someone that knows him well who reckons he’s one of the most talented players he’s ever seen at 17
If you were to ask any Stoke fan about Vokes you wouldn’t be worried at all about “missing out” on him. Known as “The Wardrobe” because of his lack of mobility!
See C.E L has gone missing in action, you don't think he is on the hotline to Nige at this very minute do you saying.. "wtf has gone wrong with that hot tip you gave me"...my likes are on the line here. Never mind mate, we all still hang on your every word
See C.E L has gone missing in action, you don't think he is on the hotline to Nige at this very minute do you saying.. "wtf has gone wrong with that hot tip you gave me"...my likes are on the line here. Never mind mate, we all still hang on your every word
“Likes are brilliant.”
Good morning everyone, I trust you've all slept well... We start again.
Its Tuesday morning, and the rumours are flying and the likes are flooding in.
What a brilliant opportunity to get to your PC, fire it up, and post a link to a twitter profile with 4 followers, claiming to be an ex football agent, to really get the conversation going.
Remember talking is brilliant, and it does not matter if the player you've suggested we are linked with does not actually exist, because we all need something to help us through our day.
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31 years old striker.
2017/18 30 games 4 league goals.
2018/19 32 games 6 league goals.
2019/20 36 games 5 league goals.
2020/21 30 games 0 league goals.
How much would you pay for him?
Tell Gallen he has been sitting around doing diddly squat. I dare ya.
Calm .. players are coming in but we are shopping in a diff market this year that requires calmness and patience.. window don’t shut tomorrow guys and we have a very good team that can start the season now ….
The problem with that is the players who go on loan usually happen in the last week or so of the window.
We need a good, strong start. I think that’s vital and could also help our chances of signing the better players come the end of the window.
For that, we desperately need a couple of good signings before the opening game.
I think that will happen, so think we will be okay.
The numbers will always looks worse than they are, as many of the released players will be "deadwood" and some of the lost players will be covered by academy players, but it's interesting that most of the promotion favourites are to the right of the table.
For a team looking for promotion, hopefully not via the play offs, that doesn't seem that promising.
Imo we need at least another striker (2 if Davison or Schwartz arent going to cut the mustard)......and the striker being something we don't currently have - a nippy, run off the shoulder of the last defender type. And preferably not an unproven loanee just trying to gain experience.
A loan to make up the numbers like Smythe, Smith or Davis = don't bother.
Patino particularly - I know someone that knows him well who reckons he’s one of the most talented players he’s ever seen at 17
Incredibly young only 17 , but they’ve got High hopes for him, and he’s a goal getter on football manager in the future.
We could make him captain, and then we’d have …. I’ll get me coat.
I'm fully expecting Clayden to feature a fair bit, he's looked quite good in pre-season so far.
Yes people will say he's young and raw, but he's older than Doughty was when he was thrown in.
Its Tuesday morning, and the rumours are flying and the likes are flooding in.
What a brilliant opportunity to get to your PC, fire it up, and post a link to a twitter profile with 4 followers, claiming to be an ex football agent, to really get the conversation going.
Remember talking is brilliant, and it does not matter if the player you've suggested we are linked with does not actually exist, because we all need something to help us through our day.