Henderson - training with us, was alleged to have signed about 2 weeks ago.
Blackett- Taylor - league 2 winger on trial.
Not exactly inspiring, Blackett-taylor hasn't exactly set league 2 "on fire", prefer a more "ready" player as back up over the youth as think they benefit more from a well measured introduction, but, if that's the bench warmer/ competition for DJ/Washington/Kirk then might as well leave that spot for Clayden and Ghandor and alternate them on the bench. Especially if there's a budget constraint and the need for more signings.
Henderson... Injuries are an issue but I guess you wouldn't expect him to play much, again, do you keep Harness on the bench instead and manage that money better.
Rumours out - like the ins we've not heard a peep about any of our players being sniffed at, in particular, Schwartz.
We're all expecting him to be off but there hasnt been a whisper of him going, either perm or loan, you'd imagine given his recent personal life changes and the fact he doesn't look fancied by Adkins, that his agent would be working his nuts off to get him out, but, nope. Nothing. Zippo.
Personally think he isn't leaving, a touch of Sandgaard influence perhaps.
There is also the rumour that Gallen was in Crewe last night.
With regards to "rumours out" its worth remembering that Adkins has said that he doesnt expect any to leave but still taking that with a pinch of salt myself - Does the Danish Transfer Window close around the same time as ours anyone know?
Remember Thomas did say that the first team is pretty much there and it's all about adding depth now. I hope he's changed his mind after last night otherwise we're all going to be bitterly disappointed.
But a lot of people wont listen to that & for the next 2 weeks will still be saying "but it will be ok when we bring in the x number of players we need", Even at 22.59 on August 31st people will still be saying it.
Please wise up. TS & NA have been very clear & I re-iterate what I have been saying for weeks. There wont be the "saviour" midfielders or strikers that will turn the team around. We will bring in a few loans & a few freebies, but they will be fillers & make-do's. They will probably replace the U23's that are currently on the bench but they are not going to be the "marquee" signings that everyone was hoping for back in June.
Just see this on Wiki when trying to find out a bit more about Ged and tbh it did make me laugh...
A youth product of Southampton and Bradfield College, Roddy signed with Charlton Athletic on 5 July 2021.[2] He made his professional debut with Charlton in a 1–0 EFL Cup loss to Wimbledon on 10 August 2021.[3] Jacob is the son of Ged Roddy, and fluked his way into the Charlton squad due to his dads job at the club.
The amount of players we’ve seemingly missed out on is a joke. Scott Twine was shoulders above Albie last night, crying out for a player like him but apparently we were not in for him. Whoever is in charge of recruitment at the moment is having a mare and I highly doubt it’s Gallen!!!
Can only miss out if we are interested in the first place …
Well if we wasn't interested in Scott Twine we should have been
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
I hope this is an assessment of their guitar playing ability?
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
The amount of players we’ve seemingly missed out on is a joke. Scott Twine was shoulders above Albie last night, crying out for a player like him but apparently we were not in for him. Whoever is in charge of recruitment at the moment is having a mare and I highly doubt it’s Gallen!!!
Can only miss out if we are interested in the first place …
Well if we wasn't interested in Scott Twine we should have been
Probably thought we could string him along, but then he cottoned on, asked for more cash and we decided it was just too much money for old rope.
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
Really? Didn't know that, or read it anywhere, is there a link? If true then that's just nuts and I'm one of TS supporter's, but that would just be nonsense in my mind and a really worrying development!
Lots of rumours swirling around but not related to transfers, sums up the club at the moment. Still keeping the faith but becoming concerning. Need more Kirk type signings to get the fan base on side.
If Gallen was in Crewe again, then perhaps that gives hope that we're trying to sign a decent CM - Lowery perhaps? A Lowery, Gilby, Clare midfield wouldn't be so bad.
It didnt suprise me last night that the 2 best passes up to our attackers came from our 17 year old CB. People keep going on about our midfield supplying quality balls none of them held a candle to the passes Deji made
It didnt suprise me last night that the 2 best passes up to our attackers came from our 17 year old CB. People keep going on about our midfield supplying quality balls none of them held a candle to the passes Deji made
There were good but the best pass of the night was DJ to Stockley just before half time. That was sublime.
The amount of players we’ve seemingly missed out on is a joke. Scott Twine was shoulders above Albie last night, crying out for a player like him but apparently we were not in for him. Whoever is in charge of recruitment at the moment is having a mare and I highly doubt it’s Gallen!!!
Can only miss out if we are interested in the first place …
Well if we wasn't interested in Scott Twine we should have been
Probably thought we could string him along, but then he cottoned on, asked for more cash and we decided it was just too much money for old rope.
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
Is that true? I know he does have a say but I've not seen anything to say it's based on ability etc?
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
Is that true? I know he does have a say but I've not seen anything to say it's based on ability etc?
He said it, he also said there were some he vetoed. He says so much its hard to remember where and when he said it though.
My twopenath (sp) for what it's worth. With the recruitment yes TS did say 4 of them involved, my guess is that TS looks purely at the financials of a deal and on advice of the other 3 either says yes spend x amount or not. Just my thoughts.
It has been confirmed at the Fan's Forum (?) and in at least one other interview that TS also has a say on player's ability, and has vetoed a few based on his assessment of their skill level.
Is that true? I know he does have a say but I've not seen anything to say it's based on ability etc?
Yes, it's true. It was brought up months ago. Having some trouble finding it again, though. I'm sure someone else knows what I'm referring to.
If there is anything in the Ged Roddy nepotism conspiracy going on what I struggle with is the role of Nigel Adkins and up to a point Johnnie Jackson. Both are senior playing side with a lot of kudos and experience. I couldn’t see them buying into it if I’m honest.
If there is anything in the Ged Roddy nepotism conspiracy going on what I struggle with is the role of Nigel Adkins and up to a point Johnnie Jackson. Both are senior playing side with a lot of kudos and experience. I couldn’t see them buying into it if I’m honest.
What are they meant to do, stage a coup?
People are angry with the performances and are looking for a bogeyman to direct all the blame towards.
The midfield is certainly looking weak but not writing off Clare and Dobson just yet. Think there maybe decent players in there but not sure how well they work and will work together. Sadly, I think it might be time up for Morgan though, he shows glimpses but don't think he has improved enough and certainly not to take on a key role. We are crying out for creativity in midfield and if we had that in a proper no.10 then I think and would hope it would settle the midfield and bring other players in rather than one route football to Stockley.
If there is anything in the Ged Roddy nepotism conspiracy going on what I struggle with is the role of Nigel Adkins and up to a point Johnnie Jackson. Both are senior playing side with a lot of kudos and experience. I couldn’t see them buying into it if I’m honest.
What are they meant to do, stage a coup?
People are angry with the performances and are looking for a bogeyman to direct all the blame towards.
You’ve totally missed the point. If as suggested there is nepotism from Roddy then I would hope those two, manager and assistant manager to say I’m not having that. What’s this coup bollox about.
On the critiquing of George Dobson. I have a perspective on this as I played in the CDM position for 10 years+ and mostly at a semi-pro level so I'd like to think I have some knowledge of the role. So I've watched Dobson closely so far for that reason, I'm always drawn the the CDM's.
Off the ball - IMO my role was to spot danger, anticipate gaps and cover for out of place defenders, for example dropping in for an attacking right back On the ball - very simply my role was to press, win it and give to the better players
IMO opinion he's done this very well so far. I thought he was very good pressing and won some good tackles against Sheff W and Oxford (it was v. harsh to be subbed for Watson) last night he wasn't as good and for me it's his worse game as he didn't sniff out the danger and fill the gaps i.e. the first goal.
BUT the bigger issue for him is the players in front of him are poor and making him look worse, Albie & Clare either don't show for the ball or immediately lose it. As has been said he's the water carrier giving it to the ball players so I think we are being overly harsh if we expect lung busting runs and 40 yard passes to feet, that's not his job it's AM & SC. If he could do that he would be in the Prem. - like Watson used to be when he had legs.
Lets give him some time and appreciate he needs others to do their job for him to look good. The whole unit is off, not just one or two specifics areas. He was very good for AFC, and from what i've read they are playing some lovely stuff since the new manager came in.
So far the only player to impress this season have been Akin, and to a less degree Stockley & Dobson, and DJ for 2 45min spells.
So do we have any idea who Steve Gallen was scouting last night? He was definitely off watching someone. If, as rumours suggested, he was at Crewe then it was a wasted journey watching Dale as he was "sick" apparently
No one seems to have considered we play Crewe in 2 games time so he might not have been scouting for potential signings. Could have pre-game prep for future opponent
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With regards to "rumours out" its worth remembering that Adkins has said that he doesnt expect any to leave but still taking that with a pinch of salt myself - Does the Danish Transfer Window close around the same time as ours anyone know?
Please wise up. TS & NA have been very clear & I re-iterate what I have been saying for weeks. There wont be the "saviour" midfielders or strikers that will turn the team around. We will bring in a few loans & a few freebies, but they will be fillers & make-do's. They will probably replace the U23's that are currently on the bench but they are not going to be the "marquee" signings that everyone was hoping for back in June.
A youth product of Southampton and Bradfield College, Roddy signed with Charlton Athletic on 5 July 2021.[2] He made his professional debut with Charlton in a 1–0 EFL Cup loss to Wimbledon on 10 August 2021.[3] Jacob is the son of Ged Roddy, and fluked his way into the Charlton squad due to his dads job at the club.
For clarity I do think Gallen is still heavily involved identifying players. Perhaps he just doesn’t get his way as much which is the problem
I think I'm going to leave this thread
We know he was sacked from Reading. People obviously talk in football so has this guy heard rumblings of discontent from someone at Charlton?
Off the ball - IMO my role was to spot danger, anticipate gaps and cover for out of place defenders, for example dropping in for an attacking right back
On the ball - very simply my role was to press, win it and give to the better players
IMO opinion he's done this very well so far. I thought he was very good pressing and won some good tackles against Sheff W and Oxford (it was v. harsh to be subbed for Watson) last night he wasn't as good and for me it's his worse game as he didn't sniff out the danger and fill the gaps i.e. the first goal.
BUT the bigger issue for him is the players in front of him are poor and making him look worse, Albie & Clare either don't show for the ball or immediately lose it. As has been said he's the water carrier giving it to the ball players so I think we are being overly harsh if we expect lung busting runs and 40 yard passes to feet, that's not his job it's AM & SC. If he could do that he would be in the Prem. - like Watson used to be when he had legs.
Lets give him some time and appreciate he needs others to do their job for him to look good. The whole unit is off, not just one or two specifics areas. He was very good for AFC, and from what i've read they are playing some lovely stuff since the new manager came in.
So far the only player to impress this season have been Akin, and to a less degree Stockley & Dobson, and DJ for 2 45min spells.