I know Gallen always says that we dont sign players based on position first, but more when they become available.
But its awesome we're sorting the defence out now rather than later.
Not just because its the weakest area - But if we can go out to Spain with a left footed Centre-Back (hell that could still be Elerewe), and a Left-Back in the building, then we can look into building the foundations of the starting eleven as early as possible - and hopefully get them so comfortable together, we cut out the stupid mistakes at the back.
Erm, who needs to defend when we will have 99% of the possession and 4000 shots a game .
Of all the Swindon player we were linked with, he was one I wanted based on watching a couple of their games late on in the season. Seemed to come in to them late on in the season and made an immediate impact. Sign the other right back from Portsmouth and that's the right hand side dealt with IMO
I haven't watched a full game from last season, but I did notice that CBT is left-sided and played at wing-back. Can someone on here offer an opinion on his defensive abilities?
Of all the Swindon player we were linked with, he was one I wanted based on watching a couple of their games late on in the season. Seemed to come in to them late on in the season and made an immediate impact. Sign the other right back from Portsmouth and that's the right hand side dealt with IMO
He no longer follows us on Twitter </3
You’re right, he doesn’t!
How bizarre. Got caught and told by the club to unfollow or, perhaps more likely, did it fall through?
Very odd choice to follow a football club and it’s owner and then unfollow a few days later if there wasn’t at least a discussion going on.
I haven't watched a full game from last season, but I did notice that CBT is left-sided and played at wing-back. Can someone on here offer an opinion on his defensive abilities?
Completely non-existent. He will never play wing-back under any sort of competent manager
Of all the Swindon player we were linked with, he was one I wanted based on watching a couple of their games late on in the season. Seemed to come in to them late on in the season and made an immediate impact. Sign the other right back from Portsmouth and that's the right hand side dealt with IMO
He no longer follows us on Twitter </3
You’re right, he doesn’t!
How bizarre. Got caught and told by the club to unfollow or, perhaps more likely, did it fall through?
Very odd choice to follow a football club and it’s owner and then unfollow a few days later if there wasn’t at least a discussion going on.
Either that, or my thoughts are we have 2-3 players we want in every position. Egbo could be our first choice (maybe lower wages)? Now we've landed him we may have told Johnson thanks for your time but we only need a backup RB now. At that point in his career he needs to be starting.
I haven't watched a full game from last season, but I did notice that CBT is left-sided and played at wing-back. Can someone on here offer an opinion on his defensive abilities?
Completely non-existent. He will never play wing-back under any sort of competent manager
I'd like to see us play 433 with Kirk LW and CBT RW.
Swindon forum seems to be suggesting there had been rumours he'd agreed to re-sign for them, so maybe Johnson was the back-up for us if we didn't get Egbo.
I haven't watched a full game from last season, but I did notice that CBT is left-sided and played at wing-back. Can someone on here offer an opinion on his defensive abilities?
Completely non-existent. He will never play wing-back under any sort of competent manager
I'd like to see us play 433 with Kirk LW and CBT RW.
Yeah same. The nature of CBT is that he attracts opposition players to him as they usually need to double up on him. This should then leave space for Kirk and Fraser on the other side to exploit hopefully
I do get why people had reservations and frustration was kicking in, especially with last summers shit show. However, it appears we are all moving in the right direction and with a bit more patience, we could actually have a decent side come August.
Seems to have had an interesting career. Ex England u17 and a stint in Germany. Looks like he barely played for Swindon but certainly made an impact with 3 assists in 6 starts. Quite excited by this signing despite never having heard of him 5 minutes ago.
I haven't watched a full game from last season, but I did notice that CBT is left-sided and played at wing-back. Can someone on here offer an opinion on his defensive abilities?
Completely non-existent. He will never play wing-back under any sort of competent manager
very well said mate.
I dont know about you but Im already looking forward to next season as it seems we might have players playing in their actual positions
I do get why people had reservations and frustration was kicking in, especially with last summers shit show. However, it appears we are all moving in the right direction and with a bit more patience, we could actually have a decent side come August.
The big difference is you can see that these are specifically players the manager wanted.
That hasn't always been the case for a long, long, time.
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On paper this IS a change from previous years
Whilst not fully convinced yet, I'm optimistic
*Might stop people abusing me now
😘
The two signings so far have clearly been led largely by Ben Garner.
How bizarre. Got caught and told by the club to unfollow or, perhaps more likely, did it fall through?
Very odd choice to follow a football club and it’s owner and then unfollow a few days later if there wasn’t at least a discussion going on.
If lessons have been indeed learnt there is still a lot to do.
Who knows.
(joke........just looking forward to seeing these players in action)
I dont know about you but Im already looking forward to next season as it seems we might have players playing in their actual positions
That hasn't always been the case for a long, long, time.