Attention: Please take a moment to consider our terms and conditions before posting.
Summer 2022 transfer rumours (Gilbey loan confirmed p513, a signing falls through last minute p541)
Comments
-
McKirdy is an option financially wise, his wages won’t be much and the fee either with only one year left. If we don’t go for him I would assume Garner doesn’t fancy working with him again on account of him being a bit of a maverick.0
-
That's one shocking barnet, and for that reason I'm outSheedyCAFC said:McKirdy would solve the Washington replacement dilemma in my opinion, if we spend a fee on anyone this window it should be him.3 -
McKirdy looks like a knob.randy andy said:
That's one shocking barnet, and for that reason I'm outSheedyCAFC said:McKirdy would solve the Washington replacement dilemma in my opinion, if we spend a fee on anyone this window it should be him.4 -
Yeah, needs to sort out the hair, but looks an annoying little shit, and we need one in the team, and for that reason I'm in
12 -
Adkins said he wanted tall players as well. There is a massive difference between actively playing long ball and just hoofing it. The latter is what we were doing last season, under both managers.Chunes said:
Agree it's all ifs but past evidence is doing some pretty heavy lifting too.Cafc43v3r said:
Funny enough we put more high cross in in the first half when Stockley wasn't playing.Chunes said:
Was he a victim or benefactor? He struggled so badly in the lone role under Adkins that he was shouting at the sidelines to find a better shape. Even Davison looked better in that role. People on here were saying we should play to his strengths if we've got him. When we went 352 and more direct, he was better.Cafc43v3r said:
Headers from corners and open play cross aren't from hoof ball. I would say Stockley was a victim of hoof ball as much as anyone else. Saying that I still don't believe that any hoof ball was by design.Chunes said:He scored nearly all his goals with his head.
We'll see. I said the same at the beginning of last season and got poo-pooed. Pre-season optimism is a powerful thing, nobody wants their chips pissed on. Understandably so.
Didn't watch Kilmarnock but how many high crosses did we put in the box? I would be surprised if that's a big factor in our play this season.
The execution was the problem last season not the system it's self.
If we play to his strengths, and if the rest of the team is good enough, there is no reason you can't play "good football" and have Jayden Stockley in the team, scoring goals.
If and can are doing a lot of heavy lifting, I appreciate that, but the two things aren't mutually exclusive. I am sceptical it will happen but there isn't a reason it can't.
Going back to what you were saying about Jackson's football not being direct by design, was it reported (or just rumour) that TS and JJ disagreed on the style of football to get out of this league. Also remember JJ saying he wanted to sign a number of tall players.
To me the team looked like it was set up to try and play football, couldn't (there are many reasons as to why) and ended up kicking it in the random direction of someone. That's certainly not by design.
Past evidence is a bit pointless when the circumstances are totally different. Was it Bolton away when Fraser put in that perfect cross, for Aneke I think? Lee, Gilbey, Matthews, Purrington etc etc weren't going to do that. Shinnie got a lot of assists for Stockley and was hardly a hoofer.0 -
With all the World beaters Swindon had last season, it is a wonder they didn't piss the league!9
-
You've lost me again with the point you're trying to make. Not gonna clog up the rumours thread anymore. We'll have to wait and see eh.0
-
I’d have McKirdy as long as promises to cut his hair and stop the vomit inducing goal celebrations.2
-
Personally, I think we need someome In the team whose a bit of a dickhead... or that has a personality.7
-
Those 3 positions are a must and also another winger. CBT, DJ and Kirk is not enough either when one is injury prone and the other 2 we are hoping return to their former selves but there is no guarantee.Athletico Charlton said:We have 2 proven L1 quality strikers, we need four so two more are needed and Davisson to be moved on.
If Deji struggles this season (young lad etc) we have 2 CB's (no point even counting Innis), we need at least one more there.
If Sessignon gets injured we have no stand by LB so we need another.
Those 4 positions, for me, are key. I am hoping that we have some cash to spend and that is why later in the window is more likely.
A top quality L1 CB, Striker and LB could really revolutionize a squad which currently has good foundations but not enough "X factor"Probably only need 1 striker as Davison as 4th choice is fine if we are playing 1 up front he isn’t going to be used.So a minimum of 4 more signings needed. Would also like another midfielder but probably will need to move some on before that happens1 -
Sponsored links:
-
Apparently, they just needed a decent manager.MuttleyCAFC said:With all the World beaters Swindon had last season, it is a wonder they didn't piss the league!21 -
He looks like the sort of player that is irritating in the opposition but loved when he plays for you. Every team needs some dickheads.6
-
So, no actual rumours?
4 -
Someone called Dick Head is close apparently..sillav nitram said:So, no actual rumours?
0 -
Well yeah, thats how Lyle got away with being a twat. Its not so endearing when its Maddison being a flop.addick1956 said:
Or the goals he scores..shine166 said:Personally, I think we need someome In the team whose a bit of a dickhead... or that has a personality.0 -
Just like the rest of our business.sillav nitram said:So, no actual rumours?0 -
According to Twatter we’ve had two bids turned down for a striker, no names given.From a dodgy account obvs!2
-
think you're right, they did post at 11.42eastterrace6168 said:
Someone called Dick Head is close apparently..sillav nitram said:So, no actual rumours?2 -
Oi …. Don’t bring me into thiseastterrace6168 said:
Someone called Dick Head is close apparently..sillav nitram said:So, no actual rumours?4 -
Sponsored links:
-
He was out injured for a lengthy period. Shouldn't that be taken in to consideration?cs1986 said:
Agree. Stockley was going to be this big goal scorer last year. He got 13 in the league.Chunes said:He scored nearly all his goals with his head.
We'll see. I said the same at the beginning of last season and got poo-pooed. Pre-season optimism is a powerful thing, nobody wants their chips pissed on. Understandably so.
0 -
Scored 13 in 33 games. 0.39 goals per game. He missed 10 games through injury, so if he'd stayed fit then on the same ratio he would've finished the season on 17.Oggy Red said:
He was out injured for a lengthy period. Shouldn't that be taken in to consideration?cs1986 said:
Agree. Stockley was going to be this big goal scorer last year. He got 13 in the league.Chunes said:He scored nearly all his goals with his head.
We'll see. I said the same at the beginning of last season and got poo-pooed. Pre-season optimism is a powerful thing, nobody wants their chips pissed on. Understandably so.
I'm not giving him the goals he would've scored if he hadn't got himself stupidly sent off and suspended.(Not getting involved again, just sharing the stats).1 -
_MrDick said:
Oi …. Don’t bring me into thiseastterrace6168 said:
Someone called Dick Head is close apparently..sillav nitram said:So, no actual rumours?
15 minutes of fame and all that eh... 0 -
I am feeling confident we will get one more perm and at least 3 loans of which I would now expect them to be 1 x ST, 1 x Winger, 1 x versatile left footed CB who can play LB (comfortably) and another CAM. All need to be sufficient quality, not just bodies, if we are going to have a real go at promotion this season…!4
-
RedRobin said:According to Twatter we’ve had two bids turned down for a striker, no names given.From a dodgy account obvs!
Thought it would be one of those transfer rumour accounts. He’s shared a few things but don’t remember anything so far to suggest he’s reliable.3 -
For me the jury is still out as to whether we have a good enough starting 11. I think there is potential for things to improve drastically this coming season, but it will require players we had last year improving and the new signings fitting in well and being good enough.thickandthin63 said:At the moment I think our recruitment is just fine.How many clubs in our league are going to have squads of players that are all good enough to be first choices.We have got good options in defence and good variety in midfield.We talk about having 4 strikers,and getting other wingers in.We have Kirk,Dj,CBT and Clayden,perhaps BG can get the best out of them,they all have potential to be very good at this level.We have Stockley and Aneke,that should guarantee with luck,35-40 goals.Davison may just benefit from the confidence BG showed in him last year.Dont know if Kanu or Leaburn are ready yet,but give them experience in the cup games and we will see.We do need maybe 2-3 more options all over ,it would be nice to pluck a Cullen,Beilic ,Gallagher or Martzen out of the air.
I will be absolutely delighted if Jayden and Chuks get anywhere near 35 between them. If we have a fit Chuks who can play more minutes, then maybe. There is a lot riding on Stockley staying fit. We all saw what happened with no senior strikers last season. Relying on Davison, Kanu and Leaburn to step-up is a huge gamble. I think we urgently need to find a replacement for Washington otherwise we will not be challenging for the play-offs.2 -
I do find the group fous on Cole Stockton very interesting. He scored 23 league goals in L1 last season, which was very good. Before that he scored 13 in League Two. Before that he scored 33 league goals in 9 years across League 1, League 2 and the National League. He's 28. Now, it could be that he's hit on the Lyle Taylor formula of finally figuring himself out later in his career, but even then Lyle was a washout at Forest even though he had a good Championship record with us because it just worked for him at Charlton. What's convinced people that he's the perfect striker for us? Is it just last season's numbers combined with the fact he looked good against us? In general there's plenty quick to point out that a player might have had a one-off good season when we target a striker but he seems to have had a positive consensus formed about him. I'm not saying he isn't good, I just find it interesting how different players can have entirely different group approaches towards them
7 -
I agree. If we are looking at players who looked good against us last season, there are plenty to choose from, but I don't think that should be a recruitment criteria!Garrymanilow said:I do find the group fous on Cole Stockton very interesting. He scored 23 league goals in L1 last season, which was very good. Before that he scored 13 in League Two. Before that he scored 33 league goals in 9 years across League 1, League 2 and the National League. He's 28. Now, it could be that he's hit on the Lyle Taylor formula of finally figuring himself out later in his career, but even then Lyle was a washout at Forest even though he had a good Championship record with us because it just worked for him at Charlton. What's convinced people that he's the perfect striker for us? Is it just last season's numbers combined with the fact he looked good against us? In general there's plenty quick to point out that a player might have had a one-off good season when we target a striker but he seems to have had a positive consensus formed about him. I'm not saying he isn't good, I just find it interesting how different players can have entirely different group approaches towards them0 -
Doubt there are many strikers about with consistent records across seasons, that also look dynamic. Ivan Toney was the last of them.0
