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Summer 2022 transfer rumours (Gilbey loan confirmed p513, a signing falls through last minute p541)
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I agree, in theory. If you looked at the most like for like copy of the way Swindon set up you would say JFC behind MacGrandles and Fraser would be it.ElliotCAFC said:
Agreed, he’s exactly the sort of player BG would use in the holding role - the Lidl Louis Reed.RedJohn said:After Albies impressive showing in a DM role, maybe he prefers Albie to DobsonI can imagine Morgan/JFC being used there much more than Dobson this season
What options did he have? Did he set up like that because that's what he had or because that's how he wanted?0 -
With effectively 2 separate 11s playing Tuesday and Saturday, it'll be interesting to compare them after tomorrow's game.
It's a football cliche, but everyone starts with a clean slate under a new manager. Indeed this is the first completely clean break for a long long time, with no existing coaches retained, so Garner may spring a surprise when he picks his first side.2 -
Agree said the other day he could easily shock us all and start Henry or Learburn.killerandflash said:With effectively 2 separate 11s playing Tuesday and Saturday, it'll be interesting to compare them after tomorrow's game.
It's a football cliche, but everyone starts with a clean slate under a new manager. Indeed this is the first completely clean break for a long long time, with no existing coaches retained, so Garner may spring a surprise when he picks his first side.0 -
Even if we did sign someone, there's not much time to integrate them so they probably wouldn't start anyway. Unless of course they're a decent right back.RedRobin said:
Think this will be it if we sign nobody until then.BR7_addick said:cabbles said:Do we think we’ll bring anyone else in before Accrington?
If not, be interesting to see how we finally line up
Mac/Wollacott - haven’t a clue who is first choice
Clare Inniss O’Connell Sessegnon
Morgan Dobson McGrandles (if fit)
CBT Stockley Kirk
Haven’t been following pre-season, so educated guess as to what I’ve picked up on hereWollacott
Clare, Innis, O’Connell, Sessegnon
Dobson, JFC
Fraser
CBT, Stockley, Kirk
Subs: McGillivray, Lavelle, Clayden, Morgan, Jaiyesimi, Aneke, Leaburn
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I’m not well versed in Swindon’s transfer policy last year but I imagine he could have recruited a “destroyer” type player for holding midfield if he wanted to.Cafc43v3r said:
I agree, in theory. If you looked at the most like for like copy of the way Swindon set up you would say JFC behind MacGrandles and Fraser would be it.ElliotCAFC said:
Agreed, he’s exactly the sort of player BG would use in the holding role - the Lidl Louis Reed.RedJohn said:After Albies impressive showing in a DM role, maybe he prefers Albie to DobsonI can imagine Morgan/JFC being used there much more than Dobson this season
What options did he have? Did he set up like that because that's what he had or because that's how he wanted?I think the salient foundation of BG’s philosophy is retention of the football, which makes me believe we will see a more ball playing midfielder holding.Your suggestion is how I see our current strongest midfield 3.0 -
That's what it's all about !TelMc32 said:
ffs…now I’ve got the bloody hokey kokey in my head 😖ForeverAddickted said:Only placing it here as he was once linked with us...0 -
My nagging question about Dobson has been "did he look that good last season because he was having to cover so many shortcomings of those around him?"
Do we need that style of midfielder to play week in week out? He's high energy, combative and excellent at mopping up ahead of the defence, but from what I've seen so far we'll be aiming to win the ball higher up than him, and we need the central midfielders to push on up the pitch and pin teams in their own box when we're in possession, and I'm not sure that's his game4 -
No goals in that line-upcabbles said:Do we think we’ll bring anyone else in before Accrington?
If not, be interesting to see how we finally line up
Mac/Wollacott - haven’t a clue who is first choice
Clare Inniss O’Connell Sessegnon
Morgan Dobson McGrandles (if fit)
CBT Stockley Kirk
Haven’t been following pre-season, so educated guess as to what I’ve picked up on here0 -
I know Garner has a style etc but George Dobson HAS to play.28
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No goals in any line-up permutation.Southbank said:
No goals in that line-upcabbles said:Do we think we’ll bring anyone else in before Accrington?
If not, be interesting to see how we finally line up
Mac/Wollacott - haven’t a clue who is first choice
Clare Inniss O’Connell Sessegnon
Morgan Dobson McGrandles (if fit)
CBT Stockley Kirk
Haven’t been following pre-season, so educated guess as to what I’ve picked up on here1 -
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Best player we haveValleyGary said:I know Garner has a style etc but George Dobson HAS to play.2 -
Indeed.
The starting eleven should be:
Dobson
Dobson Dobson Dobson
Dobson Dobson
Dobson Dobson
Dobson Dobson Dobson
Subs, Dobson, Dobson, Dobson,Dobson, Dobson, Dobson, Gilbey.23 -
Dobson/O'Connell CB pair anyone?0
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Signed for AFCW with Jacko, on loan from HuddersfieldScoham said:Huddersfield looking to sign Solihull Moors 6 ft 9 striker Kyle Hudlin.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18798986/huddersfield-striker-kyle-hudlin-transfer1 -
Don't underestimate Dobson's footballing ability. He's can be more than just a destroyer and he is a much better passer than he is given credit for. He also doesn't mind receiving the ball when marked. His fantastic strike vs Rotherham also hints he could be a little bit more of a goal threat if encouraged to get forward a bit more. The defensive side will always be his bread and butter, but that doesn't mean he can't be comfortable and contribute in a team that wants to play high up the pitch and retain the ball.11
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Didn't see loads of games last season but Dobson was very good with his distribution when I watched him. Personally think he could slot into any style of play we have. Just thinking he's a destroyer type is doing him a big disservice.
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And Jack Rudoni has gone the other way, signing for Huddersfield.0
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ValleyGary said:I know Garner has a style etc but George Dobson HAS to play.RodneyCharltonTrotta said:Best player we haveI think Dobson is actually an underrated passer of the ball, probably due to many people focusing on his ability to break up play. Many times he would get the ball back and spread a lovely weighted diagonal out to the wing.Will certainly be interesting to see how he does with BenBall and us hopefully having much of the possession and being more patient and playing shorter passes out from the back.In the limited time during pre-season we saw him in my opinion I don’t think he looked that comfortable. Just because he was the best player under Jackson, does not mean he will be under Garner. Indeed we have already seen l, and I think we will see more of it, that our forward thinking midfielders such as Fraser are looking a lot more promising.
Obviously though if we can play a high possession attacking style of football and Dobson is still churning out quality performances it will mean we are in a very good place.2 -
Dobson will be fine, decent passer of the ball, will probably need to be snappier with his passing for Garner, but he's good enough1
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Only on CL would anyone want to convert their best midfielder and player of the year into a a CB
That’s a no from me.14 -
Ffs, here we go again giving Morgan another chance, will people never learn.Southbank said:
No goals in that line-upcabbles said:Do we think we’ll bring anyone else in before Accrington?
If not, be interesting to see how we finally line up
Mac/Wollacott - haven’t a clue who is first choice
Clare Inniss O’Connell Sessegnon
Morgan Dobson McGrandles (if fit)
CBT Stockley Kirk
Haven’t been following pre-season, so educated guess as to what I’ve picked up on here4 -
He played the position in at least one EPL academy. Mascherano at Barcelona showed what's possible - perhaps not Dobson's level, but in such a dynamic formation, wouldn't it be good to have someone like that in defence?Bournesnr said:Only on CL would anyone want to convert their best midfielder and player of the year into a a CB
That’s a no from me.0 -
Dobson's passing is fine.
Just need players moving around him to give him options.15 -
He's looked a bit lost in the 2 pre-season appearances I've seen so far. Too early to tell if he'll settle into the new formation and style of play, but he's finding it harder than most of our other midfielders so far.sam3110 said:My nagging question about Dobson has been "did he look that good last season because he was having to cover so many shortcomings of those around him?"
Do we need that style of midfielder to play week in week out? He's high energy, combative and excellent at mopping up ahead of the defence, but from what I've seen so far we'll be aiming to win the ball higher up than him, and we need the central midfielders to push on up the pitch and pin teams in their own box when we're in possession, and I'm not sure that's his game0 -
Gotta say, it would be an insane power move for Garner to have Dobson sold and give Morgan the number 4 shirt. Albie would be his white whale as he was Adkins'3
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100 % AgreeLeuth said:Gotta say, it would be an insane power move for Garner to have Dobson sold and give Morgan the number 4 shirt. Albie would be his white whale as he was Adkins'0 -
I might've missed something but is there any evidence that Dobson is being benched in favour of other players, other than that he didn't play in the last pre-season game? And wasn't that just due to a slight strain?5
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There's nothing like a good Charlton Life panic/meltdown at every available opportunity!LonelyNorthernAddick said:I might've missed something but is there any evidence that Dobson is being benched in favour of other players, other than that he didn't play in the last pre-season game? And wasn't that just due to a slight strain?14
