Never seen Payne play but watching the highlights he looks like the kind of midfielder I'd hoped we'd sign. IMO in the past few seasons we've had too many 'runners' in the middle of the park and been passed/played off the pitch because of it. This guy looks like he can receive the ball in tight spaces, has got quick feet and knows how to get a shot away. We've had none of that. With five subs on the bench he should be a decent addition.
Cawley expects him to be a starter. McGrandles talked about Garner wanting him to play an attacking role, so where does that leave Fraser?
Perhaps along with Dobson we’ll see all four rotated a bit.
Cawley expects him to be a starter. McGrandles talked about Garner wanting him to play an attacking role, so where does that leave Fraser?
Perhaps along with Dobson we’ll see all four rotated a bit.
Looks as if the Pope money goes on signing on fees and wages. Maybe loans as well? I feel like any paying of actual transfer fees depends on whether we get any transfer money in.
Never seen Payne play but watching the highlights he looks like the kind of midfielder I'd hoped we'd sign. IMO in the past few seasons we've had too many 'runners' in the middle of the park and been passed/played off the pitch because of it. This guy looks like he can receive the ball in tight spaces, has got quick feet and knows how to get a shot away. We've had none of that. With five subs on the bench he should be a decent addition.
That's one way to describe Watson 🤯
I think your right though. Not only that I think the last two seasons have been what we can we get/have got. It looks now like there is actually a plan in place and getting the right players for the right roles.
Never seen Payne play but watching the highlights he looks like the kind of midfielder I'd hoped we'd sign. IMO in the past few seasons we've had too many 'runners' in the middle of the park and been passed/played off the pitch because of it. This guy looks like he can receive the ball in tight spaces, has got quick feet and knows how to get a shot away. We've had none of that. With five subs on the bench he should be a decent addition.
Me neither, for those that know, is he a Wes hoolahan, type of player?, if so and if he is anywhere as good, I’m pleased if it happens.👍
I have a feeling this will see Fraser moved futher up the pitch. He has played up top for MK Dons and I can see him being very effective as one of the front three.
I’d expect Payne and McGrandles to play quite regularly so it’s Dobson or Fraser for that third position.
Saying that McGrandles would be more attacking doesn’t mean he automatically replaces an attack minded player. Could Garner be wanting three midfielder who pose a goal threat? Where would that leave Dobson?
A mate of mind is a big Southend fan where Payne came through, and has followed his career fairly closely since he left them. 'Good player but teams always find it difficult to slot him in the side, potential to be a bit of a luxury player but use him correctly and he'll do well for you'
Poor man’s Oztumer.
How does one fit him and Fraser into the same team ?
Oztumer was a poor man's Oztumer. He had two good seasons for Walsall and then proceeded to not exist after that. He had one good 45 minutes for Charlton and that was it. Two Championship relegations and one League One relegation later he now plays a bit in Turkey. He's one of the true Charlton fan overrated players.
The good thing with Payne is that Garner obviously had no issues slotting him into his side and got the best out of him, so I imagine he's not too worried about how he'll fit in.
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Maybe loans as well?
I feel like any paying of actual transfer fees depends on whether we get any transfer money in.
I think your right though. Not only that I think the last two seasons have been what we can we get/have got. It looks now like there is actually a plan in place and getting the right players for the right roles.
The midfield intrigues me and excits me now.
Saying that McGrandles would be more attacking doesn’t mean he automatically replaces an attack minded player. Could Garner be wanting three midfielder who pose a goal threat? Where would that leave Dobson?
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Indeed. The moment I realised Jackson really wasn't the one was when I saw that speech.