One question is whether we are in a better points position on deadline day. It’s a pretty low bar given we had four from five games last year (and lost the next two), but if we had ten or more from six then the later signings have a chance.
Sounds obvious i know but getting points from the home games is going to be crucial for us because with Sheff Weds, Wycombe and Bolton away i'm not expecting us to get many on the road. I hope i'm wrong though.
Scoop Nixon throws his 1st dart, hits the floor 2 feet in front of the board. 2nd dart hits the frame of the board and richocets back towards him. 3rd dart just the wrong side of the 20 wire, "one"...
Then realises the darts match was the week before.
One question is whether we are in a better points position on deadline day. It’s a pretty low bar given we had four from five games last year (and lost the next two), but if we had ten or more from six then the later signings have a chance.
Sounds obvious i know but getting points from the home games is going to be crucial for us because with Sheff Weds, Wycombe and Bolton away i'm not expecting us .to get many on the road. I hope i'm wrong though.
It depends on your targets, but surely it’s just as crucial to get points away at the places you mention if our target is promotion, if it isn’t promotion, then just win at home
To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
One question is whether we are in a better points position on deadline day. It’s a pretty low bar given we had four from five games last year (and lost the next two), but if we had ten or more from six then the later signings have a chance.
Sounds obvious i know but getting points from the home games is going to be crucial for us because with Sheff Weds, Wycombe and Bolton away i'm not expecting us .to get many on the road. I hope i'm wrong though.
It depends on your targets, but surely it’s just as crucial to get points away at the places you mention if our target is promotion, if it isn’t promotion, then just win at home
Agreed, a promotion seeking side will go to Wednesday, Wycombe etc and expect to come back with something.
One question is whether we are in a better points position on deadline day. It’s a pretty low bar given we had four from five games last year (and lost the next two), but if we had ten or more from six then the later signings have a chance.
Sounds obvious i know but getting points from the home games is going to be crucial for us because with Sheff Weds, Wycombe and Bolton away i'm not expecting us .to get many on the road. I hope i'm wrong though.
It depends on your targets, but surely it’s just as crucial to get points away at the places you mention if our target is promotion, if it isn’t promotion, then just win at home
Agreed, a promotion seeking side will go to Wednesday, Wycombe etc and expect to come back with something.
Might not get something at all of them, but NEED to get a good haul of points. Definitely can’t just rely on home form is my point.
To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
I agree, but I get laughed out of town for this type of post😂😂, oh well we can’t all be popular😜
To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
We are miles ahead of where we were last summer and the two previous ones at this level.
In 18/19 we signed a few including Bielik and Cullen after the season started. In the other two seasons we didn't get promoted, we didn't even finish in the top half last season. So we are better off than last season isn't really a high bench mark.
I don't think anyone thinks we won't sign some more people before the window slams shut. I don't think anyone thinks we have got enough to be promotion challengers now.
The big question is will we get a couple of Cullen and Bielik level signings or more Lee's and Leko's?
Last season I was convinced, even after 3 or 4 games that we would get it right. We didn't. We got it wrong in January. Why should I believe we will get it right this time?
To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
We are miles ahead of where we were last summer and the two previous ones at this level.
In 18/19 we signed a few including Bielik and Cullen after the season started. In the other two seasons we didn't get promoted, we didn't even finish in the top half last season. So we are better off than last season isn't really a high bench mark.
I don't think anyone thinks we won't sign some more people before the window slams shut. I don't think anyone thinks we have got enough to be promotion challengers now.
The big question is will we get a couple of Cullen and Bielik level signings or more Lee's and Leko's?
Last season I was convinced, even after 3 or 4 games that we would get it right. We didn't. We got it wrong in January. Why should I believe we will get it right this time?
January was tough because we already had nothing to play for. Fraser was a decent investment and we finally replaced Aneke, with Aneke. Castillo and John were poor admittedly, although the former can be explained, even if not defended, if the rumour about signing him for Aneke is true.
I don’t expect any more permanent signings but loans will be crucial. Can we get some real quality in on loan?
I fear we have dropped down the pecking order for the really good loans, all depends on Gallen and BG’s pulling power.
If Garner has a reputation for playing modern possession based football then it will be known at PL clubs. That’s a better bet for their youngsters than with no disrespect meant, Accrington for example.
I don’t expect any more permanent signings but loans will be crucial. Can we get some real quality in on loan?
I fear we have dropped down the pecking order for the really good loans, all depends on Gallen and BG’s pulling power.
If Garner has a reputation for playing modern possession based football then it will be known at PL clubs. That’s a better bet for their youngsters than with no disrespect meant, Accrington for example.
Yes hopefully, I just think maybe the better loans will go to teams competing for promotion, do the other clubs consider us to be in the mix?. I’d assume location is in our favour if we want the better youngsters in London?, all hypothetical thinking.
To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
We are miles ahead of where we were last summer and the two previous ones at this level.
In 18/19 we signed a few including Bielik and Cullen after the season started. In the other two seasons we didn't get promoted, we didn't even finish in the top half last season. So we are better off than last season isn't really a high bench mark.
I don't think anyone thinks we won't sign some more people before the window slams shut. I don't think anyone thinks we have got enough to be promotion challengers now.
The big question is will we get a couple of Cullen and Bielik level signings or more Lee's and Leko's?
Last season I was convinced, even after 3 or 4 games that we would get it right. We didn't. We got it wrong in January. Why should I believe we will get it right this time?
January was tough because we already had nothing to play for. Fraser was a decent investment and we finally replaced Aneke, with Aneke. Castillo and John were poor admittedly, although the former can be explained, even if not defended, if the rumour about signing him for Aneke is true.
You could say January was a good window because we have Fraser and A&Eneke now but the 4 of them played how many games? We had everything to play for on new years day. We could have got promoted or relegated.
You could also say that last summer was a good window because Clare has reinvented himself as a defender, CBT got fit about February and Kirk might come good. Didn't help us at the time though.
I still reckon we'll get mckirdy... played his best football under Garner and we've signed his best mate. Can't see him not wanting to sign for us and Garner is partial to a Swindon raid. Hope we do aswell, gets goals and is an absolute shithouse, every team needs one
I would accept we are ahead. Miles ahead......I'm not so sure.
Results will decide.
Results will decide the season, definitely. I think anyone can look at a time when we couldn't fill our bench, or started the season with 3-4 youth players, Vs now and decide whether we are ahead or not based purely on the terms of the squad readiness.
not sure we were in the equation this window - definitely last window - Oxford pushing the boat out apparently and they are expecting more prem loans from arsenal and Chelsea
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And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
In 18/19 we signed a few including Bielik and Cullen after the season started. In the other two seasons we didn't get promoted, we didn't even finish in the top half last season. So we are better off than last season isn't really a high bench mark.
I don't think anyone thinks we won't sign some more people before the window slams shut. I don't think anyone thinks we have got enough to be promotion challengers now.
The big question is will we get a couple of Cullen and Bielik level signings or more Lee's and Leko's?
Last season I was convinced, even after 3 or 4 games that we would get it right. We didn't. We got it wrong in January. Why should I believe we will get it right this time?
You could also say that last summer was a good window because Clare has reinvented himself as a defender, CBT got fit about February and Kirk might come good. Didn't help us at the time though.
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