A midfielder we are looking at is 100% Aaron Collins - that one has come straight from Sparrows lane. Not too sure why it’s a big secret it’s quite well known 😂
Isn't he more of a winger/striker? Might be a good replacement for CBT if we're still going to play with wingers but if we're already finalising Ikpeazu and Ladapo I would be surprised to see us still looking at him as a striker for a 352
Unless we play more of a 3-4-2-1, bit like how Port Vale lined up against us
Uche or Freddie as the target man up front
Collins and May just behind them, with Louie Watson and Fiorini as back up.
Either that, and we had to go back to 4-3-3 for whatever reason, we'd have May / Uche as the middle man
Collins, Ladapo, Tyreece can then compete for the two wide roles.
I am personally pleased with this window, seems a real shift in strategy and the owners are putting their money where their mouth is. My only issue is a really don't think Appleton is the man to take us forward, even with a host of new, better quality players.
Probably agree, but that will probably change if we can start picking up wins.
A midfielder we are looking at is 100% Aaron Collins - that one has come straight from Sparrows lane. Not too sure why it’s a big secret it’s quite well known 😂
Isn't he more of a winger/striker? Might be a good replacement for CBT if we're still going to play with wingers but if we're already finalising Ikpeazu and Ladapo I would be surprised to see us still looking at him as a striker for a 352
Aaron Collins would be one hell of a signing to round off the attacking options as the No10. Okay his stats are down this season but he's still a quality player at this level
A midfielder we are looking at is 100% Aaron Collins - that one has come straight from Sparrows lane. Not too sure why it’s a big secret it’s quite well known 😂
Isn't he more of a winger/striker? Might be a good replacement for CBT if we're still going to play with wingers but if we're already finalising Ikpeazu and Ladapo I would be surprised to see us still looking at him as a striker for a 352
Can/would play in the 10
Seems to play just behind the target man against us and always catches the eye with his mobility, touch and intelligence. I've been an admirer for a while but assume he is out of our range - but if he WANTS to move then maybe the perspective is slightly different.
To be honest, I cant see Rovers letting Aaron Collins go in January - Maybe in the Summer, but don't they have pretty rich owners themselves now?... Hence why they were able to go for Clarke-Harris - Only positive is that his Contract will be up in 2025.
Looking positive but I won't be relaxed until we sign a left wing back. We need competition and cover for that spot. Would be happy with a loan even a young kid from a prem club. If it enables us to play the system we want foe the rest of the season even if Edun gets injured then that will help us next year. Will also help with summer recruitment as we can say this is the role we want you to play.
Got to hand it to the SMT. I had my doubts but they seem to setting us up nicely for next season. Still don't think MA is the right man but understand its easier get players in now with a manager in charge than without.
Collins contract has 18 months left to run, if he is refusing to sign a new one Bristol Rovers may be keen to cash in before he enters his final 12 months and the associated downturn in his transfer value. I can't see us getting him but if we did would be a huge statement of intent.
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Uche or Freddie as the target man up front
Collins and May just behind them, with Louie Watson and Fiorini as back up.
Either that, and we had to go back to 4-3-3 for whatever reason, we'd have May / Uche as the middle man
Collins, Ladapo, Tyreece can then compete for the two wide roles.
https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/21983/aaron-collins
Goals have dried up though he has 8 assists according to BBC, one of the best in the league.
Critisized for lack of effort, being lightweight, diving but some want him up front rather than elsewhere.
Sounds like the ability is there but they’re not getting the best out of him for whatever reason.
Perhaps he wants a move? I know they wanted £2m or something ridiculous a year or two ago.
- May 39
- Bishop 39
- Collins 38
- Cole 36
- Clarke-Harris 36
- Charles 31
- Mason-Clarke 30
(CBT has 25 - 11 last season, 14 this)Isted Maynard-Brewer Ward
Asiimwe Watson
Abankwah Edmonds-Green Elerewe Gillesphey Hector Jones Ness Thomas
Blackett-Taylor Edun
Anderson Bakinson Camara Coventry Dobson Fiorini Fraser McGrandles Watson
Aneke Campbell Collins Ikpeazu Kanu Ladapo Leaburn May
you'd expect 6/7 outgoings at least to balance the books and the squad. We'd also be a left wingback light still in my opinion.
I'd imagine Abankwah gets sent back, Blackett-Taylor and Fraser get sold and Kanu, Elerewe, Campbell and Anderson to be candidates for loans out
Let's see, can they get a striker, maybe even two strikers signed in time for tomorrow? Tick tock.
In retrospect, they should have cashed in on him then, as his value will have dropped