Jayden Stockley (Ed. Page 12- 15/6 - SIGNED on permanent deal)

Exiled_Addick said:

He's scored a hatful of goals in a team with wingers and fullbacks who put in about 1 good cross a month. Imagine what he could do with genuine quality service from wide areas.

I like him. He has his limitations, but the thing is - the stuff he's good at he is very good at. You can work with that because at least then you can setup to play to those strengths (and I don't believe that means we have to be a long ball side at all - in fact he's not one for chasing balls in behind fullbacks). Much better that than someone like Bonne who you just weren't quite sure what he was truly good at, just sort of okay at most things but not standout at anything.

Scoham said:

roseandcrown said:

https://twitter.com/efl_hub/status/1390404550432002054?s=21

Never trust those type of accounts, no chance Bristol Rovers who are bottom of League 1 are after Stockley

Scoham said:

Oh_Yoni_Boy said:

Really enjoyed him getting another Office quote into his last interview... "different formations for different needs" or something like that.

Where was this?

killerandflash said:

ColinTat said:

I'd love to see him sign permanently.  Of course I'd love to see us get another Kermorgant or Taylor.  Having said that with our attack minded players been so far away from him, and at times awful long balls into him, I'd say Kermorgant and Taylor wouldn't have turned shitball into almost something anywhere near as much.

Can't remember Preston NE having a champ goalscoring striker for years.  Mackie or Nugent?  Don't forget Bowyer was mightily impressed by Stockley in the champ.  I think the major issue for the squad is still how we replace Cullen.  Watson needs at least two dynamic players next to him.

If we play Gilbey and Morgan, I'd have Pratley over Watson.  But for next season the player at the base of midfield has to have more energy, or our midfield will be 40-50 yards from Stockley again.  This is the major issue for any striker but particularly Stockley, who needs two players near for knockdowns or running beyond.

Watson needs to be sitting in the stand, or at best the subs bench

Blucher said:

My Preston-supporting mate reckons that Preston will definitely be amenable to selling Jayden Stockley, as they're likely to stick with Ched Evans.

Although no decision has been made as to their next manager, he thinks that Frankie McAvoy, Alex Neil's first team coach/assistant manager for the last 8 years at 3 different clubs, is likely to get the nod after his period as interim manager ended today. If so, it removes the potential complication of a new incumbent wanting to have a look at the player in pre-season. 

After 14 months without gate money and ancillary income, there's not much money around and, given the player is entering into the final year of his contract, a reasonable bid which recoups a chunk of what Preston paid Exeter (£750,000) should do the trick. Wages will be an issue but a 3 year contract may well appeal to the player.

I'd certainly like us to sign Stockley. He has some weaknesses in his game - notably a lack of pace and little evidence of shooting ability (Tuesday excepted) - but he can be a real force at this level, particularly if we can properly utilise his strengths. Looking back at the 1985/86 promotion winning side, John Pearson may not have been the best footballer, but he did a very good job for the team.