January Transfer Window (rumours + actuals)

killerandflash said:

I don't see strikers as a priority, as unless we sign a cheat code striker for this level, which is incredibly unlikely, they'll still be feeding on scraps.

How does NJ see us scoring goals, as I don't have a clue based on the first half of the season. Is it from midfield, as than we'll need a classy No 10 to create chances. If it from old fashioned wingers getting to the byline and slinging in crosses? If it from inverse wingers cutting in to score with their stronger foot? If it from attacking wing backs?

We also have about 6 strikers (if you count TC) so would be mad to get more 

There must be more of NJ's mates in their 30's that can add quality to our midfield like Berry, Docherty and Campbell.
Fingers crossed.

Have we scoured Luton?  If so, we need to cover Bedfordshire in more depth...

fenaddick said:

killerandflash said:

I don't see strikers as a priority, as unless we sign a cheat code striker for this level, which is incredibly unlikely, they'll still be feeding on scraps.

How does NJ see us scoring goals, as I don't have a clue based on the first half of the season. Is it from midfield, as than we'll need a classy No 10 to create chances. If it from old fashioned wingers getting to the byline and slinging in crosses? If it from inverse wingers cutting in to score with their stronger foot? If it from attacking wing backs?

We also have about 6 strikers (if you count TC) so would be mad to get more 

But if we discount Chuks as not available, Hylton as more a coaching than a playing role and Dixon as much too raw, we've got more midfielders than strikers......... I think we need more L1/Championship quality up front and at the top of midfield tbh........ more than we need defenders, wing backs and defensive mids........?

WrightCharlie said:

fenaddick said:

killerandflash said:

I don't see strikers as a priority, as unless we sign a cheat code striker for this level, which is incredibly unlikely, they'll still be feeding on scraps.

How does NJ see us scoring goals, as I don't have a clue based on the first half of the season. Is it from midfield, as than we'll need a classy No 10 to create chances. If it from old fashioned wingers getting to the byline and slinging in crosses? If it from inverse wingers cutting in to score with their stronger foot? If it from attacking wing backs?

We also have about 6 strikers (if you count TC) so would be mad to get more 

But if we discount Chuks as not available, Hylton as more a coaching than a playing role and Dixon as much too raw, we've got more midfielders than strikers......... I think we need more L1/Championship quality up front and at the top of midfield tbh........ more than we need defenders, wing backs and defensive mids........?

So has every team in the country?

North Lower Neil said:

WrightCharlie said:

fenaddick said:

killerandflash said:

I don't see strikers as a priority, as unless we sign a cheat code striker for this level, which is incredibly unlikely, they'll still be feeding on scraps.

How does NJ see us scoring goals, as I don't have a clue based on the first half of the season. Is it from midfield, as than we'll need a classy No 10 to create chances. If it from old fashioned wingers getting to the byline and slinging in crosses? If it from inverse wingers cutting in to score with their stronger foot? If it from attacking wing backs?

We also have about 6 strikers (if you count TC) so would be mad to get more 

But if we discount Chuks as not available, Hylton as more a coaching than a playing role and Dixon as much too raw, we've got more midfielders than strikers......... I think we need more L1/Championship quality up front and at the top of midfield tbh........ more than we need defenders, wing backs and defensive mids........?

So has every team in the country?

Ahh but most of them aren't top of their league either 

Some creative midfielders and wingers might transform this side as we can all see - defence is fine, strikeforce - jury out til midfield sorted 

I genuinely think TC could explode into an absolutely magnificent player if he had better supply, we essentially ask him to create and finish all by himself which is a tough ask for a young man trying to find his feet. Bit of confidence could see him transform into our next big saleable playing asset imo. 

I think TC has shown flashes of being an effective winger but as the only player in the squad who can go past a player, he’s normally doubled up on which doesn’t help him 

It is better to bring players in to a side playing well, so this will make things interesting for next month.
However, January will answer a few questions about this mob.

thenewbie said:

J BLOCK said:

YannTheMann said:

I genuinely think TC could explode into an absolutely magnificent player if he had better supply, we essentially ask him to create and finish all by himself which is a tough ask for a young man trying to find his feet. Bit of confidence could see him transform into our next big saleable playing asset imo. 

Not seen anything to think TC is the answer. 

That aged well.

One goal against a very poor side hardly changes anything 

fenlandaddick said:

Defence is fine as long as Jones can stay fit.

Midfield is a conundrum. Maybe an attacking midfield option would be nice.

Lots of forwards, but do we need someone more agile than Hylton. Can't relay on Chuks, and if Leaburn is out with Injury we just have Godden. Not convinced Ahadme is going to click.

If this lot are serious and want promotion then we need to get rid of 2-3 and have quality replacements in the final third.

But that’s a dangerous game to play isn’t it? When Jones was injured for an extended period this season the defence looked much weaker. Frankly I don’t think there’s a single part of our squad that couldn’t be improved upon and, if we are to be promotion contenders next season, we should take any opportunity to strengthen any positions we can this January. 

We certainly need a left sided centre back, the defense isn't fine. I don't think Lloyd Jones will be sticking around, how often do we extend the contracts of our valuable players? 

Need to prepare for life without him/sign an upgrade on Gillesphey.

Goalkeeper (if we can get a top no.1), left sided centre back, right back, box to box mid, creative mid, a winger and a striker who has a bit of zip as none of our strikers can really run. 

That would be the minimum for me. I also wouldn't extend anyone's contracts apart from the obvious ones like Jones and Small. Get the rest gone.

I'm just loving the optimism of the title including the word "actuals".