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Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours
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Jones says the door isn't closed to Bennett , but the position was not a priority.fenaddick said:
Annoying, would have gone the other way round personallyMarcusH26 said:Dexter still training with the club according to NJ via Rich but Joe Bennett has moved on.
My guess is if Enslin got a loan then Bennett might come in0 -
Jones says Dexter is still training with us and things are ongoing - Bennett has gone3
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Anyone got an idea how NJ's presser went...🙄5
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To be fair there can’t be much life in this thread left if only 1 maybe 2 more are to come in. If they do fairly soon what do we do then, close the thread? Usually a transfer rumours thread isn’t even in full swing by noweastterrace6168 said:Anyone got an idea how NJ's presser went...🙄
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We could just fulminate madly in preparation for the Winter version.MartinCAFC said:
To be fair there can’t be much life in this thread left if only 1 maybe 2 more are to come in. If they do fairly soon what do we do then, close the thread? Usually a transfer rumours thread isn’t even in full swing by noweastterrace6168 said:Anyone got an idea how NJ's presser went...🙄
There will be plenty of opportunity for lots of "I told you so's" to go around.1 -
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up4 -
I hope we didn’t pay a lot for someone that can’t play every gameNabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up0 -
ValleyGary said:What’s with the bickering. We’re all fucking dorks on an online forum, my missus reminds me of that everytime I pay here more attention than her.Quite possibly the most accurate statement I have ever read on here. The number of times my missus has looked over at me on my phone and said ‘why are you ignoring me and speaking to a load of people you have never met about 11 players kicking a ball round a football pitch’.
well cos it’s more interesting than finding out what colour cushions you’ve chosen to go on the family room sofa.28 -
A fully fit Burke starts over either of them. He’s a real step up in quality at CB. However a fully fit Burke is something we’re not going to see consistently.fenaddick said:
I think Burke was about pushing Lloyd Jones and Ramsay to take their performances to another level to keep him out, he's a challenge to them rather than a guaranteed starterwmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the season4 -
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Time to shut this thread, open up one for January.1
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A headless chicken would generate impressive heat maps!Braziliance said:
No gimmicks, just data.FSLN1 said:Hmm...you've produced a heat map and some stats when he was playing for Northampton, that's not really conclusive.
Out of interest how does his heat map/stats compare with Conor Coventry? And how does it compare in the matches he played for Charlton and not Northampton Town? I'd prefer to compare like with like here - after all one team barely escaped relegation, the other got promoted so I think you might need a bit more than a gimmick to persuade me he's a better player than either of those two players
Still, good luck in persuading Nathan Jones to drop Doc or Coventry in favour of Terry Taylor...if you genuinely think he should be starting ahead of either Coventry or Doc then I'd like to see your reasoning, a few stats when playing for another club tell me absolutely nothing.
Ultimately they fit into NJ's system while TT doesn't, that's why I assume he was loaned out last season.
For me, Doc and Coventry start over him every time.
I was just using it cause you said you couldn't see him getting stuck in basically but his whole playstyle at Northampton was getting stuck in more or less.
Here's how he matches Coventry, not much in it, Coventry covers more of the pitch, Taylor is a deep lying playmaker. Coventry better defensive stats, Terry wins more duels marginally.
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What colour did she chose?DamoNorthStand said:ValleyGary said:What’s with the bickering. We’re all fucking dorks on an online forum, my missus reminds me of that everytime I pay here more attention than her.Quite possibly the most accurate statement I have ever read on here. The number of times my missus has looked over at me on my phone and said ‘why are you ignoring me and speaking to a load of people you have never met about 11 players kicking a ball round a football pitch’.
well cos it’s more interesting than finding out what colour cushions you’ve chosen to go on the family room sofa.8 -
It remains to be seen which Reece Burke we get. With NJ 's high pressing game rotation is going to be very important and also the medical staffs ability to keep players fit.0
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NJ mentioned in his interview that apart from Godden and Burke we’re pretty much full strength. It’s certainly a concern that Burke is already going to be without a proper preseason given his history. Same for Matty although less so I’m hoping.1
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Still 3 weeks to go until the window slams shut. Plenty of time for more incomings & outgoings.Mendonca In Asdas said:Time to shut this thread, open up one for January.
FWIW I'm expecting another 1 or 2 permanents (Dexter being one) and 1 or 2 loans. Then 2 or 3 leaving.....probably on loan.3 -
Right up until you find the sofa decked out in Palarse-themed cushions....DamoNorthStand said:ValleyGary said:What’s with the bickering. We’re all fucking dorks on an online forum, my missus reminds me of that everytime I pay here more attention than her.Quite possibly the most accurate statement I have ever read on here. The number of times my missus has looked over at me on my phone and said ‘why are you ignoring me and speaking to a load of people you have never met about 11 players kicking a ball round a football pitch’.
well cos it’s more interesting than finding out what colour cushions you’ve chosen to go on the family room sofa.3 -
My bad read it as RWB, others seem to think he's going to play there...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the season0 -
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up0 -
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Well he won’t be playing every game this season that’s a 100% cert.Redhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up14 -
His injury record screams itRedhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up4 -
That and the fact he’s not fit for tomorrowCAFC_Norfolk said:
His injury record screams itRedhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up11 -
Gavin Carter suggesting there may be more signings. There’s a link to the full talksport interview in the article.
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/carter-we-feel-were-building-something
"We believe that we’ve made strong additions, perhaps there is still more to come and there is lots of work going on behind the scenes and we’re building a squad that can compete now and grow into the future as well."
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Well he's already injured for the Watford gameRedhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every gameNabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up
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Don't suppose anyone will be...LargeAddick said:
Well he won’t be playing every game this season that’s a 100% cert.Redhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set up0 -
CAFC_Norfolk said:
His injury record screams itRedhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set upInjuries 1 - 23/24 season, Knee problems Oct 21, 2023 Nov 26, 2023 37 days Luton Town missed 5 games0 -
But he doesn't have to be managed as you are suggesting, at least that hasn't been said. Lets not let facts get in the way hey!1
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He played 90 minutes only 5 times last season.Redhenry said:CAFC_Norfolk said:
His injury record screams itRedhenry said:
Where has it been said Burke can't play every game?NabySarr said:
I think because Burke can’t play every game, Jones and Ramsay will be first choice, and Burke will just play in the tougher games with Ramsay moving to wing back.wmcf123 said:
I wonder what NJ had in mind for Burke - just an experienced back up for the back 3, or whether a fully fit Burke starts , and in which case instead of who ? My feeling is that if he is ever fit , he will be RCB and Ramsay will move to RWB, especially against sides where we need to be more solid .DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey isn't playing where? Pretty sure he is our first choice RCB!Redhenry said:
Jones hasn't got Ramsay playing there! Only if we have an injury crisis...DubaiCAFC said:
Ramsey is the one that is super key for us to play more of a winger than RWB.. I would suggest if Ramsey is injured, we would look at a more defensive player to play as more traditional RWB.Southbank said:Standing back a bit, the heated discussion about Apter's role seems to come down to whether you think we have everything we need to make a go of it in the Champ based on our current squad. Why would anybody think that can be the case before a ball is kicked? Because NJ and the recruitment team have finished their work? Who knows that, nobody on this forum for sure. Because Apter has played at RWB in some of the friendlies? Maybe that is because we do not yet have a proper RWB and somebody has to play there.
I like to put two and two together and make four. We do not have a proper RWB in the squad at present. Rumours are we are looking for one. In the meantime somebody will play in that position. Good luck to them indeed. But does not take away the need to sign a proper RWB.
The weird thing is if/when we do sign a real RWB, those who are insistent that Apter is the man will just go silent because they will know it was the right thing to do. So be it.
As Edwards is a little bit more defensive on the left side, he drops in, and allows Ramsey to get a little wider than traditional RCB.
For this reason, I don't think we actually play with RWB, it is more of a wide forward, which Apter plays very well.
I do think we will bring a RB/RWB in during the window to provide cover, or if we change our approach during the seasonHopefully he is fit for Sheffield United away next month, as that’s probably the first game we’d maybe look to go with a more defensive set upInjuries 1 - 23/24 season, Knee problems Oct 21, 2023 Nov 26, 2023 37 days Luton Town missed 5 gamesSince joining us he’s missed all but one half of pre-season and is currently injured. To me that probably says he can’t play every game1 -
To be fair NJ basically said he did. He said something along the lines of “hopefully our environment will improve his availability” which screams “we need to manage his fitness” to meRedhenry said:But he doesn't have to be managed as you are suggesting, at least that hasn't been said. Let’s not let facts get in the way hey!0
