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Post by Junior on Nov 23, 2017 18:08:24 GMT
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Post by middlebartonyellow on Nov 23, 2017 18:32:45 GMT
Maybe they should just get players in that are proven in English football.
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Post by ascotyellow on Nov 23, 2017 19:21:37 GMT
Maybe they should just get players in that are proven in English football. didn't click the links then? the first guy has played nearly 100 games in english football and the second is at reading (although not played much)
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Post by mariokempes on Nov 23, 2017 20:08:47 GMT
Maybe they should just get players in that are proven in English football. didn't click the links then? the first guy has played nearly 100 games in english football and the second is at reading (although not played much) Have Reading ever played football ?
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Post by Yellow River on Nov 23, 2017 21:22:27 GMT
All three sound like Pep type signings, and at this stage no more than stop gap until the end of the season I'd have thought. Whether any of them are suitable ( or even match fit ) for the rough and tumble of English League 1 football is unknown. Augustine is probably the pick of the bunch but a central midfielder is not the most pressing concern. The other two play in positions where we really do need to strengthen but appear to have very little pedigree.
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Post by ciaranjonlucas on Nov 23, 2017 21:41:28 GMT
Heard a few whispers that we were interested in a few Motherwell players in the summer. I hope that Louis Moult was one of them... he's probably a bit out of our league now after his start to the season, lads on fire. Also saw an article on Twitter that we and a scout to watch Jody Jones of Coventry on Tuesday. Again believe he will be out of our price range.
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Post by yellowblood on Nov 23, 2017 21:52:00 GMT
The priority has to be a quality right back and centre forward! Right back - would be good to find someone similar to Baldock i.e. young with something to prove. Perhaps this guy: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bree_(footballer)Centre forward - I would try and get Toni Martinez back for second half of season. He seems to be firing in the U23s.
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Post by derbyyellow on Nov 23, 2017 22:47:39 GMT
Oxbible posts more info that was first posted by Junior on this forum. Junior seems to know his stuff but oxbible seems reluctant to admit who is indirect source is on his posts.
If Augustien comes in, then a midfielder must be going surely. Narsingh would be the Hall replacement and centreback being Nelsons.
Would still like us to get a striker in and perhaps shift all the deadwood that won't get a look in either permanently or on loan - Roberts, Long, Ashby etc.
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Post by londonroader on Nov 23, 2017 23:06:12 GMT
Oxbible posts more info that was first posted by Junior on this forum. Junior seems to know his stuff but oxbible seems reluctant to admit who is indirect source is on his posts. If Augustien comes in, then a midfielder must be going surely. Narsingh would be the Hall replacement and centreback being Nelsons. Would still like us to get a striker in and perhaps shift all the deadwood that won't get a look in either permanently or on loan - Roberts, Long, Ashby etc. Crikey that will upset chas getting rid of all our young talent..
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Post by ian on Nov 23, 2017 23:53:44 GMT
Heard a few whispers that we were interested in a few Motherwell players in the summer. I hope that Louis Moult was one of them... he's probably a bit out of our league now after his start to the season, lads on fire. Also saw an article on Twitter that we and a scout to watch Jody Jones of Coventry on Tuesday. Again believe he will be out of our price range. These two appear to be much better signings than the others mentioned. Why buy the Dutch guy who was available on on trial here last summer? Not right for the team in August, but is right now? A couple of quick attackers are needed. Not sure about a CF given we have one returning from injury... We've not replaced Johnson. Same with CM. We've a new signing returning from injury in February... At CB we've one coming back from loan and another from injury. Do not desperate for another. Even if Martin leaves, we've 4 CBs. But People might be as ruthless as MAPP. A right back is a distinct possibility. Our Dutch RB is still getting back up to speed and will be looking to be first choice next year on his performances. Two loanies seem likely to leave, so I'll stick with my prediction of 3 or 4 incoming players. Hopefully, players whose names are easy to spell!
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Post by Junior on Nov 24, 2017 2:51:39 GMT
Agreed. But maybe, if the takeover happens, the new owners will be bringing in their own people who will be looking after the recruitment side of things. People that Pep whilst at his previous clubs. The two mentioned, were linked in the Appleton days, no?
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Post by smokey66 on Nov 24, 2017 6:34:36 GMT
Heard a few whispers that we were interested in a few Motherwell players in the summer. I hope that Louis Moult was one of them... he's probably a bit out of our league now after his start to the season, lads on fire. Also saw an article on Twitter that we and a scout to watch Jody Jones of Coventry on Tuesday. Again believe he will be out of our price range. Jones is out for the season with a knee injury.
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Post by Junior on Nov 24, 2017 7:13:58 GMT
That'll be that one then!
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Post by ian on Nov 24, 2017 8:26:36 GMT
I guess we can go down the list of injured players at every club to see who we were after last summer. :-D
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Post by RCYellowRC on Nov 24, 2017 10:43:43 GMT
The priority has to be a quality right back and centre forward! Right back - would be good to find someone similar to Baldock i.e. young with something to prove. Perhaps this guy: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bree_(footballer)Centre forward - I would try and get Toni Martinez back for second half of season. He seems to be firing in the U23s. Do we need another centre forward? Thomas gets a goal to game of every 2.5 games or something. Obika starting to find form, have the option of Hemmings back as cover aswell as GVK if he doesn't go. Winger and full back are biggest priority and it seems like Pep knew are weakness on the wing after going for Jodi Jones and the lad from Motherwell on Deadline day. Full back we need a Right and left back in my opinion with only one natural in each position. Centre back may look bad at the moment bur once Raglan is back we'll have a decent 3 Williamson Raglan and Mousinho.
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Post by grenobleroad on Nov 24, 2017 11:45:56 GMT
The priority has to be a quality right back and centre forward! Right back - would be good to find someone similar to Baldock i.e. young with something to prove. Perhaps this guy: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bree_(footballer)Centre forward - I would try and get Toni Martinez back for second half of season. He seems to be firing in the U23s. Do we need another centre forward? Thomas gets a goal to game of every 2.5 games or something. Obika starting to find form, have the option of Hemmings back as cover aswell as GVK if he doesn't go. Winger and full back are biggest priority and it seems like Pep knew are weakness on the wing after going for Jodi Jones and the lad from Motherwell on Deadline day. Full back we need a Right and left back in my opinion with only one natural in each position. Centre back may look bad at the moment bur once Raglan is back we'll have a decent 3 Williamson Raglan and Mousinho. Of course we do, look at those stats and us being top goal scorers in the league. If that doesn't tell you we need a striker I don't know what will! In all seriousness though a new forward coming in, target man style wouldn't be a bad thing but we know fans struggle with the concept of a effective striker who doesn't score more then 10 a season. We definitley don't have problems scoring goals.
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Post by bazzer9461 on Nov 24, 2017 11:53:47 GMT
The priority has to be a quality right back and centre forward! Right back - would be good to find someone similar to Baldock i.e. young with something to prove. Perhaps this guy: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bree_(footballer)Centre forward - I would try and get Toni Martinez back for second half of season. He seems to be firing in the U23s. Do we need another centre forward? Thomas gets a goal to game of every 2.5 games or something. Obika starting to find form, have the option of Hemmings back as cover aswell as GVK if he doesn't go. Winger and full back are biggest priority and it seems like Pep knew are weakness on the wing after going for Jodi Jones and the lad from Motherwell on Deadline day. Full back we need a Right and left back in my opinion with only one natural in each position. Centre back may look bad at the moment bur once Raglan is back we'll have a decent 3 Williamson Raglan and Mousinho. Still need a striker a R/B I think were alright for the L/B role in Riki and cover should be Ruffles
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Post by tatabanya on Nov 24, 2017 13:11:52 GMT
I would be very surprised if those players joined us.
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Post by Junior on Nov 24, 2017 13:14:50 GMT
Oh, and why would that be?
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Post by iambungle on Nov 24, 2017 13:38:26 GMT
Top priority signing is a winger with a bit of pace imo. Then a RB. Then an in your face CM.
Depending on how Curtis's injury is come January and if Raglan is not back playing, then we would probably need another CD.
I cannot see us signing another CF unless the rumours about GvK are true (here's hoping).
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Post by tatabanya on Nov 24, 2017 13:53:15 GMT
Oh, and why would that be? Sorry that came accross wrong - I don't doubt that they may be players that Pep wants and is interested in. But I would be surprised if the recruitment strategy continued down the "Pep's old mates" line.
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Post by Junior on Nov 24, 2017 13:58:09 GMT
What if it's a new approach that is about to be undertaken?
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Post by tatabanya on Nov 24, 2017 14:23:19 GMT
What if it's a new approach that is about to be undertaken? Then I'd say we are embarking on a new era. And leaving a successful one behind.
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Post by milburn on Nov 24, 2017 14:26:06 GMT
Keeping Payne for the rest of the season is hopefully high on the list!
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Post by paulbeasley on Nov 24, 2017 16:05:32 GMT
Do we need another centre forward? Thomas gets a goal to game of every 2.5 games or something. Obika starting to find form, have the option of Hemmings back as cover aswell as GVK if he doesn't go. Winger and full back are biggest priority and it seems like Pep knew are weakness on the wing after going for Jodi Jones and the lad from Motherwell on Deadline day. Full back we need a Right and left back in my opinion with only one natural in each position. Centre back may look bad at the moment bur once Raglan is back we'll have a decent 3 Williamson Raglan and Mousinho. Of course we do, look at those stats and us being top goal scorers in the league. If that doesn't tell you we need a striker I don't know what will! In all seriousness though a new forward coming in, target man style wouldn't be a bad thing but we know fans struggle with the concept of a effective striker who doesn't score more then 10 a season. We definitley don't have problems scoring goals.
That can't be right cos we don't shoot enough according to many people who have stood near me at recent away games. Apparently we should be shooting even if we're 40 yards out and facing Simon Eastwood's goal.
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Post by dabigfella on Nov 24, 2017 17:04:51 GMT
I don't think we all that many players. Maybe a right back, two centre backs, two wingers and a creative midfielder together with forward capable of heading the ball. Other than that we are ok.
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Post by charliesghost on Nov 24, 2017 17:37:41 GMT
Oxbible posts more info that was first posted by Junior on this forum. Junior seems to know his stuff but oxbible seems reluctant to admit who is indirect source is on his posts. If Augustien comes in, then a midfielder must be going surely. Narsingh would be the Hall replacement and centreback being Nelsons. Would still like us to get a striker in and perhaps shift all the deadwood that won't get a look in either permanently or on loan - Roberts, Long, Ashby etc. Crikey that will upset chas getting rid of all our young talent.. And if they could replace that deadwood with another job lot of hapless has-beens and never will-bes with fancy-sounding foreign names then you'll be dead chuffed, Mikey, won't you? As long as their names sound like something out of a world cup 86 panini album that's enough to glamourise some if our less-travelled brethren.....
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Post by londonroader on Nov 24, 2017 18:18:21 GMT
Crikey that will upset chas getting rid of all our young talent.. And if they could replace that deadwood with another job lot of hapless has-beens and never will-bes with fancy-sounding foreign names then you'll be dead chuffed, Mikey, won't you? As long as their names sound like something out of a world cup 86 panini album that's enough to glamourise some if our less-travelled brethren..... No idea what you are wittering on about young man, wrong end of the stick as normal. Thanks for the compliment though, 86 really
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Post by mooro on Nov 24, 2017 18:36:38 GMT
Crikey that will upset chas getting rid of all our young talent.. And if they could replace that deadwood with another job lot of hapless has-beens and never will-bes with fancy-sounding foreign names then you'll be dead chuffed, Mikey, won't you? As long as their names sound like something out of a world cup 86 panini album that's enough to glamourise some if our less-travelled brethren..... With MAPP I was generally happy to trust his acquisitions - but a good number of Peps appear to have added very little to the cause, so as Charlie says, more of the same type will not fill me full of hope or expectation. Would be much happier giving Carroll &/or Long the right back slot, introducing Napa on the wing and perhaps Baptiste in the middle now and then, and letting Roberts and Ashby ease their way back in from the bench, than bring in more squad fillers that will in all likelihood just come and go from the club with barely a whimper.
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Post by malcolmsmoustache on Nov 24, 2017 19:26:21 GMT
Personally I would be very happy with 2-3 very good L1 or L2 players. Y'know- players who aren't a wild punt, and who we are pretty sure will perform in L1. And get rid of GVK, Tiandelli and basically anyone else signed by Pep. Apart from Ricardinho.
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