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There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hit19
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SELR_addicks said:Think we're sleepwalking into a very tough season.
No midfield transfers yet when that was the area we were overrun time and time again?
The position that probably needs a good pre season to get up to match sharpness too.
Anderson and Berry both gone in that role too.Has the window shut early must have missed it … what’s the point of NJ giving updates etc when people don’t listen2 -
Mmmm… Titterable…😉Sword65pf said:
I thought it was quite witty, think I got sucked in😬eastterrace6168 said:0 -
I can see that but it’s also a fanbase that has experienced years of ‘something good is coming’ to too often ultimately be let down. The new mob seem solid but scars take time to heal. The stemming of leaks bar @stjohnshill, also seems to have ramped up panic as people fill the gossip vacuum. Even Cawley now doesn’t break any stories and to me is working with the club to retain his early access to signings.Rothko said:There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hit3 -
I don't think anybody is being unreasonable in worrying that, taken at face value, we have 2/3 more signings left to come in - we've currently made 1 signing (Grant) who may impact the forward play. We've made zero signings across the midfield / wing back area which is where the real change / improvement in play will be made. If we aren't playing with wing backs then maybe we are looking at slightly less incoming personnel across that section of the team but personally i was expecting more than 1 + 2/3 considering we have let go berry, chambers, clarke, anderson, dykes, coady , fevrier and possibly others i've forgotten. I don't disagree with letting those go, we need better, i just don't see that adding another 2 players in the 'front 6' positions is going to cut it and if we sign another f'ing defender then i genuinely think NJ will be trying to break the guiness book of records for the most defensive squad ever. We need 2 new midfielders, 2 more ball carriers / players who can take people on and a proper centre forward.7
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I mean even if for some bizarre reason they do think our current first choice midfielders are good enough the fact we have already offloaded Berry and Anderson should mean at a very minimum we are two midfielders down even if they areback ups. We will certainly sign at least two in that area wont we?FishCostaFortune said:I can't believe Jones, and the whole coaching back room staff team, have not been able to identify we need improvements in midfield.2 -
Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon10
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So you're insinuating Jones doesn't know we need midfield reinforcement?SELR_addicks said:Think we're sleepwalking into a very tough season.
No midfield transfers yet when that was the area we were overrun time and time again?
The position that probably needs a good pre season to get up to match sharpness too.
Anderson and Berry both gone in that role too.
Don't be daft5 -
But it's like junkies wanting a fix, the players will be signed, you get the right one, not one to make someone in their mums houses back room on a knock off android phone feel better for 10 minutes.mart77 said:
I can see that but it’s also a fanbase that has experienced years of ‘something good is coming’ to too often ultimately be let down. The new mob seem solid but scars take time to heal. The stemming of leaks bar @stjohnshill, also seems to have ramped up panic as people fill the gossip vacuum. Even Cawley now doesn’t break any stories and to me is working with the club to retain his early access to signings.Rothko said:There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hit1 -
I think it's more that we all know where the major problem was last season & would have hoped with 2 weeks until the season kicks offs that it would have been addressed by now.Rothko said:There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hit
Yes, we also all know that good players don't grow on trees & it might take time to get that player in. But we knew at the start of May that we were safe in the Championship but almost 3 months later that void is still there.
Whether that is because of our budget, or we don't want to spend what the other club(s) are asking, I haven't a clue. Have we lost out on this player already (gone elsewhere?) & now looking around at other options ??
Yes, I'm usually in the bedwetting camp so to me this is nothing unusual. Just not looking forward to another season of huff & puff with our midfield running in treacle.10 -
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This thread is exactly the same every single year: impatience, moaning, pessimism, despair.
Open a beer and sit in the sunshine with some happy music on, nothing you do will change who we buy/sell/sign so relax and let the transfers take their course. Complain when the season starts, be surprised by how much above expectations we perform, but for now let go and drink the beer (wine if you're a lady, obvs)28 -
IdleHans you’re far too sensible for this forum!! Admin… kick him out 😂IdleHans said:This thread is exactly the same every single year: impatience, moaning, pessimism, despair.
Open a beer and sit in the sunshine with some happy music on, nothing you do will change who we buy/sell/sign so relax and let the transfers take their course. Complain when the season starts, be surprised by how much above expectations we perform, but for now let go and drink the beer (wine if you're a lady, obvs)3 -
It seems that everyone has just skipped over what stjohns said and is assuming we have no plans to sign a midfielder or two. I'm going to have a Frank Grimes-esque meltdown soon.YannTheMann said:Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon4 -
CM is always going to be the hardest position to fill and cost the most to get the right type of player in so I'm not surprised it's taken the longest.Rothko said:There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hit1 -
I do think players will be signed but I’m not as confident as yourself they’ll be the right ones, though not from lack of effort. There’s no chance that Grant or McNamarra were priority targets as both have said that contact and deals were done very quickly. Like with Koumetio, we wanted Graham but saw decent potential in Koumetio and ended up with him.Rothko said:
But it's like junkies wanting a fix, the players will be signed, you get the right one, not one to make someone in their mums houses back room on a knock off android phone feel better for 10 minutes.mart77 said:
I can see that but it’s also a fanbase that has experienced years of ‘something good is coming’ to too often ultimately be let down. The new mob seem solid but scars take time to heal. The stemming of leaks bar @stjohnshill, also seems to have ramped up panic as people fill the gossip vacuum. Even Cawley now doesn’t break any stories and to me is working with the club to retain his early access to signings.Rothko said:There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hitI don’t really have a huge issue with any of our deals so far but I do get why people are worried that we are so light in a key area before the start of the season. I think if we get it wrong we’ll need a huge stroke of luck elsewhere (point deductions etc) to stay up. I see your point Rothko but I also see where Golfie is coming from too.All this will become less of a focus when we sign more players and the season properly starts.1 -
DDOUBLEE said:
It seems that everyone has just skipped over what stjohns said and is assuming we have no plans to sign a midfielder or two. I'm going to have a Frank Grimes-esque meltdown soon.YannTheMann said:Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon
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A perfectly cromulent memeScoham said:DDOUBLEE said:
It seems that everyone has just skipped over what stjohns said and is assuming we have no plans to sign a midfielder or two. I'm going to have a Frank Grimes-esque meltdown soon.YannTheMann said:Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon8 -
"Cromulant"...had to look that one up, will use it more in conversation...Walkingred said:
A perfectly cromulent memeScoham said:DDOUBLEE said:
It seems that everyone has just skipped over what stjohns said and is assuming we have no plans to sign a midfielder or two. I'm going to have a Frank Grimes-esque meltdown soon.YannTheMann said:Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon0 -
Long-time reader, but this is my first post.
Just wanted to add a bit of perspective on our window so far. Assuming Kayne stays, we’ve strengthened the defence with at least two classic Nathan Jones signings - players in their prime, with the physical attributes he values and strong pedigrees.
Bringing in Karlan Grant is also an upgrade to our attacking options. He may not have set the world alight at West Brom, but his quality was still clear to see, and I think there’s every chance Jones gets the best out of him.
I’m confident Jones will bring in at least two midfielders before the window closes. While I’m not convinced Kamara will happen, we’re clearly in the market for a winger or another direct attacking player.
It’s going to be a long, tough season in the Championship, but I trust Jones to build a side that’s competitive, just as he did last season. There’s still plenty of work to do, but I’m encouraged by the direction we’re heading.56 -
Not sure about the massively overachieve, at least that shouldn't be the case but as it stands will be. We were told that each season we'd improve on the previous one, baby steps, maybe 2027/8 season top eight should be out aim. As it stands, and I know the window is open another month but we can't deal with if's, buts and maybes but we can with the here and now and now, right this minute, I'd take staying up. But that in my opinion isn't acceptable. My take by end August will hopefully be entirely different but I'm far from convinced it will be.cafc_se7 said:It’s going to be very much a siege mentality type of season where we will need to massively overachieve. I am not too sure what everyone expects after the garbage we have been served up for the last 5/10 years.I for one am excited for this. It makes a change to a vile trip to Leyton Orient away!3 -
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It Embiggens us all.Walkingred said:
A perfectly cromulent memeScoham said:DDOUBLEE said:
It seems that everyone has just skipped over what stjohns said and is assuming we have no plans to sign a midfielder or two. I'm going to have a Frank Grimes-esque meltdown soon.YannTheMann said:Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon4 -
I can't help wondering what percentage of fans of the other 23 Championship clubs are smugly saying or thinking, "That's us sorted. No more incoming transfers needed".
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Well done you on embiggening your lexicon.eastterrace6168 said:
"Cromulant"...had to look that one up, will use it more in conversation...Walkingred said:
A perfectly cromulent memeScoham said:DDOUBLEE said:
It seems that everyone has just skipped over what stjohns said and is assuming we have no plans to sign a midfielder or two. I'm going to have a Frank Grimes-esque meltdown soon.YannTheMann said:Fingers crossed the one that @stjohnshill indicated is close happens today, think it will ease a lot of nerves seeing a midfield upgrade join the squad soon4 -
For me avoiding relegation would make next season a great season.22
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Welcome Tooting, I hope you are right.Tooting_Red said:Long-time reader, but this is my first post.
Just wanted to add a bit of perspective on our window so far. Assuming Kayne stays, we’ve strengthened the defence with at least two classic Nathan Jones signings - players in their prime, with the physical attributes he values and strong pedigrees.
Bringing in Karlan Grant is also an upgrade to our attacking options. He may not have set the world alight at West Brom, but his quality was still clear to see, and I think there’s every chance Jones gets the best out of him.
I’m confident Jones will bring in at least two midfielders before the window closes. While I’m not convinced Kamara will happen, we’re clearly in the market for a winger or another direct attacking player.
It’s going to be a long, tough season in the Championship, but I trust Jones to build a side that’s competitive, just as he did last season. There’s still plenty of work to do, but I’m encouraged by the direction we’re heading.2 -
Spot on.Rothko said:There really is a culture of wanting, any player, regardless of whether they fit the managers plans, and sod the consequences, to fill peoples short term needs of a hitNonsense about we are sleepwalking in to trouble when we have no idea how close Jones and team are to confirming players who will improve our starting 11.9 -
Ooh, look at you, coming on here posting sensible stuff. Be off with you and don't dare darken our door again 😁Tooting_Red said:Long-time reader, but this is my first post.
Just wanted to add a bit of perspective on our window so far. Assuming Kayne stays, we’ve strengthened the defence with at least two classic Nathan Jones signings - players in their prime, with the physical attributes he values and strong pedigrees.
Bringing in Karlan Grant is also an upgrade to our attacking options. He may not have set the world alight at West Brom, but his quality was still clear to see, and I think there’s every chance Jones gets the best out of him.
I’m confident Jones will bring in at least two midfielders before the window closes. While I’m not convinced Kamara will happen, we’re clearly in the market for a winger or another direct attacking player.
It’s going to be a long, tough season in the Championship, but I trust Jones to build a side that’s competitive, just as he did last season. There’s still plenty of work to do, but I’m encouraged by the direction we’re heading.20 -
Has to be a Millwall troll, sowing seeds of harmony and goodwill into our fractious and despairing fanbase18
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But nobody would have seen the changes in FFP coming like they have. This massively stifles a club like us and expectations need to change because of this!LargeAddick said:
Not sure about the massively overachieve, at least that shouldn't be the case but as it stands will be. We were told that each season we'd improve on the previous one, baby steps, maybe 2027/8 season top eight should be out aim. As it stands, and I know the window is open another month but we can't deal with if's, buts and maybes but we can with the here and now and now, right this minute, I'd take staying up. But that in my opinion isn't acceptable. My take by end August will hopefully be entirely different but I'm far from convinced it will be.cafc_se7 said:It’s going to be very much a siege mentality type of season where we will need to massively overachieve. I am not too sure what everyone expects after the garbage we have been served up for the last 5/10 years.I for one am excited for this. It makes a change to a vile trip to Leyton Orient away!Every club in the championship would want to improve season by season but there are so many factors which affect this! By your comment in bold above, Portsmouth and Oxford should be aiming for top 8 this season!!??I think everybody massively underestimates the brutality of this league and yes ok, maybe the owners are included in this comment and should think wisely before making the comments they did regarding incremental improvements season upon season.We need stability as a club and we as fans, need realism!1 -
I would think Oxford would definitely be aiming for at least a top 8 finish in league 1 😉0
