It doesn't work like that though surely? If someone is thinking well we may or may not need a leftback, it's worth sorting out right now it doesn't actually matter that we STILL need a striker/centreback/whatever AS WELL. Just that the manager anticipates a leftback being needed so why not get started if one comes up?
With Wiggo, Fox and Holmes-Dennis, I'd be disappointed if we were looking at left-backs.
Perhaps... but I am one of those who sees Fox being happier at CB in time, and Wiggo's been struggling with injuries for a while now, Holmes-Dennis is good but very young and untested, I wouldn't really want to depend on him being a left-footed Gomez (that wouldn't be fair on him apart from anything else). If there is a LB who is good enough right now available then by all means its worth at least looking at.
I'd say left back is one of the first positions need strengthening, didn't think that was sarcastic the first time I read it. Wiggins has been pony since the injury and Fox is far from convincing.
Wiggins is constantly injured and wouldn't surprise me if he is sold/loaned to get wages off the books. Fox improved and is good enough for a mid table club but not for playoff ambitions. THD might be the future but he is not going to start this year. I see no problem if we are looking to upgrade. That being said, I know nothing about the quality of the prospect.
JET 5/2 to get opening goal against us next season
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"Idea for a show. Jet from gladiators to host millennium barn dance at Yeovil aerodrome. Properly policed. I repeat properly policed. It must not turn into an all night rave."
Third time I've used this line on this forum now. Flag Quote · Like 6LOL
I usually find myself agreeing with what Swisdom has to say, but in this case I disagree. I think McShane would be excellent for us.
He is a real 100%er every week and this was epitomised by him playing on last Sunday after Fellaini's assault left him with severe lacerations to his leg and face.
We were linked to him under Powell, which probably means he has been scouted by Chapple so may (hopefully) have legs.
agree about McShane .. a real trier who fell out with Bruce last season and was dropped .. Hull's brief resurgence coincided with his return to favour .. I'd like to see him sign for us .. BUT .. He's Irish and not from Le Continent
If you screw around with the letters in his name we can probably get somthing more suitable for us...
I'd say left back is one of the first positions need strengthening, didn't think that was sarcastic the first time I read it. Wiggins has been pony since the injury and Fox is far from convincing.
for my part, the defence is the first area that needs sorting .. all very well having strong midfields and attacks but a terrific keeper and strength along the back four are essential for success .. recent departures have left us potentially short (in numbers and height lol) in vital defensive areas .. ALL defensive areas
I think if Henderson stays fit then that's our first choice keeper quandary sorted. I can't think of any keeper within our realistic budget who'd be good enough to displace him. But the defense is definitely a weak area given our one experienced CB is now Bikey, who could be the unstoppable, undroppable monster of early on or the shambling brain-fart-on-legs he turned into, backed up by Gomez... whose very young and might not be with us in a few months anyway.
Love it. This is why I waste hours of my life visiting the CL rumours thread twice a day, every day during the summer. Useless for any real news but great for humour.
Love it. This is why I waste hours of my life visiting the CL rumours thread twice a day, every day during the summer. Useless for any real news but great for humour.
Love it. This is why I waste hours of my life visiting the CL rumours thread twice a day, every day during the summer. Useless for any real news but great for humour.
I think if Henderson stays fit then that's our first choice keeper quandary sorted. I can't think of any keeper within our realistic budget who'd be good enough to displace him. But the defense is definitely a weak area given our one experienced CB is now Bikey, who could be the unstoppable, undroppable monster of early on or the shambling brain-fart-on-legs he turned into, backed up by Gomez... whose very young and might not be with us in a few months anyway.
Well he's just signed for luton... Guess he didn't fancy any of the three clubs mentioned....
I always thought he looked quite decent so surprised that a) West Ham released him (especially with the family connection) and b) that he's ended up so far down the football ladder.
I guess that shows how much I know about players :-)
I think if Henderson stays fit then that's our first choice keeper quandary sorted. I can't think of any keeper within our realistic budget who'd be good enough to displace him. But the defense is definitely a weak area given our one experienced CB is now Bikey, who could be the unstoppable, undroppable monster of early on or the shambling brain-fart-on-legs he turned into, backed up by Gomez... whose very young and might not be with us in a few months anyway.
I like daniel Bentley at Southend. Has presence and looks set for higher things than southend. Apparently has a few clubs interested.
I think if Henderson stays fit then that's our first choice keeper quandary sorted. I can't think of any keeper within our realistic budget who'd be good enough to displace him. But the defense is definitely a weak area given our one experienced CB is now Bikey, who could be the unstoppable, undroppable monster of early on or the shambling brain-fart-on-legs he turned into, backed up by Gomez... whose very young and might not be with us in a few months anyway.
Would you say that to his face?
No. But I would tell him to his face that YOU'D said it. And then run away!
Serious question: Is Colin actually as oblivious to how crap and late his information is as he seems? I can't work out whether he does it deliberately because he thinks it's funny or that he's deadly serious!
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Well he's just signed for luton... Guess he didn't fancy any of the three clubs mentioned....
"I'll believe it when it's on the OS"
(Joking.)
"Idea for a show. Jet from gladiators to host millennium barn dance at Yeovil aerodrome. Properly policed. I repeat properly policed. It must not turn into an all night rave."
Third time I've used this line on this forum now.
Flag Quote · Like 6LOL
http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/67593/charlton-rumours-rumours-rumours-the-big-kahuna/p7
I always thought he looked quite decent so surprised that a) West Ham released him (especially with the family connection) and b) that he's ended up so far down the football ladder.
I guess that shows how much I know about players :-)
but thanks colin
Wrong thread and hours late.
: - )
Is Colin actually as oblivious to how crap and late his information is as he seems? I can't work out whether he does it deliberately because he thinks it's funny or that he's deadly serious!