Jamie was offered a deal with us , wanted time to think it over , that's as much as I know ?
He's probably waiting for a more attractive offer but Welling are still undecided.
Obviously had other offers the offer we gave him as far as I know wasn't that bad , but at the end of the day it's up To the player himself and as it is nowadays the Agent ?
Listed as a midfielder but not exactly a prolific goalscorer with 4 goals in over 100 senior appearances.
He's on the young side at 25 years old and most likely hungry to prove himself after a disappointing season with QPR. The sort of signing Powell would've made in the summer of 2011.
He will have played with Lee Novak at Huddersfield.
We was linked with him a month or so ago. I don't particularly like him myself and wouldn't want him as a first 11 player but he'd be a decent enough squad player.
Given that we now have Crofts though (hopefully as a squad player) I can't really see the point in this one.
#cafc chasing a fair few targets this week. Looking set to be another busy week.
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Thank god. Let's hope Russell gets his half a dozen.
By my reckoning we need:
x1 GK - an obvious need, I'm hoping we secure Moore x1 RB - back-up for Solly (Buxton? Foley?) x1 CB - Pearce would be good, Buxton is also an option here x1 RM - we know Slade likes to play with one winger so Foley is the obvious option, maybe O'Hara x1 CM - must be creative!!! (Gobern on trial, maybe O'Hara again) X1 FW - another target man is a necessity, Novak can't be expected to go 46 games a season. KAG is adequate back-up for Ajose.
As my notes suggest a couple of these players are utility and can cover multiple positions, in theory signing Foley or Buxton could reduce the number of signings needed from six to five.
This is, however, the minimum we need in my opinion, and that depends on no further outgoings. If Tex and/or Bauer leaves, we need replacement centre backs and if Diarra and/or Kashi goes, we probably need another midfielder.
I like the sound of signing Moore, Pearce, Buxton, O'Hara. Throw in Gobern (I'd rather have Maddison but I'm not too picky...) plus another forward and we have a competitive squad for the season ahead.
I like the sound of signing Moore, Pearce, Buxton, O'Hara. Throw in Gobern plus another forward and we have a competitive squad for the season ahead.
Anyone have a Kermorgant cloning machine?
Don't think Buxton is in the equation anymore. Suspect it will be Foley. He will be seen as cover for midfield and right back.
My preference would've been Buxton as he can fill in at centre back. Foley doesn't fill me with confidence as a midfielder. But I accept that's the more likely option now.
Reading feedback of friendlies it seems that Buxton was the only one of 3 trialists that impressed but we will sign the other historical crocks regardless and let him look elsewhere.
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Jamie was offered a deal with us , wanted time to think it over , that's as much as I know ?
He's probably waiting for a more attractive offer but Welling are still undecided.
Obviously had other offers the offer we gave him as far as I know wasn't that bad , but at the end of the day it's up
To the player himself and as it is nowadays the Agent ?
Oscar Gobern set to join #cafc on trial and could play against Ipswich on Tuesday
He's on the young side at 25 years old and most likely hungry to prove himself after a disappointing season with QPR. The sort of signing Powell would've made in the summer of 2011.
He will have played with Lee Novak at Huddersfield.
Given that we now have Crofts though (hopefully as a squad player) I can't really see the point in this one.
What's frustrating me is I keep getting these line ups in my head that will never come to pass.....
Moore
Solly
Fox
Pearce / Tex
Bauer
Holmes
Gobern
O Hara
Harriott
Novak
Ajose
Quite depressing that we've sold JC to QPR while they release Gobern...
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By my reckoning we need:
x1 GK - an obvious need, I'm hoping we secure Moore
x1 RB - back-up for Solly (Buxton? Foley?)
x1 CB - Pearce would be good, Buxton is also an option here
x1 RM - we know Slade likes to play with one winger so Foley is the obvious option, maybe O'Hara
x1 CM - must be creative!!! (Gobern on trial, maybe O'Hara again)
X1 FW - another target man is a necessity, Novak can't be expected to go 46 games a season. KAG is adequate back-up for Ajose.
As my notes suggest a couple of these players are utility and can cover multiple positions, in theory signing Foley or Buxton could reduce the number of signings needed from six to five.
This is, however, the minimum we need in my opinion, and that depends on no further outgoings. If Tex and/or Bauer leaves, we need replacement centre backs and if Diarra and/or Kashi goes, we probably need another midfielder.
Pearce
O hara
Gobern
Even Foley.
The next 5 days will say a lot as to whether Russ will have anything like a chance or if both hands will remain firmly tied.
#cafc chasing a fair few targets this week. Looking set to be another busy week.
Lets hope it doesn't mean any significant outs to finance it all!
Anyone have a Kermorgant cloning machine?