If true, and i am incredibly sceptical that 1.5m would be up front, if it totals that at all, then that is a signal of intent in my opinion.
There is no way an owner either selling the club, or happy to spin wheels in League 1, spends that on one player
Depends how much we are getting for Harrioot/Lookman/Tex
I beg to differ, why spend that money if we get it? He could have signed a central defender on a free, and pocketed the money from selling those three if he really wanted to.
Besides, like I have said before I seriously doubt we'll be selling all 3.
If true, and i am incredibly sceptical that 1.5m would be up front, if it totals that at all, then that is a signal of intent in my opinion.
There is no way an owner either selling the club, or happy to spin wheels in League 1, spends that on one player
Depends how much we are getting for Harrioot/Lookman/Tex
I beg to differ, why spend that money if we get it? He could have signed a central defender on a free, and pocketed the money from selling those three if he really wanted to.
Besides, like I have said before I seriously doubt we'll be selling all 3.
Problem is though that Slade has backed them into a corner by fighting his corner and insisting on not just numbers but the players he wants. If they don't then there is the danger of him walking, spelling the beans and making KM position even more untenable than it already is. They really do have their backs to the wall and fair play to Russell for standing up to them.
Not that bothered if Tex goes now to be honest, we've got cover in place and he's allways injured anyway
Always injured?
Tex has been with us 8 months and the injury I can recall has been the niggle that's kept him out for the last couple of weeks (or is he wrapped in cotton wool and transfer ready?)
Texeira's a good player and obviously ideally he'd be a perfect partner for Pearce. But if he does go we have Lennon, Johnson and Bauer. 4 good options for this level, with Konsa as cover for injuries.
Obvs if you could pick 4 senior centre-halves to stay from that lot you'd go Pearce, Tex, Bauer and Lennon.
Texeira's a good player and obviously ideally he'd be a perfect partner for Pearce. But if he does go we have Lennon, Johnson and Bauer. 4 good options for this level, with Konsa as cover for injuries.
Obvs if you could pick 4 senior centre-halves to stay from that lot you'd go Pearce, Tex, Bauer and Lennon.
Plus Diarra who can cover CB. If we could have swapped Johnson for Buxton as RB/CB cover than I would be very happy with our defence.
Slade seems to be quite impressed with how Johnson has applied himself in pre-season. If he genuinely has knuckled down and got himself fit, then he should be up to the required standard to do, at least, okay in League 1. There was, after all, a time in his career when he was a very decent Premier League defender. His leadership style may be a bit Vietnam drill sergeant, but I don't think there is necessarily any harm in having someone like that on the pitch. It might be a short term thing, but it did seem to have an impact on our fortunes (for the better) when he signed first time around.
I'd have been disappointed if it looked like he was going to be the main man at centre back, but with Pearce signing, Konsa emerging, and Bauer and Tex still, for the time being at least, at the club, not to mention young Lennon (who I personally expect good things from this year), we look to have very good options in central defence and we can hopefully use Johnson's experience to our advantage without having to rely heavily on him.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson at centre back or centre forward. I've heard it all now.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson at centre back or centre forward. I've heard it all now.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson at centre back or centre forward. I've heard it all now.
If his legs have gone he could play in goal
He couldn't have played either whilst he still had his legs.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson up front as cover isn't a bad shout. He knows how to find the back of the net and think he'll pitch in with a few this season.
Not a rumour but i would like to see us go in for Jed Wallace. Good creative player and shouldn't be out of price range. With Wolves new owners he may not be fancied there.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson at centre back or centre forward. I've heard it all now.
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson at centre back or centre forward. I've heard it all now.
Wins the prize, for the most ridiculous post of the day. He would be about as mobile as SM....
I live not far from Woking and a couple of their fans have been very complimentary about Thomas. Think him and Konza need to go on loan, lower L1 or L2 as DickP also rates Yao so could be emergency. Sure JJ could cover also. Could our skipper play up top if Novak not fit? Not about pace at this level.
Jackson at centre back or centre forward. I've heard it all now.
I don't think harveys knows what day it is.
Think about it. He is 6'1" and at least 80 kg. Despite two poor years for goals he has about 1 in 4 for us and Yann took over fk duties in this time. Good touch and control so ideal back to goal player. OK not going to outpace a defender but you could imagine turn and volleys or putting through Ajosi. Hold up players don't need to cover a lot of ground or be quick. Intelligent bloke and experienced. Of course only if Novak is crocked. Or perhaps we could loan Mak as cover once Preston realise he is shit.
Pearce Tex Probably off Bauer Lenton Johnson Konsa
Holmes A.N. Other Foley could be last resort here?
Harriot Lookman (as long as they both stay)
kashi -can't count as long term inj Diarra - ditto Crofts Jackson A.N. Other box to box Gobern? Thompson? A.N. Other creative Ba Muldoon Charlie-Charles
Novak A.N. Other Ajose Hanlan Umerah KAG Kennedy
Have I missed anyone?
So to me an ideal world would be 6 more.
In reality. Phillips would be no2 even if it's not the best for his development. Foley will cover 3 positions and we will get 1 CM and 1 striker. That will see is comfortable and with luck we can challenge higher but to be sure of challenging I want all of those in.
Ba? Beeney? YanFan? Perhaps Edwards may get a look in despite last two not in PS. Think Ba under-rated but language an issue, perhaps Diarra his new best friend.
Konza may get game time like Gomez as cover at RB. Good intro.
Johnson is utter shite . I hope either Bauer or Texeira stays and then we should be covered at centre back . Now for a mobile midfielder and another forward
Ba? Beeney? YanFan? Perhaps Edwards may get a look in despite last two not in PS. Think Ba under-rated but language an issue, perhaps Diarra his new best friend.
Konza may get game time like Gomez as cover at RB. Good intro.
Thanks i forgot Ba if only it was that easy to miss his dreadful performances.... As Beeney and Yambamfamalamajam haven't featured in preseason I expect them to remain in the U21s
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Besides, like I have said before I seriously doubt we'll be selling all 3.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36977331
Tex has been with us 8 months and the injury I can recall has been the niggle that's kept him out for the last couple of weeks (or is he wrapped in cotton wool and transfer ready?)
Obvs if you could pick 4 senior centre-halves to stay from that lot you'd go Pearce, Tex, Bauer and Lennon.
I'd have been disappointed if it looked like he was going to be the main man at centre back, but with Pearce signing, Konsa emerging, and Bauer and Tex still, for the time being at least, at the club, not to mention young Lennon (who I personally expect good things from this year), we look to have very good options in central defence and we can hopefully use Johnson's experience to our advantage without having to rely heavily on him.
Rudd
A.N. Other Gillespie?
Phillips- out on loan
Solly
A.N. Other Foley?
Fox
THD
Pearce
TexProbably offBauer
Lenton
Johnson
Konsa
Holmes
A.N. Other Foley could be last resort here?
Harriot
Lookman (as long as they both stay)
kashi-can't count as long term injDiarra- dittoCrofts
Jackson
A.N. Other box to box Gobern? Thompson?
A.N. Other creative
Ba
Muldoon
Charlie-Charles
Novak
A.N. Other
Ajose
Hanlan
Umerah
KAG
Kennedy
Have I missed anyone?
So to me an ideal world would be 6 more.
In reality. Phillips would be no2 even if it's not the best for his development. Foley will cover 3 positions and we will get 1 CM and 1 striker. That will see is comfortable and with luck we can challenge higher but to be sure of challenging I want all of those in.
Konza may get game time like Gomez as cover at RB. Good intro.
There are no circumstances where Jackson would be picked as a target man or for that matter centre back. Trust me on this one.
Rudd
A.N. Other
Phillips- out on loan
Solly
A.N. Other (not Foley)
Fox
THD
Pearce
Tex
Bauer
Lenton
Konsa
Holmes
A.N. Other
Harriot
Lookman
kashi
Diarra
Crofts
Jackson
A.N. Other x2 creative
Charles Cook
Novak
A.N. Other
Ajose
Hanlan
Umerah
KAG
Kennedy
all missed senior players are missed on purpose!
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