Ajose = BWP (Both were heavy league 1 scorers when they arrived in a poaching sense but hadnt necessarily performed above that level) Kerm > Mag (Self explanatory) Novak = Hayes (Novak has scored at least as many at this level with an arguably better goalscoring record for a second striker. Hayes got a lot out of BWP) Lookman > Haynes (Lookman has hamstrings not cheesestrings) Hanlan = Clarke (neither really made an impact - as yet in Hanlans case)
We have strikers who frankly should do the job at this level.
Likewise, we have defenders of similar standard.
We now have 3 weeks or so to get in 2 CMs and a winger of similar standard.
Pace is sorely needed in the team, might get Ajose looking interested. I accept the limitations of the players we've got so not ever going to slag them at a game but in comparison to CP's rebuild this is weak. Hayes who could hardly get a game when YK arrived was far superior to a lot of these.
Magennis' goalscoring record at Killie is similar to Hayes' to be honest.
One of the most difficult players to play against was a certain Carl Leaburn. Never was prolific but was very instrumental in creating and making space for teammates whilst chipping in with a goal here and there. Dare I say it a Charlton legend. Certainly Curbs saw his worth.
Yes I would have preferred we signed Jordan Rhodes but we're now shopping for basics not taste the difference range.
Now we're talking. Him and Holmes on the wing - yes please.
It's so frustrating that the potential is there to build a great squad but we are either waiting and waiting to get them over the line, or we take one step forward and two back.
All the comparisons in the world can be made between individuals in this squad and CPs record breakers but the main ingredient of team spirit, one for all and all for one, needs to to be evident pdq if we are to finish even top half.
Now we're talking. Him and Holmes on the wing - yes please.
It's so frustrating that the potential is there to build a great squad but we are either waiting and waiting to get them over the line, or we take one step forward and two back.
Come on Wenger pull your finger out. You know damned well you won't play him.
One of the most difficult players to play against was a certain Carl Leaburn. Never was prolific but was very instrumental in creating and making space for teammates whilst chipping in with a goal here and there. Dare I say it a Charlton legend. Certainly Curbs saw his worth.
Yes I would have preferred we signed Jordan Rhodes but we're now shopping for basics not taste the difference range.
Welcome Josh (if you sign) knock em cold son.
And I know for a fact that Colin Walsh thought very highly of him and his contribution to the team.
I dont get the "we've got till the end of August to sort this out" mantra. The season started last week and by the end of August we'll have played about half a dozen league games. That's a big head start to give our relegation rivals in terms of lost points. And then any new signings have to bed and the team has to gel. That's what preseason used to be about. And so what if a decent midfielder costs a few bob? We've got a moneybags owner, we've sold a shed load of expensive players and we've got a top six budgie! Not to mention a CEO who under no circumstances would lead us up the garden path! Oh wait! Shambles.
I dont get the "we've got till the end of August to sort this out" mantra. The season started last week and by the end of August we'll have played about half a dozen league games. That's a big head start to give our relegation rivals in terms of lost points. And then any new signings have to bed and the team has to gel. That's what preseason used to be about. And so what if a decent midfielder costs a few bob? We've got a moneybags owner, we've sold a shed load of expensive players and we've got a top six budgie! Not to mention a CEO who under no circumstances would lead us up the garden path! Oh wait! Shambles.
Agree completely. It's silly to leave the dealings late, but most teams do it. Strange how deals start so late in the Summer then take so long to conclude.
I know a few on here are totally underwhelmed, but we are a basket case of a club, we are in the 3rd tier of the Football league and are owned and run by a Rat and a Liar, to be honest Im surprised we've signed anyone.
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Class of 2011:
BWP
Kerm
Hayes
Haynes
Clarke
Class (?) of 2016
Ajose
Magennis
Novak
Lookman
Hanlan
In terms of goalscoring potential and 'pedigree':
Ajose = BWP (Both were heavy league 1 scorers when they arrived in a poaching sense but hadnt necessarily performed above that level)
Kerm > Mag (Self explanatory)
Novak = Hayes (Novak has scored at least as many at this level with an arguably better goalscoring record for a second striker. Hayes got a lot out of BWP)
Lookman > Haynes (Lookman has hamstrings not cheesestrings)
Hanlan = Clarke (neither really made an impact - as yet in Hanlans case)
We have strikers who frankly should do the job at this level.
Likewise, we have defenders of similar standard.
We now have 3 weeks or so to get in 2 CMs and a winger of similar standard.
Yes I would have preferred we signed Jordan Rhodes but we're now shopping for basics not taste the difference range.
Welcome Josh (if you sign) knock em cold son.
It's so frustrating that the potential is there to build a great squad but we are either waiting and waiting to get them over the line, or we take one step forward and two back.
Still no word on Tex, but you can definitely expect him to be off now with 5 defenders in the squad.