And a creative midfielder and a box to box midfielder with a great engine, and a left back to replace Fox and another keeper so we can send Mitov on loan.
That would be a bad move unless it's a loan which I highly doubt. He's a great talent, give him a year or so and he'll be one of the first names on the teamsheet
That would be a bad move unless it's a loan which I highly doubt. He's a great talent, give him a year or so and he'll be one of the first names on the teamsheet
They have agreed a fee which would suggest that they are buying him.
So in the span of a few hours they went from wanting Fox to wanting THD? Or maybe this is bullshit?
I don't think quite as highly of THD as some on here do. I think he still has a lot to learn in terms of defending, positioning, and decision making. He is in the mold of the modern fullback though, good going forward. If he plays regularly and is coached (and that is so vital), he could be an excellent prospect.
I'd be quite frustrated if he went. I'd certainly understand if he is pushing it through, he must feel a bit jerked around over the past 18 months, but I think it'd be silly from the club. Even though I don't think he'll be a good fit as a left winger (I think he needs that space to run into that is really only afforded to fullbacks in the modern game), I can understand if he's frustrated seeing JJ start on the left wing ahead of him, and Foley at times on the right.
Not sure if anyone else noticed but I'm pretty sure he was one of the first down the tunnel on Saturday at Walsall and didn't come over to thank the travelling fans, just saying like.
I know I'm in a minority regarding fox. Sorry I just don't rate him, but I would much rather keep THE. In 2 or 3 years time I believe he will be top quality whereas fox will still be fox
I know I'm in a minority regarding fox. Sorry I just don't rate him, but I would much rather keep THE. In 2 or 3 years time I believe he will be top quality whereas fox will still be fox
I'm not so sure you are in a minority but Fox did do ok on Saturday. He's a bit like marmite however the debates over him have been done to death on here and his detractors have tended to keep their heads down of late probably accepting that this is his level.
Noticing a theme. Someone is shipped out before we can bring anyone in. Suspect Katie and Russell have been arguing over a midfieder and this is the upshot.
THD is ok. Nothing more than that. If its decent money (we know it will be undisclosed) then I'm not too bothered.
Issue is, even if it opens the door for a midfielder to come in, then we still need some cover at left back. Lennon really isn't the answer there.
Fox is the better defender, but THD is better going forward.
Fox worst performance last season was away at Ipswich - cross after cross went either too long or hit the first defender. Even v Northampton at home the other week Fox repeatedly came inside & hardly ever takes on the opposite full back (just remember the no. of goals Wiggins sent up doing this)
THD is good cover for Fox & was one of our best players in the pre-season games I saw.
saying that I'd rather keep both & turn THD into a left winger.
I presume if the THD sale is intended to fund a midfielder coming in Slade's logic has been along the lines that Fox is probably more solid defensively whilst the likes of Holmes can provide the width and attacking drive on the left making THD's more attacking style less important (though it would be pretty handy of course.)
Goes without saying that we'd need cover at LB again as no matter how you rate Fox, his injury/suspension would leave us without an experienced practiced LB at all!
I presume if the THD sale is intended to fund a midfielder coming in Slade's logic has been along the lines that Fox is probably more solid defensively whilst the likes of Holmes can provide the width and attacking drive on the left making THD's more attacking style less important (though it would be pretty handy of course.)
Goes without saying that we'd need cover at LB again as no matter how you rate Fox, his injury/suspension would leave us without an experienced practiced LB at all!
doubt they will get another in, reckon Lennon/Edwards/Solly will be the cover
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It's dull Charlton day today. Why haven't we signed anyone?
He's coming Back To The Valley
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Played sir!
A case of mistaken identity.
I don't think quite as highly of THD as some on here do. I think he still has a lot to learn in terms of defending, positioning, and decision making. He is in the mold of the modern fullback though, good going forward. If he plays regularly and is coached (and that is so vital), he could be an excellent prospect.
I'd be quite frustrated if he went. I'd certainly understand if he is pushing it through, he must feel a bit jerked around over the past 18 months, but I think it'd be silly from the club. Even though I don't think he'll be a good fit as a left winger (I think he needs that space to run into that is really only afforded to fullbacks in the modern game), I can understand if he's frustrated seeing JJ start on the left wing ahead of him, and Foley at times on the right.
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Sorry I just don't rate him, but I would much rather keep THE.
In 2 or 3 years time I believe he will be top quality whereas fox will still be fox
THD is ok. Nothing more than that. If its decent money (we know it will be undisclosed) then I'm not too bothered.
Issue is, even if it opens the door for a midfielder to come in, then we still need some cover at left back. Lennon really isn't the answer there.
Fox worst performance last season was away at Ipswich - cross after cross went either too long or hit the first defender. Even v Northampton at home the other week Fox repeatedly came inside & hardly ever takes on the opposite full back (just remember the no. of goals Wiggins sent up doing this)
THD is good cover for Fox & was one of our best players in the pre-season games I saw.
saying that I'd rather keep both & turn THD into a left winger.
Goes without saying that we'd need cover at LB again as no matter how you rate Fox, his injury/suspension would leave us without an experienced practiced LB at all!