I'd like to see Bowyer give Fosu a few games. We know what the lad can do and he has shown it against Gillingham this season. Give him a chance to find his form.
It's not a question of him finding his form, it's playing him in the right position, He is not a number 10 but could be quite effective alongside Taylor as he has similar attributes to Grant.
I wouldn't say he is that similar. For me, he is much more skillful and harder to knock off the ball. Whilst being no slouch, he lacks Grant's electric pace. He isn't really a striker, but a goal scoring attacking midfielder. The problem is, it is pointless to replace Grant with him or Parker, they have their own games and the team has to fit around them. I agree, finding the role that works for him in the team is key.
I feel he could be trying a bit too hard this season, where it all seemed so natural last. That and defenders may have wised up to the fact he always wants to set up his right foot. In the first half at home to Gills he was unplayable in Bowyer's own words. Cometh the hour?
Playing on the left, I guess it’s not surprising he keeps cutting inside. Maybe through the middle, he would be less predictable?
Bowyer on Gallen's role & the signing of Parker. “You have to look in the situation where we were it was difficult because there aren’t many strikers out there and everyone wants to hold onto their strikers and their best players”
Overall I’m very disappointed in just bringing Parker in but I know nothing about him so have to trust gallen’s opinion and I think somebody said he’s pacey so that’s good.
To have brought in some real quality recognised replacements would have been better than getting any of my predictions right which ultimately, is meaningless. I got the bowyer will get the money / his decision bit wrong - my fault for believing what I was told at start of window that there would be no major player sales and assuming that would mean I’d there was, he would get the funds. I also based that assumption on Bauer not being sold in summer when he could have trousered the cash. So that bit was an assumption not fact. However:
In reflection, did we bring in 2 midfielders and a left back: yes - we nearly got dasilva but not quite. Did Clarke go; yes , did we turn down a £2m bid at start of window for grant looks very possible, did we still aim to bring 2 in on decline day: yes
Am I happy with all that? Not really - I’d take getting it all wrong and making the signings we have plus keeping grant but there you go - let’s see what happens but the sooner rd clears off the better - nothing changed in that respect and I will continue to pass on what I get told and if I add s bit of opinion to it, i’ll try and be clearer: over and out, for now
Overall I’m very disappointed in just bringing Parker in but I know nothing about him so have to trust gallen’s opinion and I think somebody said he’s pacey so that’s good.
To have brought in some real quality recognised replacements would have been better than getting any of my predictions right which ultimately, is meaningless. I got the bowyer will get the money / his decision bit wrong - my fault for believing what I was told at start of window that there would be no major player sales and assuming that would mean I’d there was, he would get the funds. I also based that assumption on Bauer not being sold in summer when he could have trousered the cash. So that bit was an assumption not fact. However:
In reflection, did we bring in 2 midfielders and a left back: yes - we nearly got dasilva but not quite. Did Clarke go; yes , did we turn down a £2m bid at start of window for grant looks very possible, did we still aim to bring 2 in on decline day: yes
Am I happy with all that? Not really - I’d take getting it all wrong and making the signings we have plus keeping grant but there you go - let’s see what happens but the sooner rd clears off the better - nothing changed in that respect and I will continue to pass on what I get told and if I add s bit of opinion to it, i’ll try and be clearer: over and out, for now
Doucher, I have given you a little bit of stick, not much at all, but I will admit here and there in the past, but that was a sensible post that people will respect. You clearly do know some people who will know more than many, but it is sometimes the attitude you portray of 'only what I say is true' when ultimately, as been proven time and time again, there are many things that are put out in the public which are not true, I have been victim of this before having posted a couple of things where it was told in/by extremely reliable forms. Essentially, my advice would be to carry on posting what you know and have been told, as people do appreciate it, but bring down the tone sometimes, it will make your life much smoother on here. An example is the post you have written above, it's far nicer.
the message i got was we were looking at several players that have had their contracts paid up or are currently free. Apparently SG and LB will be meeting Monday after getting the fleetwood game out the way to see what LB wants to do. would be short term deal (6 months etc..)
the message i got was we were looking at several players that have had their contracts paid up or are currently free. Apparently SG and LB will be meeting Monday after getting the fleetwood game out the way to see what LB wants to do. would be short term deal (6 months etc..)
Chap called Abraham Odoh has signed on loan from Tooting & Mitcham..
Is this a genuine signing or just allowing a non-leager to get some work experience like teens do at school. I'm sorry but are we a football club with history and status or a complete laughing stock....oh wait!!!
the message i got was we were looking at several players that have had their contracts paid up or are currently free. Apparently SG and LB will be meeting Monday after getting the fleetwood game out the way to see what LB wants to do. would be short term deal (6 months etc..)
6 month deal is the new “undisclosed “
The Sky listing had Clarke to Bradford and Parker to us as undisclosed.
Chap called Abraham Odoh has signed on loan from Tooting & Mitcham..
He was probably the trialist who i saw playing for the under-23's just before Christmas,he resembled former player Ricky Otto in appearance & had a decent game.
the message i got was we were looking at several players that have had their contracts paid up or are currently free. Apparently SG and LB will be meeting Monday after getting the fleetwood game out the way to see what LB wants to do. would be short term deal (6 months etc..)
6 month deal is the new “undisclosed “
does seem to be a new thing. effectively moving on for free and they are automatically playing for their new deal with a new club
Chap called Abraham Odoh has signed on loan from Tooting & Mitcham..
Is this a genuine signing or just allowing a non-leager to get some work experience like teens do at school. I'm sorry but are we a football club with history and status or a complete laughing stock....oh wait!!!
Was done yesterday. I assume the club are aware it would have been attacked in the circumstances if mentioned. It may be just a development squad trial.
Not what I wanted or expected. But Bowyer and Jackson clearly see something in Parker. We just have to put up with it now.
We have the best defence and arguably midfield in the league. Let's show some grit.
Sunderland, Barnsley, Blackpool, Portsmouth & Luton have conceded less. How did you calculate we have the best defence ?
Arguably best midfield & yet they struggle to score a goal between them.
Very good maybe, but the best ?
I think it is improving and may well be the best at the moment, although as you say, there is competition. Ability wise, we do seem to have a good case for having the best midfield, but it also seems to lack goals. This is an issue when you can't rely on the strikers who have been getting them. I think with Aribo still out, Fosu should be playing for this reason if no other.
Still struggling a bit though with idea that we turned down £2M for Grant then sold him for a reported £1.5M?
Also that remark about daSilva. Where did that come from? Admittedly I may have missed it on here, as @Covered End likes to point out.
I also only found out this morning from my erstwhile host that Sunderland paid £4m for Grigg. He wonders if that is a sensible price, and I agree, but it shows both that they have some money and are prepared to use it to get up this season.
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To have brought in some real quality recognised replacements would have been better than getting any of my predictions right which ultimately, is meaningless. I got the bowyer will get the money / his decision bit wrong - my fault for believing what I was told at start of window that there would be no major player sales and assuming that would mean I’d there was, he would get the funds. I also based that assumption on Bauer not being sold in summer when he could have trousered the cash. So that bit was an assumption not fact. However:
In reflection, did we bring in 2 midfielders and a left back: yes - we nearly got dasilva but not quite. Did Clarke go; yes , did we turn down a £2m bid at start of window for grant looks very possible, did we still aim to bring 2 in on decline day: yes
Am I happy with all that? Not really - I’d take getting it all wrong and making the signings we have plus keeping grant but there you go - let’s see what happens but the sooner rd clears off the better - nothing changed in that respect and I will continue to pass on what I get told and if I add s bit of opinion to it, i’ll try and be clearer: over and out, for now
How did you calculate we have the best defence ?
Arguably best midfield & yet they struggle to score a goal between them.
Very good maybe, but the best ?
Still struggling a bit though with idea that we turned down £2M for Grant then sold him for a reported £1.5M?
In the bizarre world of Duchatelet, one day he thinks I will keep this squad together, the next take any concrete offer.
I also only found out this morning from my erstwhile host that Sunderland paid £4m for Grigg. He wonders if that is a sensible price, and I agree, but it shows both that they have some money and are prepared to use it to get up this season.