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Adam Matthews - (not yet signed for 20/21)

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  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,410
    We have had a Celtic full back before and it worked out well. 
    Especially for pens !
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    edited August 2019
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Lapslie will play everywhere for us

    Whats going to interest me over the next week is whether we keep him or Forster-Caskey in terms of loaning out!!
    I mentioned to a fellow Addick at the start of the season that I thought Lapslie could forge a long term future at right back .. 'nah' said he, 'he wanders about too much' ((:>) 

    As for JFC, it seems he needs longer to regain fitness, form and confidence after a bad injury .. I'm sure we all wish him all the very best .. I can't see Lapslie being loaned out to anywhere.
  • charente addick
    charente addick Posts: 3,808
    At the risk of being shot down, I think there’s a bit of the Steve Brown in Lapslie.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Lincsaddick said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Lapslie will play everywhere for us

    Whats going to interest me over the next week is whether we keep him or Forster-Caskey in terms of loaning out!!
    I mentioned to a fellow Addick at the start of the season that I thought Lapslie could forge a long term future at right back .. 'nah' said he, 'he wanders about too much' ((:>) 
    I see Lapslie as a modern day / younger version of Pratley... I think George does too as Bowyer said after Saturday that he loves working with Darren

    Is perfect for it as he does struggle to stick to one area of the pitch yet would be perfect sitting in front of the Defence protecting them

    Can then win the ball and give it to someone else, although thats maybe a bit harsh on the lad as he does know how to pass the ball himself
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    2 questions.

    1) How old?

    2) How tall?
    27-years old | 5ft 10 so same height as Purrington

    Played 23-games for Sunderland last season

    https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/curious-case-adam-matthews-ex-16443579

    Sounds like the sort of player who is perfect for us, another who just needs the arm of the Manager round his shoulder
    he started against us first game last season
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,485
    charente addick said:
    At the risk of being shot down, I think there’s a bit of the Steve Brown in Lapslie.
    Could've saved the wages spent on Amos then. 
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,824
    DoctorCharlton said:
    so we now have Solly, Oshilaja, Matthews and potentially Lapslie at RB after his performance Saturday.

    Did somebody say we lack depth? haha
    Lapslie player wing back, although admittedly didn’t get forward . I can’t imagine him playing full back in a 4 man defence.

    For me, Deji is first choice 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    wmcf123 said:
    DoctorCharlton said:
    so we now have Solly, Oshilaja, Matthews and potentially Lapslie at RB after his performance Saturday.

    Did somebody say we lack depth? haha
    Lapslie player wing back, although admittedly didn’t get forward . I can’t imagine him playing full back in a 4 man defence.

    For me, Deji is first choice 
    Nah Deji wont be seen as a Right-Back at all if Matthews is incoming

    Right-Back slot will be between him and Solly with Deji as Centre-Back cover (although his appearances this season have left me confident of the adequate cover at the back now) - Dont think Bowyer would have bothered bringing in a Right-Back if the position was between Solly and Oshilaja as the former should be back now so no point wasting wages on three players for one role
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    If we Sign Adam and he does as well as his Grandfather Stan then happy days.

    The Dizzard of the Wribble.
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,824
    ForeverAddickted said:
    wmcf123 said:
    DoctorCharlton said:
    so we now have Solly, Oshilaja, Matthews and potentially Lapslie at RB after his performance Saturday.

    Did somebody say we lack depth? haha
    Lapslie player wing back, although admittedly didn’t get forward . I can’t imagine him playing full back in a 4 man defence.

    For me, Deji is first choice 
    Nah Deji wont be seen as a Right-Back at all if Matthews is incoming

    Right-Back slot will be between him and Solly with Deji as Centre-Back cover (although his appearances this season have left me confident of the adequate cover at the back now) - Dont think Bowyer would have bothered bringing in a Right-Back if the position was between Solly and Oshilaja as the former should be back now so no point wasting wages on three players for one role
    I disagree. He needed the extra defender because he doesn’t believe, quite rightly, that Pearce and Sarr can play together .  Therefore if Solly and Lockyer were unavailable , you would be in a similar position to the one we were in on Saturday - I.e cobbling together a defence that included both Pratley and Lapslie (who were both brilliant).  Deji can still be first choice right back but he’ll have to move inside if Lockyer is injured.  
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  • ElliotCAFC
    ElliotCAFC Posts: 2,552
    Lovely bit of business that (assuming we’re not facilitating his high wage demands) - although I’d rather us use the money for a new Lyle Taylor contract 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    can someone amend the thread title, as far as I can see he hasn't actually signed yet ...
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    Typical, one snippet and the players signed.

    Bowyer said he hasn't made up his mind yet!
  • Redhenry
    Redhenry Posts: 5,359
    edited August 2019
    https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/curious-case-adam-matthews-ex-16443579
    Good piece on him

    Sorry just seen this has already been posted
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.

    Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.

    Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.

  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    Oggy Red said:
    Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.

    Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.

    Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.

    The crazy situation for Cafc fans it's may be for now and not for after Christmas with all our players !
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    soapboxsam said:
    Oggy Red said:
    Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.

    Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.

    Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.

    The crazy situation for Cafc fans it's may be for now and not for after Christmas with all our players !
    Yeah, but right now apart from Oshi, we can select from a full squad. Chuks and Sols are again available.
    Oz, Hemed and Beyal are still getting up to speed, but we've bodies fit enough to put out a strong team.

    If the squad should get depleted with injuries and suspensions, that's 4 months without being able to add to it. 
    Except for free agents, if they are fit enough, we can't sign another player until January 1st.

    Even if he needs to cover for injury or ring the changes, Bows is trying to make sure he can put out a strong team for all games.
    Right the way through to January 1st.


  • Redhenry
    Redhenry Posts: 5,359
    Title does need changing, although if Cawley says it, it's probably gonna happen. WIOTOS
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July 
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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    killerandflash said:
    amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July 
    Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Scoham said:
    killerandflash said:
    amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July 
    Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.
    Have you seen Oztumer?
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited August 2019
    Scoham said:
    killerandflash said:
    amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July 
    Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.
    I can't see how when if you have a count up with only Page and Beram Kayal still to pass fitness tests the likes of Morgan, JFC and Page himself may struggle to get in to the squad. Even Bonne who I would always have in the 18 at home. Lapslie may because he is like a butchers dog and will chase down everything.
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Scoham said:
    killerandflash said:
    amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July 
    Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.
    Have you seen Oztumer?
    Only with the use of a magnifying glass. 
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,032
    On paper this is a good move imo. 

    My only concern about Mears was his age, Matthews can develop. I suspect Ryan Giggs will be sending scouts to watch us as there would be three players to watch  
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    Would cost £1.35m according to Transfermarket.

    Not sure we could afford that much.
  • The Prince-e-Paul
    The Prince-e-Paul Posts: 6,688
    cafcfan1990 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Scoham said:
    killerandflash said:
    amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July 
    Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.
    Have you seen Oztumer?
    Only with the use of a magnifying glass. 
    Was it one of those, 'You show me yours and I'll show you mine' moments? 😁
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    Well, did we sign Adam Matthews or no?


  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    Ah ...... just talking to myself ....... Adam Matthews is a Free Agent.

    Deadlines don't apply to free agents, of course. :smile:

  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,278
    Oggy Red said:
    Well, did we sign Adam Matthews or no?


    Plenty of time yet.

    Didn't have a pre-season so is behind a bit of fitness. Would assume he will be signed by end of next week, ready for the league season to get back underway from this international break.

    Allows us to rotate at right back which is massive and helps us long term because the worse thing we could do is over play Sols, who I think has been excellent this season by the way. 

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