I’ll guess two in (one defender, one striker) with one or two midfield outgoings.
Do we need to balance the numbers, we could bring 1 or 2 in without shipping anyone out can't we?
Definitely need to move players on to bring some in. Can only spend 60% of our income on wages and that’s why Davison had to go before Payne came in. I’m surprised that we are close to the limit already but apparently we are. Maybe youngsters on loan we will be able to get in under the limit
I’ll guess two in (one defender, one striker) with one or two midfield outgoings.
Do we need to balance the numbers, we could bring 1 or 2 in without shipping anyone out can't we?
Definitely need to move players on to bring some in. Can only spend 60% of our income on wages and that’s why Davison had to go before Payne came in. I’m surprised that we are close to the limit already but apparently we are. Maybe youngsters on loan we will be able to get in under the limit
With our strength in central midfield. If we got a good offer for Dobson and sold him but then could use that money to bring in 3/4 then I think that would be worth it. Otherwise I think we will only see 1/2 in and the likes of Elerewe, Clayden, Leaburn being more involved than we’d probably want
So a formation we won't play, and the strike force in one guy who doesn't start and another who doesn't play for us?
I have it on good authority that garner will not and does not play 2 up top. Our next 3 will be more than likely a CB, LB and a winger. Also looking at a other DM as cover for dobo. Asked about strikers and they said no chance of us getting another striker, as no ones gonna want to play backup to JS, and they don't want JS to be backup.
So a formation we won't play, and the strike force in one guy who doesn't start and another who doesn't play for us?
I have it on good authority that garner will not and does not play 2 up top. Our next 3 will be more than likely a CB, LB and a winger. Also looking at a other DM as cover for dobo. Asked about strikers and they said no chance of us getting another striker, as no ones gonna want to play backup to JS, and they don't want JS to be backup.
That’s an ambitious lineup there Daz, already got Stockton up front, and we ain’t even signed him yet!
So a formation we won't play, and the strike force in one guy who doesn't start and another who doesn't play for us?
I have it on good authority that garner will not and does not play 2 up top. Our next 3 will be more than likely a CB, LB and a winger. Also looking at a other DM as cover for dobo. Asked about strikers and they said no chance of us getting another striker, as no ones gonna want to play backup to JS, and they don't want JS to be backup.
I think it hard to believe we’re in for another DM to cover Dobson. More likely we sell him, even then we might not need to replace as we’d still have 6 CMs plus Clare/Henry.
If we sell Dobson we are mental If we don't sign a goalscorer (whether through the middle or wide) we are mental If we don't sign a left back we are mental
If we sell Dobson we are mental If we don't sign a goalscorer (whether through the middle or wide) we are mental If we don't sign a left back we are mental
Ergo We are mental
Garner says he wants 1 or 2 more, seems likely that includes at least one of those positions? The only other gap could be CB, and with Inniss's injury record that would be understandable.
Palace will let outstanding kid David Ozoh go on loan after also emerging in pre-season.
The powerful midfield prospect, 17, is fancied by Charlton among others.
I have visions of no more transfers until the 11th hour on deadline day when a tweet from the Charlton Twitter reading "don't go to bed yet Charlton fans..." appears, followed by Dobson and JFC leaving and us signing this kid.
But nah surely this is just speculation due to Garners ex palace links.... Right?
I didn't see any of today's game, but "pleased" to hear others confirm what I immediately thought after watching the half of Sutton game he played, that Sessegnon isn't a natural LB.
McGrandles and Payne are excellent signings and a step up in quality, but have added to a part of the field where we already had a lot of options - JFC, Dobson, Morgan, Gilbey, Fraser, Clare, Henry - whereas we have no left footed left back, only 3 senior CBs (one with an awful fitness record), no wide forwards and only 2 senior No 9s, one of whom is best suited to be a supersub.
If we sell Dobson we are mental If we don't sign a goalscorer (whether through the middle or wide) we are mental If we don't sign a left back we are mental
I didn't see any of today's game, but "pleased" to hear others confirm what I immediately thought after watching the half of Sutton game he played, that Sessegnon isn't a natural LB.
McGrandles and Payne are excellent signings and a step up in quality, but have added to a part of the field where we already had a lot of options - JFC, Dobson, Morgan, Gilbey, Fraser, Clare, Henry - whereas we have no left footed left back, only 3 senior CBs (one with an awful fitness record), no wide forwards and only 2 senior No 9s, one of whom is best suited to be a supersub.
I think Sessignon will work very well with CBT and less well with Kirk. Kirk needs a left footer to over lap him to give him that yard which I don’t think Sessignon will do.
I also think, judging by today’s game, CBT’s time as a wingback last year has added to the maturity in his game and when Sessignon bombed forward he made sure he covered him so we weren’t hit down the break.
All the Swansea attacks in the first hour, came down our right side. Fraser, O’Connell, Sessignon and CBT kept our left completely blocked out.
If we sell Dobson we are mental If we don't sign a goalscorer (whether through the middle or wide) we are mental If we don't sign a left back we are mental
Ergo We are mental
I like it. What tune is it sung to though?
I believe it's been artfully composed to fit the tune of let's go fucking mental. Hope we sing it up at Accy
If we sell Dobson we are mental If we don't sign a goalscorer (whether through the middle or wide) we are mental If we don't sign a left back we are mental
So a formation we won't play, and the strike force in one guy who doesn't start and another who doesn't play for us?
I have it on good authority that garner will not and does not play 2 up top. Our next 3 will be more than likely a CB, LB and a winger. Also looking at a other DM as cover for dobo. Asked about strikers and they said no chance of us getting another striker, as no ones gonna want to play backup to JS, and they don't want JS to be backup.
If that is true then we are royally fucked. What happens if Stockley gets injured like last season and we have a run of sat/tues/sat games? Aneke will be lucky to play 90 mins let alone 3 in a week. And believe you me, Miles Leaburn isn't the answer.
And even if Stockley plays all 46 league games he wont be scoring many in a Ben Garner set up.
I don't need no UEFA coaching license to tell you we need a striker, if none is signed before the transfer window is shut then TS and possibly BG have set us up to fail.
I do however believe we will bring one in on loan.
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Very plausible for a horse and rider to take five days to reach Plymouth with the information.
If we don't sign a goalscorer (whether through the middle or wide) we are mental
If we don't sign a left back we are mental
Ergo
We are mental
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19297263/malcolm-ebiowei-crystal-palace-transfer-loan-exclusive/
Palace will let outstanding kid David Ozoh go on loan after also emerging in pre-season.
The powerful midfield prospect, 17, is fancied by Charlton among others.
I have visions of no more transfers until the 11th hour on deadline day when a tweet from the Charlton Twitter reading "don't go to bed yet Charlton fans..." appears, followed by Dobson and JFC leaving and us signing this kid.
But nah surely this is just speculation due to Garners ex palace links.... Right?
McGrandles and Payne are excellent signings and a step up in quality, but have added to a part of the field where we already had a lot of options - JFC, Dobson, Morgan, Gilbey, Fraser, Clare, Henry - whereas we have no left footed left back, only 3 senior CBs (one with an awful fitness record), no wide forwards and only 2 senior No 9s, one of whom is best suited to be a supersub.
All the Swansea attacks in the first hour, came down our right side. Fraser, O’Connell, Sessignon and CBT kept our left completely blocked out.
I believe it's been artfully composed to fit the tune of let's go fucking mental. Hope we sing it up at Accy
Mental as Anything
I am not suggesting that it should be used, or not, to increase the playing budget but ot gives us plenty of headroom against the rules.
And even if Stockley plays all 46 league games he wont be scoring many in a Ben Garner set up.
Be prepared for more mid table mediocrity.
I do however believe we will bring one in on loan.