From the club video he sounds as though he expects to play further forward than Dobson but good to know he can cover back there too. Over a season there are bound to be circumstances where we need him to different jobs. Guess that probably cools the interest in Reed for now.
Always encouraged by signing leaders from our opponents. Good luck Conor.
My only slight concern is the guy in the article saying he's not technically gifted. Can that be true? You would think in a possession system we'd only be bringing in technical players.
I would have thought if this signing frees anyone up to leave, it’ll be Gilbey. I’m pretty sure Morgan will be here for another season at least and he might even flourish a bit if we play the everyone is saying we are going to.
He's here to compete with JFC IMO, while still being able to cover for Dobson where needed.
Dobson / Clare (? he can fill in here but would expect McGrandles to get the nod first should anything happen to Dobson) JFC / McGrandles Fraser / Morgan / Gilbey
Can't forget Henry coming through either.
There's an odd man out and definitely space for an outgoing...
As vocal critics of the previous three signings, would be interested to hear your thoughts on this bloke. More in line with expectations or not yet?
I wasn't a vocal critic - I said I dont know anything about them and doubt anyone else does. And whilst I wished them well - I didnt know if league 2 players would do it or not.
I also dont know much about this guy. On paper he could be ok - truth is I haven't a clue.
My only slight concern is the guy in the article saying he's not technically gifted. Can that be true? You would think in a possession system we'd only be bringing in technical players.
The stats would appear to heavily disagree with that one bloke
As vocal critics of the previous three signings, would be interested to hear your thoughts on this bloke. More in line with expectations or not yet?
I wasn't a vocal critic - I said I dont know anything about them and doubt anyone else does. And whilst I wished them well - I didnt know if league 2 players would do it or not.
I also dont know much about this guy. On paper he could be ok - truth is I haven't a clue.
Ok maybe I overstated it a bit but did you at least get a bollock tingle this time? Or are we still at the Ann Widdicombe stage?
My only slight concern is the guy in the article saying he's not technically gifted. Can that be true? You would think in a possession system we'd only be bringing in technical players.
Depends what is meant by "technically gifted" really. If we're expecting Tony Watt style trickery or raking crossfield passes from deep then he's probably not. But if we mean he can carry a ball past a challenge and pick out a decent pass through then he seems to pass muster.
Account since 2009 so if it's a wind up, it's a good one.
edit: Something does smell fishy though. Detective Callum on the case...
Only 279 public tweets, the oldest of which was posted on 16th June so the account history has been wiped.
Plenty of "fan" responses to journalists and influencers, also responses to Lincoln player signings saying "Welcome to the Imps".
Someone in Lincolnshire has deleted their twitter history and decided to play fake journalist for the summer.
Or someone has got a job as a journalist (or decided simply decided to use their account for more serious stuff) and concluded that their history of sharing risque jokes wasn't the image they wished to portray
Possibly. Although I would’ve thought you set your personal account as private and set up a separate ‘business’ account if that was the case.
He hasn’t deleted his likes history though which gives away more info. Twitter handle was previously @ryanwhelan1993 so he’s at least using the same name which adds a bit of credibility to that theory…
Don’t know a lot about the lad. Decent pedigree at league 1.
6 midfielders now; JFC, Fraser, Dobson, Morgan, Gilbey & Mcgrandles. Could be 7 with Henry on the scene. Imagine one will definitely leave before start of the season. Strong options there if Fraser & JFC can chip in with goals.
Options yes but I'm not sure how they fit together. neither JFC or Fraser are 10's both liking to try and control the game from deeper. Gilbey isn't a proper box to box and I still don't really know Morgan's best role despite him having a lot of attributes. None of them bar Dobbo really have any physicality and think we will end up looking pretty lightweight in midfield again.
Depends on the system we want to play but we need a box to box midfielder for sure, someone like a League 1 version of Gallagher or Aribo (though they were much more than box to box) and a number 10 if we want to play with one.
Hasn’t McGrandles come in as a box to box midfielder?
Doesnt look to have the physicality to do that role IMO. Hope to be proven wrong but worried we are gonna have a lightweight midfield of players that like to sit deep and control the game but will have no runners in front of them.
Don’t know a lot about the lad. Decent pedigree at league 1.
6 midfielders now; JFC, Fraser, Dobson, Morgan, Gilbey & Mcgrandles. Could be 7 with Henry on the scene. Imagine one will definitely leave before start of the season. Strong options there if Fraser & JFC can chip in with goals.
Options yes but I'm not sure how they fit together. neither JFC or Fraser are 10's both liking to try and control the game from deeper. Gilbey isn't a proper box to box and I still don't really know Morgan's best role despite him having a lot of attributes. None of them bar Dobbo really have any physicality and think we will end up looking pretty lightweight in midfield again.
Depends on the system we want to play but we need a box to box midfielder for sure, someone like a League 1 version of Gallagher or Aribo (though they were much more than box to box) and a number 10 if we want to play with one.
Hasn’t McGrandles come in as a box to box midfielder?
Doesnt look to have the physicality to do that role IMO. Hope to be proven wrong but worried we are gonna have a lightweight midfield of players that like to sit deep and control the game but will have no runners in front of them.
He said himself in the interview that he can play box to box or sit deep. Said he has good energy levels (needed for box to box) and likes to make a nuiscence of himself breaking up play.
Don’t know a lot about the lad. Decent pedigree at league 1.
6 midfielders now; JFC, Fraser, Dobson, Morgan, Gilbey & Mcgrandles. Could be 7 with Henry on the scene. Imagine one will definitely leave before start of the season. Strong options there if Fraser & JFC can chip in with goals.
Options yes but I'm not sure how they fit together. neither JFC or Fraser are 10's both liking to try and control the game from deeper. Gilbey isn't a proper box to box and I still don't really know Morgan's best role despite him having a lot of attributes. None of them bar Dobbo really have any physicality and think we will end up looking pretty lightweight in midfield again.
Depends on the system we want to play but we need a box to box midfielder for sure, someone like a League 1 version of Gallagher or Aribo (though they were much more than box to box) and a number 10 if we want to play with one.
Hasn’t McGrandles come in as a box to box midfielder?
Doesnt look to have the physicality to do that role IMO. Hope to be proven wrong but worried we are gonna have a lightweight midfield of players that like to sit deep and control the game but will have no runners in front of them.
He talks about bringing energy, was third in the league for the most tackles and is 6 ft tall, doesn’t give the impression he’s lightweight but perhaps he looks it?
Would love to get some clips of the defensive side of his game but unfortunately these videos are only 2 mins per match so it's all goalmouth action...
My only slight concern is the guy in the article saying he's not technically gifted. Can that be true? You would think in a possession system we'd only be bringing in technical players.
I have read 5 different articles about him and I thought they were about 5 different players.
He isn't technically gifted but has a sublime range of passing, especially in the attacking 3rd.
Loves a tackle and gets stuck in, but only tackles because he can't trap a bag of cement, so his second touch is always a tackle.
Natural leader, real up and up them type. Some times looks like he can't be arsed and hides.
To be honest it's like reading comments about *insert random player* on here.
Looks a bit like Dobson, but with more of a goal threat. Make of that what you will.
Not quick. And there's a hint of 'running through treacle' on occasions. Also, seems to get caught in possession and/or arrives a bit late on the scene.
Positives ... some decent passes, gets thoroughly pissed off when his team concedes and he has an amusing 'goggles' goal celebration.
Possibly. Although I would’ve thought you set your personal account as private and set up a separate ‘business’ account if that was the case.
He hasn’t deleted his likes history though which gives away more info. Twitter handle was previously @ryanwhelan1993 so he’s at least using the same name which adds a bit of credibility to that theory…
Possibly. Although I would’ve thought you set your personal account as private and set up a separate ‘business’ account if that was the case.
He hasn’t deleted his likes history though which gives away more info. Twitter handle was previously @ryanwhelan1993 so he’s at least using the same name which adds a bit of credibility to that theory…
Possibly. Although I would’ve thought you set your personal account as private and set up a separate ‘business’ account if that was the case.
He hasn’t deleted his likes history though which gives away more info. Twitter handle was previously @ryanwhelan1993 so he’s at least using the same name which adds a bit of credibility to that theory…
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As vocal critics of the previous three signings, would be interested to hear your thoughts on this bloke. More in line with expectations or not yet?
Always encouraged by signing leaders from our opponents. Good luck Conor.
Dobson / Clare (? he can fill in here but would expect McGrandles to get the nod first should anything happen to Dobson)
JFC / McGrandles
Fraser / Morgan / Gilbey
Can't forget Henry coming through either.
There's an odd man out and definitely space for an outgoing...
I also dont know much about this guy. On paper he could be ok - truth is I haven't a clue.
https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/comment/4700574/#Comment_4700574
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Something does smell fishy though. Detective Callum on the case...
Only 279 public tweets, the oldest of which was posted on 16th June so the account history has been wiped.
Plenty of "fan" responses to journalists and influencers, also responses to Lincoln player signings saying "Welcome to the Imps".
Someone in Lincolnshire has deleted their twitter history and decided to play fake journalist for the summer.
He hasn’t deleted his likes history though which gives away more info. Twitter handle was previously @ryanwhelan1993 so he’s at least using the same name which adds a bit of credibility to that theory…
Yes I did go too deep on this.
0:25, goal vs Shrewsbury
0:25, goal vs Cambridge
0:55, goal vs Crewe
0:35, goal vs Plymouth
1:35, assist vs Swindon
0:25, goal vs Gillingham
1:35, assist vs Portsmouth
0:50, goal vs Northampton
He isn't technically gifted but has a sublime range of passing, especially in the attacking 3rd.
Loves a tackle and gets stuck in, but only tackles because he can't trap a bag of cement, so his second touch is always a tackle.
Natural leader, real up and up them type. Some times looks like he can't be arsed and hides.
To be honest it's like reading comments about *insert random player* on here.
Looks a bit like Dobson, but with more of a goal threat. Make of that what you will.
Not quick. And there's a hint of 'running through treacle' on occasions. Also, seems to get caught in possession and/or arrives a bit late on the scene.
Positives ... some decent passes, gets thoroughly pissed off when his team concedes and he has an amusing 'goggles' goal celebration.
Sorry..had to be done...😎