also, I would add that scoring goals last season wasn't the issue with us, it was always the defence. I appreciate and respect that we have identified that was the big weak point from last season and nailed down recruitment in that area first so that they all have the opportunity to create partnerships and understandings in our pre season.
I know people are upset we haven't signed a marquee centre forward yet, but last season showed there was goals all over this team. Probably a hot take to say, but i'm starting to trust DH with his selections.
Whilst I agree. We need to replace JRS
Yes i agree we do. Did we sign JRS in the first two weeks of last seasons transfer window then? Wasn't it like mid August? Didn't seem to effect anything?
Is he building from the back as his forwards will cost some cash? Needs the takeover to happen before he spends perhaps?
Not necessarily a cash issue - the kind of forward we need, the kind who would be a statement signing and genuine improvement, would no doubt be in high demand and they/their agents will know it.
Either way I don't think we should honestly get too caught up in cost/money being a sign of worth/success. A player who improves the team is a good thing regardless of whether we spent a transfer fee or not.
Interesting that we've started with sorting the keeper and defence. Nothing wrong with the old football principle that you start by building the foundations at the back.
Sorry, but we are constantly told on here that you sign players when they become available & not in order of need. Isn't that right @Henry Irving
also, I would add that scoring goals last season wasn't the issue with us, it was always the defence. I appreciate and respect that we have identified that was the big weak point from last season and nailed down recruitment in that area first so that they all have the opportunity to create partnerships and understandings in our pre season.
I know people are upset we haven't signed a marquee centre forward yet, but last season showed there was goals all over this team. Probably a hot take to say, but i'm starting to trust DH with his selections.
Apart from the fact we've lost our top goalscorer from last season. From the current forward line the goals scored last season was less than 15. And from midfield Fraser chipped in more than his fair share. So a bit false to say that goals came from all over the park. Morgan ? Dobson ?
also, I would add that scoring goals last season wasn't the issue with us, it was always the defence. I appreciate and respect that we have identified that was the big weak point from last season and nailed down recruitment in that area first so that they all have the opportunity to create partnerships and understandings in our pre season.
I know people are upset we haven't signed a marquee centre forward yet, but last season showed there was goals all over this team. Probably a hot take to say, but i'm starting to trust DH with his selections.
Apart from the fact we've lost our top goalscorer from last season. From the current forward line the goals scored last season was less than 15. And from midfield Fraser chipped in more than his fair share. So a bit false to say that goals came from all over the park. Morgan ? Dobson ?
i guess im making it up last seasons stats then. i thought we scored 70 goals. how many did jrs score again? since you wana talk about top scorers?
Lloyd is a solid signing and no amount of smart comments from the usual look down the nose merchants changes that. Holden wanted him. Good enough for me.
What are the chances of adding Sam Smith, Sess, Edun, Ladapo and El Mizouni?
This & Banks on loan is pretty much exactly what we need…& would represent a good summer.
For me the key / stand out signing from the list above is Ladapo though. He’s the one who would cost money, bring the goals and really show our intent for next season.
also, I would add that scoring goals last season wasn't the issue with us, it was always the defence. I appreciate and respect that we have identified that was the big weak point from last season and nailed down recruitment in that area first so that they all have the opportunity to create partnerships and understandings in our pre season.
I know people are upset we haven't signed a marquee centre forward yet, but last season showed there was goals all over this team. Probably a hot take to say, but i'm starting to trust DH with his selections.
Apart from the fact we've lost our top goalscorer from last season. From the current forward line the goals scored last season was less than 15. And from midfield Fraser chipped in more than his fair share. So a bit false to say that goals came from all over the park. Morgan ? Dobson ?
Perhaps our business so far has been targeted at getting good quality out of contract players because we know that getting in the “glamour” striker and playmaker signings will cost money and will have to wait.
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Won't work....for every Conor Gallagher, you will have a Juan Castillo.
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Time to liven this board up - got a 20 year old released by Chelsea on trial at the moment - can play anywhere in midfield or defence - good player but probably suffered from not nailing down 1 position - feeling is he will probably end up as a full back
Their release list (for somebody with bit of time this morning):
Abu, Derrick Adegoke, Prince Bakayoko, Tiemoue Baxter, Nathan Familia-Castillo, Juan Carlos Fiabema, Bryan Benjamin Haigh, Joe Samuel Lawrence, Henry McClelland, Sam Sterling, Dujon Henriques Thomas Silko, Amari Otieno Wady, Ethan James Wareham, Jayden Darren George
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Either way I don't think we should honestly get too caught up in cost/money being a sign of worth/success. A player who improves the team is a good thing regardless of whether we spent a transfer fee or not.
Holden wanted him. Good enough for me.
For me the key / stand out signing from the list above is Ladapo though. He’s the one who would cost money, bring the goals and really show our intent for next season.
More Swindon please.
Abu, Derrick
Adegoke, Prince
Bakayoko, Tiemoue
Baxter, Nathan
Familia-Castillo, Juan Carlos
Fiabema, Bryan Benjamin
Haigh, Joe Samuel
Lawrence, Henry
McClelland, Sam
Sterling, Dujon Henriques
Thomas Silko, Amari Otieno
Wady, Ethan James
Wareham, Jayden Darren George