The defeat today wasn’t due to the tactics, formation or a lack of effort - what’s clear is the squad lacks the quality we need.
Nothings changed from what we already knew - we need a couple of strikers plus strengthening in general across the squad to give us a stronger starting 11 and players who can change a game from the bench.
We’ve spent enough of the last decade or so in L1 to know where this squad currently is. Let’s hope the ownership and their management team understand too and we see the actions not words, as they said after the takeover completed.
The defeat today wasn’t due to the tactics, formation or a lack of effort - what’s clear is the squad lacks the quality we need.
Nothings changed from what we already knew - we need a couple of strikers plus strengthening in general across the squad to give us a stronger starting 11 and players who can change a game from the bench.
We’ve spent enough of the last decade or so to know where this squad currently is. Let’s hope the ownership and their management team understand too and we see the actions not words, as they said after the takeover completed.
The defeat today wasn’t due to the tactics, formation or a lack of effort - what’s clear is the squad lacks the quality we need.
Nothings changed from what we already knew - we need a couple of strikers plus strengthening in general across the squad to give us a stronger starting 11 and players who can change a game from the bench.
We’ve spent enough of the last decade or so to know where this squad currently is. Let’s hope the ownership and their management team understand too and we see the actions not words, as they said after the takeover completed.
I would suggest the area we struggle most is a partner for May. A big strong player is needed who can hold it up, flick it on and support May whilst scoring themselves.
I would suggest the area we struggle most is a partner for May. A big strong player is needed who can hold it up, flick it on and support May whilst scoring themselves.
Yes we want to get our main target blah blah, but I still don't see why this stops us getting another target man striker in the meantime. Not a hot prospect, but a solid pro near the end of his career who can give us some desperately needed height and physical presence up front.
The longer this goes on, the more obvious it becomes that we are desperate, and the more Exeter will ask for Nombe .
Strong target man to compete with Leaburn for partnership with May plus a RB/WB to replace Egbo who Asiimwe can learn from are what we need most of all IMO.
Strong target man to compete with Leaburn for partnership with May plus a RB/WB to replace Egbo who Asiimwe can learn from are what we need most of all IMO.
We need strength in every position if we really want to get promoted
Strong target man to compete with Leaburn for partnership with May plus a RB/WB to replace Egbo who Asiimwe can learn from are what we need most of all IMO.
We need strength in every position if we really want to get promoted
Agreed but those two are the main priorities in my opinion, as May is shackled without a decent partner and Asiimwe like Anderson looks to have the raw ability to become a first team regular this season but is not ready yet to be starting back to back league matches.
If that line up us out best 11 barring Hector, Fraser and Leaburn we are seriously short. Payne must have rubber boots as he can't fucking control the ball for toffee, just bounces off of him constantly.
Strong target man to compete with Leaburn for partnership with May plus a RB/WB to replace Egbo who Asiimwe can learn from are what we need most of all IMO.
We need strength in every position if we really want to get promoted
Agreed but those two are the main priorities in my opinion, as May is shackled without a decent partner and Asiimwe like Anderson looks to have the raw ability to become a first team regular this season but is not ready yet to be starting back to back league matches.
The last time we went up, most of our team were championship quality players. Not many of this lot are .
Strong target man to compete with Leaburn for partnership with May plus a RB/WB to replace Egbo who Asiimwe can learn from are what we need most of all IMO.
We need strength in every position if we really want to get promoted
Agreed but those two are the main priorities in my opinion, as May is shackled without a decent partner and Asiimwe like Anderson looks to have the raw ability to become a first team regular this season but is not ready yet to be starting back to back league matches.
The last time we went up, most of our team were championship quality players. Not many of this lot are .
We are also playing in a much weaker league then that period, we need more quality signings but 3 or 4 of the quality of May/Camara/Edun and I think we are top six, a few more if we want to compete for the title.
Obviously need some reinforcements up top but if today’s match is anything to go by then we shouldn’t be in for JCH. A decent player but not worth the money being talked about and was virtually anonymous for most of the match
We have a great bellwether of what it takes to get promoted from this division. 18/19 wasn’t too long ago and our squad realistically is absolutely nowhere near as good. In that side almost every player was capable of and went on to play at a higher level.
We have a great bellwether of what it takes to get promoted from this division. 18/19 wasn’t too long ago and our squad realistically is absolutely nowhere near as good. In that side almost every player was capable of and went on to play at a higher level.
Finally it’s nice to see people seeing how far off we are without some being labelled as negative.
Definitely need another centre back, wing back, winger as CBT won’t last all season, 2 strikers and probably an attacking midfielder.
Lots of work to do before the window shuts. I’m not currently convinced the new owner’s understand the scale of work needed to get us where we want to be.
6 signings in a fortnight is what it looks like it's going to take to get us competitive. Hopefully Andy Scott is ready to do some serious wheeling and dealing to get this squad where it needs to be.
Don't expect a striker in for Tuesday but for next Saturday it feels like a must. Can't go 4 games into the season with a bodged selection of strike partnerships because it's going to do May no good.
Ladapo was an unused sub for Ipswich today. Kayden Jackson came on instead and scored so that might mean Ladapo is surplus to requirements, especially if they bring in another striker
I still think 4 quality additions will do it. If we bring in a quality CB, wing back, CM and ST then we’ll be in the top 6 and be in with a shout of 2nd behind Bolton. A couple extra would be nice but would be quite a task to see that much overhaul in one window
I still think 4 quality additions will do it. If we bring in a quality CB, wing back, CM and ST then we’ll be in the top 6 and be in with a shout of 2nd behind Bolton. A couple extra would be nice but would be quite a task to see that much overhaul in one window
There’s players out there that would definitely improve us. The big question is will the new owners pay what’s needed to get….
RB - Junior Tchamadeu CM - Owen Moxon ST - Sam Nombe
I still think 4 quality additions will do it. If we bring in a quality CB, wing back, CM and ST then we’ll be in the top 6 and be in with a shout of 2nd behind Bolton. A couple extra would be nice but would be quite a task to see that much overhaul in one window
There’s players out there that would definitely improve us. The big question is will the new owners pay what’s needed to get….
RB - Junior Tchamadeu CM - Owen Moxon ST - Sam Nombe
Would be amazing but I can’t see 3 significant fees being spent. Maybe 1 or 2 at most. Will probably see a PL loan or 2 to fill a couple of the gaps.
I’m hoping Scott will be on the phone to Ipswich this week and we go all out for Ladapo whether it be loan or permanent
I still think 4 quality additions will do it. If we bring in a quality CB, wing back, CM and ST then we’ll be in the top 6 and be in with a shout of 2nd behind Bolton. A couple extra would be nice but would be quite a task to see that much overhaul in one window
There’s players out there that would definitely improve us. The big question is will the new owners pay what’s needed to get….
RB - Junior Tchamadeu CM - Owen Moxon ST - Sam Nombe
Would be amazing but I can’t see 3 significant fees being spent. Maybe 1 or 2 at most. Will probably see a PL loan or 2 to fill a couple of the gaps.
I’m hoping Scott will be on the phone to Ipswich this week and we go all out for Ladapo whether it be loan or permanent
I expect a striker for a fee and potentially a fee on a CB , midfield I think will be one of the PL loans - shame we couldn't get Jenson Weir.
For me the new owners would be crazy not to go for it this year bearing in mind…
a) This is the weakest league one for years
b) Our best two players Dobson & CBT are likely to leave for free in the summer if we don’t go up (making the rebuild required next summer even bigger / more costly)
I still think 4 quality additions will do it. If we bring in a quality CB, wing back, CM and ST then we’ll be in the top 6 and be in with a shout of 2nd behind Bolton. A couple extra would be nice but would be quite a task to see that much overhaul in one window
There’s players out there that would definitely improve us. The big question is will the new owners pay what’s needed to get….
RB - Junior Tchamadeu CM - Owen Moxon ST - Sam Nombe
Would be amazing but I can’t see 3 significant fees being spent. Maybe 1 or 2 at most. Will probably see a PL loan or 2 to fill a couple of the gaps.
I’m hoping Scott will be on the phone to Ipswich this week and we go all out for Ladapo whether it be loan or permanent
I expect a striker for a fee and potentially a fee on a CB , midfield I think will be one of the PL loans - shame we couldn't get Jenson Weir.
Yep I agree I can see us spending on a striker and the CM I think will be a PL loan. There must be a technically good creative and/or goalscoring midfielder in a Prem academy for us somewhere.
CB I think might be loan if there is a good left footed one about as they are tough/expensive to buy permanently. Wanted us to sign Crichlow who played against us today as knew we’d be crying out for a left footed CB.
We have a great bellwether of what it takes to get promoted from this division. 18/19 wasn’t too long ago and our squad realistically is absolutely nowhere near as good. In that side almost every player was capable of and went on to play at a higher level.
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Nothings changed from what we already knew - we need a couple of strikers plus strengthening in general across the squad to give us a stronger starting 11 and players who can change a game from the bench.
We’ve spent enough of the last decade or so in L1 to know where this squad currently is. Let’s hope the ownership and their management team understand too and we see the actions not words, as they said after the takeover completed.
I would suggest the area we struggle most is a partner for May. A big strong player is needed who can hold it up, flick it on and support May whilst scoring themselves.
The longer this goes on, the more obvious it becomes that we are desperate, and the more Exeter will ask for Nombe .
Defence: Dijksteel, Pearce, Bauer, Sarr, Purrington
Midfield: Pratley, Cullen, Williams, Aribo, Bielik
Forwards: Taylor, Grant, Parker
Who out of our current squad gets in that 18/19 team?
Dobson for Pratley possibly. May for Parker and can arguably compete with Grant.
Honestly I can’t think of another player who even comes close.
Sobering comparison. We’re currently miles off.
Definitely need another centre back, wing back, winger as CBT won’t last all season, 2 strikers and probably an attacking midfielder.
Lots of work to do before the window shuts. I’m not currently convinced the new owner’s understand the scale of work needed to get us where we want to be.
Don't expect a striker in for Tuesday but for next Saturday it feels like a must. Can't go 4 games into the season with a bodged selection of strike partnerships because it's going to do May no good.
RB - Junior Tchamadeu
CM - Owen Moxon
ST - Sam Nombe
I expect a striker for a fee and potentially a fee on a CB , midfield I think will be one of the PL loans - shame we couldn't get Jenson Weir.
a) This is the weakest league one for years
b) Our best two players Dobson & CBT are likely to leave for free in the summer if we don’t go up (making the rebuild required next summer even bigger / more costly)