Exactly what he needs , wonder if AFCW and Jacko would be interested?
Don’t think he’d get into their midfield. I would guess he will go to the national league, would guarantee minutes and then we can recall him when we have another injury crisis later in the season
Re the amount of midfielders we'd have on the books - I'd like to think the Coventry signing would free up Anderson to go out on loan and potentially look at moving on from Fraser. I'm also not overly convinced about Camaras fitness record either so depth could actually be very useful.
Coventry sounds promising but I had never heard of him until a few days ago when we were linked. Hope he signs and does well for us and can step up a level. I also hope he is a catalyst for others to join.
Whilst we have plenty of CM's, next season I would only want us to have retained Dobson (but think he will be sold), Coventry and Taylor.
Feel genuinely sorry for Reading fans right now, their club is a mess. Much like when we were in a mess (not the same reasons) and Brentford stepped in with a low-ball cash upfront offer for Ezri Konsa however we should be looking closely at their squad and even better youth players for the future (ie Caylan Vickers). They would do the same to us the other way around.
I think Dobson will stay & CBT will go & we’ll consequently change to 532:
AMB Watson - Jones - Hector - Panzo - Edun Dobson - Coventry Fiorini or Camara (Chem until they are fit) May - JCH
If they strengthen the spine this window with the players mentioned above I’d say it will have been a v.gd month (& they can finish the job with other positions in the summer).
If this Coventry deal is completed and with the JCH offer I think some ambition is being shown by the new owners and should be applauded. I’ve previously resisted comments about the owners taking a wait and see approach but from what I’ve seen this window so far its been pretty positive. Still plenty of work to be done but the signs have been good. Just my own opinion of course.
I think Dobson will stay & CBT will go & we’ll consequently change to 532:
AMB Watson - Jones - Hector - Panzo - Edun Dobson - Coventry Fiorini or Camara (Chem until they are fit) May - JCH
If they strengthen the spine this window with the players mentioned above I’d say it will have been a v.gd month (& they can finish the job with other positions in the summer).
Good chance Panzo will be Championship bound I think
So am i right assuming Coventry is a Dobson replacement?
Doesn’t make sense otherwise
Probably long-term replacement. Watson most likely going back to Luton this month, Dobson this month or the summer and Fraser will be off at some point too, so make sense to sign a central midfielder.
I'm amazed at how many fans know this kid & know how good (or not) he is. Does everyone watch W.Ham reserves ? Yes, I know he's been loaned out a few times but hardly a household name.
I work with someone who is westham through and through and would like him to develop where he is. He reckons that Coventry will be outstanding for us in League 1.
Until his name was mentioned on here I’d never heard of Conor Coventry and if he’s ever played against us then he never stood out for me. However, I doff my cap to all those who have watched him play regularly for MKD, Rotherham etc. I just hope he lives up to the hype like Kirk, DJ and Fraser have, especially the latter who was hailed as the new Messiah by all and sundry. Hope he turns out to be mustard but recently The Valley has become the graveyard of many a new signing.
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Whilst we have plenty of CM's, next season I would only want us to have retained Dobson (but think he will be sold), Coventry and Taylor.
Fraser, Camara, L Watson, McGrandles can all go
Anderson and Adigun sent on loan.
Fiorini and Bakinson I know nothing about.
Savage might be worth a punt as well.
AMB
Watson - Jones - Hector - Panzo - Edun
Dobson - Coventry
Fiorini or Camara (Chem until they are fit)
May - JCH
Definitely not the same level as JCH, Humphrys, Ladapo etc
I know I am getting carried away but if we can secure these guys I am going to be sorely tempted to lump on us finishing top half of L1 this season.
COYA
Shows a spend and wages
And he'll have a sell on value too
A tick from me
Until Appleton coaches the good out of him......