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Conor Coventry - late call up for Republic of Ireland squad v Armenia (p30)
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An encouraging signing for sure
Almost as important is what happens with the glut of central midfielders in the squad
It's clear the SMT aren't comfortable with Dobbo having not yet accepted the terms offered - they'll take any cash up front offer for him this month
Clogger McGruntles was a mainstay of Apples Lincoln side that made the playoffs, Bakinson is another in similar mould
Apples denies Louie Watson's class who can't be happy with the way he's frozen out, that's not a sensible use of an expensive loan slot
Apples bizarrely sees a useful player in larry lightweight Fraser, Terry Taylor is supposedly nearing a return from the A&Eke wing of Sparrows Lane, playing musical chairs with Fiorini.
So: Coventry replaces Dobbo, Bakinson replaces L Watson, McGrandles and Taylor might add depth and Fraser carries on being pony, with Karoy Anderson flung in when the injuries inevitably mount up. All very similar to now with the added seasoning of none of the players having played together before now
Meanwhile back in SE7 all but one of our strikers are crocked and the back 4 is a slow moving sieve with few able deputies
What formation/lineup would Apples go for if Dobbo signed his new deal?0 -
On paper this ticks a few boxes, the fact that West Ham have held onto him for this long suggests they were hoping he would kick in at their level.Given his career of loans to date and age, I’m hoping he’s ready to really put a marker down.He really does need to be good. I don’t have any concerns specifically, but we just need to start getting players in the door that deliver. We’ve had too many that I feel we accommodate mainly out of hope and desperation given how bad it’s been the last few years.Looking forward to seeing what he can do, but equally for him, he’s going to need much better than what we currently have in the squad/team. This is literally just a first step and we need 6/7 more like him1
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“One swallow does not a summer make, nor one fine day;But this is a bloody good start…now let’s get some more quality swallows in please,keep it going Mr AS
Welcome Conor…hope it works out both for u & us…👍
Cmon U Addicks…!!!1 -
I dont call anyone a great signing until I saw them play, but potentially this could be good for us. Made that mistake with Kirk 🤣0
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I think people are going to be shocked how much better the team looks when the opposition isn’t able to play through our midfield at will.
Three very good calibre signings this window, about to be four.
To be clear, overhauling the midfield isn’t the only thing that needs doing to make us genuine promotion contenders again. There are other positions that need strengthening. But Coventry won’t have signed here to be finishing 13th every season.11 -
Like many have said I know little about him - but seems a good signing. Still not sure what type of midfielder he is? Is he predominantly a holding mid or more attacking? Is he box-2-box? No idea...! Where does he fit?0
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Looks like a class signing. My cousin watches WHU and says we've got a real good one......... central/defensive midfielder. According to him Moyes isn't good at bringing the academy players through and too many of them leave because of it.0
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Perhaps Dobson wanted to see some ambition before he signs a new contract.
Obviously, he wants a decent size wage increase which he deserves.3 -
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Sounds like a good signing and not a loan!0
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I like the word nastiness. It is something missing from our squad.3
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What kind of fee do we think?0
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Someone posted earlier that we needed some serious rabbits to be pulled out of the hat in this window. I'm classing Conor as a serious rabbit, but don't know where they fit into the 888 template!0
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We've got enough injuries to deal with at the moment, the last thing we need is a drugs ban.blackheathcanuck said:Hope he's good on the grass... Welcome Conor!4 -
I really hope this works out well for both him , and the club, welcome onboard Conor!0
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This signing proves Brener, Friedman and Co have funds and prepared to spend decent money.
A few more needed but a very good sign.1 -
Another good signing should improve our midfield no end0
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I don't think it does to be fair, it won't be a large fee. Nonetheless, an exciting signing and they deserve credit for pulling it off.MintoHumbugs said:This signing proves Brener, Friedman and Co have funds and prepared to spend decent money.
A few more needed but a very good sign.0 -
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You forgot Eamon Dunphy.lolseth plum said:Welcome Conor.
Nice to have an Irish midfielder following the footsteps of Matt Holland and the legendary Mark Kinsella.
Be a winner…..in every game between now and the end of the season, and beyond.
Good luck and best wishes, now score a hat trick against Peterborough in the first five minutes of the game tomorrow in order to establish yourself here😀5 -
Surely after Jaiyesimi we've learnt our lesson on not to judge players on how they perform against us?Leuth said:His performance at The Valley a couple of years ago was one of the best I've seen from an opposition player in League One. I was raving about it extensively at the time. He tore us to shreds. Amazing signing
NB: I'm not for one second comparing the two as Coventry seems much more highly rated.2 -
Look forward to seeing him after he’s recovered from his injury.1
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Seems a great signing! Fair play to the board.
Anyway, back the reality of being a Charlton fan... how long do we think it will be until he gets a freak, career first, season ending injury?
I give it 3 games. Any other guesses?2 -
I think with this signing and the attempted signing of JCH it does show some good intentions.MintoHumbugs said:This signing proves Brener, Friedman and Co have funds and prepared to spend decent money.
A few more needed but a very good sign.
Ideally we need to back it up with a couple more top quality signings though.2 -
Time will tell on that oneMintoHumbugs said:This signing proves Brener, Friedman and Co have funds and prepared to spend decent money.
A few more needed but a very good sign.3 -
yep that's the question being asked on our WhatsApp group - at what point will he get a slight knock and be out for 4 months needed an opCAFCOlly said:Seems a great signing! Fair play to the board.
Anyway, back the reality of being a Charlton fan... how long do we think it will be until he gets a freak, career first, season ending injury?
I give it 3 games. Any other guesses?0 -
How much was the fee then ?MintoHumbugs said:This signing proves Brener, Friedman and Co have funds and prepared to spend decent money.
A few more needed but a very good sign.0 -
No more than was necessary to win the battle for his signature I hope.charltonbob said:
How much was the fee then ?MintoHumbugs said:This signing proves Brener, Friedman and Co have funds and prepared to spend decent money.
A few more needed but a very good sign.1 -
I believe the fee is in the region of about 450k for the type of player we are getting
anything less than that is a Bargain, saw him play against us and thought he was absolutely outstanding 🫡0
