Honestly believe Stephen Humphreys would be the talismanic striker we need. Charlton always have one at least in a promotion year. Hales, mendonca, hunt, Wright Phillips, kermorgant, Taylor. Sounds obvious as good teams score goals etc but we need attitude and intimidation !
Still thinking about Kion Etete as an option for a new striker. Cardiff didn’t let him go last year but he doesn’t seem overly wanted there and could be available.
Only 22 y/o and, at 6’6”, he fits the profile of what Nathan Jones wants. Big strong lad who will run himself into the ground.
Has played well in combination with Alfie at Cheltenham a couple of years ago so could fit into the group pretty seamlessly - that or in combination with Leaburn up front would absolutely terrorise other teams’ centre backs.
Two big blokes who are not only taller than most other players in the division but also have pace and stamina to go with it - that’d be a very unique challenge for others to have to face.
Still thinking about Kion Etete as an option for a new striker. Cardiff didn’t let him go last year but he doesn’t seem overly wanted there and could be available.
Only 22 y/o and, at 6’6”, he fits the profile of what Nathan Jones wants. Big strong lad who will run himself into the ground.
Has played well in combination with Alfie at Cheltenham a couple of years ago so could fit into the group pretty seamlessly - that or in combination with Leaburn up front would absolutely terrorise other teams’ centre backs.
Two big blokes who are not only taller than most other players in the division but also have pace and stamina to go with it - that’d be a very unique challenge for others to have to face.
Could see this as a goer , obviously didn't work out last summer and is how we ended up with Tedic ultimately but Etete fits the bill for what I'd expect NJ to want in a striker and would give me less panic if Leaburn got injured again.
Hmm. 28 games, 3 goals last season. No assists. Doesn't scream "terrorise defenders" to me. Obviously the division up though.
Did score 3 in 3 in the EFL cup though.
Think he could be a decent signing personally. Was he injured back end of the season? He seemed to play regularly off the bench at the start of the season, then became a starter (But looks to only be a 60-70 minute man) then suddenly dropped completely for the final 11 games.
Still thinking about Kion Etete as an option for a new striker. Cardiff didn’t let him go last year but he doesn’t seem overly wanted there and could be available.
Only 22 y/o and, at 6’6”, he fits the profile of what Nathan Jones wants. Big strong lad who will run himself into the ground.
Has played well in combination with Alfie at Cheltenham a couple of years ago so could fit into the group pretty seamlessly - that or in combination with Leaburn up front would absolutely terrorise other teams’ centre backs.
Two big blokes who are not only taller than most other players in the division but also have pace and stamina to go with it - that’d be a very unique challenge for others to have to face.
Quick scan of Twitter he’s not thought of very highly at Cardiff. If you think he’s strong then they defiantly think he’s the opposite.
Still thinking about Kion Etete as an option for a new striker. Cardiff didn’t let him go last year but he doesn’t seem overly wanted there and could be available.
Only 22 y/o and, at 6’6”, he fits the profile of what Nathan Jones wants. Big strong lad who will run himself into the ground.
Has played well in combination with Alfie at Cheltenham a couple of years ago so could fit into the group pretty seamlessly - that or in combination with Leaburn up front would absolutely terrorise other teams’ centre backs.
Two big blokes who are not only taller than most other players in the division but also have pace and stamina to go with it - that’d be a very unique challenge for others to have to face.
Missed the end of the season through injury, so will fit in well.
Honestly believe Stephen Humphreys would be the talismanic striker we need. Charlton always have one at least in a promotion year. Hales, mendonca, hunt, Wright Phillips, kermorgant, Taylor. Sounds obvious as good teams score goals etc but we need attitude and intimidation !
I agree. Rumours he doesn't work hard enough will concern us though. Would you rather someone with a languid style who doesn't appear to do a lot or someone who is a busy fucker but not prolific?
If they both get 10 goals which style do you prefer? efficient or a tryer?
FWIW I think he's a great striker. I've played with various permutations in Wyscout across Europe looking for strikers, games played, aerial challenges, availability, value and size and he is near the top of the pile on a number of metrics so he definitely has something about him. Question is would be move south?
Hmm. 28 games, 3 goals last season. No assists. Doesn't scream "terrorise defenders" to me. Obviously the division up though.
Neither did Yann, but Ajose did.
We want players with good fitness records and stats, but the best recruitment also includes finding those players who would show that if they had regular game time in the right team.
Honestly believe Stephen Humphreys would be the talismanic striker we need. Charlton always have one at least in a promotion year. Hales, mendonca, hunt, Wright Phillips, kermorgant, Taylor. Sounds obvious as good teams score goals etc but we need attitude and intimidation !
I agree. Rumours he doesn't work hard enough will concern us though. Would you rather someone with a languid style who doesn't appear to do a lot or someone who is a busy fucker but not prolific?
If they both get 10 goals which style do you prefer? efficient or a tryer?
FWIW I think he's a great striker. I've played with various permutations in Wyscout across Europe looking for strikers, games played, aerial challenges, availability, value and size and he is near the top of the pile on a number of metrics so he definitely has something about him. Question is would be move south?
"Relaxed" style doesn't bother me much as long as the results are there, though may not make for a harmonious relationship with Jones. Good age though and in theory at least should be able to make a step up if needed.
I'd view this as the level of signing we need to make even if not him specifically.
Normally we can speculate about previous targets who often end up signing (Fraser, Kirk, Edun etc.) but this window feels different. With Jones spearheading things we really don't have much idea who he's going for. Think it's going to be really interesting.
I would be gutted ( but not surprised) if we lost Small as this must be the first window for about ten years where I haven't been researching available left backs.
I suspect it might be a bigger club than Derby or Millwall though, he looks really good.
I would be gutted ( but not surprised) if we lost Small as this must be the first window for about ten years where I haven't been researching available left backs.
I suspect it might be a bigger club than Derby or Millwall though, he looks really good.
We will only surely lose Small if he refuses to sign a long term deal and we get an offer too good to turn down. If not we just trigger the one year extension and he will walk next summer on a free. Question is what sort of figure would be acceptable for a sale? 250k? Or is keeping him for a year worth more to us and that?
I would be gutted ( but not surprised) if we lost Small as this must be the first window for about ten years where I haven't been researching available left backs.
I suspect it might be a bigger club than Derby or Millwall though, he looks really good.
Have the same concerns but this lad hasn’t just dropped out of nowhere into British football. Hes bounced about a bit, in fact a lot for a 19 year old and most club scouts would be aware of him and yet we, as a struggling third tier club were able to sign him up. His small number of good performances for us might have alerted one or two but prior to him signing for us there doesn’t appear to have been a clamour for his signature. Not many very good players fly under the radar these days.
Neither fit the height profile I imagine we will target. Personally I would take Max Dean if he was affordable as I think he looks excellent and only 20 with tonnes of potential. Dan Kemp I would pass.
Neither fit the height profile I imagine we will target. Personally I would take Max Dean if he was affordable as I think he looks excellent and only 20 with tonnes of potential. Dan Kemp I would pass.
Kemp scored 17 goals this season, I don’t think you can just pass on a player that knows where the goal is. By that logic Messi wouldn’t get a look in either
I wonder what kind of fee MK would want for Dean? AFC Wimbledon got seven figures from Ipswich for Ali Al Hamadi in January but he'd had 18 months of good form.
I don’t see Jones looking at small by striker standards. We already have Alfie and it’s strongly rumoured we are serious about Matt Godden who is 5ft 9ins. If the Godden thing is true and happens then I suspect that any other striker coming in will be 6ft plus.
I wonder what kind of fee MK would want for Dean? AFC Wimbledon got seven figures from Ipswich for Ali Al Hamadi in January but he'd had 18 months of good form.
It's one of those weird signings where they just called it a 'permanent deal' rather than a two year, three year contract etc.
So it could be he's only got a year left etc, but no idea! Which I guess could be their reasoning - don't let clubs know that.
Leeds have a sell-on clause too by all accounts so can imagine MK Dons factoring that in. I don't think a 20yr old with 19 goals in 34 games comes cheap.
Neither fit the height profile I imagine we will target. Personally I would take Max Dean if he was affordable as I think he looks excellent and only 20 with tonnes of potential. Dan Kemp I would pass.
Kemp scored 17 goals this season, I don’t think you can just pass on a player that knows where the goal is. By that logic Messi wouldn’t get a look in either
The logic of me saying I would pass on Dan Kemp means I wouldn't want Messi? Sorry, don't get it.
Neither fit the height profile I imagine we will target. Personally I would take Max Dean if he was affordable as I think he looks excellent and only 20 with tonnes of potential. Dan Kemp I would pass.
Kemp scored 17 goals this season, I don’t think you can just pass on a player that knows where the goal is. By that logic Messi wouldn’t get a look in either
The logic of me saying I would pass on Dan Kemp means I wouldn't want Messi? Sorry, don't get it.
It's implied you didn't want Kemp because of his (lack of) height. So "by that logic" you wouldn't want Messi
Lots of Peterborough's better players only have a year left to run and with their policy of moving them on at that stage they will need a bit of a rebuild I suspect. A few I would love us to sign but will be too expensive sadly. Hopefully they replace badly and drop away next season though!
Already been promoted out of this league with Wycombe. Looked a player that could go all the way to Premier League level when Rangers signed him aged 21 - a couple of seasons after signing another promising English/Nigerian young player, Joe Aribo.
He had to spend almost three years out of the game with a heart problem but has been clear of issues for the past 12+ months and was Swindon’s best player after signing for them in March.
Still only 24. He’s playing with a defib in his chest just in case anything came back, like Christian Eriksen and Daley Blind who are still both playing at a top level.
Plus think of all those lovely misnomers available. If Vetokele was too difficult for some people then "Nnamdi Oforborh" is going to be an absolute nightmare.
Plus think of all those lovely misnomers available. If Vetokele was too difficult for some people then "Nnamdi Oforborh" is going to be an absolute nightmare.
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Only 22 y/o and, at 6’6”, he fits the profile of what Nathan Jones wants. Big strong lad who will run himself into the ground.
Could see this as a goer , obviously didn't work out last summer and is how we ended up with Tedic ultimately but Etete fits the bill for what I'd expect NJ to want in a striker and would give me less panic if Leaburn got injured again.
Think he could be a decent signing personally. Was he injured back end of the season? He seemed to play regularly off the bench at the start of the season, then became a starter (But looks to only be a 60-70 minute man) then suddenly dropped completely for the final 11 games.
If they both get 10 goals which style do you prefer? efficient or a tryer?
FWIW I think he's a great striker. I've played with various permutations in Wyscout across Europe looking for strikers, games played, aerial challenges, availability, value and size and he is near the top of the pile on a number of metrics so he definitely has something about him. Question is would be move south?
We want players with good fitness records and stats, but the best recruitment also includes finding those players who would show that if they had regular game time in the right team.
I'd view this as the level of signing we need to make even if not him specifically.
I suspect it might be a bigger club than Derby or Millwall though, he looks really good.
Max Dean 5ft 10
Neither fit the height profile I imagine we will target. Personally I would take Max Dean if he was affordable as I think he looks excellent and only 20 with tonnes of potential. Dan Kemp I would pass.
So it could be he's only got a year left etc, but no idea! Which I guess could be their reasoning - don't let clubs know that.
Leeds have a sell-on clause too by all accounts so can imagine MK Dons factoring that in. I don't think a 20yr old with 19 goals in 34 games comes cheap.
The logic of me saying I would pass on Dan Kemp means I wouldn't want Messi? Sorry, don't get it.
Still only 24. He’s playing with a defib in his chest just in case anything came back, like Christian Eriksen and Daley Blind who are still both playing at a top level.
The defensive midfielder we need?