In terms of squad balance, rather than a 6th striker, I'd rather have another goal scoring midfielder who can play as a 10 or wide attacker, so we have the option of a front 3. Ahadme looks well suited for the lone striker role.
Doing his Pro A licence so I’m sure he’s no novice.
Walton, Begovic or someone like Daniel Iversen on loan would be decent.
Keeper might be one that happens late once PL squads are finalised. Can't see Iversen being anywhere near the Leicester side though so that's a realistic target.
Walton, Begovic or someone like Daniel Iversen on loan would be decent.
Keeper might be one that happens late once PL squads are finalised. Can't see Iversen being anywhere near the Leicester side though so that's a realistic target.
That's why it is worth waiting.
A keeper of decent calibre might become available.
Just spitballing here, but does anyone else think Hylton might be great to have around the place for his experience and as a mentor to our young strikers in a player/coaching capacity, like, I don’t know, Hughes and Euell?
I've felt depressed about a group of our players before the start of every recent season. Stockley starting up front on his own... Lavelle, Hector and Innis being not good enough... Gilbey, etc. (Some other players I want to mention but don't want to start a debate on their merits). I don't feel depressed this year. We need some more quality but I don't think we're going to be carrying anyone.
Just spitballing here, but does anyone else think Hylton might be great to have around the place for his experience and as a mentor to our young strikers in a player/coaching capacity, like, I don’t know, Hughes and Euell?
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
Agree CEL, but he was "like a new signing" Saturday, some had forgotten he was our player, almost a stranger, but he gave a good account of himself, so yes stay fit and he could shine in that midfield...
Devil is in the detail with Hylton, of course but Jones clearly has a lot of respect for him as a person and footballer. Would I like to see him offered a full time playing role? Of course not given his recent experiences. But, were he to have some off the pitch role and maybe be in the squad for the lesser cup games then I can't see how that's a negative. Perhaps Jones recognises that his own approach may be overbearing at times and Hylton may be some sort of buffer, particularly for the younger players. I like what Jones is doing at the moment in terms of shaping his squad and the emphasis he is putting on the right characters coming in. Maybe that is stretching beyond the playing staff to the backroom team aswell.
Think our goalkeeper targets have fell through so unless something else turns up then it might be them 3 fighting for number 1
Fairly sure that the club won't have seen their prime targets fall through and then decide to just sack it off and stick with a 2nd or 3rd choice.
Keeper probably won't arrive till much later on now and might end up being a loanee not a permanent but the only one I see having even a chance at the No. 1 shirt is Mannion and even then I'd be very surprised indeed.
I run a team of people at work, and the value of having someone within that team who helps drive performance, standards and motivation is invaluable. If Hylton is brought in to do that role, as well as an emergency back up striker, no brainer for me.
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
Totally agree, easy to forget how highly rated he was when we signed him (https://x.com/SportsPeteO/status/1583494239320539150), we beat off Championship interest at the time and he's still only 23. If he hadn't had been unlucky with injuries (surgery, no less) last season we'd have seen a lot more of him I think.
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
Totally agree, easy to forget how highly rated he was when we signed him (https://x.com/SportsPeteO/status/1583494239320539150), we beat off Championship interest at the time and he's still only 23. If he hadn't have been unlucky with injuries (surgery, no less) last season we'd have seen a lot more of him I think.
Was speaking to Taylor's uncle the night before the Dartford game. Say's Terry likes it at Charlton, likes Jones and is hoping to push on this season.
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
Totally agree, easy to forget how highly rated he was when we signed him (https://x.com/SportsPeteO/status/1583494239320539150), we beat off Championship interest at the time and he's still only 23. If he hadn't have been unlucky with injuries (surgery, no less) last season we'd have seen a lot more of him I think.
Was speaking to Taylor's uncle the night before the Dartford game. Say's Terry likes it at Charlton, likes Jones and is hoping to push on this season.
Let's see if the Audi peeps at Audi Marshall will sponsor him. Be good to have an Audi TT in the squad, especially if they help spec him out.
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
He showed flashes of quality last year, and definitely showed some for Burton as well. Time will tell, I really don't know why he didn't even make the bench last year after coming back, but we'll see.
I know Terry Taylor has become a bit of an inside joke "like a new signing" but I do feel he has a lot to offer, he is still young and if he can stay fit and get a run in the team I do think he could contribute a lot.
He showed flashes of quality last year, and definitely showed some for Burton as well. Time will tell, I really don't know why he didn't even make the bench last year after coming back, but we'll see.
Maybe similar to Lloyd Jones situation in that Taylor was 100%, and NJ wanted to look at other options?
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The guy is 35 and was playing League Two football two seasons ago.
If he joins it will be a coaching role.
Keeper might be one that happens late once PL squads are finalised. Can't see Iversen being anywhere near the Leicester side though so that's a realistic target.
We underperform, then it will be another stick to add to Dobson and May sticks to beat the club with.
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Keeper probably won't arrive till much later on now and might end up being a loanee not a permanent but the only one I see having even a chance at the No. 1 shirt is Mannion and even then I'd be very surprised indeed.
Definitely - That's pretty much been made public via C(r)awley.