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Should we bring in any more loan players this season?

johnny73
johnny73 Posts: 4,567
edited March 2013 in General Charlton
What are the positives or negatives of bringing in loan players for the remainder of the season?

Positives
- Possible higher league position.
- Take a look at possible permanent signings for next year.
- Adds strength to the squad for the final run in.

Negatives
- We are heading for mid table so what is the point.
- Might deny youth players from getting a game.
- The cost.

Comments

  • Rob62
    Rob62 Posts: 1,200
    If they are potential summer signings then absolutely yes, but if not then there is very little point
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,639
    If they can help the team put on some home performances then yes. especially before 8th April
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,056
    If this Gower deal comes off, leave it as that. He would cover the only position I think we really, really need to sort out now, the rest can wait til summer and see what happens.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,857
    thenewbie said:

    If this Gower deal comes off, leave it as that. He would cover the only position I think we really, really need to sort out now, the rest can wait til summer and see what happens.

    Agreed. Gower could make a positive impact in central midfield to ensure we get to a safe position quickly, but ok in all other parts of the team.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,488
    in a word N O
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    As above, if they are being trialled with a view to signing full time then yes, if not I'd rather give one or two reserve team players some experience.
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    My only concern over Gower is that he is 34 (turns 35 in October). On loan fine if short term benefits are gained. But long term is he really the answer?
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,612
    Only in the one position begging for reinforcements (CM), otherwise we're ok and it wouldn't be worth it.
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,419
    If next week the gap to the drop gets cut to 5 points and pants are being soiled all over again we'll be grateful for any experienced heads we have around. Signing Gower would be very handy
  • letthegoodtimesroll
    letthegoodtimesroll Posts: 10,782
    When i read that this morning my first thoughts were scp is going to go for it and have a punt for the play-offs... Can't be any other reason to add another player to the squad this side of the summer break...

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  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,799
    If Obika is the best we can get then I see no point. Poor mans BWP...............
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    Never heard of this Gower - who is he?

    Only Gower I know played cricket.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,220
    Don't see the point
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,707
    PL54 said:

    Never heard of this Gower - who is he?

    Only Gower I know played cricket.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Gower
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,475
    Seasons not over so if we can improve the squad then do so.

    Gower could be an asset but once we are safe would like to see Fox, Azzez, Cousins et al given some time. Then after one or two sub appearances we can write them off : - )
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    I think mark in the middle and cal down the wing would give us a real good balance
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,475
    Will wait till he plays a few games but we know he's someone Powell has wanted for ages so not just the last chicken in Sainsbury's situation.

    He could always pick a pass so should help the team retain possesion better
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Let's just hope the board have freed up the dough to let it happen I know that it's not a great deal of dough to get a player like him in

    And Swansea injuries don't get worse by Monday or Tuesday

    He is desperate for this to come off and really wants to be here as he has since last jan and in the summer
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    what is the money situation for final placings in the Championship? Do we get more for finishing 10th over 17th? If so, is it a substantial difference?
  • Jayajosh
    Jayajosh Posts: 2,884
    Works for Watford.

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,420
    One loan signing like Gower perhaps, but if we are stuck in mid table, there's no point spending money on expensive loanees that could be used for next season's player budget
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,253
    Play the kids. See if they are any good. Is rather have seen cousins that the eggplant or whatever he was called or Fox rather than seabiscuit.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,420
    Sillybilly said:

    Play the kids. See if they are any good. Is rather have seen cousins that the eggplant or whatever he was called or Fox rather than seabiscuit.

    I'm afraid Seabiscuit got turned into a Findus Lasagne
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,990
    Gower will be ready to sign ......until he sees the pitch.

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