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Jermaine Pennant

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,384
    Garrymanilow said:

    PhuturePhreak said:

    Thought about this over my morning coffee. Overall, I'd say no. JBG is already star man on the wing and for free kicks. If he was injured, I'd rather see someone from the youth team given a go. If we didn't have JBG, I might think differently, but as things stand, I wouldn't see him getting into the side.

    But what if JBG was out for months? Would you really want a youth team player filling in for that amount of time? And if so, who? Charles-Cook could do it but it seems like he's also our reserve right back at the moment. Squad building is all about planning for what happens in the worst case scenario. We suffered last season because we didn't have a big enough squad to cover for injuries and tiredness in the first 11, and we didn't have any players to offer something different when we got found out. Pennant would offer pace, experience and some classic wing play, which is one thing our squad is lacking. We have JBG, who cuts inside and provides a goal threat, Ceballos who works as a wide playmaker and Cousins who offers defensive solidity, but no line-hugging out-and-out winger. If Pennant is happy to start off on the bench and work his way into the squad then I think he'd be a decent signing
    Whether Pennant would be a good signing I don't know, Eagles seemed like he could be that player, but he never really convinced. Completely agree we need an option like him in the squad though. Even more so with Harriott out of Luzon's plans and Moussa having been out so long.

    I'm also not sure we have any wingers in the academy that could step up to the first team this season. Charles-Cook would be a central midfielder doing a job out wide, rather than an out and out winger.
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,033
    Pennant is also right footed so he offers something different to JMG. We need to replace Eagles. He did score a few set pieces for Wigan last season.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    JMG? Who is he?
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,175
    Scoham said:

    Garrymanilow said:

    PhuturePhreak said:

    Thought about this over my morning coffee. Overall, I'd say no. JBG is already star man on the wing and for free kicks. If he was injured, I'd rather see someone from the youth team given a go. If we didn't have JBG, I might think differently, but as things stand, I wouldn't see him getting into the side.

    But what if JBG was out for months? Would you really want a youth team player filling in for that amount of time? And if so, who? Charles-Cook could do it but it seems like he's also our reserve right back at the moment. Squad building is all about planning for what happens in the worst case scenario. We suffered last season because we didn't have a big enough squad to cover for injuries and tiredness in the first 11, and we didn't have any players to offer something different when we got found out. Pennant would offer pace, experience and some classic wing play, which is one thing our squad is lacking. We have JBG, who cuts inside and provides a goal threat, Ceballos who works as a wide playmaker and Cousins who offers defensive solidity, but no line-hugging out-and-out winger. If Pennant is happy to start off on the bench and work his way into the squad then I think he'd be a decent signing
    Whether Pennant would be a good signing I don't know, Eagles seemed like he could be that player, but he never really convinced. Completely agree we need an option like him in the squad though. Even more so with Harriott out of Luzon's plans and Moussa having been out so long.

    I'm also not sure we have any wingers in the academy that could step up to the first team this season. Charles-Cook would be a central midfielder doing a job out wide, rather than an out and out winger.
    Eagles I saw as more of an attacking midfielder. I remember him playing centrally in his career and sometimes quite deep in the midfield. He wasn't an incisive as he needed to be and in the end he was ok but we were probably right to let him go given what we've brought in instead. I think whether Pennant is worthwhile or not depends on how much of his pace he has left. If he's still speedy he'd be great to bring on late in the game to offer a goal threat
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,652
    We can't afford players to be clogging up the wage bill, I'd rather we had an up and coming player to be honest, but saying that a bit of experience won't harm.

    Whether JP is fit enough, motivated enough and shows the right attitude,is really down to Guy and his team to suss out on the training ground , we only want people that can deliver consistently, rather than players looking for one last pay day.

    I'm also surprised we haven't brought an unknown player in from abroad, and am slightly concerned that we've run out of budget, as there are still so many glaring gaps in the squad.
  • dickplumb
    dickplumb Posts: 4,835
    I think we have to go British as part of the regulations.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,355
    dickplumb said:

    I think we have to go British as part of the regulations.

    I think we have to go British because we've run out of consenants in the club shop.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    Johnson did OK for us last season, you certainly couldn't criticise his attitude when playing for us, and he had a dodgy reputation too.

    Incidentally, he's just signed for Pune
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    I just read that the club have turned Pennant down
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/charlton-athletic/transfer-talk/news/report-no-charlton-deal-for-pennant_243767.html
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  • Paddy7
    Paddy7 Posts: 1,663
    Oh well, we've had a good look and are presumably confident of getting someone else.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,587
    reported in SLP too
  • Valley27000
    Valley27000 Posts: 3,417
    Oh ok.
  • c4fcdenmark
    c4fcdenmark Posts: 2,041
    I am sure that the club has good reasons for not pursuing this. Does anyone have an accurate update on likely returns for all of our injured first team members?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,013
    Bothered ?
    smudge7946 said:

    http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/charlton-athletic/transfer-talk/news/report-no-charlton-deal-for-pennant_243767.html

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,234
    But someone told us not to worry about no signings as Pennant and a couple of prem loans would sign by today.

    Shocked that we've been mislead
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    Henry Irving said:

    But someone told us not to worry about no signings as Pennant and a couple of prem loans would sign by today.

    Shocked that we've been mislead

    Two Bournemouth players are on their way.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    smudge7946 said:

    http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/charlton-athletic/transfer-talk/news/report-no-charlton-deal-for-pennant_243767.html

    'Pennant scored three goals in 13 games for wigan last season'

    He's a midfielder, how many passes is what actually matters.
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,175
    The Red Robin said:

    Henry Irving said:

    But someone told us not to worry about no signings as Pennant and a couple of prem loans would sign by today.

    Shocked that we've been mislead

    Two Bournemouth players are on their way.
    No, that's just Yann and the extra timber he's carrying
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,231
    The word on the mean streets of New Eltham is ?

    Thou Jermaine Pennant would mix fine with the lads.

    The feeling was that Mrs Pennant might be too upfront for the rest of the WAGS.
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  • drewman
    drewman Posts: 1,104
    On a separate note I see Andy Johnson is a free agent. Only 34, short term deal to the end of the season if fit enough?
  • Rizzo
    Rizzo Posts: 6,435
    drewman said:

    On a separate note I see Andy Johnson is a free agent. Only 34, short term deal to the end of the season if fit enough?

    He's scored 2 goals in the last 3 seasons. I'll pass thanks.

  • NomadicAddick
    NomadicAddick Posts: 2,114
    I for one am happy he hasn't signed. Bennett in now hopefully
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    image
    Gutted we didn't sign her him.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    Adebayor?
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    My shower cubicle has less silicone round it than her tits.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    smudge7946 said:

    I just read that the club have turned Pennant down

    One of the best decisions GL will make this season.
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    GL tried to call Pennant, but his phone was on vibrate.
  • Terry Naylor
    Terry Naylor Posts: 2,126
    Am I the only one then who had a pic with him? LOL I'll get my coat!!!
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,357
    The Red Robin said:

    image
    Gutted we didn't sign her him.

    beauty and the b(r)east ((:>)

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