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Adam Matthews - (not yet signed for 20/21)
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We have had a Celtic full back before and it worked out well.
Especially for pens !7 -
I mentioned to a fellow Addick at the start of the season that I thought Lapslie could forge a long term future at right back .. 'nah' said he, 'he wanders about too much' ((:>)ForeverAddickted said:Lapslie will play everywhere for us
Whats going to interest me over the next week is whether we keep him or Forster-Caskey in terms of loaning out!!
As for JFC, it seems he needs longer to regain fitness, form and confidence after a bad injury .. I'm sure we all wish him all the very best .. I can't see Lapslie being loaned out to anywhere.
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At the risk of being shot down, I think there’s a bit of the Steve Brown in Lapslie.4
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I see Lapslie as a modern day / younger version of Pratley... I think George does too as Bowyer said after Saturday that he loves working with DarrenLincsaddick said:
I mentioned to a fellow Addick at the start of the season that I thought Lapslie could forge a long term future at right back .. 'nah' said he, 'he wanders about too much' ((:>)ForeverAddickted said:Lapslie will play everywhere for us
Whats going to interest me over the next week is whether we keep him or Forster-Caskey in terms of loaning out!!
Is perfect for it as he does struggle to stick to one area of the pitch yet would be perfect sitting in front of the Defence protecting them
Can then win the ball and give it to someone else, although thats maybe a bit harsh on the lad as he does know how to pass the ball himself1 -
he started against us first game last seasonForeverAddickted said:
27-years old | 5ft 10 so same height as PurringtonMendonca In Asdas said:2 questions.
1) How old?
2) How tall?
Played 23-games for Sunderland last season
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/curious-case-adam-matthews-ex-16443579
Sounds like the sort of player who is perfect for us, another who just needs the arm of the Manager round his shoulder
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Could've saved the wages spent on Amos then.charente addick said:At the risk of being shot down, I think there’s a bit of the Steve Brown in Lapslie.11 -
Lapslie player wing back, although admittedly didn’t get forward . I can’t imagine him playing full back in a 4 man defence.DoctorCharlton said:so we now have Solly, Oshilaja, Matthews and potentially Lapslie at RB after his performance Saturday.
Did somebody say we lack depth? haha
For me, Deji is first choice0 -
Nah Deji wont be seen as a Right-Back at all if Matthews is incomingwmcf123 said:
Lapslie player wing back, although admittedly didn’t get forward . I can’t imagine him playing full back in a 4 man defence.DoctorCharlton said:so we now have Solly, Oshilaja, Matthews and potentially Lapslie at RB after his performance Saturday.
Did somebody say we lack depth? haha
For me, Deji is first choice
Right-Back slot will be between him and Solly with Deji as Centre-Back cover (although his appearances this season have left me confident of the adequate cover at the back now) - Dont think Bowyer would have bothered bringing in a Right-Back if the position was between Solly and Oshilaja as the former should be back now so no point wasting wages on three players for one role2 -
If we Sign Adam and he does as well as his Grandfather Stan then happy days.
The Dizzard of the Wribble.0 -
I disagree. He needed the extra defender because he doesn’t believe, quite rightly, that Pearce and Sarr can play together . Therefore if Solly and Lockyer were unavailable , you would be in a similar position to the one we were in on Saturday - I.e cobbling together a defence that included both Pratley and Lapslie (who were both brilliant). Deji can still be first choice right back but he’ll have to move inside if Lockyer is injured.ForeverAddickted said:
Nah Deji wont be seen as a Right-Back at all if Matthews is incomingwmcf123 said:
Lapslie player wing back, although admittedly didn’t get forward . I can’t imagine him playing full back in a 4 man defence.DoctorCharlton said:so we now have Solly, Oshilaja, Matthews and potentially Lapslie at RB after his performance Saturday.
Did somebody say we lack depth? haha
For me, Deji is first choice
Right-Back slot will be between him and Solly with Deji as Centre-Back cover (although his appearances this season have left me confident of the adequate cover at the back now) - Dont think Bowyer would have bothered bringing in a Right-Back if the position was between Solly and Oshilaja as the former should be back now so no point wasting wages on three players for one role2 -
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Lovely bit of business that (assuming we’re not facilitating his high wage demands) - although I’d rather us use the money for a new Lyle Taylor contract1
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charente addick said:At the risk of being shot down, I think there’s a bit of Steve Brown in Lapslie.
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can someone amend the thread title, as far as I can see he hasn't actually signed yet ...
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Typical, one snippet and the players signed.
Bowyer said he hasn't made up his mind yet!1 -
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/curious-case-adam-matthews-ex-16443579
Good piece on him
Sorry just seen this has already been posted0 -
Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.
Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.
Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.
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The crazy situation for Cafc fans it's may be for now and not for after Christmas with all our players !Oggy Red said:Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.
Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.
Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.0 -
Yeah, but right now apart from Oshi, we can select from a full squad. Chuks and Sols are again available.soapboxsam said:
The crazy situation for Cafc fans it's may be for now and not for after Christmas with all our players !Oggy Red said:Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.
Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.
Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.
Oz, Hemed and Beyal are still getting up to speed, but we've bodies fit enough to put out a strong team.
If the squad should get depleted with injuries and suspensions, that's 4 months without being able to add to it.
Except for free agents, if they are fit enough, we can't sign another player until January 1st.
Even if he needs to cover for injury or ring the changes, Bows is trying to make sure he can put out a strong team for all games.
Right the way through to January 1st.
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Title does need changing, although if Cawley says it, it's probably gonna happen. WIOTOS1
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amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July1
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Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.killerandflash said:amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July0 -
Have you seen Oztumer?Scoham said:
Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.killerandflash said:amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July6 -
I can't see how when if you have a count up with only Page and Beram Kayal still to pass fitness tests the likes of Morgan, JFC and Page himself may struggle to get in to the squad. Even Bonne who I would always have in the 18 at home. Lapslie may because he is like a butchers dog and will chase down everything.Scoham said:
Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.killerandflash said:amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July0 -
Only with the use of a magnifying glass.ForeverAddickted said:
Have you seen Oztumer?Scoham said:
Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.killerandflash said:amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July0 -
On paper this is a good move imo.
My only concern about Mears was his age, Matthews can develop. I suspect Ryan Giggs will be sending scouts to watch us as there would be three players to watch0 -
Would cost £1.35m according to Transfermarket.
Not sure we could afford that much.5 -
Was it one of those, 'You show me yours and I'll show you mine' moments? 😁cafcfan1990 said:
Only with the use of a magnifying glass.ForeverAddickted said:
Have you seen Oztumer?Scoham said:
Agree but I’m some will still be saying it’s too small.killerandflash said:amazing squad depth really, especially when you consider how few players we had on the 1st July0 -
Well, did we sign Adam Matthews or no?
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Ah ...... just talking to myself ....... Adam Matthews is a Free Agent.
Deadlines don't apply to free agents, of course.
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Plenty of time yet.Oggy Red said:Well, did we sign Adam Matthews or no?
Didn't have a pre-season so is behind a bit of fitness. Would assume he will be signed by end of next week, ready for the league season to get back underway from this international break.
Allows us to rotate at right back which is massive and helps us long term because the worse thing we could do is over play Sols, who I think has been excellent this season by the way.8
