Gonna leave this here for those who are shitting themselves/ overreacting about TS, the team and apparent lack of signings etc etc..
I dont understand this panic...I honestly dont.
Things will come together, SG has done more on less and with TS backing, I have no doubt that the team will be where it needs to be come the start of the season.
Not in need of your very kind offer ...yet , but just wondering where do you start, not to panic, but show some concern for the apparent lack of new blood, even a 50/50 rumour, just something. We are just over 3 weeks away from the start of the season, and will hopefully need a week at least to bed in any new arrivals, so maybe not panic, a bit of an exaggeration, but permission to show a bit of concern.
I look at it more that just dont know what is going on behind the scenes, good or bad, so why worry TOO much. Ignorance is bliss and all that! Signings are great and really get the excitement going for the new season.
3 weeks is a long time & if we signed 2-3 people for 3 days straight say, the numbers in the squad would look healthier with plenty of time to spare.
Are any of the u-23’s good enough? Henry and Clayton might get a bit of bench time, anyone else?
Josh Davison? Vennings? Barker?
Have Davison and Vennings actually shown anything to prove they could step up? Davison couldn't get in the Forest Green team at times last season.
Vennings probably needs a loan after his injuries last season.
I have 100% confidence we will have the squad we want and need by 1st of September. But the u23s I am most confident in featuring this season are Wassim, Claydon and Mingi (if he is still here).
Are any of the u-23’s good enough? Henry and Clayton might get a bit of bench time, anyone else?
Josh Davison? Vennings? Barker?
Have Davison and Vennings actually shown anything to prove they could step up? Davison couldn't get in the Forest Green team at times last season.
Vennings probably needs a loan after his injuries last season.
I have 100% confidence we will have the squad we want and need by 1st of September. But the u23s I am most confident in featuring this season are Wassim, Claydon and Mingi (if he is still here).
Agreed, although I'd like to see Davison continue in pre-season before making a judgement. Vennings definitely needs a loan for me, I like him but he seems a bit lightweight, I think a bit of time in League 2 could be great for him. No need to rush Barker, I think this season will be his breakthrough for the U23's.
Are any of the u-23’s good enough? Henry and Clayton might get a bit of bench time, anyone else?
Josh Davison? Vennings? Barker?
Have Davison and Vennings actually shown anything to prove they could step up? Davison couldn't get in the Forest Green team at times last season.
Vennings probably needs a loan after his injuries last season.
I have 100% confidence we will have the squad we want and need by 1st of September. But the u23s I am most confident in featuring this season are Wassim, Claydon and Mingi (if he is still here).
I thought Davison did not look out of place against Celtic and looks like he has added some muscle, Venning’s looks fit again. Barker seems to be playing as a right back now and has never let us down. I put their names forward as they have all played for the first team so must surely be in contention for a place in the squad if we are short in the positions that they play.
I think the issue is having a first 11 and subs that are durable enough to last the majority of the season, then youngsters can be blooded once you have a couple of gaps for a match here and there. I have faith we will have a competitive squad come the end of the window, and a pretty competitive squad by the Weds game. The durability of the squad is what will make the difference for us this season, and it's good that it is one of NA's focuses.
Are any of the u-23’s good enough? Henry and Clayton might get a bit of bench time, anyone else?
Josh Davison? Vennings? Barker?
Have Davison and Vennings actually shown anything to prove they could step up? Davison couldn't get in the Forest Green team at times last season.
Vennings probably needs a loan after his injuries last season.
I have 100% confidence we will have the squad we want and need by 1st of September. But the u23s I am most confident in featuring this season are Wassim, Claydon and Mingi (if he is still here).
I thought Davison did not look out of place against Celtic and looks like he has added some muscle, Venning’s looks fit again. Barker seems to be playing as a right back now and has never let us down. I put their names forward as they have all played for the first team so must surely be in contention for a place in the squad if we are short in the positions that they play.
But you have to look when they played for the 1st team. Barker didn't play for the 1st team on merit, no matter how anyone tries to spin it. If he did he would have been either in the team or on the bench when Gunter and Pratley were our 1st team center backs.
I agree we shouldn't panic until the official panic day. Is it the last hour of the window when the Uber driver take the 30 goal striker to Sparrows Road by mistake on the 31st August ? I know the unknown striker could use his own wheels but he doesn't like to drink and drive.
No, just an indication of the level of players who can't get clubs at the moment and are on trial. Morrison would be another Maddison and Jagielka is even older than Watson.
Ravel Morrison is an absolute waste of space. He’d have to pay me if I were an owner of a football club. I think I was harsh earlier in the thread talking about Ibe before I’d subsequently seen that thing on YouTube (still wouldn’t want him though), however, Morrison I can categorically say is someone who has nowhere to hide/no-one else to blame for where his career has gone.
Ravel Morrison is an absolute waste of space. He’d have to pay me if I were an owner of a football club. I think I was harsh earlier in the thread talking about Ibe before I’d subsequently seen that thing on YouTube (still wouldn’t want him though), however, Morrison I can categorically say is someone who has nowhere to hide/no-one else to blame for where his career has gone.
Wasn’t he the player at the Valley for QPR who Thuram passed straight to and fluffed his lines failing to score in a one on one 🤔
Gonna leave this here for those who are shitting themselves/ overreacting about TS, the team and apparent lack of signings etc etc..
I dont understand this panic...I honestly dont.
Things will come together, SG has done more on less and with TS backing, I have no doubt that the team will be where it needs to be come the start of the season.
Not in need of your very kind offer ...yet , but just wondering where do you start, not to panic, but show some concern for the apparent lack of new blood, even a 50/50 rumour, just something. We are just over 3 weeks away from the start of the season, and will hopefully need a week at least to bed in any new arrivals, so maybe not panic, a bit of an exaggeration, but permission to show a bit of concern.
Are any of the u-23’s good enough? Henry and Clayton might get a bit of bench time, anyone else?
I can see Henry, Davison, Vennings, Clayden, Ghandour and Aouachria getting some time throughout the season. French also seems to be progressing and I'd gamble on Roddy having a chance in the cup at least.
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Too lazy to read the article but Buldock and Aluko are there as well. Apologies if it says it.
Signings are great and really get the excitement going for the new season.
3 weeks is a long time & if we signed 2-3 people for 3 days straight say, the numbers in the squad would look healthier with plenty of time to spare.
Tbh...I just wanna see the new kit!!
Vennings probably needs a loan after his injuries last season.
I have 100% confidence we will have the squad we want and need by 1st of September. But the u23s I am most confident in featuring this season are Wassim, Claydon and Mingi (if he is still here).
He's not as bad as Nile Ranger but equally would be just as much of a waste of wages
I put their names forward as they have all played for the first team so must surely be in contention for a place in the squad if we are short in the positions that they play.
I know the unknown striker could use his own wheels but he doesn't like to drink and drive.