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Rumours Rumours - Summer 2021 edition (Deadline Day from p814)
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Nobody has said we are not looking to get another striker are they?, Adkins isn’t going to come out and say Davidson is shit we need someone else is he? He is going to try and give the lad confidence and hope it pays off I would have thought. I’d say let’s wait and see and not second guess to fit in with whether you want to be doom and gloom or happy clappy about it. Im firmly on the fence at the moment getting splinters in my arse!!!!😂12
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I'd be perfectly happy being a sensibly run Championship side, not under serious threat of relegation and with a chance of the playoffs. Which is what we were in the 90s until 97/98. And dare I say it, how Millwall are at the moment...DamoNorthStand said:It kind of makes me think of the early 90s years when we were a combination of youngsters, out of favour players from unfashionable clubs, combined with some nice loans.
One of my favourite times supporting Charlton.
That was in the championship. Not sure how I feel about that in league one.
That level of achievement isn't acceptable in L1 though. For a club our size, top 6 is the minimum you'd expect and a serious push for the automatics. Even under Roland, after one poor season, this was followed by 6th and 3rd place finishes.3 -
We’ve all got opinions on football and rightfully so but if the manager himself says he’s impressed and wants Davison around the first team he must be doing something right, fully on side with this.7
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Big big January window coming to get a couple in to stop us going down.6
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hey, if they say he's good enough, then he probably is. They see the guy every day!46
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PlAy ThE kIdS
No not that one!!!!!
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Either that or its a message he's sending to other players / clubs.Redhenry said:hey, if they say he's good enough, then he probably is. They see the guy every day!
"Oh well if you wont accept our offer we'll just play our kids"
Especially as there will be teams who'll be struggling financially this summer who are probably holding out for more for a bit of stability.
There is a massive game of bluff going on this summer across all teams / leagues
The media is a powerful tool so wouldnt be surprised to see Adkins using it to his advantage6 -
I've no problem with Davison being around, and yes he did play well on Saturday - against a 6th tier club - but I'd be very disappointed if he ended up our main central striker if Stockley got injured.
Last season he got 3 goals in the NL and 3 goals in L2, not exactly evidence that he will score in L11 -
Don't see the issue, it's great for his confidence and probably helps us avoid being bent over during negotiations with agents.3
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What is it with people taking every decision the club makes and turning it into a doomsday theory? We sign Stockley and Famewo, two of the best players in League One and people moan we're recreating last year's team and Famewo is a loan - ignoring the option to buy. We sign Dobson and all of a sudden he's just some random Sunderland cast off. We sign Clare and people are moaning he's only scored 4 in 55 when he's been used as a right-back and defensive-mid during that period. We say we're going to give Davidson a chance in the first team rather than a loan and all of a sudden we're going to have to sign players to stay up, yes I know it's tongue-in-cheek but still.There's some maccabe fascination with putting the club down. Maybe, just maybe the professionals and especially the multi-time promoted Nigel Adkins knows a little bit more about his tactics and the squad he'd need to execute his vision than us forum fans getting our panties in a twist because we weren't willing to spend £20k per week for Wyke & Fraser.38
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But only if the other clubs actually believe youForeverAddickted said:
Either that or its a message he's sending to other players / clubs.Redhenry said:hey, if they say he's good enough, then he probably is. They see the guy every day!
"Oh well if you wont accept our offer we'll just play our kids"
Especially as there will be teams who'll be struggling financially this summer who are probably holding out for more for a bit of stability.
If City went to Spurs "If you don't accept our offer for Kane we'll stick with Jesus and give Liam Delap more games" nobody would believe them
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I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
There's a fine line between positive thinking and mindless optimism. I hope NA knows exactly where that line is.0 -
I think he probably is good enough to play a part this season and that's probably the intention. But maybe this article is also an attempt to move a deal along.1
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You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
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I don't believe he is. Davison is cover for Stockley, should he get injured or suspended.blackpool72 said:Not sure I like the idea of Davison being a replacement for Aneke
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No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.0 -
What's happened to the winger that was very close to signing?5
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Is that not basically the same thing? If anything it's media manipulation to tell other clubs we don't need a striker but may still sign one if they're going to be fair on price.Lazy_eye_metaphor said:
No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
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There will be new signings still to come, both permanents and loans.addick1956 said:Wonder when the next body will arrive as we are still light on proven squad numbers.
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Two different possibilities:Vfrf said:
Is that not basically the same thing? If anything it's media manipulation to tell other clubs we don't need a striker but may still sign one if they're going to be fair on price.Lazy_eye_metaphor said:
No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
1. We give up. Davison is our man.
2. We're gonna keep trying, but frankly it doesn't look hopeful as things stand, so we may have to make do with Davison.
I'm suggesting that no.2 MIGHT be the case.0 -
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The fans will always give a young player a chance more so then a expensive striker coming in …
but as I say the window don’t shut till Sept he has a chance to make a calm or we go and get someone in …4 -
Blimey, so much doom and gloom, I remember why I stopped looking at this thread.Personally, I trust Steve Gallen and Nigel Atkins know what they are doing and are doing their best with the resources they have and have what’s best for the club in mind. They will also know the squad in great detail, the fitness levels and formation they want to play. Essentially, they are getting on with their jobs.Why people assume they don’t know what they’re doing or they somehow ‘missed’ a signing that another team in League 1 is beyond me. I’m glad we have a club where they don’t constantly talk about other clubs players, or leak rumours, shows class.9
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ExactlyVfrf said:
Is that not basically the same thing? If anything it's media manipulation to tell other clubs we don't need a striker but may still sign one if they're going to be fair on price.Lazy_eye_metaphor said:
No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.0 -
Haha, those days are gone, maybe last season...If he plays it will be purely on meritLazy_eye_metaphor said:
Two different possibilities:Vfrf said:
Is that not basically the same thing? If anything it's media manipulation to tell other clubs we don't need a striker but may still sign one if they're going to be fair on price.Lazy_eye_metaphor said:
No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
1. We give up. Davison is our man.
2. We're gonna keep trying, but frankly it doesn't look hopeful as things stand, so we may have to make do with Davison.
I'm suggesting that no.2 MIGHT be the case.4 -
Mullin League 2 top scorer - 4th choice - oNe SeaSoN WoNdER, LeAgUe 2 StAnDaRd, nOt PrOvEn tHoUgH.
Davison League 2 3 goal scorer - 4th choice - Fair enough give the lad a chance, clearly seen something.
* I have no problem with Davison being used by the way, and no way is he the Aneke replacement, Stockley back up. Fully expect a prem loanee fwd to come in, but, context.
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Ok mate lolLazy_eye_metaphor said:
Two different possibilities:Vfrf said:
Is that not basically the same thing? If anything it's media manipulation to tell other clubs we don't need a striker but may still sign one if they're going to be fair on price.Lazy_eye_metaphor said:
No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
1. We give up. Davison is our man.
2. We're gonna keep trying, but frankly it doesn't look hopeful as things stand, so we may have to make do with Davison.
I'm suggesting that no.2 MIGHT be the case.
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Redhenry said:
Haha, those days are gone, maybe last season...If he plays it will be purely on meritLazy_eye_metaphor said:
Two different possibilities:Vfrf said:
Is that not basically the same thing? If anything it's media manipulation to tell other clubs we don't need a striker but may still sign one if they're going to be fair on price.Lazy_eye_metaphor said:
No I don't. But there may be a loss of confidence that a successful outcome can be achieved, given the limits of the club's current circumstances.Vfrf said:
You honestly think they'd give up three weeks before the window closes and just throw the towel in? Not to mention the free market after that if he was so desperateLazy_eye_metaphor said:I would be a lot happier if NA acknowledged that Davison was not good enough in his loans last season, but has somehow kicked on since then. Otherwise it looks like desperation brought on by lack of success in recruiting a new striker.
1. We give up. Davison is our man.
2. We're gonna keep trying, but frankly it doesn't look hopeful as things stand, so we may have to make do with Davison.
I'm suggesting that no.2 MIGHT be the case.
I'm not ITK, So I can only pray that is so.1 -
What’s happened to the 2 that were close1
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No cigarCharlton43 said:What’s happened to the 2 that were close2 -
They’re locked inside the valley still in full kit. Gotta keep the secret safe until the 26th.Charlton43 said:What’s happened to the 2 that were close4
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