See C.E L has gone missing in action, you don't think he is on the hotline to Nige at this very minute do you saying.. "wtf has gone wrong with that hot tip you gave me"...my likes are on the line here. Never mind mate, we all still hang on your every word
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Good morning everyone, I trust you've all slept well... We start again.
Its Tuesday morning, and the rumours are flying and the likes are flooding in.
What a brilliant opportunity to get to your PC, fire it up, and post a link to a twitter profile with 4 followers, claiming to be an ex football agent, to really get the conversation going.
Remember talking is brilliant, and it does not matter if the player you've suggested we are linked with does not actually exist, because we all need something to help us through our day.
Listen, what every your days holds, keep a smile on your face….let’s go and make the most of the day everyone.
What are general thoughts on the triallist gomes we had the other day?
Reasonable squad cover. We have no idea when Gilbey will be back and no idea what is wrong with Watson.
Wouldn't start in front of the 3 that played against Reading. Or Gilbey. A short term deal wouldn't use up a loan space either.
At the moment we are a bit of bad luck away from Vennings and Dempsey starting. Especially when you consider the problems Millwall are having this week.
But he won't improve us, will still need someone that will in the middle. He isn't the answer to that problem.
So that's a No then......
Unless you know what's wrong with Watson and when Gilbey will be back we probably need 2 midfielders. Your probably not going to get two "starters". It's probably the one position where we need both quality and quantity.
So sign one starter and use u23s as cover. Vennings is 21 this year and Dempsey 22, if they can’t manage that why are they still here?
What are general thoughts on the triallist gomes we had the other day?
Reasonable squad cover. We have no idea when Gilbey will be back and no idea what is wrong with Watson.
Wouldn't start in front of the 3 that played against Reading. Or Gilbey. A short term deal wouldn't use up a loan space either.
At the moment we are a bit of bad luck away from Vennings and Dempsey starting. Especially when you consider the problems Millwall are having this week.
But he won't improve us, will still need someone that will in the middle. He isn't the answer to that problem.
Under Bowyer after the injuries in the first half of the 2019/20 season, we ended up with far too many midfielders in the second half.
We are far thinner in other positions than midfield at the moment, so it's not a priority, with Gilbey and Watson to come back
What are general thoughts on the triallist gomes we had the other day?
Reasonable squad cover. We have no idea when Gilbey will be back and no idea what is wrong with Watson.
Wouldn't start in front of the 3 that played against Reading. Or Gilbey. A short term deal wouldn't use up a loan space either.
At the moment we are a bit of bad luck away from Vennings and Dempsey starting. Especially when you consider the problems Millwall are having this week.
But he won't improve us, will still need someone that will in the middle. He isn't the answer to that problem.
So that's a No then......
Unless you know what's wrong with Watson and when Gilbey will be back we probably need 2 midfielders. Your probably not going to get two "starters". It's probably the one position where we need both quality and quantity.
Like you say, if we lose Clare | Dobson | Gilbey | Morgan to injury, would people prefer it if we have to rely on Dempsey / Vennings (who are still on that boardline of being able to manage senior football) or would they prefer Gomes who has experience?
I've always thought that the biggest gripe the last two years is our squad hasnt been deep enough, and we shouldnt be throwing in these kids when they're not ready - Yet are having to because of the failings during the summer to sign the right number (and type) of players
As Scoham says, the ideal scenario is all our signings will be first team players who can challenge each other.
The players we try to sign now though arent going to be stupid - Just look at Spurs and their inability to sign a Striker in the past because they know for a fact that they dont stand a chance of starting ahead of Kane, its going to be no different to an extent down here.
What are general thoughts on the triallist gomes we had the other day?
Reasonable squad cover. We have no idea when Gilbey will be back and no idea what is wrong with Watson.
Wouldn't start in front of the 3 that played against Reading. Or Gilbey. A short term deal wouldn't use up a loan space either.
At the moment we are a bit of bad luck away from Vennings and Dempsey starting. Especially when you consider the problems Millwall are having this week.
But he won't improve us, will still need someone that will in the middle. He isn't the answer to that problem.
So that's a No then......
Unless you know what's wrong with Watson and when Gilbey will be back we probably need 2 midfielders. Your probably not going to get two "starters". It's probably the one position where we need both quality and quantity.
So sign one starter and use u23s as cover. Vennings is 21 this year and Dempsey 22, if they can’t manage that why are they still here?
Its unique circumstances isnt it though. If, and it's a big if, because we simply don't know, Gilbey and Watson come back to training next week they will need to start preseason again. They won't be ready to start in the first team until probably until the Gillingham game, which is our 6th league game. If everything goes well.
If we don't get an extra body in and end up with say both Vennings and Dempsey playing against Crewe people will be saying why didn't we get an extra one.
The club will know far better than us when they expect Gilbey and Watson back and will make the call based on that. We are all guessing.
No disrespect to Dempsey but I'd love to hear why the club gave him a new Contract
e.g. If their reasoning is sound then fair enough, maybe its because Adkins wants to look at him and he would have been gone already had Bowyer remained - But he's had a number of loans (none at a great level) and hasnt excelled now, especially at his age.
What are general thoughts on the triallist gomes we had the other day?
Reasonable squad cover. We have no idea when Gilbey will be back and no idea what is wrong with Watson.
Wouldn't start in front of the 3 that played against Reading. Or Gilbey. A short term deal wouldn't use up a loan space either.
At the moment we are a bit of bad luck away from Vennings and Dempsey starting. Especially when you consider the problems Millwall are having this week.
But he won't improve us, will still need someone that will in the middle. He isn't the answer to that problem.
So that's a No then......
Unless you know what's wrong with Watson and when Gilbey will be back we probably need 2 midfielders. Your probably not going to get two "starters". It's probably the one position where we need both quality and quantity.
So sign one starter and use u23s as cover. Vennings is 21 this year and Dempsey 22, if they can’t manage that why are they still here?
Its unique circumstances isnt it though. If, and it's a big if, because we simply don't know, Gilbey and Watson come back to training next week they will need to start preseason again. They won't be ready to start in the first team until probably until the Gillingham game, which is our 6th league game. If everything goes well.
If we don't get an extra body in and end up with say both Vennings and Dempsey playing against Crewe people will be saying why didn't we get an extra one.
The club will know far better than us when they expect Gilbey and Watson back and will make the call based on that. We are all guessing.
It does depend on how long they’re out, I’m saying we shouldn’t be signing average players to stop fans moaning about having to play Vennings or Dempsey for the odd game.
If Watson and Gilbey are back fairly soon it doesn’t make sense to bring in a new back up player on a short term contract, they’ll need time to settle in and maybe even get fit themselves.
If they’re out long term that changes things and that’s when you may want another player, one who’s something more than just cover.
See C.E L has gone missing in action, you don't think he is on the hotline to Nige at this very minute do you saying.. "wtf has gone wrong with that hot tip you gave me"...my likes are on the line here. Never mind mate, we all still hang on your every word
“Likes are brilliant.”
Good morning everyone, I trust you've all slept well... We start again.
Its Tuesday morning, and the rumours are flying and the likes are flooding in.
What a brilliant opportunity to get to your PC, fire it up, and post a link to a twitter profile with 4 followers, claiming to be an ex football agent, to really get the conversation going.
Remember talking is brilliant, and it does not matter if the player you've suggested we are linked with does not actually exist, because we all need something to help us through our day.
Listen, what every your days holds, keep a smile on your face….let’s go and make the most of the day everyone.
I wish I had time to end the joke in a suitable manner such as this, but I must admit I was actually sitting on the lavatory waiting for the shower to warm up with only about a 10 minute turn around before I had to leave to get my train for work.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
What are general thoughts on the triallist gomes we had the other day?
Reasonable squad cover. We have no idea when Gilbey will be back and no idea what is wrong with Watson.
Wouldn't start in front of the 3 that played against Reading. Or Gilbey. A short term deal wouldn't use up a loan space either.
At the moment we are a bit of bad luck away from Vennings and Dempsey starting. Especially when you consider the problems Millwall are having this week.
But he won't improve us, will still need someone that will in the middle. He isn't the answer to that problem.
So that's a No then......
Unless you know what's wrong with Watson and when Gilbey will be back we probably need 2 midfielders. Your probably not going to get two "starters". It's probably the one position where we need both quality and quantity.
So sign one starter and use u23s as cover. Vennings is 21 this year and Dempsey 22, if they can’t manage that why are they still here?
Its unique circumstances isnt it though. If, and it's a big if, because we simply don't know, Gilbey and Watson come back to training next week they will need to start preseason again. They won't be ready to start in the first team until probably until the Gillingham game, which is our 6th league game. If everything goes well.
If we don't get an extra body in and end up with say both Vennings and Dempsey playing against Crewe people will be saying why didn't we get an extra one.
The club will know far better than us when they expect Gilbey and Watson back and will make the call based on that. We are all guessing.
It does depend on how long they’re out, I’m saying we shouldn’t be signing average players to stop fans moaning about having to play Vennings or Dempsey for the odd game.
If Watson and Gilbey are back fairly soon it doesn’t make sense to bring in a new back up player on a short term contract, they’ll need time to settle in and maybe even get fit themselves.
If they’re out long term that changes things and that’s when you may want another player, one who’s something more than just cover.
And that's why it makes perfect sense to have someone like Gomes "in and around the place".
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
Totally agree. Sandgaard isn't throwing money about and I've seen a few idiots on twitter comparing him to RD . The obvious difference is that the former is showing he cares and putting a lot of time, effort and money into sorting the club out off the pitch.
I hope most fans see what you see and appreciate this will take time. Always going to be a few who don't, and one criticism is that Sandgaard and to a lesser extent Adkins have increased expectation with their comments. In hindsight, this could definitely have been handled better, I'm sure the boss will learn from it.
League 1 was absolutely pony last season, we really missed a trick not getting rid of Bowyer sooner. It’ll be a lot more competitive this season i reckon.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
I agree. Shame TS didn't say this instead of being in the PL in five years, European football in seven, blowing through League One this season. He has raised a lot of fans expectations, especially the village idiots on twitter, and made a rod for his own back. The majority of us can read what you have said above and realise this is the way it's going to be and be ok with that.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
Totally agree. Sandgaard isn't throwing money about and I've seen a few idiots on twitter comparing him to RD . The obvious difference is that the former is showing he cares and putting a lot of time, effort and money into sorting the club out off the pitch.
I hope most fans see what you see and appreciate this will take time. Always going to be a few who don't, and one criticism is that Sandgaard and to a lesser extent Adkins have increased expectation with their comments. In hindsight, this could definitely have been handled better, I'm sure the boss will learn from it.
The worst thing Sandgaard has done so far is the fact he's trying to keep everyone happy.
We've had that apology to that bloke prior to the Wimbledon game, and we've had the decision to reverse the Welling friendly.
Whilst I dont think there was anything wrong with the latter I think he's setting a dangerous precedent.
Just hope he continues to stay away from Social Media like he has done over the summer - I remember when the sun shone out of Southall's arse yet he still got a lot of abuse on twitter after defeats and suspect we'll see the same with Sandgaard if we dont hit the ground running this coming season.
Wont be surprised if some fans start to forget that he's been to more friendlies than Roland went to actual games and will start commenting on the fact that its alright for him because he's thousands of miles away from us in Colorado!!
League 1 was absolutely pony last season, we really missed a trick not getting rid of Bowyer sooner. It’ll be a lot more competitive this season i reckon.
This. If Bowyer went even just 2 games earlier I think we’d be in the Championship right now.
League 1 was absolutely pony last season, we really missed a trick not getting rid of Bowyer sooner. It’ll be a lot more competitive this season i reckon.
This. If Bowyer went even just 2 games earlier I think we’d be in the Championship right now.
We got four points from those two games though?
Should have gone six games earlier if anything as those were the torrid performances against Burton and Blackpool
Hello shootershillguru ,l agree that was a good post if fans have the same patience as yourself.If ts and na came out and said that at the end of last season,we’re looking to bring in a few youngsters and a few players on frees the expectation of a lot of fans wouldn’t be so high. But no, you had NA saying that will us next year (hull celebrating winning title) and TS saying we’re gonna blow league 1 out of the water.with the squad at the moment the only thing that’s gonna blow is our chances of promotion.spend a few million get them class players,go flat out for promotion (like Ipswich) get in the championship,get 27,000 back in the stadium,Ts will soon get his money back.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
Totally agree. Sandgaard isn't throwing money about and I've seen a few idiots on twitter comparing him to RD . The obvious difference is that the former is showing he cares and putting a lot of time, effort and money into sorting the club out off the pitch.
I hope most fans see what you see and appreciate this will take time. Always going to be a few who don't, and one criticism is that Sandgaard and to a lesser extent Adkins have increased expectation with their comments. In hindsight, this could definitely have been handled better, I'm sure the boss will learn from it.
The worst thing Sandgaard has done so far is the fact he's trying to keep everyone happy.
We've had that apology to that bloke prior to the Wimbledon game, and we've had the decision to reverse the Welling friendly.
Whilst I dont think there was anything wrong with the latter I think he's setting a dangerous precedent.
Just hope he continues to stay away from Social Media like he has done over the summer - I remember when the sun shone out of Southall's arse yet he still got a lot of abuse on twitter after defeats and suspect we'll see the same with Sandgaard if we dont hit the ground running this coming season.
Wont be surprised if some fans start to forget that he's been to more friendlies than Roland went to actual games and will start commenting on the fact that its alright for him because he's thousands of miles away from us in Colorado!!
Not sure the Welling game was down to us .. we wanted to play it week earlier but Welling refused because their pitch was not ready after being relaid …
Should we get back to the championship, we will only get crowds of 20,000. We won’t get 27,000 regularly until the day we get back to the top flight….which is a long way away
Hello shootershillguru ,l agree that was a good post if fans have the same patience as yourself.If ts and na came out and said that at the end of last season,we’re looking to bring in a few youngsters and a few players on frees the expectation of a lot of fans wouldn’t be so high. But no, you had NA saying that will us next year (hull celebrating winning title) and TS saying we’re gonna blow league 1 out of the water.with the squad at the moment the only thing that’s gonna blow is our chances of promotion.spend a few million get them class players,go flat out for promotion (like Ipswich) get in the championship,get 27,000 back in the stadium,Ts will soon get his money back.
I may be in the minority, but I’m glad Sandgaard hasn’t spent “a few million” on players this summer. Yes, it would have been exciting to have some big names come in, but it’s not financially viable to be spending that kind of cash in this league. I feel more positive that Sandgaard is looking at the long game and ensuring we still exist and in a position to improve/grow in the years to come.
I’ll be very interested to hear from those who think we should be spending like Ipswich now, if in May Ipswich fail to be promoted.
We’re an established league one club and we’re having established league one problems. Heart has been ripped out of Charlton systematically for best part of a decade. Even the most enthusiastic and richest of owners couldn’t fix that overnight. Miraculously and thankfully our wonderful academy has remained able to produce talent. Mr. Sandgaard has ambitions but a lot of groundwork needs doing before we are again a well run club. I think he’s getting there but it’s not cheap and he’s not fantastically wealthy by football standards. We all want instant success and gratification but realistically it’s going to take a few years. No doubt we’ll be competitive but no more than probably eight or nine other clubs. Playoffs have to be our target and anything else an unbelievable bonus. I think we’ll be back in the Championship but we might not get there quite as quickly as we all hope and want. At this point CAFC are building for the future. We need to recognise that. Our time will come again I have no doubt.
I agree. Shame TS didn't say this instead of being in the PL in five years, European football in seven, blowing through League One this season. He has raised a lot of fans expectations, especially the village idiots on twitter, and made a rod for his own back. The majority of us can read what you have said above and realise this is the way it's going to be and be ok with that.
Agree, he’d probably have been better off not shouting about his European ambitions. However there’s no doubt he’d have been criticised by some for not being honest about his plans or not having enough ambition. He’s never going to keep everyone happy. Some will always be more glass half empty, whatever the club and owner are doing.
It feels to me that some have almost given up on this season and decided it’s playoffs at best, and if we go up they have no expectations at all. All based on the way TS has (or hasn’t) invested in the squad over the last few months. I’d expect him to spend more if we get to the Championship. You don’t have to sign £1m+ players to get promoted from this league (although it helps), while you’re going to struggle in the Championship if you can’t spend that sort of money on a player.
The next month or so will be very interesting as all the excuses about the market will be gone. If we bring in less than 4/5 players we’ll be taking a huge gamble on 2/3 youngsters stepping up and being more than back up. I can see Clayden being one of 4 wide players and slowing building up his game time, but I’m a lot less convinced Elewere and Davison should be regular playing a part.
Hello shootershillguru ,l agree that was a good post if fans have the same patience as yourself.If ts and na came out and said that at the end of last season,we’re looking to bring in a few youngsters and a few players on frees the expectation of a lot of fans wouldn’t be so high. But no, you had NA saying that will us next year (hull celebrating winning title) and TS saying we’re gonna blow league 1 out of the water.with the squad at the moment the only thing that’s gonna blow is our chances of promotion.spend a few million get them class players,go flat out for promotion (like Ipswich) get in the championship,get 27,000 back in the stadium,Ts will soon get his money back.
I may be in the minority, but I’m glad Sandgaard hasn’t spent “a few million” on players this summer. Yes, it would have been exciting to have some big names come in, but it’s not financially viable to be spending that kind of cash in this league. I feel more positive that Sandgaard is looking at the long game and ensuring we still exist and in a position to improve/grow in the years to come.
I’ll be very interested to hear from those who think we should be spending like Ipswich now, if in May Ipswich fail to be promoted.
The thing is is its not financially viable to not spend money either.
If we don't add, other than loans, to what we currently have we won't go up. If we don't spend any more money now, next summer we will be in exactly the same position just with another 7 or 8 million quid sized hole in Thomas's pocket. 10ish out of contract players, almost all the others entering their final year. No sellable assets.
I am still fully confident that we will bring in some quality. For no other reason than it makes absolutely no sense not to. If you were anywhere near break even you could argue that it makes sense to build over 3 or 4 transfer windows and bring on some kids.
We aren't and the longer we are in league 1 the harder it will be to keep our kids, attract the better ones, attract commercial income and if we are being honest keep the good will of the fans.
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We are far thinner in other positions than midfield at the moment, so it's not a priority, with Gilbey and Watson to come back
I've always thought that the biggest gripe the last two years is our squad hasnt been deep enough, and we shouldnt be throwing in these kids when they're not ready - Yet are having to because of the failings during the summer to sign the right number (and type) of players
As Scoham says, the ideal scenario is all our signings will be first team players who can challenge each other.
The players we try to sign now though arent going to be stupid - Just look at Spurs and their inability to sign a Striker in the past because they know for a fact that they dont stand a chance of starting ahead of Kane, its going to be no different to an extent down here.
If we don't get an extra body in and end up with say both Vennings and Dempsey playing against Crewe people will be saying why didn't we get an extra one.
The club will know far better than us when they expect Gilbey and Watson back and will make the call based on that. We are all guessing.
e.g. If their reasoning is sound then fair enough, maybe its because Adkins wants to look at him and he would have been gone already had Bowyer remained - But he's had a number of loans (none at a great level) and hasnt excelled now, especially at his age.
If Watson and Gilbey are back fairly soon it doesn’t make sense to bring in a new back up player on a short term contract, they’ll need time to settle in and maybe even get fit themselves.
If they’re out long term that changes things and that’s when you may want another player, one who’s something more than just cover.
I would keep him on trial as long as possible.
I hope most fans see what you see and appreciate this will take time. Always going to be a few who don't, and one criticism is that Sandgaard and to a lesser extent Adkins have increased expectation with their comments. In hindsight, this could definitely have been handled better, I'm sure the boss will learn from it.
We've had that apology to that bloke prior to the Wimbledon game, and we've had the decision to reverse the Welling friendly.
Whilst I dont think there was anything wrong with the latter I think he's setting a dangerous precedent.
Just hope he continues to stay away from Social Media like he has done over the summer - I remember when the sun shone out of Southall's arse yet he still got a lot of abuse on twitter after defeats and suspect we'll see the same with Sandgaard if we dont hit the ground running this coming season.
Wont be surprised if some fans start to forget that he's been to more friendlies than Roland went to actual games and will start commenting on the fact that its alright for him because he's thousands of miles away from us in Colorado!!
Should have gone six games earlier if anything as those were the torrid performances against Burton and Blackpool
earlier but Welling refused because their pitch was not ready after being relaid …
It feels to me that some have almost given up on this season and decided it’s playoffs at best, and if we go up they have no expectations at all. All based on the way TS has (or hasn’t) invested in the squad over the last few months. I’d expect him to spend more if we get to the Championship. You don’t have to sign £1m+ players to get promoted from this league (although it helps), while you’re going to struggle in the Championship if you can’t spend that sort of money on a player.
Get in quick before the spoilsport promote thieves delete it.
If we don't add, other than loans, to what we currently have we won't go up. If we don't spend any more money now, next summer we will be in exactly the same position just with another 7 or 8 million quid sized hole in Thomas's pocket. 10ish out of contract players, almost all the others entering their final year. No sellable assets.
I am still fully confident that we will bring in some quality. For no other reason than it makes absolutely no sense not to. If you were anywhere near break even you could argue that it makes sense to build over 3 or 4 transfer windows and bring on some kids.
We aren't and the longer we are in league 1 the harder it will be to keep our kids, attract the better ones, attract commercial income and if we are being honest keep the good will of the fans.