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The Free Agent Market. What is out there?
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Think that's an error. Well he's at out of contract but still injured. Not sure he'll ever play again.Clem_Snide said:Sean Morrison ex Cardiff is on the list. Would he be a realistic option at Centre Back?
On that basis, I reckon we might offer him a 1 year deal.1 -
The alternative is to stick for now. That would leave us effectively a years budget for a six month contract in January. So long as we are in touch at that stage we could afford to go big.1
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Actually really liked Terrell Thomas when he played against us over the last couple of seasons. He’d be a solid back up this season. Upfront it really is slim pickings.0
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Is it?Billy_Mix said:Free agents are one of:
deluded/greedy fools who called a bluff - and lost
have been released/paid up by 31 August cos they're a) not good enough, b) broken or c) trouble-maker
haven't found a job since last season cos they're any of the above, plus now they're 3 months away from being anything like fit
None of which are recommendations. None of which compare favourably with any likely reason that Ben Purrington, Conor Washington or even Jason Pearce weren't retained.
There's your measure of who and what now has to be considered to fill the gaps in the squad.
This squad is now demonstrably thinner and weaker than how we finished last season. There's your measure of Sandgaard's competence. Add in the dreadful treatment of non-playing staff and we're getting a clearer picture of which direction this club is heading under this martinet.
I find it funny how last year it was "get rid of them all, start from scratch"
now we are weaker without them!
I would say that sessignon and o Connell fit the system we play now better than Pearce and purrington. I definitely don't think we are weaker than last year in defence.
correct me if I'm wrong but haven't permitted squad sizes been reduced from 25 to 22? On that basis, all teams at our level have weaker squads than last season?2 -
You’re wrong, squad size has been 22 for a couple of years now.Todds_right_hook said:
Is it?Billy_Mix said:Free agents are one of:
deluded/greedy fools who called a bluff - and lost
have been released/paid up by 31 August cos they're a) not good enough, b) broken or c) trouble-maker
haven't found a job since last season cos they're any of the above, plus now they're 3 months away from being anything like fit
None of which are recommendations. None of which compare favourably with any likely reason that Ben Purrington, Conor Washington or even Jason Pearce weren't retained.
There's your measure of who and what now has to be considered to fill the gaps in the squad.
This squad is now demonstrably thinner and weaker than how we finished last season. There's your measure of Sandgaard's competence. Add in the dreadful treatment of non-playing staff and we're getting a clearer picture of which direction this club is heading under this martinet.
I find it funny how last year it was "get rid of them all, start from scratch"
now we are weaker without them!
I would say that sessignon and o Connell fit the system we play now better than Pearce and purrington. I definitely don't think we are weaker than last year in defence.
correct me if I'm wrong but haven't permitted squad sizes been reduced from 25 to 22? On that basis, all teams at our level have weaker squads than last season?0 -
An unfit CB can be disastrous if required/called upon too early.Garrymanilow said:Does it really matter that much if the CB isn't match fit yet? They're only really needed at this point as a back up to O'Connell who has been ever-present so far. As long as his legs don't explode we can get them up to speed when they arrive. They might never need to play if O'Connell stays fit and keeps up his current form.1 -
Wasn't it 25 last year? Or is that the championship?cafcfan1990 said:
You’re wrong, squad size has been 22 for a couple of years now.Todds_right_hook said:
Is it?Billy_Mix said:Free agents are one of:
deluded/greedy fools who called a bluff - and lost
have been released/paid up by 31 August cos they're a) not good enough, b) broken or c) trouble-maker
haven't found a job since last season cos they're any of the above, plus now they're 3 months away from being anything like fit
None of which are recommendations. None of which compare favourably with any likely reason that Ben Purrington, Conor Washington or even Jason Pearce weren't retained.
There's your measure of who and what now has to be considered to fill the gaps in the squad.
This squad is now demonstrably thinner and weaker than how we finished last season. There's your measure of Sandgaard's competence. Add in the dreadful treatment of non-playing staff and we're getting a clearer picture of which direction this club is heading under this martinet.
I find it funny how last year it was "get rid of them all, start from scratch"
now we are weaker without them!
I would say that sessignon and o Connell fit the system we play now better than Pearce and purrington. I definitely don't think we are weaker than last year in defence.
correct me if I'm wrong but haven't permitted squad sizes been reduced from 25 to 22? On that basis, all teams at our level have weaker squads than last season?0 -
Champ was 25 including keepers and ours was 22 excluding them.Todds_right_hook said:
Wasn't it 25 last year? Or is that the championship?cafcfan1990 said:
You’re wrong, squad size has been 22 for a couple of years now.Todds_right_hook said:
Is it?Billy_Mix said:Free agents are one of:
deluded/greedy fools who called a bluff - and lost
have been released/paid up by 31 August cos they're a) not good enough, b) broken or c) trouble-maker
haven't found a job since last season cos they're any of the above, plus now they're 3 months away from being anything like fit
None of which are recommendations. None of which compare favourably with any likely reason that Ben Purrington, Conor Washington or even Jason Pearce weren't retained.
There's your measure of who and what now has to be considered to fill the gaps in the squad.
This squad is now demonstrably thinner and weaker than how we finished last season. There's your measure of Sandgaard's competence. Add in the dreadful treatment of non-playing staff and we're getting a clearer picture of which direction this club is heading under this martinet.
I find it funny how last year it was "get rid of them all, start from scratch"
now we are weaker without them!
I would say that sessignon and o Connell fit the system we play now better than Pearce and purrington. I definitely don't think we are weaker than last year in defence.
correct me if I'm wrong but haven't permitted squad sizes been reduced from 25 to 22? On that basis, all teams at our level have weaker squads than last season?1 -
Cawley has confirmed Terell Thomas is training with us.0
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Let's compile another speculative list of players we will never sign.0
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If you think the free agent list looks bad in September, just wait until January…redman said:The alternative is to stick for now. That would leave us effectively a years budget for a six month contract in January. So long as we are in touch at that stage we could afford to go big.1 -
If Inniss is unavailable for a couple of weeks, and one of our other CBs picks up an injury or suspension today, desperation might make this a quick decision...Scoham said:
6 ft 3 CB, 26, St Lucia international, experienced in L1 and knows the club. Will be interesting to see if Garner thinks he’s up to the standard we need.Richard J said:Cawley has confirmed Terell Thomas is training with us.1 -
Potentially and may also be impacted by how Ness performs if he gets a chance.killerandflash said:
If Inniss is unavailable for a couple of weeks, and one of our other CBs picks up an injury or suspension today, desperation might make this a quick decision...Scoham said:
6 ft 3 CB, 26, St Lucia international, experienced in L1 and knows the club. Will be interesting to see if Garner thinks he’s up to the standard we need.Richard J said:Cawley has confirmed Terell Thomas is training with us.0 -
Michael hector would be class, but don't see it happening with our budget, thomas being a cheaper option, but one I wouldn't have objection to, won poty at Wimbledon in this league before0
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up front is harder, to choose between the past it or crooked, sam winnall, Nathan delfouneso, Isaac vassell, marc mcnulty best of the bunch0
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Bump0
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A decent referee would be nice!2
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Don’t worry, Martin Saandgaaard is looking into it0
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I don't see anyone realistic and available up front, unless we just settle for signing someone to "do a short term job"IR94 said:up front is harder, to choose between the past it or crooked, sam winnall, Nathan delfouneso, Isaac vassell, marc mcnulty best of the bunch0 -
I think that is what I am resigned to.killerandflash said:
I don't see anyone realistic and available up front, unless we just settle for signing someone to "do a short term job"IR94 said:up front is harder, to choose between the past it or crooked, sam winnall, Nathan delfouneso, Isaac vassell, marc mcnulty best of the bunch
On yesterday’s display I think we need both a Central Defender and a Left Back as well as a Striker.Terell Thomas would be better than no back up.Plus he needs to prove himself for another contract.2 -
No harm in offering him a contract until January with the option to extend it as we did with CBT especially if he'd be 4th choice CB.Scoham said:
6 ft 3 CB, 26, St Lucia international, experienced in L1 and knows the club. Will be interesting to see if Garner thinks he’s up to the standard we need.Richard J said:Cawley has confirmed Terell Thomas is training with us.1 -
Sam Winnal has signed for Burton.0
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Centre Back Michael Hector is still available.
Apparently he has been training/trialling with Luton.
Would he be worth a couple of months contract to see us through to the January window?1 -
Is Daniel sturridge still a free agent?0
