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Summer Transfer Rumours - Deadline Day p446
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And the other point is Leaburn is out injured now, so the next striker in isn't waiting to try and dislodge him, but will be starting with May. You're not suggesting to anyone they come as third choice, they are straight into the first XI.Callumcafc said:If we’re playing two up top, that’s 92 possible starting berths for our starting strikers.
Split evenly between May, Leaburn and another, that’s around 30 starts each… we’ve seen last season that Leaburn is prone to the odd niggle, so 20-30 starts would seem to be about right for him.
Up to Leaburn to then come back and complete.
And no one is behind Aneke given he never plays.13 -
Someone will tell me differently - my football league knowledge is not that strong these days, but you don’t go up without having good forwards , whether that’s in a 352/433/442/ whatever . We know that has been the case in all of our promotions seasons ( I only go back to the Mendonca year ).North Lower Neil said:
I think the first striker we sign will be the one we intend to play upfront with May.lancashire lad said:
yes but how do we persuade a striker who is number 1 at another club to be number 3 herewmcf123 said:
Chuks will never be fit . We need 4 fit strikers if we are playing 2 up toplancashire lad said:Be interesting how we sell the club to a new striker as we already have 3. Leaburn and Aneke should/might be fit in September to play alongside May so where does that leave the new striker?
Leaburn 3rd striker.
Your fourth striker (who I'm not sure we'll get) could be a PL loanee.
We'll play 51 games minimum this season, likely at least a couple more. There's plenty of games for 3 strikers given we appear to be playing 2 up top, and likely cup games, injury cover etc for a fourth.1 -
Don't forget, whichever striker we bring in will not be match fit (for some reason or other), and will probably not be ready until after Leaburn will be ready 🥴North Lower Neil said:
And the other point is Leaburn is out injured now, so the next striker in isn't waiting to try and dislodge him, but will be starting with May. You're not suggesting to anyone they come as third choice, they are straight into the first XI.Callumcafc said:If we’re playing two up top, that’s 92 possible starting berths for our starting strikers.
Split evenly between May, Leaburn and another, that’s around 30 starts each… we’ve seen last season that Leaburn is prone to the odd niggle, so 20-30 starts would seem to be about right for him.
Up to Leaburn to then come back and complete.
And no one is behind Aneke given he never plays.4 -
If he's good enough, puts in the performances and scores goals,he'll be number one.lancashire lad said:
yes but how do we persuade a striker who is number 1 at another club to be number 3 herewmcf123 said:
Chuks will never be fit . We need 4 fit strikers if we are playing 2 up toplancashire lad said:Be interesting how we sell the club to a new striker as we already have 3. Leaburn and Aneke should/might be fit in September to play alongside May so where does that leave the new striker?
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And as for dear old Chuks, if he's ever fit, he's only going to sit on the bench and be used sparingly.
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Laughablebolloxbolder said:We need 11 new players based on this shower of shit..7 -
I wish one of the journalists could ask Holden if there is some kind of timeframe for Aneke’s injury1
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Asked his room mate in Marbella and was told last week August to first two weeks in Sept. Not dissimilar to Myles, but suspect that was a team mate being positive 🤷♂️?nagAddick said:I wish one of the journalists could ask Holden if there is some kind of timeframe for Aneke’s injury3 -
Problem is any timescale depends on him not breaking down again but sounds dishonest if he does etc.nagAddick said:I wish one of the journalists could ask Holden if there is some kind of timeframe for Aneke’s injury0 - Sponsored links:
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Have to hope that having May/Leaburn + another will mean we never have to risk Aneke if there is any doubt. Thought Aneke/Leaburn partnership for 15 mins against Sheffield Wednesday looked really promising. Can’t be any other clubs in this division who would have a calibre of those two on the subs bench.Red_James said:
My son got a photo with Aneke today at the game, another fella asked him and he said he’s back training so should be another 2 weeks or sonagAddick said:I wish one of the journalists could ask Holden if there is some kind of timeframe for Aneke’s injury
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Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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Christ... Zero luck for Reading fans!!Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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In the starting lineup if he puts decent performances in.lancashire lad said:Be interesting how we sell the club to a new striker as we already have 3. Leaburn and Aneke should/might be fit in September to play alongside May so where does that leave the new striker?2 -
Signed for them 12 days ago, since then they've gone back under an embargo, they're due in court in a week to face a winding up petition, and now he's got a long term injury.Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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I know it's old news but he has been mentioned, we missed a trick with Cole Stockton. He will bag at least 15 goals this season and would be the physical presence we need to partner Alfie.
I ain't being dramatic but if we go into this season without a physical striker and a centre back who has a bit of pace and doesn't flap, we won't have a chance of autos. It will be a real shame cause we have some players who are up there
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Wouldn't have happened if he signed here.Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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It’ll be longer than a couple of weeks, he’s missed all pre season.Red_James said:
My son got a photo with Aneke today at the game, another fella asked him and he said he’s back training so should be another 2 weeks or sonagAddick said:I wish one of the journalists could ask Holden if there is some kind of timeframe for Aneke’s injury1 -
We will still bring a few in. In the meantime, I think we have a decent chance of beating Orient with what we have.0
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The most significant point so far...😉JohnnyH2 said:.0 -
Hard lines. won't ever laugh at another player getting a bad injury. But it sets them back significantly considering the embargo as well - i'm assuming there is some kind of rule in place that Reading couldn't skirt the rules and sign someone on the max wage cap on the promise of giving them a new contract the second the embargo is lifted?ForeverAddickted said:
Christ... Zero luck for Reading fans!!Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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Who would be fool enough to sign for them on that basis?Manic_mania said:
Hard lines. won't ever laugh at another player getting a bad injury. But it sets them back significantly considering the embargo as well - i'm assuming there is some kind of rule in place that Reading couldn't skirt the rules and sign someone on the max wage cap on the promise of giving them a new contract the second the embargo is lifted?ForeverAddickted said:
Christ... Zero luck for Reading fans!!Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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who would sign for them with other offers on the table anyway? Edit (I mean before the latest embargo)Covered End said:
Who would be fool enough to sign for them on that basis?Manic_mania said:
Hard lines. won't ever laugh at another player getting a bad injury. But it sets them back significantly considering the embargo as well - i'm assuming there is some kind of rule in place that Reading couldn't skirt the rules and sign someone on the max wage cap on the promise of giving them a new contract the second the embargo is lifted?ForeverAddickted said:
Christ... Zero luck for Reading fans!!Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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Kirk hopefully.Covered End said:
Who would be fool enough to sign for them on that basis?Manic_mania said:
Hard lines. won't ever laugh at another player getting a bad injury. But it sets them back significantly considering the embargo as well - i'm assuming there is some kind of rule in place that Reading couldn't skirt the rules and sign someone on the max wage cap on the promise of giving them a new contract the second the embargo is lifted?ForeverAddickted said:
Christ... Zero luck for Reading fans!!Callumcafc said:Forget Smith… we’re even injuring the players that don’t end up signing with us.
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Expect another 4/5MuttleyCAFC said:We will still bring a few in. In the meantime, I think we have a decent chance of beating Orient with what we have.1 -
Now that's what you call ambition.MuttleyCAFC said:We will still bring a few in. In the meantime, I think we have a decent chance of beating Orient with what we have.13 -
Yeah. I'd rather we concentrated on the here and now thanks - aim to win each game as it comes each week. Getting a good start to the season should be everyone's ambition and i'd much prefer we all kept our feet on the ground for a long 46 game season.up_the_valley said:
Now that's what you call ambition.MuttleyCAFC said:We will still bring a few in. In the meantime, I think we have a decent chance of beating Orient with what we have.3 -
When we went up under Bowyer we had trouble fielding a full team against Sunderand in the first game. We are in a much better position now and the club have said we will be signing more players. Orient lost to Colchester yesterday.28
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Important week because we need to get some players out the door.I suspect it’s obvious who we want to move on permanently but I’m guessing there are players we want to find loans for too. If it’s necessary to get these moves done before we bring anyone else in then this week takes on even greater significance. We are desperate for a striker to support May.
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