Toby Bower’s joined Farnborough in the NLS on a half season loan.
That's a shirt to wear if you're going out for a jog in failing light, or just generally a bit worried about getting lost in a crowd.
Though I have to say O'Neill's kit is pretty good, even if it is manufactured in Strabane (the place where I have to stick things when people kindly suggest I put them where the Sun doesn't shine)...
My most local club. Will try and get to a game or two now like last season, where Richard Chin became a real fan favourite and earned himself a move to Scotland... hopefully Toby see's a similar level of development.
Saturday's will now be a choice or Aldershot and Matt Penny & Ghandour (remember him) or F'boro and Bower.
Personally not expecting anymore incomings, and it wouldn’t bother me if there weren’t. We’ve done some great business. I can’t question any of the signings and I am genuinely excited for what the season will bring. I think the next few weeks will be about offloading the likes of Terry Taylor, Ahadme and A Mitchell, whilst sending a few of the youngsters on loan
With Godden, Kelman, Leaburn and Tanto, we’ve got 4 decent players to pick for 2 positions
in the midfield three, I am happy with the 7 choices in Berry, Docherty, Coventry, Carey, Knibbs, JRC and Anderson, and across the 3 at the back, Burke, Ramsay, Gillesphey, Jones and Bell are enough imo.
I think we’re okay on the right with Apter and a combo of JRC or Ramsay being able to step in. I know Bell can cover Edwards, but if we’re looking to add anyone else, this is the position I think would be top of the agenda
NJ may see it differently. Euphoria from Sat aside, this will be a gruelling season, but I am confident we’ve done well enough with our business this summer
Not surprising given how much we spent. The question in my mind is are there any funds to strengthen in the January window if needed (ie injuries, a signing or two not performing to expectations etc)
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
I am very interested to know whether we have a pre-contract agreed with Fukuda. The lad is only 24 so waiting 4-5 months for a player on a free then is a small price to pay. Perhaps Lembikisa short term loan from Wolves to cover until Fukuda’s arrival. WB is the only area I think we need a bit of cover now, ideally a player who can play down both sides, as Small could do…
Bringing in a RWB would be good as it gives NJ tactical alternatives.
You want a RWB? Cheap? There is one playing for a South London club in League One. Only 20 but a real unit and still growing. Experience at CB and RB but also a good attacker. Scored a goal on Saturday of which Messi would have been proud. Good character and popular with teammates.
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
The age of a lot of our signings should also mean that next summer is much quieter too. Can focus on 2-3 key areas rather than needing to overhaul half the team.
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
Personally not expecting anymore incomings, and it wouldn’t bother me if there weren’t. We’ve done some great business. I can’t question any of the signings and I am genuinely excited for what the season will bring. I think the next few weeks will be about offloading the likes of Terry Taylor, Ahadme and A Mitchell, whilst sending a few of the youngsters on loan
With Godden, Kelman, Leaburn and Tanto, we’ve got 4 decent players to pick for 2 positions
in the midfield three, I am happy with the 7 choices in Berry, Docherty, Coventry, Carey, Knibbs, JRC and Anderson, and across the 3 at the back, Burke, Ramsay, Gillesphey, Jones and Bell are enough imo.
I think we’re okay on the right with Apter and a combo of JRC or Ramsay being able to step in. I know Bell can cover Edwards, but if we’re looking to add anyone else, this is the position I think would be top of the agenda
NJ may see it differently. Euphoria from Sat aside, this will be a gruelling season, but I am confident we’ve done well enough with our business this summer
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
The age of a lot of our signings should also mean that next summer is much quieter too. Can focus on 2-3 key areas rather than needing to overhaul half the team.
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
Not sure about that.
As a Premier League club we'll need to invest in more talent.
Personally not expecting anymore incomings, and it wouldn’t bother me if there weren’t. We’ve done some great business. I can’t question any of the signings and I am genuinely excited for what the season will bring. I think the next few weeks will be about offloading the likes of Terry Taylor, Ahadme and A Mitchell, whilst sending a few of the youngsters on loan
With Godden, Kelman, Leaburn and Tanto, we’ve got 4 decent players to pick for 2 positions
in the midfield three, I am happy with the 7 choices in Berry, Docherty, Coventry, Carey, Knibbs, JRC and Anderson, and across the 3 at the back, Burke, Ramsay, Gillesphey, Jones and Bell are enough imo.
I think we’re okay on the right with Apter and a combo of JRC or Ramsay being able to step in. I know Bell can cover Edwards, but if we’re looking to add anyone else, this is the position I think would be top of the agenda
NJ may see it differently. Euphoria from Sat aside, this will be a gruelling season, but I am confident we’ve done well enough with our business this summer
You don’t see TC getting much game time?
I realised I left him out after posting. I guess he’s one of a front 5 given how we set up. I think it will be a big jump for him, but I think he’ll play an important role. There’s no way we could’ve relied on him starting week in, week out like we did last season, so he will probably need to be rotated I reckon
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
The age of a lot of our signings should also mean that next summer is much quieter too. Can focus on 2-3 key areas rather than needing to overhaul half the team.
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
Not sure about that.
As a Premier League club we'll need to invest in more talent.
A very fair point. Hopefully we can sort out Dane Murphy's issues to get him in and go on a Nottingham Forest-style 150m spree for 22 new players.
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
The age of a lot of our signings should also mean that next summer is much quieter too. Can focus on 2-3 key areas rather than needing to overhaul half the team.
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
Not digging you out in particular Chris but I wish Charlton fans would stop trying to sell Ramsay as it's doing my nut in 🤦🏻♂️ Knowing the Cafc fan base they are probably saying that to Kayne !
TC or Leaburn I can accept for a few million if TC can keep improving and Miles can stay injury free but Kayne should have a new long contract with a high escape clause as he is priceless for CAFC.
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
The age of a lot of our signings should also mean that next summer is much quieter too. Can focus on 2-3 key areas rather than needing to overhaul half the team.
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
Not digging you out in particular Chris but I wish Charlton fans would stop trying to sell Ramsey as it's doing my nut in 🤦🏻♂️ Knowing the Cafc fan base they are probably saying that to Kayne !
TC or Leaburn I can accept for a few million if TC can keep improving and Miles can stay injury free but Kayne should have a new long contract with a high escape clause as he is priceless for CAFC.
Charlton fans selling Ramsay is doing your nut in!!!
I’m finding it surprising the number of people who still haven’t realised Apter is our first choice RWB for the next 46 league games
* taps sign*
No rumours at moment so will reply.
As Baah wasn't put on the left where he had such joy the last time he played at the valley as a 17 year old against Smyth who was put in as a RWB, It worked fine with Apter in that hybrid role with Ramsey having his back. At Ashton gate if City have 65% of possession it will be difficult for Rob defensively.
The problem is when moves break down with Rob on the edge of the opponents box and we are hit quickly in tradition don't expect our left rooted RWB to be in a defensive position. Only in quantum physics is that possible to go from A to C without touching B.
Nathan and the coaches will work on that this week at Sparrows but a tweak may be needed as it won't be as seamless as it was against Watford.
I had a bit of a Fiddler on the Roof moment reading this.... (Good thing my tea break's almost over.)
And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word Tradition!
I would also add that the incomings in the summer have hopefully saved us from the pit of the January window. It’s not a good window to do any sort of incoming business in imo. Injuries aside, the planning that’s gone into the summer will hopefully mean a quiet winter
The age of a lot of our signings should also mean that next summer is much quieter too. Can focus on 2-3 key areas rather than needing to overhaul half the team.
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
Not digging you out in particular Chris but I wish Charlton fans would stop trying to sell Ramsey as it's doing my nut in 🤦🏻♂️ Knowing the Cafc fan base they are probably saying that to Kayne !
TC or Leaburn I can accept for a few million if TC can keep improving and Miles can stay injury free but Kayne should have a new long contract with a high escape clause as he is priceless for CAFC.
Charlton fans selling Ramsay is doing your nut in!!!
charlton fans selling Ramsey is doing my nut in
Toddy, after all the years Chuks was at Charlton it was still being written Chucks by quite a few posters !
Charlton fans selling RAMSAY is definitely doing my nut in 🤦🏻♂️
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Saturday's will now be a choice or Aldershot and Matt Penny & Ghandour (remember him) or F'boro and Bower.
Not ideal.
With Godden, Kelman, Leaburn and Tanto, we’ve got 4 decent players to pick for 2 positions
in the midfield three, I am happy with the 7 choices in Berry, Docherty, Coventry, Carey, Knibbs, JRC and Anderson, and across the 3 at the back, Burke, Ramsay, Gillesphey, Jones and Bell are enough imo.
NJ may see it differently. Euphoria from Sat aside, this will be a gruelling season, but I am confident we’ve done well enough with our business this summer
It's a disgrace and diect action is needed. I am going to do a one man sulk...
Obviously this is dependent on any of our better players like Ramsay leaving if they have a good season.
As a Premier League club we'll need to invest in more talent.
Not digging you out in particular Chris but I wish Charlton fans would stop trying to sell Ramsay as it's doing my nut in 🤦🏻♂️
Knowing the Cafc fan base they are probably saying that to Kayne !
TC or Leaburn I can accept for a few million if TC can keep improving and Miles can stay injury free but Kayne should have a new long contract with a high escape clause as he is priceless for CAFC.
charlton fans selling Ramsey is doing my nut in
Toddy, after all the years Chuks was at Charlton it was still being written Chucks by quite a few posters !
Charlton fans selling RAMSAY is definitely doing my nut in 🤦🏻♂️