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Will be interesting this one, can’t see NJ binning any of the new signings as some haven’t really got going yet, but also tricky trying to cover the injured players as they will be back eventually so the we have too many in a position, maybe he will be forced into more loans?, he no doubt knows where he wants to strengthen which will be the intriguing bit because that will be upsetting a couple of regulars maybe.0
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I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call0 -
Kortney Hause has barely played in 2 years due to injury.Crispywood said:
If this is the case and we’re looking at short term out of contract players why on earth are we going for right sided defenders with Apter, Bree, JRC who can play RWB, Ramsay and Bree who can Play RCB, when Lloyd Jones looks like he’s playing through injections and one fit LCB and currently have Hernandez at LWB. Surely Joe Bennett or even like a Kourtney Hause would be more appealing for the next monthCH4RLTON said:Make of this what you will, but been told ex Palace defender Joel Ward has been training with us and will sign a short term deal to help deal with current injury crisis0 -
Off topic here but with no Bree available it's an even trickier conundrumcabbles said:
I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call1 -
If Apter cant get a game this Saturday he might as well start packing his bagsfenaddick said:
Off topic here but with no Bree available it's an even trickier conundrumcabbles said:
I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call2 -
Wouldn't be surprised if we started Gough, with Ramsay at Right-Back, or even Fijian Josh... otherwise whatever else we do, we've got no natural Wing-Back in Apter / Hernandez / Campbellfenaddick said:
Off topic here but with no Bree available it's an even trickier conundrumcabbles said:
I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call
Although forgotten Costello could be an option.0 -
Youth players would be BOLD. Anyway, this match preview discussion 😉ForeverAddickted said:
Wouldn't be surprised if we started Gough, with Ramsay at Right-Back, or even Fijian Josh... otherwise whatever else we do, we've got no natural Wing-Back in Apter / Hernandez / Campbellfenaddick said:
Off topic here but with no Bree available it's an even trickier conundrumcabbles said:
I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call
Although forgotten Costello could be an option.1 -
If all the defenders are out I would play Apter right wing back, he hasn’t done so badly there. Fullah left wing back. This gives us something going forward. I would not play Gough. I am a regular watching the U21s and he is good at that level but nowhere near Championship level.0
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Hopefully Burke is back, and then we can have Ramsay wing back.ForeverAddickted said:
Wouldn't be surprised if we started Gough, with Ramsay at Right-Back, or even Fijian Josh... otherwise whatever else we do, we've got no natural Wing-Back in Apter / Hernandez / Campbellfenaddick said:
Off topic here but with no Bree available it's an even trickier conundrumcabbles said:
I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call
Although forgotten Costello could be an option.If not I’d guess it will be Costello RWB and either TC or Hernandez LWB. Think it will be TC unless we don’t have Godden or Leaburn available as then we might want TC further forward
If Burke isn’t back I think this is going to be a long week. Home against one of the best squads in the league with caretaker bounce and then away to 3rd and 1st. Do well to get any points1 -
How else am I supposed to put together a Match Preview, without pinching other people's line up ideasfenaddick said:
Youth players would be BOLD. Anyway, this match preview discussion 😉ForeverAddickted said:
Wouldn't be surprised if we started Gough, with Ramsay at Right-Back, or even Fijian Josh... otherwise whatever else we do, we've got no natural Wing-Back in Apter / Hernandez / Campbellfenaddick said:
Off topic here but with no Bree available it's an even trickier conundrumcabbles said:
I don’t think he had a bad game, but felt he was really isolated as it looked to me like we went with 3 behind him as opposed to the usual of Campbell playing off of one from Kelman, Leaburn or Tanto.NabySarr said:
I actually thought he was possibly our best player in the first half at Wrexham. Problem is he can’t do 90 minutes and looked absolutely knackered in the second half. Think this is the reason he hasn’t started muchcabbles said:I think with Godden slowly making his way back, plus Leaburn, Tanto and Campbell that can fill the front two spots, we’re okay for forwards even with Kelman’s injury. I also expect Tanto to be able to contribute more the longer he’s here. I know he’s not had a proper run, and he didn’t do much against Wrexham, but he is one of a number of new players who have only participated in a total of 14 league games. As time goes by, he and the likes of Knibbs will hopefully settle into the club and recognise that they’ve been on the fringes so far, and really wrap their hands around any opportunities they get.I would argue a left sided wing back makes sense given we don’t know how long Edwards will be out for and we’ve been caught out with his and Bell’s injuries. They were both playing very well before they got injured.I still think we need an absolute tank in the midfield to help us soak up/break up the play given we allow teams a lot of the ball. It’s worked so far, but watching the second half at Wrexham (albeit we had illness running through the team), you could see them tiring. I know Coventry has the role of sitting the deepest of the three currently, and I’m not suggesting he’s not up for it, but we need a player with the energy of someone like Anderson, but with a solid amount of skill to be able to move the ball on quickly and start attacksBe interesting to see what NJ opts for on Saturday. I expect Hernandez will be dropped after the handball and Campbell will have to play wingback. Not sure Fullah will (nor should) start again, so really hard to call
Although forgotten Costello could be an option.
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I hope it’s a window of making signings that no one thinks we need at the time but they quickly become integral parts of the team. What I’m saying is I want more Kayne Ramsay signings.11
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Good old Golfie! We have an injury ravaged defence, and he wants us to sign strikers...golfaddick said:Striker.......striker.....oh, and a striker.
I genuinely think he'd be happier we lost 4-3 every game, and got relegated, than we won 1-0...0 -
I think LWB should be our first priority. RWB would be another priority if we can’t keep BreeI think its probably a case of 1 out 1 in, as we know Jones doesn’t like having a big squad
Hernandez > new LWB
Bree > Bree or new RWB
Anderson (loan) > New Loan midfielder
I think if we add Bree permanently, sign a LWB and get Anderson a good loan where he will play, and also a good loan for us to replace him in the squad. Then it will have been a very good window, new contracts for Ramsay and TC would also be very nice
Can’t see there being more than 2 or 3 incomings, and definitely unlikely to add in attacking areas when we have plenty of options that are still settling and developing at this level0 -
In golfies defence, our top scoring forward has 1 league goal.SteveACS said:
Good old Golfie! We have an injury ravaged defence, and he wants us to sign strikers...golfaddick said:Striker.......striker.....oh, and a striker.
I genuinely think he'd be happier we lost 4-3 every game, and got relegated, than we won 1-0...1 -
And that one is more important for some strange reason than Carey's 5?Todds_right_hook said:
In golfies defence, our top scoring forward has 1 league goal.SteveACS said:
Good old Golfie! We have an injury ravaged defence, and he wants us to sign strikers...golfaddick said:Striker.......striker.....oh, and a striker.
I genuinely think he'd be happier we lost 4-3 every game, and got relegated, than we won 1-0...
I don't care where the goals are coming from, as long as we're scoring...
You must have all hated Miles' dad...3 -
wouldnt mind seeing a few players come in from abroad!
Fakuda, and a few other internationals or those fighting for a spot at WC would be ideal0 -
Winter window should really be about plugging gaps rather than trying to start trying to get half a squad in and get half a squad out. A proper LWB cover for Edwards, a CCB cover for Jones (assuming Burke covers Ramsay), a RWB whether that’s Fukuda or Bree, and maybe a CDM cover for Coventry depending on whether we can see JRC playing there. I get a ST and another CM is needed in terms of quality but that should really be addressed in the summer rather than than in January0
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Not really. Deep down under the lonely bitterness he does want us to win. He was just brought up on the Football Wisdom for Idiots catechism that was current pre-WWII.SteveACS said:golfaddick said:Striker.......striker.....oh, and a striker.
I genuinely think he'd be happier we lost 4-3 every game, and got relegated, than we won 1-0...
Contained statements like:
1. The best method of defence is attack.
2. It is harder to play against 10 men than against 11.
3. The best ten English goalkeepers are the best ten in the world.
4. Football can be exciting, but no match is worth missing your traditional British Sunday Dinner for.
5. Foreign players can have great trickery, but they will never make reliable defenders.
I often heard these sorts of nuggets from my Dad and on the terraces when young. What others can be added?0 -
Good interview with Head of Recruitment Phil Chapple in the latest My Only Desire fanzine.0
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No shade on MOD mag but the fact the first we hear from him is a fanzine and not on the club website is madHenry Irving said:Good interview with Head of Recruitment Phil Chapple in the latest My Only Desire fanzine.0
