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I’ll die on the hill that Kelman is good enough. 7 goals in 32 looks underwhelming but he’s not played a 90mins ever as far as I can remember and a lot of those games are 20/30mins off the bench. If he got some proper service he will score goals. Was absolutely immense today when it mattered most.31
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And those 5 or 6 probably will be ones who do go, hopefully with the aim of bringing in 5 or 6 who genuinely upgrade the side and that means the remainder of that list are the ones who get loaned our and 5 or 6 of the current starting team are then squad players instead, and so on.shine166 said:
6 (half) of that list were out on loan this season so you're not really replacing them any way and Dykes is OOC. If we don't bring in 5 or so new starters we'll be in trouble again so that list isnt too far off the mark. Id keep godden though for the experience/mentor role though if his wage demands are not too high.thenewbie said:
There is absolutely zero chance we get rid of all of those players. At least not this summer. Not because of their quality but having to find and afford genuine improvements for that many players at once is just not feasible and if we get rid of them all and can't get replacements/improvements we're fucked purely on a numbers basis.FAVADDICK said:I think personally, if your going to move forward you need a massive clear out
Kaminski
Gillesphey
Burke
Mitchell
Coventry
Berry
Apter
Tanto
Leaburn
Dykes
Unfortunately Godden
Ahadme
Taylor
Anderson
Obviously the loan players will head back, just means theres alot of work to do over the summer ( which i know is alot )
Over the next 12-18 months most of them will eventually be pruned off and (hopefully) improved on but it will be evolution not revolution.
We can focus on getting a few genuine upgrades OR replacing squad dross with different squad dross but not both at once with our budget.3 -
All jokes aside I am as excited about him coming back as who we sign to play on the right. He was a massive lossvalleynick66 said:Josh Edwards will be like a new signing 😉😆7 -
What about Mbick would we likely have him in the squad next season and maybe loan out Leaburn instead?thenewbie said:
And those 5 or 6 probably will be ones who do go, hopefully with the aim of bringing in 5 or 6 who genuinely upgrade the side and that means the remainder of that list are the ones who get loaned our and 5 or 6 of the current starting team are then squad players instead, and so on.shine166 said:
6 (half) of that list were out on loan this season so you're not really replacing them any way and Dykes is OOC. If we don't bring in 5 or so new starters we'll be in trouble again so that list isnt too far off the mark. Id keep godden though for the experience/mentor role though if his wage demands are not too high.thenewbie said:
There is absolutely zero chance we get rid of all of those players. At least not this summer. Not because of their quality but having to find and afford genuine improvements for that many players at once is just not feasible and if we get rid of them all and can't get replacements/improvements we're fucked purely on a numbers basis.FAVADDICK said:I think personally, if your going to move forward you need a massive clear out
Kaminski
Gillesphey
Burke
Mitchell
Coventry
Berry
Apter
Tanto
Leaburn
Dykes
Unfortunately Godden
Ahadme
Taylor
Anderson
Obviously the loan players will head back, just means theres alot of work to do over the summer ( which i know is alot )
Over the next 12-18 months most of them will eventually be pruned off and (hopefully) improved on but it will be evolution not revolution.
We can focus on getting a few genuine upgrades OR replacing squad dross with different squad dross but not both at once with our budget.0 -
Suggests nothing that he thinks Fevrier is that man thoughScoham said:Rich Cawley asked NJ if he’d like to sign Fevrier permanently, good to see he wants more of a one on one threat going forward.That’s not what Bree or Clarke really offer, though we probably need to bring in 2 or 3 wing backs so I wouldn’t rule out us bringing in one of them or a similar type of player.
In that position we do need it (strengthened) - more of an individual and one-v-one threat going forward, because everyone has that. That is one thing we’ve asked the recruitment team to really identify.”2 -
I'm loathed at the moment to expect too much from Mbick coming off quite a serious injury. Will be a wait and see how he does in Preseason but target an experienced target man him and Miles can learn from.3
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Hopefully Mbick is in the squad, Kanu signs a new deal and goes to league 1.2
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He finds a way to consistently show that all round game and finds a way to work with another striker opposed to a solo forward and he could be a completely different player next seasonPelling1993 said:I’ll die on the hill that Kelman is good enough. 7 goals in 32 looks underwhelming but he’s not played a 90mins ever as far as I can remember and a lot of those games are 20/30mins off the bench. If he got some proper service he will score goals. Was absolutely immense today when it mattered most.0 -
Fevrier had a great game today but I don't think we should be looking to make it permanent at all. He is quite limited for me and has served well as a filler for us but let's not get carried away, we need to be looking for better...
I know WBA are operating at a higher level than us in wages but I would like to see someone like Callum Styles targeted for our midfield.7 -
Ramsay and Jones yes.ForeverAddickted said:Hopefully we'll sit down with Ramsay, Jones and Coventry now, all three have their Contracts expire next summer
But I'd like an upgrade on Coventry12 -
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Beirut?blackpool72 said:
Ramsay and Jones yes.ForeverAddickted said:Hopefully we'll sit down with Ramsay, Jones and Coventry now, all three have their Contracts expire next summer
But I'd like an upgrade on Coventry25 -
Can finally look at this thread now we are safe
Priorities for me
Keeper. (Keep Mannion as back up)
RWB but better than Clarke
LWB cover (could be Fevrier) for a hopefully fit Edwards
LCB to replace Macca
2 central midfielders to replace Cov and Doc - I’d keep Docherty now though as Club Captain
2 strikers and let Dykes go, Leaburn maybe a loan
Loans back, sell Tanto, Apter Kaminski Macca and Coventry
Loan in a couple of gems to add competition
Slowly slowly we can get there, I’d be happy with 58-60 points next season and a bit of evolution in the way we play
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I can see Edwards coming back in the LCB role rather than LWB as he hasn't got much to his game over the halfway line.7
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I’m sure he’s probably already been mentioned on here, but I’d love us to go and get Stanley Mills from Oxford. Every time I see Oxford, he’s looked a class above for them and really fits the mould of a Nathan Jones wingback. Doubt he’d be cheap though.1
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Agreed - good performance yesterday, but I don't think he has enough about him if we're looking to push into mid-table next season. Reminds me of Callum Harriott.edslater_ said:Fevrier had a great game today but I don't think we should be looking to make it permanent at all. He is quite limited for me and has served well as a filler for us but let's not get carried away, we need to be looking for better...
I know WBA are operating at a higher level than us in wages but I would like to see someone like Callum Styles targeted for our midfield.3 -
I have to say that you are both missing a couple of key points regarding Fevrier. Firstly, he is two footed, comfortable on both flanks, those type of players are a rare breed. Secondly, his age, at 23 he has not reached his prime. Do we have a player like that in our squad, no, so I think for me it's a yes.charlton_hero said:
Agreed - good performance yesterday, but I don't think he has enough about him if we're looking to push into mid-table next season. Reminds me of Callum Harriott.edslater_ said:Fevrier had a great game today but I don't think we should be looking to make it permanent at all. He is quite limited for me and has served well as a filler for us but let's not get carried away, we need to be looking for better...
I know WBA are operating at a higher level than us in wages but I would like to see someone like Callum Styles targeted for our midfield.19 -
Hope we re-sign Ramsay bit have a niggling suspicion we won't get him to sign.
Interested @Henry Irving has heard Coventry will be off, although i like him i wont be distraut unlike leuth.
I do think we need LWB, LCB, RWB x 2 prob and a new midfield. Ideally a Doc/Anderson replacement although both could maybe do a job next year but a new Coady/Coventry maybe two if Cov is off.However the vast bulk of any money spent needs to be on a linking forward passing midfielder who can turn and pass forwards through the channels.2 -
Don't think that is a problem as Jones seems to favour the "wonky'' back line, one of the wing backs is given attacking responsibilities and the other is left more of a defender. Originally we were going into the season with Apter (the attacker) and Edwards (more defensive) as the apparent first choice wing backs, though that didn't last long.Gisappointed said:I can see Edwards coming back in the LCB role rather than LWB as he hasn't got much to his game over the halfway line.1 -
If a new striker is on the list, there was a young lad with a 24 on his shirt banging them top corner after the game finished yesterday. 🤣6
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Bailey said:
I have to say that you are both missing a couple of key points regarding Fevrier. Firstly, he is two footed, comfortable on both flanks, those type of players are a rare breed. Secondly, his age, at 23 he has not reached his prime. Do we have a player like that in our squad, no, so I think for me it's a yes.charlton_hero said:
Agreed - good performance yesterday, but I don't think he has enough about him if we're looking to push into mid-table next season. Reminds me of Callum Harriott.edslater_ said:Fevrier had a great game today but I don't think we should be looking to make it permanent at all. He is quite limited for me and has served well as a filler for us but let's not get carried away, we need to be looking for better...
I know WBA are operating at a higher level than us in wages but I would like to see someone like Callum Styles targeted for our midfield.
Which is why it is good to debate these things. I'm not missing anything, I have seen what he can do and the fact he can play both sides, but again I think he's limited. Not particularly quick and isn't a WB or skillful as a winger in the Championship, which is why he's at Stockport. I would personally prefer to see us go for a good RWB and a good attacking winger rather than him.2 -
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Sounds like a yes.Scoham said:Rich Cawley asked NJ if he’d like to sign Fevrier permanently, good to see he wants more of a one on one threat going forward.That’s not what Bree or Clarke really offer, though we probably need to bring in 2 or 3 wing backs so I wouldn’t rule out us bringing in one of them or a similar type of player.
In that position we do need it (strengthened) - more of an individual and one-v-one threat going forward, because everyone has that. That is one thing we’ve asked the recruitment team to really identify.”0 -
I reckon we’ll sell Mbick.MartinCAFC said:
What about Mbick would we likely have him in the squad next season and maybe loan out Leaburn instead?thenewbie said:
And those 5 or 6 probably will be ones who do go, hopefully with the aim of bringing in 5 or 6 who genuinely upgrade the side and that means the remainder of that list are the ones who get loaned our and 5 or 6 of the current starting team are then squad players instead, and so on.shine166 said:
6 (half) of that list were out on loan this season so you're not really replacing them any way and Dykes is OOC. If we don't bring in 5 or so new starters we'll be in trouble again so that list isnt too far off the mark. Id keep godden though for the experience/mentor role though if his wage demands are not too high.thenewbie said:
There is absolutely zero chance we get rid of all of those players. At least not this summer. Not because of their quality but having to find and afford genuine improvements for that many players at once is just not feasible and if we get rid of them all and can't get replacements/improvements we're fucked purely on a numbers basis.FAVADDICK said:I think personally, if your going to move forward you need a massive clear out
Kaminski
Gillesphey
Burke
Mitchell
Coventry
Berry
Apter
Tanto
Leaburn
Dykes
Unfortunately Godden
Ahadme
Taylor
Anderson
Obviously the loan players will head back, just means theres alot of work to do over the summer ( which i know is alot )
Over the next 12-18 months most of them will eventually be pruned off and (hopefully) improved on but it will be evolution not revolution.
We can focus on getting a few genuine upgrades OR replacing squad dross with different squad dross but not both at once with our budget.0 -
Not this summer as he will have to recover from his injury first.The Red Robin said:
I reckon we’ll sell Mbick.MartinCAFC said:
What about Mbick would we likely have him in the squad next season and maybe loan out Leaburn instead?thenewbie said:
And those 5 or 6 probably will be ones who do go, hopefully with the aim of bringing in 5 or 6 who genuinely upgrade the side and that means the remainder of that list are the ones who get loaned our and 5 or 6 of the current starting team are then squad players instead, and so on.shine166 said:
6 (half) of that list were out on loan this season so you're not really replacing them any way and Dykes is OOC. If we don't bring in 5 or so new starters we'll be in trouble again so that list isnt too far off the mark. Id keep godden though for the experience/mentor role though if his wage demands are not too high.thenewbie said:
There is absolutely zero chance we get rid of all of those players. At least not this summer. Not because of their quality but having to find and afford genuine improvements for that many players at once is just not feasible and if we get rid of them all and can't get replacements/improvements we're fucked purely on a numbers basis.FAVADDICK said:I think personally, if your going to move forward you need a massive clear out
Kaminski
Gillesphey
Burke
Mitchell
Coventry
Berry
Apter
Tanto
Leaburn
Dykes
Unfortunately Godden
Ahadme
Taylor
Anderson
Obviously the loan players will head back, just means theres alot of work to do over the summer ( which i know is alot )
Over the next 12-18 months most of them will eventually be pruned off and (hopefully) improved on but it will be evolution not revolution.
We can focus on getting a few genuine upgrades OR replacing squad dross with different squad dross but not both at once with our budget.
But if he has a good season for us next season I agree someone will come in for him.1 -
Surely we'd have let Brighton have him in Jan if that was the case.The Red Robin said:
I reckon we’ll sell Mbick.MartinCAFC said:
What about Mbick would we likely have him in the squad next season and maybe loan out Leaburn instead?thenewbie said:
And those 5 or 6 probably will be ones who do go, hopefully with the aim of bringing in 5 or 6 who genuinely upgrade the side and that means the remainder of that list are the ones who get loaned our and 5 or 6 of the current starting team are then squad players instead, and so on.shine166 said:
6 (half) of that list were out on loan this season so you're not really replacing them any way and Dykes is OOC. If we don't bring in 5 or so new starters we'll be in trouble again so that list isnt too far off the mark. Id keep godden though for the experience/mentor role though if his wage demands are not too high.thenewbie said:
There is absolutely zero chance we get rid of all of those players. At least not this summer. Not because of their quality but having to find and afford genuine improvements for that many players at once is just not feasible and if we get rid of them all and can't get replacements/improvements we're fucked purely on a numbers basis.FAVADDICK said:I think personally, if your going to move forward you need a massive clear out
Kaminski
Gillesphey
Burke
Mitchell
Coventry
Berry
Apter
Tanto
Leaburn
Dykes
Unfortunately Godden
Ahadme
Taylor
Anderson
Obviously the loan players will head back, just means theres alot of work to do over the summer ( which i know is alot )
Over the next 12-18 months most of them will eventually be pruned off and (hopefully) improved on but it will be evolution not revolution.
We can focus on getting a few genuine upgrades OR replacing squad dross with different squad dross but not both at once with our budget.
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Yeah Bree will be a first team premier league player next season.Crispywood said:
No chance we pick up Bree now considering how he’s done at Southampton since going backfenaddick said:
I think we’ll end up with a more traditional RWB and a winger who can play there. The obvious first choice for the natural RWB is Bree, Fev could be worth it for the winger. Imray would be more in the Bree mould from what I’ve seen of himCrispywood said:
imray is only on loan no reason we can’t try to make him permanent. But depends what Nathan Jones wants down that sideWoolwichAddick said:Stanley Mills is quality and would be a great signing. I was hoping West Brom would drop and we’d be able to get Imray on the right hand side0 -
We’re pretty good at identifying defenders which is hardly surprising when our back room team were all defensive players themselves - NJ, Chapple, Rodwell and even Browny and Paul Elliott if / when they get involved in scouting and assessment. It’s telling that we don’t seem to find it as easy to identify the attacking midfielders / strikers - and these are the positions that cost significantly more as well.1
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Excluding Mbick, I don’t think any of the players on loan will be in our squad once the window slams shut in September. I hope we don’t sell Kanu/Anderson and give them another year on loan to progress.
I wouldn’t keep any of the current players on loan to us. From current list I would release/sell/loan Berry, Macca, JRC & Leaburn. Don’t think we will be able to shift Burke.Hope Godden fitness levels are okay for an additional season. Squad would be 19 so probably need another 6 players to join.
Minimum signings would be
1 - LWB
1- LCB
1 - RWB
2 -CM
1 - StrikerThe goal keeping situation will be most challenging as can’t see us paying TK wages to be 2nd choice and doubt we will be able to move him on.1 -
Not all are defenders.Weegie Addick said:We’re pretty good at identifying defenders which is hardly surprising when our back room team were all defensive players themselves - NJ, Chapple, Rodwell and even Browny and Paul Elliott if / when they get involved in scouting and assessment. It’s telling that we don’t seem to find it as easy to identify the attacking midfielders / strikers - and these are the positions that cost significantly more as well.
Danny Hilton is there.
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Who is renowned for the dark arts rather than skills.Redrobo said:
Not all are defenders.Weegie Addick said:We’re pretty good at identifying defenders which is hardly surprising when our back room team were all defensive players themselves - NJ, Chapple, Rodwell and even Browny and Paul Elliott if / when they get involved in scouting and assessment. It’s telling that we don’t seem to find it as easy to identify the attacking midfielders / strikers - and these are the positions that cost significantly more as well.
Danny Hilton is there.0 -
Lots of people here seem to be advocating Oxford wide players like Currie & Mills.
Just be aware that Oxford do not play wing backs. Mills is a Winger in the mould of Apter. He is used to having a right back like Broddie Spencer behind him doing the defensive work.
The most suitable player Oxford have for our formation is De Keersmaecker. Highly rated mobile CM with the ability to create & pick a pass.5
