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Who would you drop for Gilbert?AberystwythAddick said:
People too quick to turn their noses up at players like Gilbert, Bree and Clarke. A lot forget where we sit in the pecking order currentlyCrispywood said:Is Gilbert the best player in the world no but a 24 yr old on a free with championship experience and offers something different to what we have in the building definitely wouldn’t hurt.Also could potentially have a 6’3 Jones, 6’5 Koumetio 6’2 Sichenje 6’2 Knibbs a 6’7 Leaburn and a 6’4 Mbick at set pieces Gilbert may be worth investing in that alone just like Clarke with his long throw ins0 -
If Charlton signed Gilbert would he be a barrier to youngsters coming through?
Surely he would need to be markedly better than, say, Mwamba or Fullah?
I didn't get that vibe from him when he played before.0 -
I think Gilbert is a decent player with good vision and passing range. As a squad player then fine. As a starter though, I think we need better.0
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Gilbert didn’t start for us over Luke Berry and Greg Docherty in league 1. Our midfield is an area we need a big upgrade, honestly can’t believe there is anyone that is considering this as a move that would do that20
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This is such a false argument. If they're good enough to play ahead of him they will, regardlessjose said:If Charlton signed Gilbert would he be a barrier to youngsters coming through?
Surely he would need to be markedly better than, say, Mwamba or Fullah?
I didn't get that vibe from him when he played before.3 -
Can I ask did I miss something, how are we worried now we are only after free transfers? Is this confirmed or speculation?
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It’s bed wettersWijoh said:Can I ask did I miss something, how are we worried now we are only after free transfers? Is this confirmed or speculation?26 -
Is this a shit version of Bridget Jones?shirty5 said:
All depends on the Budget Jones has been given. All will come to light at the end of the transfer window if that scenario happensWijoh said:Can I ask did I miss something, how are we worried now we are only after free transfers? Is this confirmed or speculation?28 -
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No idea squire. Never watched itBrownie12 said:
Is this a shit version of Bridget Jones?shirty5 said:
All depends on the Budget Jones has been given. All will come to light at the end of the transfer window if that scenario happensWijoh said:Can I ask did I miss something, how are we worried now we are only after free transfers? Is this confirmed or speculation?2 -
I might be naive here but this time last year we hadn’t signed:ShootersHillGuru said:
It’s bed wettersWijoh said:Can I ask did I miss something, how are we worried now we are only after free transfers? Is this confirmed or speculation?
Reece Burke
JRC
Apter
Charlie Kelman
Harvey Knibbs
not to mention the loans (bree and Hernandez)
Seeing as this is the bulk of our spending last season I wouldn’t be panicking just yet.
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Monday 6th JulyBrownie12 said:
Is this a shit version of Bridget Jones?shirty5 said:
All depends on the Budget Jones has been given. All will come to light at the end of the transfer window if that scenario happensWijoh said:Can I ask did I miss something, how are we worried now we are only after free transfers? Is this confirmed or speculation?
11st 2, alcohol units 3, new signings 011 -
No need to drop anyone, it’s about build a squad of player capable of playing in the championship not just a starting 11. Strength in depth is key in case we get more injuriesScoham said:
Who would you drop for Gilbert?AberystwythAddick said:
People too quick to turn their noses up at players like Gilbert, Bree and Clarke. A lot forget where we sit in the pecking order currentlyCrispywood said:Is Gilbert the best player in the world no but a 24 yr old on a free with championship experience and offers something different to what we have in the building definitely wouldn’t hurt.Also could potentially have a 6’3 Jones, 6’5 Koumetio 6’2 Sichenje 6’2 Knibbs a 6’7 Leaburn and a 6’4 Mbick at set pieces Gilbert may be worth investing in that alone just like Clarke with his long throw ins1 -
That’s why I disagree about signing Gilbert as midfield cover, we need one, ideally two first choice signings in there. Depth was a problem last season when players like Berry and Anderson came in. Gilbert is better them but would likely only be a sub.AberystwythAddick said:
No need to drop anyone, it’s about build a squad of player capable of playing in the championship not just a starting 11. Strength in depth is key in case we get more injuriesScoham said:
Who would you drop for Gilbert?AberystwythAddick said:
People too quick to turn their noses up at players like Gilbert, Bree and Clarke. A lot forget where we sit in the pecking order currentlyCrispywood said:Is Gilbert the best player in the world no but a 24 yr old on a free with championship experience and offers something different to what we have in the building definitely wouldn’t hurt.Also could potentially have a 6’3 Jones, 6’5 Koumetio 6’2 Sichenje 6’2 Knibbs a 6’7 Leaburn and a 6’4 Mbick at set pieces Gilbert may be worth investing in that alone just like Clarke with his long throw ins
We know we’re scouting beyond England and Scotland now, I can’t believe there isn’t a player or two out there who’s affordable and better than Docherty and Coventry.4 -
Berry 😂Scoham said:
Who would you drop for Gilbert?AberystwythAddick said:
People too quick to turn their noses up at players like Gilbert, Bree and Clarke. A lot forget where we sit in the pecking order currentlyCrispywood said:Is Gilbert the best player in the world no but a 24 yr old on a free with championship experience and offers something different to what we have in the building definitely wouldn’t hurt.Also could potentially have a 6’3 Jones, 6’5 Koumetio 6’2 Sichenje 6’2 Knibbs a 6’7 Leaburn and a 6’4 Mbick at set pieces Gilbert may be worth investing in that alone just like Clarke with his long throw ins4 -
Gilbert ran the show for Boro v us at the Valley last season11
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ct_addick said:Gilbert ran the show for Boro v us at the Valley last season
You might be confusing Gilbert & Hayden Hackney there3 -
Must say I don't remember that happeningct_addick said:Gilbert ran the show for Boro v us at the Valley last season13 -
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The last thing we need is more midfielders who aren’t good enough to be starting week in week out.AberystwythAddick said:
No need to drop anyone, it’s about build a squad of player capable of playing in the championship not just a starting 11. Strength in depth is key in case we get more injuriesScoham said:
Who would you drop for Gilbert?AberystwythAddick said:
People too quick to turn their noses up at players like Gilbert, Bree and Clarke. A lot forget where we sit in the pecking order currentlyCrispywood said:Is Gilbert the best player in the world no but a 24 yr old on a free with championship experience and offers something different to what we have in the building definitely wouldn’t hurt.Also could potentially have a 6’3 Jones, 6’5 Koumetio 6’2 Sichenje 6’2 Knibbs a 6’7 Leaburn and a 6’4 Mbick at set pieces Gilbert may be worth investing in that alone just like Clarke with his long throw ins10 -
It didn’t.LittleAddick said:
Must say I don't remember that happeningct_addick said:Gilbert ran the show for Boro v us at the Valley last season0 -
In fairness Gilbert did play well against us at the valley but faded out of the game which is the concern with him. Did a job on loan and will never forget the two corners against Orient!!7
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We need to sign players who are a clear improvement over the current options. Coventry and Docherty will then become the depth.AberystwythAddick said:
No need to drop anyone, it’s about build a squad of player capable of playing in the championship not just a starting 11. Strength in depth is key in case we get more injuriesScoham said:
Who would you drop for Gilbert?AberystwythAddick said:
People too quick to turn their noses up at players like Gilbert, Bree and Clarke. A lot forget where we sit in the pecking order currentlyCrispywood said:Is Gilbert the best player in the world no but a 24 yr old on a free with championship experience and offers something different to what we have in the building definitely wouldn’t hurt.Also could potentially have a 6’3 Jones, 6’5 Koumetio 6’2 Sichenje 6’2 Knibbs a 6’7 Leaburn and a 6’4 Mbick at set pieces Gilbert may be worth investing in that alone just like Clarke with his long throw ins8 -
Wait! You are saying that, after this point last season, we signed Burke, JRC, Apter, Knibbs and Hernandez? And that is meant to encourage us? I should think if management read that they will lock the chequebook away and call it "business done for this window".Wijoh said:
I might be naive here but this time last year we hadn’t signed:ShootersHillGuru said:
Reece Burke
JRC
Apter
Charlie Kelman
Harvey Knibbs
not to mention the loans (Bree and Hernandez)6 -
Ran the show is strong but he did have a good game. Then again we were so open that I think basically anyone would haveCovered End said:
It didn’t.LittleAddick said:
Must say I don't remember that happeningct_addick said:Gilbert ran the show for Boro v us at the Valley last season1 -
Gilbert would be such a meh signing. Doesn't improve on what we've got and don't think there's much to choose between him and JRC.
Hoping a good chunk of the budget is earmarked for the midfield and PC can go and find a couple of real gems from Europe2 -
I really like the fact we’ve targeted Europe for players but it also scares me. It’s such a huge gamble.2
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Not a chance JRC would have featured regularly for a team in the running for automatics the whole seasonMarcusH26 said:Gilbert would be such a meh signing. Doesn't improve on what we've got and don't think there's much to choose between him and JRC.
Hoping a good chunk of the budget is earmarked for the midfield and PC can go and find a couple of real gems from Europe2 -
Gilbert didn’t eitherns9 said:
Not a chance JRC would have featured regularly for a team in the running for automatics the whole seasonMarcusH26 said:Gilbert would be such a meh signing. Doesn't improve on what we've got and don't think there's much to choose between him and JRC.
Hoping a good chunk of the budget is earmarked for the midfield and PC can go and find a couple of real gems from Europe1












