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Post by West Acton on Jul 17, 2019 13:16:24 GMT
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 17, 2019 14:27:15 GMT
would love cameron back. it would make the bobby ball signing pointless though.
if warb is after another 5 players on top of the 7 that he has signed, are we not back to the problem of a bloated squad with lots of wages to pay?
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Post by hubble on Jul 17, 2019 14:52:52 GMT
I've asked JJB to join us. We desperately need his brother's ITK, IMO......  |
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Post by acricketer on Jul 17, 2019 17:41:56 GMT
would love cameron back. it would make the bobby ball signing pointless though. if warb is after another 5 players on top of the 7 that he has signed, are we not back to the problem of a bloated squad with lots of wages to pay? We will have a new official designation as a Monkey Rescue Centre |
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 17, 2019 18:44:08 GMT
would love cameron back. it would make the bobby ball signing pointless though. if warb is after another 5 players on top of the 7 that he has signed, are we not back to the problem of a bloated squad with lots of wages to pay? We will have a new official designation as a Monkey Rescue Centre We are the rag and bone man of the championship. #Justleaveyourunwantedoutsideandwewill collect. #wewilltakeallyourunwantedshit #recycleparkrangers #scrapplayers #anyprofitswillbedonatedtolesfoundation |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2019 19:29:21 GMT
Our focus has to be the forward as we are desperately short up front and what we have left is rank bad.
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Post by hal9thou on Jul 17, 2019 22:33:58 GMT
Not going to lie, I don't get the way Les / MW have done business this window. I defy anyone to explain the rationale - the mf duplications, taking a massive punt on the striker front, CB cupboard iffy, and what looks like a fair wage building up for a bunch of mediocrity.
I look forward to being confounded by our brilliant strategists over the next few weeks.
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Post by acricketer on Jul 17, 2019 22:38:47 GMT
 I think they're waiting for the "offload" list prior to the transfer window closing and scooping up a couple of bargains. |
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Post by West Acton on Jul 18, 2019 6:54:35 GMT
Warburton has explained striker situation number of times and strategy makes perfect sense. You might not like it, I get that, and it is frustrating but it makes sense
Risky ploy but hopefully pays dividends
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 18, 2019 7:05:52 GMT
Warburton has explained striker situation number of times and strategy makes perfect sense. You might not like it, I get that, and it is frustrating but it makes sense Risky ploy but hopefully pays dividends Decent strikers are always difficult to land mate. And as you say, Warburton has explained a number of times that we have our targets but we are waiting for their current clubs to decide whether they are going to let them go at a price we are willing to pay. We'll only know how much of a gamble it was letting Smith go when the season kicks off in a couple of weeks. Personally, I'm confident we'll have signed 2 or 3 strikers by then! |
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Post by spongeparr on Jul 18, 2019 7:27:25 GMT
We needed to do the work early and we have done the bulk of it that way. Strikers and one or two other positions will be filled but as others have said, it depends on the Prem teams buying/selling and then we mop up those that don't even make their 25 man squad.
Risky yes, but at least it's a plan rather than just ending up with a Carlton Cole style player that's been around the houses without excelling anywhere.
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Post by West Acton on Jul 18, 2019 8:13:57 GMT
Remember last time we were desperate for strikers we just got in Keane and Maiaga and season before that other untied player Macheda???
All awful desperate signings which offered nothing. Prefer this measured approach
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 18, 2019 10:56:24 GMT
Remember last time we were desperate for strikers we just got in Keane and Maiaga and season before that other untied player Macheda??? All awful desperate signings which offered nothing. Prefer this measured approach Me too. They were shockers weren't they mate. |
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Jul 18, 2019 13:00:43 GMT
Remember last time we were desperate for strikers we just got in Keane and Maiaga and season before that other untied player Macheda??? All awful desperate signings which offered nothing. Prefer this measured approach Said exactly the same to someone who said any striker is better than no striker. Bollocks. |
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Post by shepherdsmush on Jul 18, 2019 13:19:26 GMT
Not going to lie, I don't get the way Les / MW have done business this window. I defy anyone to explain the rationale - the mf duplications, taking a massive punt on the striker front, CB cupboard iffy, and what looks like a fair wage building up for a bunch of mediocrity. I look forward to being confounded by our brilliant strategists over the next few weeks. Not sure that we've taken a massive punt on the striker front at all even considering that Matt Smith has had a fairly ok return. Would only be a massive punt if we get absolutely no-one in whatsover (IMO). |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2019 16:57:02 GMT
The concern with Smithy going is we are taking our plan b last 20 minute charge away. Very interesting to see who we do actually end up with.
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Post by West Acton on Jul 18, 2019 17:46:54 GMT
The concern with Smithy going is we are taking our plan b last 20 minute charge away. Very interesting to see who we do actually end up with. at last someone who sees him as the plan B as plenty seem to see him as the first choice go too See little Smyth might be off too Wycombe |
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Jul 18, 2019 18:10:30 GMT
The concern with Smithy going is we are taking our plan b last 20 minute charge away. Very interesting to see who we do actually end up with. at last someone who sees him as the plan B as plenty seem to see him as the first choice go too See little Smyth might be off too Wycombe Plenty moaning about Smyth being loaned out. We must have something lined up. |
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 18, 2019 19:43:14 GMT
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 18, 2019 19:45:12 GMT
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 18, 2019 20:40:33 GMT
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Post by 1qprdk on Jul 18, 2019 23:20:35 GMT
Maybe the management feel Niko Hämäläinen is not ready to step up as back up for Wallace yet?
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 19, 2019 6:34:34 GMT
Maybe the management feel Niko Hämäläinen is not ready to step up as back up for Wallace yet? Yeah, but we have Barbet and Manning who can also do a job at left back. I think the manager must be looking to shift a few on. In our situation it really doesn't make sense to be starting the season with such a big squad. We have at least 2 players for every position, except strikers now. Should be putting 100% of our effort into bringing in strikers. |
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Post by 1qprdk on Jul 19, 2019 6:57:43 GMT
Maybe the management feel Niko Hämäläinen is not ready to step up as back up for Wallace yet? Yeah, but we have Barbet and Manning who can also do a job at left back. I think the manager must be looking to shift a few on. In our situation it really doesn't make sense to be starting the season with such a big squad. We have at least 2 players for every position l, except strikers now. Should be putting 100% of effort into bringing in strikers. I agree, and I hope the manager does too. It sounds like he does regarding strikers at least. |
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Post by 1qprdk on Jul 19, 2019 6:58:34 GMT
Rangel can also fill in at left back if needed.
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Post by spongeparr on Jul 19, 2019 7:33:27 GMT
I have no problem bringing in another but not as a squad player. As mentioned, we have enough cover if Wallace is first choice LB. But if this bloke is brilliant then it would be daft to not bring him in.
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Post by davieqpr on Jul 19, 2019 12:12:49 GMT
Maybe it's just a click bait site so let's wait and see.
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 19, 2019 12:45:39 GMT
Maybe it's just a click bait site so let's wait and see. Don't think so Dave. Spanish website Mercato is the original source. pretty reliable going by past transfers. Doubt the player is decent, his contract is not being renewed and only charlton and us are being reported to be interested. maybe one of les "hidden gems" |
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 19, 2019 12:52:52 GMT
The concern with Smithy going is we are taking our plan b last 20 minute charge away. Very interesting to see who we do actually end up with. at last someone who sees him as the plan B as plenty seem to see him as the first choice go too See little Smyth might be off too Wycombe west london sport reporting this now. probably will be announced today at some point |
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Post by West Acton on Jul 19, 2019 13:19:01 GMT
Maybe it's just a click bait site so let's wait and see. Don't think so Dave. Spanish website Mercato is the original source. pretty reliable going by past transfers. Doubt the player is decent, his contract is not being renewed and only charlton and us are being reported to be interested. maybe one of les "hidden gems" Steve Gallen Charltons Head of Recruitment and he knows his stuff so if Charlton are in for him he must be decent enough |
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