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Post by gtleighsr3 on Jul 31, 2023 18:06:57 GMT
That padded cell helps
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Post by West Acton on Jul 31, 2023 18:14:17 GMT
Would be a bit pissed if Martin signs now. What’s he been doing last 8weeks where has he been keeping fit.
I would jog him on now you had chance your never took it identify someone younger.
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Post by The General on Jul 31, 2023 18:25:04 GMT
Beggers cant be choosers at Qpr Westy
We only have 1 striker and he never scores
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Jul 31, 2023 18:27:18 GMT
But he looks good
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Post by The General on Jul 31, 2023 18:33:48 GMT
If pikeys look good i suppose
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Post by The General on Jul 31, 2023 18:35:05 GMT
Wears himself out “Grabbin “ mid week
No energy for saturdays
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Post by West Acton on Jul 31, 2023 18:37:35 GMT
Billy sharp still not got club would go there before Martin
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Jul 31, 2023 18:39:12 GMT
Last season he was billy blunt
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Post by The General on Jul 31, 2023 18:44:52 GMT
Billy sharp still not got club would go there before Martin Agree |
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Post by Shania on Jul 31, 2023 19:02:29 GMT
Chris Martin wouldn't be Chris Martin if the supposed deal was straightforward ...He is borderline arrogant. However Billy Sharp is a good suggestion imo. He sure knows where the net is and also a faster player.
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Post by The General on Jul 31, 2023 19:13:22 GMT
Get both stay up
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Post by jfrabbit on Jul 31, 2023 19:25:25 GMT
Billy Sharp
Josh Maja
Britt Assombalonga
Benik Afobe
Connor Wickham
Martyn Waghorn
Lewis Grabban
All without clubs.
Definitely a couple there I’d take for a season despite age.
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 31, 2023 19:27:15 GMT
Sharp is 37 years old and scored only 2 goals last season. Not sure he's anymore the answer than Martin is. Either way, we do need some signings pronto. Squad is small and the back up from the U23's ain't gonna cut it.
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Post by The General on Jul 31, 2023 19:30:03 GMT
Grabben good player get him
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Post by Shania on Jul 31, 2023 19:46:55 GMT
Billy Sharp Josh Maja Britt Assombalonga Benik Afobe Connor Wickham Martyn Waghorn Lewis Grabban All without clubs. Definitely a couple there I’d take for a season despite age. Josh Maja and Lewis Grabban, yes please. |
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Post by Shania on Jul 31, 2023 20:53:53 GMT
Field going?
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Post by sparks on Jul 31, 2023 22:23:26 GMT
Between 5-7 new players expected in according to David McIntyre
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Post by James1979 on Aug 1, 2023 6:09:29 GMT
Between 5-7 new players expected in according to David McIntyre If that’s true, no one can say ainsworth isn’t being backed |
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Aug 1, 2023 6:30:20 GMT
God help Wycombe, half their team poached
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Post by 2Loftus on Aug 1, 2023 9:16:05 GMT
WLS suggesting yesterday that (pre-Colback) we were likely to bring in 5-7 more players.
Which flies in the face of Ainsworth's assertion that he would be working with a smaller squad this season.
4-6 (in addition to Colback) more coming in would take our squad size to around 30(!). That said, quite a few of them are youngsters, so may not count towards the EFL squad size rule.
Probably also signals that some will be on their way...
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Aug 1, 2023 9:17:29 GMT
WLS suggesting yesterday that (pre-Colback) we were likely to bring in 5-7 more players. Which flies in the face of Ainsworth's assertion that he would be working with a smaller squad this season. 4-6 (in addition to Colback) more coming in would take our squad size to around 30(!). That said, quite a few of them are youngsters. Probably also signals that some will be on their way... like Ainsworth as they obviously worried as hell about him now |
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Post by Greg1882 on Aug 1, 2023 9:22:30 GMT
WLS suggesting yesterday that (pre-Colback) we were likely to bring in 5-7 more players. Which flies in the face of Ainsworth's assertion that he would be working with a smaller squad this season. 4-6 (in addition to Colback) more coming in would take our squad size to around 30(!). That said, quite a few of them are youngsters, so may not count towards the EFL squad size rule. Probably also signals that some will be on their way... They’ve already obviously shit themselves again but goes to show there is wiggle room there and what is plainly obvious now was also plainly obvious 6 weeks ago. Last minute.com |
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Post by 2Loftus on Aug 1, 2023 9:25:58 GMT
Gaz on Colback:
Read on the BBC web site that although he's come in on a 2 year contract, there's an option for a 3rd year.
Hoping he's the new Shaun Derry...
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Post by Corbray on Aug 1, 2023 9:33:30 GMT
WLS suggesting yesterday that (pre-Colback) we were likely to bring in 5-7 more players. Which flies in the face of Ainsworth's assertion that he would be working with a smaller squad this season. 4-6 (in addition to Colback) more coming in would take our squad size to around 30(!). That said, quite a few of them are youngsters, so may not count towards the EFL squad size rule. Probably also signals that some will be on their way... we needed about 5 or 6 new signings regardless. our actual senior squad size is what, 16 or 17 players now? the only areas of the pitch were we have any real depth is LB and AM tbh. one injury to any position and we'd be pretty screwed. even with colback's signing we still could do with another CM as the backup is dozzell. |
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Post by 2Loftus on Aug 1, 2023 9:43:12 GMT
WLS suggesting yesterday that (pre-Colback) we were likely to bring in 5-7 more players. Which flies in the face of Ainsworth's assertion that he would be working with a smaller squad this season. 4-6 (in addition to Colback) more coming in would take our squad size to around 30(!). That said, quite a few of them are youngsters, so may not count towards the EFL squad size rule. Probably also signals that some will be on their way... we needed about 5 or 6 new signings regardless. our actual senior squad size is what, 16 or 17 players now? the only areas of the pitch were we have any real depth is LB and AM tbh. one injury to any position and we'd be pretty screwed. even with colback's signing we still could do with another CM as the backup is dozzell. With Colback, the First Team squad will be 23, according to the offish. Though that includes a few youngsters. |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Aug 1, 2023 9:43:49 GMT
What's the point of all pre-season and creating team spirit there and then signing half of the starting 11 afterwards?
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Post by Tarbie on Aug 1, 2023 9:52:19 GMT
I'm not sure why everyone assumes that this spree of transfers is a knee jerk to getting beaten badly at the weekend. Perhaps it's a factor but I'll point out that what's going on is also the nature of things when you are shopping for a bargain in the transfer market.
Out of contract players will be looking for the best contract they can find. Let's be honest, we aren't going to be offering top end Championship money. Players that were perhaps hoping they could find a better deal, will come back to the negotiating table as the window draws to a close.
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Post by West Acton on Aug 1, 2023 14:11:21 GMT
We’ve done another 180 flip. Gone from wanting bring in young players to develop and sell on for profit to bringing in 30+ players will no resale value.
We literally have no strategy the club is dysfunctional says one thing then does another.
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Post by 2Loftus on Aug 1, 2023 14:22:29 GMT
We’ve done another 180 flip. Gone from wanting bring in young players to develop and sell on for profit to bringing in 30+ players will no resale value. We literally have no strategy the club is dysfunctional says one thing then does another. Well, I guess everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. Needs must... And actually, they're not mutually exclusive. Having the likes of Begovic and Colback in the squad week-in, week-out, can only help the youngsters develop. |
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Post by MattyRangers on Aug 1, 2023 14:26:02 GMT
We’ve done another 180 flip. Gone from wanting bring in young players to develop and sell on for profit to bringing in 30+ players will no resale value. We literally have no strategy the club is dysfunctional says one thing then does another. Well, I guess everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. Needs must... And actually, they're not mutually exclusive. Having the likes of Begovic and Colback in the squad week-in, week-out, can only help the youngsters develop. I admire your optimism, West is bang on - the club have thrown the whole 'philosophy' we had been building out the window. We were playing a certain brand of football which was consistent through Warburton, Beale & Critchley appointments, and have totally disregarded that in appointing Ainsworth. Likewise the proposed plan of developing youngsters to sell on is clearly on the back burner now with short term visions engaged. Don't get me wrong, I think Begovic & Colback are both decent players and an improvement on what we have/had.... but in terms of the clubs structure we are a shambles. |
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