That’s how negotiation works …..
That’s how negotiation works …..
useless platitudeIf you stand still, you go backwards.
Considering the owner wants £20 million for him. We definitely won’t be going for himThat’s how negotiation works …..
Last time we got playoffs the squad got gutted and we started the season with basically a completely new one.Glad you aren't the manager christ.
Imagine Lampard just saying "meh not arsed about strengthening as we finished 5th last year"
useless platitude
You have no patience and just want a shiny new toy to obsess overI know it is a bit of a cliche but I think it’s sorta true what Shunt said tbf, good businesses always reinvent themselves and come out with new products to keep customers engaged with their brand (I suppose the exception is water companies and brands like Coca Cola etc, but you get the point).
Out of all the businesses in the world, football is the one sector that you can go backwards very quickly.useless platitude
Maybe...but if you have a young squad..like we have then these players will be stronger and better than last year;Out of all the businesses in the world, football is the one sector that you can go backwards very quickly.
If you stand still in football, other teams will overtake you, that is a fact. It’s not like we steamrolled into the playoffs and the form leading in to the backend of the season was hardly brilliant.
I’m not worried as I’m sure we will strengthen over the coming weeks but to say we don’t need to strengthen is naive.
You have no patience and just want a shiny new toy to obsess over
That’s how negotiation works …..
Define "strengthen" though. People have this idea that other teams buying loads of players are "strengthening" Strengthening also means coaching who you haveOut of all the businesses in the world, football is the one sector that you can go backwards very quickly.
If you stand still in football, other teams will overtake you, that is a fact. It’s not like we steamrolled into the playoffs and the form leading in to the backend of the season was hardly brilliant.
I’m not worried as I’m sure we will strengthen over the coming weeks but to say we don’t need to strengthen is naive.
We will strengthen the defence and forward areasWell, yes maybe, but still I think we’re not quite there yet as promotion-ready squad. Whether we have the cash for it, I don’t think any of us really know, but I do think it would be a disappointment if we went into a very open season without strengthening the defence and centre-forward areas.
Well, yes maybe, but still I think we’re not quite there yet as promotion-ready squad. Whether we have the cash for it, I don’t think any of us really know, but I do think it would be a disappointment if we went into a very open season without strengthening the defence and centre-forward areas.
you'll be disappointedWe will strengthen the defence and forward areas
I expect to see a CB, RB, RW and a ST
I can’t see all them coming in this window.We will strengthen the defence and forward areas
I expect to see a CB, RB, RW and a ST
You don’t know that do you, same way I don’tyou'll be disappointed
Incremental improvements each year. We run a model where we buy, improve and then sell. If one key player leaves, likely MVE, then you have to use the to strengthen other areas.Define "strengthen" though. People have this idea that other teams buying loads of players are "strengthening" Strengthening also means coaching who you have
You don’t know that do you, same way I don’t
we’re clearly in the market for signings they will come ffs
We will strengthen the defence and forward areas
I expect to see a CB, RB, RW and a ST
Yeah I definitely think those 3 positions will be sortedThat would be the ideal for me but I just don’t see all of those coming in and think we will all be disappointed.
LCB, RB and RW are non negotiable as we need cover for all positions - can’t go into a season with only one option for these.
ST id love us to get but the truth is we’ve got 4 on the books so unless Simms or BTA get sold (can’t see it) then I don’t see us getting one.
We generally have radio silence for ages and pull a rabbit out of a hat, as proven last time with Grimes and recently Rushworth, think it'll be the case again and we'll make the next signing with little to no rumours at all beforehandI reckon we will buy a couple and perhaps get another one in on loan.
This is going to be the exact line of thought until deadline day.We generally have radio silence for ages and pull a rabbit out of a hat, as proven last time with Grimes and recently Rushworth, think it'll be the case again and we'll make the next signing with little to no rumours at all beforehand
What would you actually be satisfied with?This is going to be the exact line of thought until deadline day.
I wonder at what point on deadline will we finally realise its not happening.
Currently we need a CB and a winger.What would you actually be satisfied with?
I think Rushworth will prove to be a massive loan signing for us.Maybe...but if you have a young squad..like we have then these players will be stronger and better than last year;
Dovin
MVE
Kitching
Thomas
JDS
EMC
Eccles
Sheaf
Rudoni.
Simms
Rodrigues
Asante
Bassette
As good as last year/ at their peak
Haji Wright
Sakamoto
Grimes
Latibaudiere
On the wane / past their best;
Allen
Bidwell
I reckon our squads in good hands. Hence why we are still rated highly.
it will be the excuse again if we have another slow start. I guess to look on the bright side, we will have one of the most settled squads!There is of course almost a month left before the window closes but it does seem that in recent days activity has really picked up elsewhere, it’s painfully obvious that we needed to sell before we bought (big ish anyway). I get we are keeping all of our squad but we all know we still need better quality, fingers crossed it’s on its way !
This is going to be the exact line of thought until deadline day.
I wonder at what point on deadline will we finally realise it’s elnot happening.
Currently we need a CB and a winger.
If MVE goes we need full back cover
Ideally we want to sell a striker and sign one.
I'd be happy with the first 2, amazed if theres any more.
I think we’ll definitely get a CB and one other. Should be funds + room in the squad after Binks and MVE go.Currently we need a CB and a winger.
If MVE goes we need full back cover
Ideally we want to sell a striker and sign one.
I'd be happy with the first 2, amazed if theres any more.
We will see.I think we’ll definitely get a CB and one other. Should be funds + room in the squad after Binks and MVE go.
No complaints from you if we get a CB and winger then!
I forget the author who pointed out that if a player starts 50% of games then he is a regular starter. Surprisingly many players in squads (it was based on the PL) don't achieve this. I get that twists the dynamic as PL teams have bigger squads.Indeed. Allen/Eccles etc could move as well because they want regular game time for example…need a squad
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