Mixed loyalties when we play grimbsy though eh?
Solid signing. It's always imperative to have a versatile midfielder in the squad. Seems that CAM has been identified as his strongest position, however previous managers have ben quoted to have said that he can pretty much play anywhere in midfield and still excel. Makes me question what formation we will predominately use next season though. One can assume Vincenti will start alongside Kelly, with Doyle playing every other game considering his age.
Now that the CMs have been covered we need to look to wingers to sure up our midfield. At the moment we only have Jodi Jones. If Thomas signs, our right side will be a serious threat, but I'm personally not holding my breath. Therefore, assuming Thomas in fact rejects a contract extension and Reid is considered surplus to requirements then Robins will consequently need to bring in two solid LM's and an experienced RM as relying on Vincenti to fill the role as both a winger and a CAM/CM would be an unneeded risk.
Earlier in the window Robins said that 12 are to be bought in, however I think this figure will obviously fluctuate based on those who exit the club between now and 1st Sept. Harries, Willis, Stevenson, Reid, Turnbull, Beavon, Haynes and Thomas are all not guaranteed to stay. This concerns me because if worst comes to worst Robins still needs to bring in the remaining 5 players he promised earlier in the window as well as up to 8 replacements.
We've already completed some shrewd business in the transfer window and I'm personally pleased with our acquisitions so far. But similarly, it's no secret that there's still a great deal of work to be done.
Which means?It wouldn't be, would it?
When I've looked at where he's mostly played a few minutes ago it seems Rochdale used him as a right winger largely in his time there, so if you go on that basis in a 4231 you'd likely play him in the wide right position where George Thomas played towards the end of the season.
What he does give us tho is options to play him in that role or the no 10 position tho I'd play McNulty there and continue the search for a target man striker. If not then he could be used in the 10 as he's a eye for a few goals. Also gives us the option to go a traditional 442 and use him as a winger.
Time will tell, and who stays or comes in.
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If Robins does decide that his best position is on the right then I wonder if that suggests Thomas is off? Regardless, I think Robins has bought Vincenti as a tactical player. One that has the ability to shape the midfield no matter what formation is puts out. Because of this it's safe to say wherever Vincenti plays this season, he'll be an integral member of the squad.
Which means it's obvious he was being sarcastic / taking the piss but you are the only one still taking it so seriously.Which means?
Couldn't agree more, it does cast doubt about Thomas but this is a great signing with or without Thomas in mind.
He's not here to be a squad player that's for sure and will find a place in the 11 I just hope it's a settled position for him to settle in.
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Yet cc4l still doesn't Blame mowbrayLast season our pre-season was nothing short of a shambles
This casts doubt about George Thomas re-signing. I'd say he will play on the right of the front 3 but saying that he can play right wing role comfortably.
Looking at his goal scoring stats he gets a few from headers.
Really good signing this
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i have said many times summer recruitment was a problem actually.Yet cc4l still doesn't Blame mowbray
My grandma would be an upgrade on Rose and shes been dead for 16 years, god bless herLooks like an upgrade on Rose.
Do you not rate any of them for league 2 then?So we have signed Peter Vincenti along with Michael Doyle,Liam Kelly, Rod McDonald,Dominic Hyam ,Liam O' Brien and Marc McNulty, AND we are to challenge with this lot,well lets hope so hey,i think we can't even muster a challenge in this piss pot league,no wonder the fans are staying away, mid table at best..
So we have signed Peter Vincenti along with Michael Doyle,Liam Kelly, Rod McDonald,Dominic Hyam ,Liam O' Brien and Marc McNulty, AND we are to challenge with this lot,well lets hope so hey,i think we can't even muster a challenge in this piss pot league,no wonder the fans are staying away, mid table at best..
So we have signed Peter Vincenti along with Michael Doyle,Liam Kelly, Rod McDonald,Dominic Hyam ,Liam O' Brien and Marc McNulty, AND we are to challenge with this lot,well lets hope so hey,i think we can't even muster a challenge in this piss pot league,no wonder the fans are staying away, mid table at best..
I'd guess he is an older fella without a clue about any of them or league 2.Admire your optimism.
I'd guess he is an older fella without a clue about any of them or league 2.
Reading a Rochdale Forum, they seem to think he is likely to be OK in League 2. He was a shadow of his former self (apparently) after his injury last season, and League 1 may have been too much for him, thus a parting of the ways acceptable to both.
This may be his final 'pay day'. He may be fucked by injury and be a complete hobbling disaster, but let's hope not eh?
We'll know more in the coming weeks about the Thomas situation. Hopefully as pre-season begins a decision will have been made.
As I said previously the amount of players such as Thomas who we don't know are staying/leaving really does concern me. It's crucial to have a relatively full squad for the duration of pre-season so I certainly wouldn't say no to one or two more signings being made in the coming weeks. Along with solid guarantees on those who are staying/leaving; purely to ensure stability.
Last season our pre-season was nothing short of a shambles, we effectively took an Under 23 squad. A successful season is often based on a good pre-season as it gives teams a chance to hit the ground running and find early form. Especially in a team where multiple signings are made as it ensures that the team gel and get to know one another. This obviously applies to us so it wouldn't hurt to take the fullest squad we can in order to mould our potential starting XI into a successful unit.
Thanks LeedsDale . Have you got a 20 goal a season player spare? We are still in need off one.
Most of them have been promoted from this league.So we have signed Peter Vincenti along with Michael Doyle,Liam Kelly, Rod McDonald,Dominic Hyam ,Liam O' Brien and Marc McNulty, AND we are to challenge with this lot,well lets hope so hey,i think we can't even muster a challenge in this piss pot league,no wonder the fans are staying away, mid table at best..
We have had players like that trouble is some of them are still at the club.Aren't we all!?
You can have Donal McDermott or Reuben Noble-Lazarus if you want: in their heads they think they can score 20 a season
He will probably be the first to admit he hasn't performed to the level he would expect over the last two seasons
Exactly what I was thinking. Seems a very similar player.Looks like an upgrade on Rose.
Exactly what I was thinking. Seems a very similar player.
I don't know why people don't like Andy Rose. Got in the box, and was about the only player that would move around and lose their marker and get to the ball in set pieces.
Vincenti always seemed to be one of the top performers at Rochdale so seems a good signing
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