SlowerThanPlatt
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Not the best examples tbh. Sheaf was a loan with obligation to buy and O’Hare was OOC and not wanted by Villa
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Not the best examples tbh. Sheaf was a loan with obligation to buy and O’Hare was OOC and not wanted by VillaCould not possibly be more wrong.
The defence that got us to the play offs had two loanees in the centre plus another at wing back. We can never afford, even now a player of Doyle's quality. Loans bring skill levels that are beyond the usual acquisition routes. O'Hare, Sheaf were both loanees originally, as would have been McNally if we recruited him. Try before you buy.
Prem clubs have hoovered up all the talent, one reason why our youth programme has delivered so little in recent years
Best to make use of their need to utilize it all those players.
Can't think how many times in the last few years I have felt the need to reply to the imbecilic call to not use loans.
Totally agree and of course Gyokeres was also a loan. All of our best players in the last few years apart from Hamer at least started as loans. Generally the extra quality they bring shines through.Could not possibly be more wrong.
The defence that got us to the play offs had two loanees in the centre plus another at wing back. We can never afford, even now a player of Doyle's quality. Loans bring skill levels that are beyond the usual acquisition routes. O'Hare, Sheaf were both loanees originally, as would have been McNally if we recruited him. Try before you buy.
Prem clubs have hoovered up all the talent, one reason why our youth programme has delivered so little in recent years
Best to make use of their need to utilize it all those players.
Can't think how many times in the last few years I have felt the need to reply to the imbecilic call to not use loans.
O'Hare was on loan for a year before he was out of contract.Not the best examples tbh. Sheaf was a loan with obligation to buy and O’Hare was OOC and not wanted by Villa
The whole team were terrible in that first half, played like eleven strangers new to football.It was McNally’s only really bad game for us.
We were brutal alrightThe whole team were terrible in that first half, played like eleven strangers new to football.
He said a "greater balance towards owning our own players"Can't think how many times in the last few years I have felt the need to reply to the imbecilic call to not use loans.
Don't you have to have a keeper in the same way a world cup squad has to have 3 goalies in it for whatever reasonBold? What do you do if they’re injured or sent off? Sure it’s a once every couple of years occurrence, but you’re basically writing a game off if it happens.
Are you saying the 50-100 games with an extra sub is worth the one game you need it? I can see that.
And a couple the next ..We need a couple of signings this week
If we can grab a first XI striker this wk, job done for KO. I'd back us to give Leicester a game if Godden starts so if that's the worst case scenario, not bad.We need a couple of signings this week
Not sure if it’s been covered but that Dylan Vente rumor can finally be put to bed now that he’s moved to Hibs.
It’s irrelevant. McNally doesn’t play LCB and if we want McNally permanently, and Burnley don’t want to sell, it’s the end of the discussion.Is Binks better than McNally ?
It’s irrelevant. McNally doesn’t play LCB and if we want McNally permanently, and Burnley don’t want to sell, it’s the end of the discussion.
Bobby Thomas or Binks may not be better players right now, but MR supposedly believes Thomas has a higher ceiling than McNally.
What a boring day
Or, the people who’s job it is to scout and recruit players know what they’re doing.Thomas or Binks are the cheapest option.
Now that was amazing. Happy for broadYou don't like cricket? (I love it).
Could not possibly be more wrong.
The defence that got us to the play offs had two loanees in the centre plus another at wing back. We can never afford, even now a player of Doyle's quality. Loans bring skill levels that are beyond the usual acquisition routes. O'Hare, Sheaf were both loanees originally, as would have been McNally if we recruited him. Try before you buy.
Prem clubs have hoovered up all the talent, one reason why our youth programme has delivered so little in recent years
Best to make use of their need to utilize it all those players.
Can't think how many times in the last few years I have felt the need to reply to the imbecilic call to not use loans.
I think Thomas could be every bit as good as McNallyOr, the people who’s job it is to scout and recruit players know what they’re doing.
Let’s not forget that McNally was an unproven L1 CB this time last year.
Must also be said that almost all teams that get promoted have loans players that play a vital role. E.g. Burnley and Sheff UtdHaving 5 loans was necessary last season to patch up the defence as we didn't have a pot to piss in. Not the case now.
For comparison, Brentford had 2 players on loan in their promotion season:
Saman Ghoddos - loaned with an option to buy in the Summer window which they triggered in Jan.
Winston Reid - signed on the final day of the Jan transfer window to cover injuries.
Neither were in their starting XI in the play-off final.
Is this ITK or just a hunch?Would not be surprised if we tried to sign Sam Gallagher from Blackburn in the next week or so...
Reversal of Hyam situation - they seem to have financial issues we could exploit.
A player who has not reached his full potential in recent years. I think Rovers would sell for a lot less than the quoted £5m a couple of weeks ago. Wages would be the issue though as he is one of their higher earners...
Just a hunch. Definitely not ITK.Is this ITK or just a hunch?
I'm glad you aren't ITK cus Gallagher really isn't tickling my fancy not going to lie!!Just a hunch. Definitely not ITK.
He is well rated though, I can’t really remember him but Blackburn did well last season just missing out on the play-offs, the thing with him with his record, price & wage can’t see him coming here to sit on the bench.I'm glad you aren't ITK cus Gallagher really isn't tickling my fancy not going to lie!!
Having 5 loans was necessary last season to patch up the defence as we didn't have a pot to piss in. Not the case now.
For comparison, Brentford had 2 players on loan in their promotion season:
Saman Ghoddos - loaned with an option to buy in the Summer window which they triggered in Jan.
Winston Reid - signed on the final day of the Jan transfer window to cover injuries.
Neither were in their starting XI in the play-off final.
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