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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #1
With the Dovin debacle now sorted, what actually do we need still?

Rb? After yday I’d be happy with Burroughs being the backup.

Cm- I think we need one but that would make 6 considering I think Allen would be a useful asset in this formation

ST- this is one we clearly need

Cb- maybe a right sided one if people don’t think Lati is up to it.

What do people think?
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #2
The top two priorities should be a central midfielder that has some leadership qualities. We need a proper captain really. Another striker with some alternative attributes should be another.

We have some great players though. Squad is pretty good. Not far off I would say.
 
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Jonny

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #3
ST probably priority if we don't want to burden Obikwu/Dausch with the responsibility of being 3rd choice. I'd then potentially be looking at a bit of extra cover for CM.

This very quick depth chart I've knocked up makes for pretty good reading!

 
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Terry_dactyl

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #4
Was that a debacle?

I agree with you more or less.
I have a nagging doubt about LB but it seems that’s a non-starter.
My doubt is essentially that Bidwell is getting on a bit and Dasilva hasn’t grown enough in the last year.

As an aside, I noted that the West Indian wicket keeper is also called Josh Dasilva and is 6ft. It can happen.
 
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ccfc1234

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #5
Ccfcisparks said:
With the Dovin debacle now sorted, what actually do we need still?

Rb? After yday I’d be happy with Burroughs being the backup.

Cm- I think we need one but that would make 6 considering I think Allen would be a useful asset in this formation

ST- this is one we clearly need

Cb- maybe a right sided one if people don’t think Lati is up to it.

What do people think?
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We need to improve the 1st team.

LB - a fusion of the two we have would be nice!

ST - look a bit light

CM - a top class ball winning CM would make a difference and release Sheaf and Rudoni to play higher up.

Possibly a RB but Lati and Eccles can play there as can Saka in an emergency. Burroughs might also be kept around.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #6
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
The top two priorities should be a central midfielder that has some leadership qualities. We need a proper captain really. Another striker with some alternative attributes should be another.

We have some great players though. Squad is pretty good. Not far off I would say.
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Yes if we only made those 2 signings I’d say we were ready.

Allows us to pick and choose quality loans should they come available
 

TomRad85

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #7
Ccfcisparks said:
With the Dovin debacle now sorted, what actually do we need still?

Rb? After yday I’d be happy with Burroughs being the backup.

Cm- I think we need one but that would make 6 considering I think Allen would be a useful asset in this formation

ST- this is one we clearly need

Cb- maybe a right sided one if people don’t think Lati is up to it.

What do people think?
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ST and CM, and think we'll see both for sure.
Other 2 positions I'd like but I'm not sure we'll get are LB and RCB, can't really see it happening because of who we already have on our books. I guess I'm prepared to give Dasilva and Lati a clean slate.
 
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Skyblue_CP

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #8
Yep, I think concentrate now on getting a marquee CM and then another ST to compete with Simms and Wright, then we’re about there.
 
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robbiekeane

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #9
Jonny said:
ST probably priority if we don't want to burden Obikwu/Dausch with the responsibility of being 3rd choice. I'd then potentially be looking at a bit of extra cover for CM.

This very quick depth chart I've knocked up makes for pretty good reading!

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Haha did you put Wilson can play striker cause of his goal
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #10
Ccfcisparks said:
With the Dovin debacle now sorted, what actually do we need still?

Rb? After yday I’d be happy with Burroughs being the backup.

Cm- I think we need one but that would make 6 considering I think Allen would be a useful asset in this formation

ST- this is one we clearly need

Cb- maybe a right sided one if people don’t think Lati is up to it.

What do people think?
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If we get another CM then that would allow Eccles to fill in at RB should Milan be out for any reason and as tou say, we'd also haveBurroughs.

I think CM and striker and although it won't happen I'd like to punt Dasilva and get another LB in.

Over the moon we've got a new keeper in. Hopefully he lives up to the hype.
 
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no_loyalty

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #11
Jonny said:
ST probably priority if we don't want to burden Obikwu/Dausch with the responsibility of being 3rd choice. I'd then potentially be looking at a bit of extra cover for CM.

This very quick depth chart I've knocked up makes for pretty good reading!

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Give Wilson a run out up front?
 
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Potbellypig

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #12
If the season started tomorrow then I think we're in fantastic shape. I think we would want another few players covering RB, CB, CM and ST positions but I don't think we need any. We need an Assistant Manager though.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #13
I think we are pretty much equally strong across all positions apart from left back. I am not sure we can bring in a third senior left back though.

What we lack is a real leader and also a real top quality player in the Hamer or Gyokeres mould who can carry the team. It doesn't really matter what position they play, but that is what would turn us into a top team. We should not discount the loan market to find this player/players.
 
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SAJ

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #14
Ccfcisparks said:
With the Dovin debacle now sorted, what actually do we need still?

Rb? After yday I’d be happy with Burroughs being the backup.

Cm- I think we need one but that would make 6 considering I think Allen would be a useful asset in this formation

ST- this is one we clearly need

Cb- maybe a right sided one if people don’t think Lati is up to it.

What do people think?
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Priority for me is a CB. We still haven’t replaced McFadzean.
 

Matt smith

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #15
CM, ST are very important

Then in an ideal world bring a right sided defender in for more depth there, maybe even a right winger
 

shmmeee

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #16
First team CM, someone with real quality on the ball that we’ve lacked since Hamer left.

Backup ST, someone who can challenge and deputise for Simms

Maybe a CB but I thought we looked OK, though the defence is looking very young.
 
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Yorkshire SB

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #17
I don’t know if CM is that vital?

I’d like another one if we’re playing a 3, but we seem fairly well stocked.

Striker 100% and I’d like an attacking left back as an alternative style to Bidwell.
 
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Jonny

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #18
robbiekeane said:
Haha did you put Wilson can play striker cause of his goal
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no_loyalty said:
Give Wilson a run out up front?
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Joint 8th top goalscorer in the 22/23 campaign, scored more than Doyle, Dabo, Rose, Norton-Cuffy, McNally, Wilson-Esbrand, Kelly, Burroughs, O'Hare, Kane, Tavares and Maguire combined!
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #19
Yorkshire SB said:
I don’t know if CM is that vital?

I’d like another one if we’re playing a 3, but we seem fairly well stocked.

Striker 100% and I’d like an attacking left back as an alternative style to Bidwell.
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I think we need a third to play with Sheaf and Rudoni who is a bit better than both of them in terms of ball retention and passing range/speed. Palmer and Allen are very much make weights, Torp yet to prove himself, Eccles not quite at the level we need yet IMO. Just feel we lack a bit of quality.
 
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twistandshout

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #20
Paddy McNair, would bring organisation and experience to the defence. Free Transfer high wages
Antoine Bernede would bring experience and quality to midfield. approx £4m
Morgan Whittaker would bring goals, can play on the right or as a 10.repotedly off to Rangers for £7m.

See you next year in the Prem
 

Sky Blue Heaven

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #21
A mate of mine is absolutely adamant that we’re signing Marc Albrighton on a free. I can’t see it myself, just doesn’t fit our transfer policy.
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #22
CM in the box to box or 6 mould of real quality

ST, pacy and play off the shoulder to compliment Simms when we need something different

Happy with Burroughs to be Milans stand in

If I'm being really greedy an experienced right sided CB

But the CM and ST and away we go
 
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RoboCCFC90

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #23
Saddlebrains said:
CM in the box to box or 6 mould of real quality

ST, pacy and play off the shoulder to compliment Simms when we need something different

Happy with Burroughs to be Milans stand in

If I'm being really greedy an experienced right sided CB

But the CM and ST and away we go
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I agree with all of this.

Priority has to be a backup striker now, then a CM after that.
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #24
All we need is

Donald Love - Player profile 24/25

Donald Love, 30, from Scotland ➤ Accrington Stanley, since 2024 ➤ Right-Back ➤ Market value: €175k ➤ * Dec 2, 1994 in Rochdale, England
www.transfermarkt.co.uk
 
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nunchuckas

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #25
Saddlebrains said:
CM in the box to box or 6 mould of real quality

ST, pacy and play off the shoulder to compliment Simms when we need something different

Happy with Burroughs to be Milans stand in

If I'm being really greedy an experienced right sided CB

But the CM and ST and away we go
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Agree, wouldn't mind a loan for the CB or ST. But if the right player with potential comes up, then I'm sure we'll sign them.

The CM needs to be ours though, I feel.
 
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fatso

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #26
We definately need a striker next.
If Simms picks up an injury we're struggling, Wright looked poor as a CF with his back to goal, so I wouldn't want him up front for any length of time. EMC is a possibility, but I think he's better suited on the wing or as a 10. So more cover is required.

In an ideal world I'd want a LB, RB, CH, CM a striker, and a massive cock.
 
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SkyBlue_Bear83

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #27
I really think we need a top class cm with energy to play alongside Sheaf, Eccles and Torp are ok but I'm not sure if Sheaf, Eccles and Torp are enough for a team who want to be in the top 6 abr challenging the top 2.

Another striker would be nice but not as important as the CM for me.
 
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Matt smith

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #28
SkyBlue_Bear83 said:
I really think we need a top class cm with energy to play alongside Sheaf, Eccles and Torp are ok but I'm not sure if Sheaf, Eccles and Torp are enough for a team who want to be in the top 6 abr challenging the top 2.

Another striker would be nice but not as important as the CM for me.
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Centre mid and striker are both the important positions we still need to fill
 

Hobo

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #29
I would say the priority is ST, CM, RB, then LB and CB.

I think we will only sign players if they come at the right price and quality.. I think we might have to be patient on some of those positions.
 

Evo1883

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #30
Top Central midfielder and a good striker .

Should see us push top 24
 
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SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #31
Evo1883 said:
Top Central midfielder and a good striker .

Should see us push top 24
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I’ve got a feeling we’ll finish in the top 24 no matter who we sign.
 
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Evo1883

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #32
SeaSeeEffCee said:
I’ve got a feeling we’ll finish in the top 24 no matter who we sign.
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Big ask mate
 

rob9872

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #33
Just depth for me. Happy with the quality but at times we looked a bit short, particularly late in the season and only have the same net number. All fit now so unless injuries that could come in January.

GK was the obvious upgrade and that's sorted hopefully. I'd still like Burrows at LB, but we don't appear to be in the running, so also depends on if we let anyone go out on loan.
 

Evo1883

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #34
Quite liked the look of kai andrews yesterday does anybody know if the club have high hopes of him making it
 

Gint11

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  • Jul 20, 2024
  • #35
CM would be good for depth but not the end of the world as we have options. A ST is needed to back up Simms.
 
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