hotpot
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Post by hotpot on Jan 27, 2023 23:35:27 GMT
We need a centre forward.
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Post by dano75 on Jan 27, 2023 23:46:19 GMT
Yes we do! And a Midfield bastard who’s going to rip it up , take a few bookings do the dirty shit! …. Please
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Post by pushon on Jan 28, 2023 0:40:03 GMT
Pity we haven't still got wing options like Doughty, Philogene Biddas or Montando. It’s Dowertee. Only according to Nigel Wotsisname on Radio Joke
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Post by pushon on Jan 28, 2023 0:42:54 GMT
I’m praying we might be able to get someone in that’s better than Fox as a left back which shouldn’t be difficult. He’s a massive weakness in my opinion as is the whole left side issue. Tbh I’m more concerned by Tymon the bloke can’t defend and runs like he’s got concrete boots. When he can’t beat his man he also has a habit of cutting in on his non existent right foot. Yes all of those things,yet he's one of our better players.
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Post by clarkeda on Jan 28, 2023 7:57:48 GMT
I think we still need 4 in.
1Kilkenny replacement (Pearson) 2 winger (canos/Murphy/redmond) 3 LCB (open to suggestions) 4 target man
But that’s a hell of a turnover in a January window, and no guarantees we will actually improve, we certainly didn’t last year.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jan 28, 2023 8:22:45 GMT
I think we still need 4 in. 1Kilkenny replacement (Pearson) 2 winger (canos/Murphy/redmond) 3 LCB (open to suggestions) 4 target man But that’s a hell of a turnover in a January window, and no guarantees we will actually improve, we certainly didn’t last year. I agree and we only had a big turnover last year because of FFP and it killed the season. This year we had to do it because Neil can't get this squad to perform - without major changes we look like relegation fodder. Fingers crossed it works.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jan 28, 2023 8:52:43 GMT
I think we still need 4 in. 1Kilkenny replacement (Pearson) 2 winger (canos/Murphy/redmond) 3 LCB (open to suggestions) 4 target man But that’s a hell of a turnover in a January window, and no guarantees we will actually improve, we certainly didn’t last year. I'd settle for a targetman if Souttar stays, if not we need another central defender too. To stay up comfortably will be the main target now and then spend money in the summer when we can get more for less money.
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Post by neddy on Jan 28, 2023 9:19:17 GMT
I think we still need 4 in. 1Kilkenny replacement (Pearson) 2 winger (canos/Murphy/redmond) 3 LCB (open to suggestions) 4 target man But that’s a hell of a turnover in a January window, and no guarantees we will actually improve, we certainly didn’t last year. I'd settle for a targetman if Souttar stays, if not we need another central defender too. To stay up comfortably will be the main target now and then spend money in the summer when we can get more for less money. This is the problem isn’t it. We would be replacing the whole spine of the team in one window which I can’t see happening? Goalie Centre half DM Striker Is that really going to happen if and looking a big if now re Harry going?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jan 28, 2023 9:27:50 GMT
I'd settle for a targetman if Souttar stays, if not we need another central defender too. To stay up comfortably will be the main target now and then spend money in the summer when we can get more for less money. This is the problem isn’t it. We would be replacing the whole spine of the team in one window which I can’t see happening? Goalie Centre half DM Striker Is that really going to happen if and looking a big if now re Harry going? I certainly wouldn't let Harry go for less than £15M + a sell on clause around 20%. In today's market that is a fair price, and if nobody is willing to pay that we shouldn't give in. We might even get more in the summer too!
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 28, 2023 9:35:52 GMT
Some rumours that Lyndon Dykes has got pneumonia - so that one looks off as a possibility. As has been mentioned, Newcastle wingers and Burnley strikers look a good (if expensive) possibility, with their recent additions, maybe if we get the Souttar money in and want experience? Barnes is being linked with Swansea. 33 year-old strikers aren't really an answer though, are they? Not when they can go to shit at any point. www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/burnley-stalwart-linked-with-late-january-exit-as-striker-eyes-permanent-move-away-4003767Whether we'd want to go down that route, long-term, after the Vokes experience is questionable. Can't see there being anything in that Van Hooijdonk rumour, probably just agent-driven tittle-tattle as he's being offered around?
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 28, 2023 9:44:22 GMT
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Jan 28, 2023 9:51:10 GMT
Some rumours that Lyndon Dykes has got pneumonia - so that one looks off as a possibility. As has been mentioned, Newcastle wingers and Burnley strikers look a good (if expensive) possibility, with their recent additions, maybe if we get the Souttar money in and want experience? Barnes is being linked with Swansea. 33 year-old strikers aren't really an answer though, are they? Not when they can go to shit at any point. www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/burnley-stalwart-linked-with-late-january-exit-as-striker-eyes-permanent-move-away-4003767Whether we'd want to go down that route, long-term, after the Vokes experience is questionable. Can't see there being anything in that Van Hooijdonk rumour, probably just agent-driven tittle-tattle as he's being offered around? Don’t rule out Barnes to everton for 12 months
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 28, 2023 9:52:52 GMT
Good player, especially with the Beswicks link. But what would we do with Tymon? Can't see LB/LWB being on the radar. Tymon is far from perfect, but we've probably got 5 squad holes before he appears on any to-do list? Summer's probably the time to assess that position, long-term, when Fox goes and we've got a few more months of evidence on Tymon potentially in a back 4?
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Post by Stokester on Jan 28, 2023 10:09:06 GMT
Good player, especially with the Beswicks link. But what would we do with Tymon? Can't see LB/LWB being on the radar. Tymon is far from perfect, but we've probably got 5 squad holes before he appears on any to-do list? Summer's probably the time to assess that position, long-term, when Fox goes and we've got a few more months of evidence on Tymon potentially in a back 4? Has Fox’s exit been confirmed? Wouldn’t be surprised by / necessarily be against us giving him an extra year as cover, assuming his wages are relatively low.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jan 28, 2023 10:15:32 GMT
I think we still need 4 in. 1Kilkenny replacement (Pearson) 2 winger (canos/Murphy/redmond) 3 LCB (open to suggestions) 4 target man But that’s a hell of a turnover in a January window, and no guarantees we will actually improve, we certainly didn’t last year. We don’t need all those right now though do we? We need a ‘target man’ striker and if Harry goes we’ll need another centre half. The others would be nice but we don’t need them. They can be changed over the summer when the squad will evolve naturally anyway with so many out of contract. That doesn’t mean we won’t get them all in the next few days. It depends how the apples drop and who else leaves.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 28, 2023 10:19:47 GMT
Good player, especially with the Beswicks link. But what would we do with Tymon? Can't see LB/LWB being on the radar. Tymon is far from perfect, but we've probably got 5 squad holes before he appears on any to-do list? Summer's probably the time to assess that position, long-term, when Fox goes and we've got a few more months of evidence on Tymon potentially in a back 4? Is Toffolo a better a left back though mate in a 4. It all depends I suppose how Neil sets up but if it’s a 4 I’d have major issues with Tymon at full back
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 28, 2023 10:28:39 GMT
I think the good thing is that Neil is spreading his net over Europe which doesn’t just mean that the only targets will be British based.
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Post by gaznandi on Jan 28, 2023 10:40:11 GMT
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Post by nott1 on Jan 28, 2023 11:30:03 GMT
I think we still need 4 in. 1Kilkenny replacement (Pearson) 2 winger (canos/Murphy/redmond) 3 LCB (open to suggestions) 4 target man But that’s a hell of a turnover in a January window, and no guarantees we will actually improve, we certainly didn’t last year. Should not be a big problem improving the current mob!
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Post by somersetstokie on Jan 28, 2023 12:58:38 GMT
Some rumours that Lyndon Dykes has got pneumonia - so that one looks off as a possibility. As has been mentioned, Newcastle wingers and Burnley strikers look a good (if expensive) possibility, with their recent additions, maybe if we get the Souttar money in and want experience? Barnes is being linked with Swansea. 33 year-old strikers aren't really an answer though, are they? Not when they can go to shit at any point. www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/burnley-stalwart-linked-with-late-january-exit-as-striker-eyes-permanent-move-away-4003767Whether we'd want to go down that route, long-term, after the Vokes experience is questionable. Can't see there being anything in that Van Hooijdonk rumour, probably just agent-driven tittle-tattle as he's being offered around? On this board I would proceed with caution regarding any mention of Burnley Strikers! Or even at the moment Newcastle forwards for that matter!
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Post by somersetstokie on Jan 28, 2023 13:00:21 GMT
I wish people wouldn't keep slamming that window every year!
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Post by knype on Jan 28, 2023 13:00:26 GMT
Good player, especially with the Beswicks link. But what would we do with Tymon? Can't see LB/LWB being on the radar. Tymon is far from perfect, but we've probably got 5 squad holes before he appears on any to-do list? Summer's probably the time to assess that position, long-term, when Fox goes and we've got a few more months of evidence on Tymon potentially in a back 4? Has Fox’s exit been confirmed? Wouldn’t be surprised by / necessarily be against us giving him an extra year as cover, assuming his wages are relatively low. No, no and more no, get him gone
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Post by robwahlmann on Jan 28, 2023 13:12:42 GMT
I think Fox overall has played well since Neil's arrival.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 28, 2023 13:17:54 GMT
Good player, especially with the Beswicks link. But what would we do with Tymon? Can't see LB/LWB being on the radar. Tymon is far from perfect, but we've probably got 5 squad holes before he appears on any to-do list? Summer's probably the time to assess that position, long-term, when Fox goes and we've got a few more months of evidence on Tymon potentially in a back 4? Tymon = bench, further forward or sell, can't say I'd have a problem with any of those options tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2023 13:20:17 GMT
I think Fox overall has played well since Neil's arrival. I’d keep Fox. However, as a lcb he negates a lot of what we need from a 352. The only time I’ve seen us play consistently well with a 352 was when Ostigard and Wilmot were in it. They had enough mobility to run past the central midfielder who could then drop back. It made the system fluid and harder to defend. Fox is pretty slow and instead of pushing us up, forces us deeper. I wouldn’t want to play him there as a number one choice. At left back, I think he has a decent long pass and a decent cross from deep. However, without a target man, those strengths are not important.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jan 28, 2023 13:29:02 GMT
I think Fox overall has played well since Neil's arrival. I’d keep Fox. However, as a lcb he negates a lot of what we need from a 352. The only time I’ve seen us play consistently well with a 352 was when Ostigard and Wilmot were in it. They had enough mobility to run past the central midfielder who could then drop back. It made the system fluid and harder to defend. Fox is pretty slow and instead of pushing us up, forces us deeper. I wouldn’t want to play him there as a number one choice. At left back, I think he has a decent long pass and a decent cross from deep. However, without a target man, those strengths are not important. I would be very surprised if Østigård was able to outrun Fox to be honest! Østigård isn't quick at all, but he has got a great leap in him.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 28, 2023 13:31:38 GMT
Fox is ok but we should be doing better.
Keeping him would be pretty crap and I quite like him.
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Post by cheadlestokie on Jan 28, 2023 13:33:52 GMT
We really can’t afford to let Fox go without a replacement Okay we could do with an upgrade but that could be said about all positions. He has let nobody down this season
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Post by lordb on Jan 28, 2023 13:35:47 GMT
Fox is ok but we should be doing better. Keeping him would be pretty crap and I quite like him. This window? Keep him Summer perhaps
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 28, 2023 13:42:10 GMT
Fair play to Fox for not sulking and stepping up whilst putting in mainly consistent performances. I wouldn’t want him to be any more than a stop gap though
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