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Post by stokief on Aug 27, 2024 13:51:31 GMT
Any remote chance that we could bring in some much needed experience to bolster the backline and provide a bit of cool and calm ? its all well and good having all these youngsters but we need a bit of good old fashioned grit in the mix! I assume you've forgotten about Ben Gibson then? no I haven't forgotten but was rather hoping he wouldn't be on his own.
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Post by dirtclod on Aug 27, 2024 13:52:49 GMT
Somebody on here brought Al-Hamadi up early on in the window. He could have very well been on the "radar" from the start. (Along with 60 other players)
And that Mini at CW, somebody make sure it isn't parked sideways in John's spot with a padlock on the drivers' door. Make sure that tag isn't B3AN.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 27, 2024 13:52:50 GMT
www.scoutednotebook.com/p/scouted-christmas-wishlistPerhaps most importantly, amongst forwards in League Two, he leads the league for runs in behind this season and ranks third for dangerous runs in behind. his numbers suggest a tireless athleticism. The jump in physicality between League 2 and the upper tiers of the pyramid is not to be underestimated, and clubs looking to pull Al-Hamadi up a league or two will be encouraged by how much and how quickly he moves. We won’t go through all his physical metrics compared to League Two forwards. Whether it’s PSV-99, high accelerations, sprinting distance, high intensity distance, etc, he is right near the top in basically everything. So let’s do something a little different and compare him to Premier League forwards. The results are pretty interesting to say the least. He presents, athletically at least, very in line with a Premier League standard. All said, Ali Al-Hamadi looks like a centre-forward profile ready to be ported from League Two into a more bullish level of competition. This is a tall - 1.87m, rangy, athletic centre-forward of the kind that is particularly fashionable, playing a step below his physical ceiling. Obviously, with ten goals and five assists in 18 league appearances this season (he scored another two in one game during the writing of this story), clubs above Wimbledon in the pyramid have already registered interest. So perhaps we can’t claim this one entirely - but hopefully, we’ve illustrated why he’s a coveted property.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 27, 2024 14:04:31 GMT
I mentioned I thought we'd go for Al Hamadi a week or so ago, very predictable tbh.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Aug 27, 2024 14:05:01 GMT
Wonder if Ross Stewart will get a loan out this window. Fits the bill....injured beyond injured & hardly any playing time. Plus, suspect fashion sense
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Aug 27, 2024 14:06:20 GMT
I assume you've forgotten about Ben Gibson then? no I haven't forgotten but was rather hoping he wouldn't be on his own. How many experienced defenders do you want then? Stevens is another who's experienced and Wilmot has over 150 appearances so he's not exactly youthful is he? Gooch is another as well.
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Post by brutus on Aug 27, 2024 14:10:13 GMT
People still believing choppers bullshit 🙄
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Post by stokief on Aug 27, 2024 14:12:48 GMT
no I haven't forgotten but was rather hoping he wouldn't be on his own. How many experienced defenders do you want then? Stevens is another who's experienced and Wilmot has over 150 appearances so he's not exactly youthful is he? Gooch is another as well. Stevens is injured..Again Wilmot is not the most reliable and I don't feel he has leadership qualities and er Gooch? he's probably a good lad but not entirely, if I'm being polite what I was meaning by experience, grit!
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Post by loustokiefc on Aug 27, 2024 14:14:14 GMT
People still believing choppers bullshit 🙄 This is Choppers last chance saloon. He’s really putting it all on the line here. Death or glory
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Post by anchorman on Aug 27, 2024 14:15:00 GMT
How many experienced defenders? Maybe one with experience, quality, physicality and presence.
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Aug 27, 2024 14:22:23 GMT
How many experienced defenders do you want then? Stevens is another who's experienced and Wilmot has over 150 appearances so he's not exactly youthful is he? Gooch is another as well. Stevens is injured..Again Wilmot is not the most reliable and I don't feel he has leadership qualities and er Gooch? he's probably a good lad but not entirely, if I'm being polite what I was meaning by experience, grit! Stevens is almost back but he's experienced. Whether he's injured or not is an irrelevance, anyone can get injured at any point. Wilmot is relatively experienced at this level. Lack of leadership is an irrelevance in the context of experience. Gooch is experienced and is a RB. Add Gibson in and you've got 4 experienced defenders so I don't think we need a 5th. "Grit" is something entirely different though and I do agree that we need someone with more physicality as that's what we're lacking. You can have someone who's physical but inexperienced, Shawcross being a prime example of that (albeit, that was 17 years ago and he's the exception rather than the rule).
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Post by Ron on Aug 27, 2024 14:27:53 GMT
Stevens is injured..Again Wilmot is not the most reliable and I don't feel he has leadership qualities and er Gooch? he's probably a good lad but not entirely, if I'm being polite what I was meaning by experience, grit! Stevens is almost back but he's experienced. Whether he's injured or not is an irrelevance, anyone can get injured at any point. Wilmot is relatively experienced at this level. Lack of leadership is an irrelevance in the context of experience. Gooch is experienced and is a RB. Add Gibson in and you've got 4 experienced defenders so I don't think we need a 5th. "Grit" is something entirely different though and I do agree that we need someone with more physicality as that's what we're lacking. You can have someone who's physical but inexperienced, Shawcross being a prime example of that (albeit, that was 17 years ago and he's the exception rather than the rule). im sure gooch began life as a winger… he’s not always played fullback?
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Post by Ron on Aug 27, 2024 14:28:52 GMT
People still believing choppers bullshit 🙄 This is Choppers last chance saloon. He’s really putting it all on the line here. Death or glory id rather he did post what he’s heard… better than 99% of the absolute drivel spouted on this thread. That’s what the threads for .. transfer rumours !!
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Post by stokief on Aug 27, 2024 14:31:32 GMT
Stevens is injured..Again Wilmot is not the most reliable and I don't feel he has leadership qualities and er Gooch? he's probably a good lad but not entirely, if I'm being polite what I was meaning by experience, grit! Stevens is almost back but he's experienced. Whether he's injured or not is an irrelevance, anyone can get injured at any point. Wilmot is relatively experienced at this level. Lack of leadership is an irrelevance in the context of experience. Gooch is experienced and is a RB. Add Gibson in and you've got 4 experienced defenders so I don't think we need a 5th. "Grit" is something entirely different though and I do agree that we need someone with more physicality as that's what we're lacking. You can have someone who's physical but inexperienced, Shawcross being a prime example of that (albeit, that was 17 years ago and he's the exception rather than the rule). so, we agree to agree then? we're lacking experience generally over the pitch to hold it together especially when the going's tough and before you ask I don't rate Baker or Laurent to either a)stay much longer or b)be of much use in the 'grit' role and even if Pearson was fit he's hardly likely to be on the pitch for 5 minutes before he gets the customary 3 match ban !
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Post by hd51 on Aug 27, 2024 14:41:33 GMT
This is Choppers last chance saloon. He’s really putting it all on the line here. Death or glory id rather he did post what he’s heard… better than 99% of the absolute drivel spouted on this thread. That’s what the threads for .. transfer rumours !! Better than hearing Bacon Burger spout some crap
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Post by scfcadams on Aug 27, 2024 14:42:05 GMT
This is Choppers last chance saloon. He’s really putting it all on the line here. Death or glory id rather he did post what he’s heard… better than 99% of the absolute drivel spouted on this thread. That’s what the threads for .. transfer rumours !! Not to rehash old arguments, but by that logic literally anyone could come on here and say "heard we've enquired after Messi" and people should give it the time of day
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 27, 2024 14:42:49 GMT
I mentioned I thought we'd go for Al Hamadi a week or so ago, very predictable tbh. Raised in liverpool so he speaks the language 😃 for the dna
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Aug 27, 2024 14:48:14 GMT
Stevens is almost back but he's experienced. Whether he's injured or not is an irrelevance, anyone can get injured at any point. Wilmot is relatively experienced at this level. Lack of leadership is an irrelevance in the context of experience. Gooch is experienced and is a RB. Add Gibson in and you've got 4 experienced defenders so I don't think we need a 5th. "Grit" is something entirely different though and I do agree that we need someone with more physicality as that's what we're lacking. You can have someone who's physical but inexperienced, Shawcross being a prime example of that (albeit, that was 17 years ago and he's the exception rather than the rule). im sure gooch began life as a winger… he’s not always played fullback? Always thought he was a fullback, seems to play better there. Could be completely wrong mind you.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 27, 2024 15:11:32 GMT
More height and physicality for Watford
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 27, 2024 15:15:19 GMT
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Post by thornestein on Aug 27, 2024 15:17:37 GMT
Ipswich striker looking likely. Al hamadi? Has to be permanent surely? hes not currently a lot better than Tez or Ennis. Would be one to develop he’s scored 23 goals in league 2 , Tez hasn’t done that
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Post by george2again on Aug 27, 2024 15:22:41 GMT
Al hamadi? Has to be permanent surely? hes not currently a lot better than Tez or Ennis. Would be one to develop he’s scored 23 goals in league 2 , Tez hasn’t done that He must have one leg not to be worse than Ennis
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Post by baconburger on Aug 27, 2024 15:29:01 GMT
If they do they were hiding them very well in our friendly with them.
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Post by baconburger on Aug 27, 2024 15:33:31 GMT
Where's baconburger with his optimistic take on Ladapo? The club can get to fuck if we bring him in. FFS can't I even take a couple of hours off without the place falling apart
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Post by tommystoke123 on Aug 27, 2024 15:36:34 GMT
Heard we’ve enquired about Messi
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Post by loustokiefc on Aug 27, 2024 15:39:58 GMT
Heard we’ve enquired about Messi Sheffield United are favourites apparently, but we’re in the mix
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Aug 27, 2024 15:41:37 GMT
Another day, another few pages on the thread and still no striker. Go on Stoke I dare you to announce a striker as I’m writing my moan 🤣😀
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Post by baconburger on Aug 27, 2024 15:45:40 GMT
he’s scored 23 goals in league 2 , Tez hasn’t done that He must have one leg not to be worse than Ennis Maybe you've missed the fact he's scored more goals at a higher level than Tezgel. I aren't much for Ennis either but there's just no accounting for how some fans hold their opinion in much higher regard than irrefutable numbers.
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Post by stokesupporter on Aug 27, 2024 15:45:46 GMT
Ipswich striker looking likely. Al hamadi? Has to be permanent surely? hes not currently a lot better than Tez or Ennis. Would be one to develop He's way better than we have, doesn't take much thought. Hopefully it would be a permanent transfer.
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Post by emretezzy on Aug 27, 2024 15:57:48 GMT
How many experienced defenders? Maybe one with experience, quality, physicality and presence. I think the team would transform over night if we signed a proper championship proven RB. Bosun midfield. Ali up front Bae 10 Koumas and Million on the wings.
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