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Post by stevek192 on Jul 18, 2018 8:26:07 GMT
Without even attending a friendly it is clear that we are at least three signings away from competing above half way in |League 1.
A dominating experienced centre half - to cut out the number of headers scored against us. None of our current centre halves are capable of regularly heading away crosses into the box.
A strong centre forward - we are too light weight and will continue that way especially as we have lost Gaffney. DC should worry more about the basics strength,pace and power rather than forever changing formation.
At least one experienced full back or play Craig there as a stay at home full back and actually play attacking players in front of the full backs.
Personally I would add a pacy winger to those mentioned as well.
Surely there is some money in the budget for a couple of key signings- we seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper each season.
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Post by RD on Jul 18, 2018 8:28:27 GMT
Hi Steve,
Last time I checked the window was still open, and it's the middle of July.
Before making remarks such as your last sentence, how about we give DC until the start of the season (at best) - or the end of the window (at worst) before banging on about whether or not there is money in the budget for a couple of key signings and us "getting cheaper" each season.
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Post by rocknrollaayatollah on Jul 18, 2018 8:36:09 GMT
Without even attending a friendly it is clear that we are at least three signings away from competing above half way in |League 1. A dominating experienced centre half - to cut out the number of headers scored against us. None of our current centre halves are capable of regularly heading away crosses into the box. A strong centre forward - we are too light weight and will continue that way especially as we have lost Gaffney. DC should worry more about the basics strength,pace and power rather than forever changing formation. At least one experienced full back or play Craig there as a stay at home full back and actually play attacking players in front of the full backs. Personally I would add a pacy winger to those mentioned as well. Surely there is some money in the budget for a couple of key signings- we seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper each season. What do you base the last sentence on? We've signed two experienced League One players and a striker who could have been playing SPL football next season.
The majority of people on here are happy with our business so far and there's over 3 weeks left of the window to get three players.
Based on how much you seem to overreact in the normal season, I wonder how influenced this post was by our draw to Yeovil last night? It's bloody pre-season!
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jul 18, 2018 8:44:46 GMT
Transfer deadline of 9th of August will soon be upon us.
Contracts ran out for a lot of players almost 3 weeks ago and its not unusual for DC to do very little in transfer windows then blame everything for not being able to get them in the building.
Plus whoever we are looking to get in are already missing out on friendlies and 'gelling' with the current squad.
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Post by peterparker on Jul 18, 2018 8:46:42 GMT
Without even attending a friendly it is clear that we are at least three signings away from competing above half way in |League 1. A dominating experienced centre half - to cut out the number of headers scored against us. None of our current centre halves are capable of regularly heading away crosses into the box. A strong centre forward - we are too light weight and will continue that way especially as we have lost Gaffney. DC should worry more about the basics strength,pace and power rather than forever changing formation. At least one experienced full back or play Craig there as a stay at home full back and actually play attacking players in front of the full backs. Personally I would add a pacy winger to those mentioned as well. Surely there is some money in the budget for a couple of key signings- we seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper each season. What do you base the last sentence on? We've signed two experienced League One players and a striker who could have been playing SPL football next season.
The majority of people on here are happy with our business so far and there's over 3 weeks left of the window to get three players.
Based on how much you seem to overreact in the normal season, I wonder how influenced this post was by our draw to Yeovil last night? It's bloody pre-season!
and we spent 300k on a striker last season (whether anyone rates him or not) signed an experienced League one performer/winner in Craig, Bennett
undisclosed fee on Mensah
but yeah doing cheaper and cheaper according to SteveK. Timing may be an issue, but not buying the cheaper argument
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Post by peterparker on Jul 18, 2018 8:48:09 GMT
Transfer deadline of 9th of August will soon be upon us. Contracts ran out for a lot of players almost 3 weeks ago and its not unusual for DC to do very little in transfer windows then blame everything for not being able to get them in the building. Plus whoever we are looking to get in are already missing out on friendlies and 'gelling' with the current squad. has much actually changed. lots of business get done at the last minute. players need jobs and players/agents try to get the best deals up to the last minute in some cases.
All that is happening is that, that date is moved forward
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jul 18, 2018 8:49:57 GMT
What do you base the last sentence on? We've signed two experienced League One players and a striker who could have been playing SPL football next season.
The majority of people on here are happy with our business so far and there's over 3 weeks left of the window to get three players.
Based on how much you seem to overreact in the normal season, I wonder how influenced this post was by our draw to Yeovil last night? It's bloody pre-season!
and we spent 300k on a striker last season (whether anyone rates him or not) signed an experienced League one performer/winner in Craig, Bennett
undisclosed fee on Mensah
but yeah doing cheaper and cheaper according to SteveK. Timing may be an issue, but not buying the cheaper argument
Don't forget Serc's @£150K as well ! |
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Post by rocknrollaayatollah on Jul 18, 2018 8:56:25 GMT
Transfer deadline of 9th of August will soon be upon us. Contracts ran out for a lot of players almost 3 weeks ago and its not unusual for DC to do very little in transfer windows then blame everything for not being able to get them in the building. Plus whoever we are looking to get in are already missing out on friendlies and 'gelling' with the current squad. Explain 'very little'. |
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Post by berhill4 on Jul 18, 2018 9:12:15 GMT
Without even attending a friendly it is clear that we are at least three signings away from competing above half way in |League 1. A dominating experienced centre half - to cut out the number of headers scored against us. None of our current centre halves are capable of regularly heading away crosses into the box. A strong centre forward - we are too light weight and will continue that way especially as we have lost Gaffney. DC should worry more about the basics strength,pace and power rather than forever changing formation. At least one experienced full back or play Craig there as a stay at home full back and actually play attacking players in front of the full backs. Personally I would add a pacy winger to those mentioned as well. Surely there is some money in the budget for a couple of key signings- we seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper each season. Really strange post, you talk about a dominating centre half why not a midfielder or full back does every player need to be over 6" we have a more than capable one in TB very strange you keep on about experience as in a full back, you never get experience if your not given the chance to gain it !! what a pointless post when we have yet to see what or how the team will line up for the season start and with the window still open. And with regards to getting cheaper and cheaper a bit like some of your comments ! lets wait and see shall we before stirring things up !!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 9:19:49 GMT
I still think we are very lightweight upfront.
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Post by Gassy on Jul 18, 2018 9:23:42 GMT
It seems like people have had their say by now on disagreeing with the point of getting cheaper...
Before this turns into a typical gaschat thread of nonsense, perhaps we could discuss the rest of Steve's post about the players that we are currently missing?
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Post by rocknrollaayatollah on Jul 18, 2018 9:36:17 GMT
It seems like people have had their say by now on disagreeing with the point of getting cheaper... Before this turns into a typical gaschat thread of nonsense, perhaps we could discuss the rest of Steve's post about the players that we are currently missing? That point's been discussed on numerous threads already.
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Jul 18, 2018 9:53:15 GMT
I think some are going a bit overboard on the OP. The last sentence was unnecessary but otherwise it’s a pretty fair summation. We clearly need a first choice left back and, for want of a better phrase, an upgrade on Gaffney. Presuming Ellis stays, I think we’d be in pretty good shape with those additions. I’m hopeful that we’ll see more of Broadbent and Rollin this year and i’m interested to see who can step up from the development squad. Reasons to be cheerful.
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Post by rocknrollaayatollah on Jul 18, 2018 9:57:51 GMT
I think some are going a bit overboard on the OP. The last sentence was unnecessary but otherwise it’s a pretty fair summation. We clearly need a first choice left back and, for want of a better phrase, an upgrade on Gaffney. Presuming Ellis stays, I think we’d be in pretty good shape with those additions. I’m hopeful that we’ll see more of Broadbent and Rollin this year and i’m interested to see who can step up from the development squad. Reasons to be cheerful. Yeah it was the overly negative framing of it that's the issue. |
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Post by Blueside on Jul 18, 2018 9:59:52 GMT
Really strange post, you talk about a dominating centre half why not a midfielder or full back does every player need to be over 6" we have a more than capable one in TB very strange you keep on about experience as in a full back, you never get experience if your not given the chance to gain it !! what a pointless post when we have yet to see what or how the team will line up for the season start and with the window still open. And with regards to getting cheaper and cheaper a bit like some of your comments ! lets wait and see shall we before stirring things up !!! 6' is a nice to have, but I think its essential that they are all over 6". |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jul 18, 2018 10:09:47 GMT
In goal, I would prefer a new goalkeeper and Slocombe as back up.
We have lots of strength in dept at RB with the 3 that can play there. Left back, I would like at least one new one if not 2.
CB we look fairly covered but I feel it is harsh to leave Broadbent out of the first 11. If we really mean business then maybe another CB but we should be ok without another. It's just the balance I am unsure about, I don't like the lack of height with Lockyer and Craig but then who do you drop to play Broadbent? Craig is the more vocal. Lockyer is a Welsh international for a reason and is the mainstay and captain of the team.
I'm happy with our centre midfield now, loads of strength in depth, which is always good. This is where we look strongest IMO. Upson, Clarke, Lines, Sercombe, Sinclair, Russe and Matthews can slot in if needed. I would be happy if any of these are in the starting 11 each week.
Out wide - Left hand side looks particularly strong with Bennett and Rodman. Right side not so much but Matthews looks a good signing, Mensah looked raw last season so am unsure what to expect from him.
Up front - Ellis (if we can keep him) brilliant, not seen Reilly thus far but appears to be a shrewd signing on a free. Nichols - This is going to sound harsh but I think this could be our downfall keeping him, this is a make or break season for him, but I don't see where the sudden improvement is going to come from. Watching him last night, there looks no difference to last season. His only saving grace is that he will have a better pitch to play on next season. I would be a lot more confident if we had Telford instead of Nichols. We need another striker regardless too. Really hope Ellis doesn't go this summer as otherwise it could be a disaster in this position.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jul 18, 2018 10:14:18 GMT
I think some are going a bit overboard on the OP. The last sentence was unnecessary but otherwise it’s a pretty fair summation. We clearly need a first choice left back and, for want of a better phrase, an upgrade on Gaffney. Presuming Ellis stays, I think we’d be in pretty good shape with those additions. I’m hopeful that we’ll see more of Broadbent and Rollin this year and i’m interested to see who can step up from the development squad. Reasons to be cheerful. Yeah it was the overly negative framing of it that's the issue. Agreed. It's not what you say, it's how you say it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 10:19:50 GMT
Smith has lots of good attributes, has good size and I think will get better. Slocombe is a solid pro so I don't see this area as a priority.
We have sufficient right backs. Left back needs sorting but I believe DC alluded to having someone in mind who had to sort out some issues with his existing club first? Hopefully something comes of that soon but in the meantime Craig can cover allowing Broadbent to start in the middle. I was a bit surprised Craig hasn't become more of a back up and taking on a bit of coaching. This is now unlikely with us having appointed a defensive coach.
Midfield we look strong and we now have 4 wide men.
Like most I would like to see someone a bit more physical up front but still having a good goal scoring record - trouble is if these are under contract they cost a fortune. Lyle Taylor would have been good as a freebie but with bigger sides being in for him this was never likely. Not sure we need another little un so perhaps we are unlikely to see Telford again? Shame as plenty of potential.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jul 18, 2018 10:22:07 GMT
Yeah it was the overly negative framing of it that's the issue. Agreed. It's not what you say, it's how you say it. Ban-anarama. Karen all day for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 10:33:00 GMT
Without even attending a friendly it is clear annnd I've stopped reading. |
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