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Post by althepirate on Jun 22, 2019 9:02:53 GMT
We hit the ground running at the start of the season. Not a DC start filled with projects, systems and moaning at the board. Also I do not want to sit through another close season where every position is covered, sometimes with multiple choices, but without a decent striker being signed. Pointless. We all know the reports will say 'Rovers played well but couldn't score'. Hopefully GC is saving his money for an investment in that area, it was good to hear him say we are looking for more than one striker. I hope he can find them.
We are what we are, we play where we play.Let's leave the negativity at home and get behind the lads, the management and the club for the new season and achieve the best position we possibly can. UTG.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 22, 2019 9:17:42 GMT
Payne out, one permanent in and one loan In, and I’ll be a bit happier.
We are worryingly lacking goals at present but think we also need to be a bit edgier on the wings. Kick up the ass for Kyle Bennett or a new signing, possibly both.
Defence looks like it’ll be good as long as we get in another keeper, being completely reliant on van Shotstopper isn’t ideal as he’s an unknown quantity in the English leagues
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Post by gassince1957 on Jun 22, 2019 9:28:40 GMT
I get the Payne out bit BUT what if he can get his head sorted and be the player he was at Shrewsbury the season before last?
I wouldn't want to be a central defender facing JCH and an in-form Payne!
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Jun 22, 2019 9:34:23 GMT
We never hit the ground running, in fact, when was the last time we did? Got to be a few seasons ago now?
I think I read somewhere yesterday that GC wants to get 3 attacking players in before the start, 2 of them being big names.
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Post by pirate on Jun 22, 2019 9:56:13 GMT
I get the Payne out bit BUT what if he can get his head sorted and be the player he was at Shrewsbury the season before last? I wouldn't want to be a central defender facing JCH and an in-form Payne! He wasn't that good for Shrewsbury. They were successful because they chipped in with goals from all areas and were well organised. |
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 22, 2019 10:10:34 GMT
I get the Payne out bit BUT what if he can get his head sorted and be the player he was at Shrewsbury the season before last? I wouldn't want to be a central defender facing JCH and an in-form Payne! Don’t like it when people say a player is a bad influence without any justification other than they heard it from their mate down the pub but i think it’s plain to see Payne’s unprofessional behaviour. I don’t think he was that bad he was mainly just unlucky (how many posts and crossbars did he hit), and think a lot of his behaviour was goaded by supporters who have probably deserved it, but do we really want players who behave publically like he does and to our own supporters. |
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Post by althepirate on Jun 22, 2019 10:21:56 GMT
Personally I cant see a striker in the squad who would be justified in playing alongside JCH. Payne and Nicholls so frustrating for different reasons. Are new wingers the answer, got to be helpful hasn't it? Two full backs getting forward too. GC's results and transfer market deals have been impressive. I can't wait for the season to start TBH.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2019 10:33:39 GMT
As much as I dislike him! Payne would score more than TN!
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jun 22, 2019 10:45:21 GMT
Personally I cant see a striker in the squad who would be justified in playing alongside JCH. Payne and Nicholls so frustrating for different reasons. Are new wingers the answer, got to be helpful hasn't it? Two full backs getting forward too. GC's results and transfer market deals have been impressive. I can't wait for the season to start TBH. Not sure wingers are the answer, how many goals did JCH score with his head ? |
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Post by mariobalotelli on Jun 22, 2019 10:47:15 GMT
I get the Payne out bit BUT what if he can get his head sorted and be the player he was at Shrewsbury the season before last? I wouldn't want to be a central defender facing JCH and an in-form Payne! He wasn't that good for Shrewsbury. They were successful because they chipped in with goals from all areas and were well organised. He was top scorer for a team who finished 3rd with 60 goals scored. For comparison, we finished 28 points behind them in 13th but also scored 60 goals. In fact he only played 1775 minutes, the equivalent to 19 games and still notched 11 goals and grabbed 3 assists. |
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Post by axegas on Jun 22, 2019 10:47:19 GMT
As much as I dislike him! Payne would score more than TN! Nichols would contribute far more to the team in creating chances and being involved in opportunities. Payne might score every now and again but he is lazy and lacks the footballing ability necessary to compete in L1 in my view. Glad we aren’t stuck with the prospect of a Nichols-Payne front two going into the start of the new season though. If GC can find a good partner for JCH we should do much better on that front this year. |
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Post by socrates on Jun 22, 2019 10:54:25 GMT
We still need pace , width and creativity but there’s plenty of time to go yet.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 22, 2019 11:01:30 GMT
Personally I cant see a striker in the squad who would be justified in playing alongside JCH. Payne and Nicholls so frustrating for different reasons. Are new wingers the answer, got to be helpful hasn't it? Two full backs getting forward too. GC's results and transfer market deals have been impressive. I can't wait for the season to start TBH. Not sure wingers are the answer, how many goals did JCH score with his head ? But how many crosses did we put into the box? Although crosses don't have to be at head height as most of our good work down the wings last season came via THD. Pompey use Brown as an over lapping FB, no reason we can't down both wings, Bennett is an ideal player to keep possession then play in THD but frustratingly he's always looking to cut in and shoot not create chances. Back to the OP I sense we'll hit the ground running but whether we're good enough is another matter, the first two tough looking away games should be good pointers for the rest of the season, with the early home games all looking winnable if we could actually get off to a decent start this season! |
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Post by Icegas on Jun 22, 2019 11:03:36 GMT
We never hit the ground running, in fact, when was the last time we did? Got to be a few seasons ago now? I think I read somewhere yesterday that GC wants to get 3 attacking players in before the start, 2 of them being big names. The last time I remember us having a strong start to a season was under Holloway in our nearly season 20 years ago! I think we had a decent start in one of our first ever seasons in L2 as well....might had been under Atkins or Francis? I remember us playing Hull at home on a friday night with a near full house at the mem.Apart from that we alway start slow. |
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Post by Jomo on Jun 22, 2019 13:31:44 GMT
We never hit the ground running, in fact, when was the last time we did? Got to be a few seasons ago now? I think I read somewhere yesterday that GC wants to get 3 attacking players in before the start, 2 of them being big names. The last time I remember us having a strong start to a season was under Holloway in our nearly season 20 years ago! I think we had a decent start in one of our first ever seasons in L2 as well....might had been under Atkins or Francis? I remember us playing Hull at home on a friday night with a near full house at the mem.Apart from that we alway start slow. Indeed, and after those decent starts both seasons ended pretty catastrophically. Whilst I would like to see us start well, it doesn't mean anything in the long run as it's how you finish that means the most. See our 3 most recent promotion seasons for this evidence. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2019 13:57:11 GMT
The last time I remember us having a strong start to a season was under Holloway in our nearly season 20 years ago! I think we had a decent start in one of our first ever seasons in L2 as well....might had been under Atkins or Francis? I remember us playing Hull at home on a friday night with a near full house at the mem.Apart from that we alway start slow. Indeed, and after those decent starts both seasons ended pretty catastrophically. Whilst I would like to see us start well, it doesn't mean anything in the long run as it's how you finish that means the most. See our 3 most recent promotion seasons for this evidence. Ollie's team did get 80pts most seasons plenty to get a play off spot. So i'd settle for that this season. |
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Post by lpgas on Jun 22, 2019 14:41:54 GMT
I get the Payne out bit BUT what if he can get his head sorted and be the player he was at Shrewsbury the season before last? I wouldn't want to be a central defender facing JCH and an in-form Payne! In his career in league football he has had ONE good season. the season before he came to us. get rid |
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Post by endicotton on Jun 22, 2019 18:49:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2019 20:00:16 GMT
I get the Payne out bit BUT what if he can get his head sorted and be the player he was at Shrewsbury the season before last? I wouldn't want to be a central defender facing JCH and an in-form Payne! In his career in league football he has had ONE good season. the season before he came to us. get rid Spot on. I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would want Payne anywhere near our club in future. His attitude last season was a disgrace. I don't think I've seen a lazier, less interested player in the quarters. Essential we get rid. |
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Post by baggins on Jun 22, 2019 20:24:00 GMT
We never hit the ground running, in fact, when was the last time we did? Got to be a few seasons ago now? I think I read somewhere yesterday that GC wants to get 3 attacking players in before the start, 2 of them being big names. We're looking at Dave Large and Nigel Huge. |
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