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Post by bucke316 on Jun 19, 2021 21:41:46 GMT
I know, it's really early on and then transfer window has just opened, but what else do we need?
We have 5 new players so far, and they are pretty decent. All apart from 1 Taylor, have really good experience in the League 2.
So, what do you guys feel, we still need? Personally I think we need at least another 7 players. That's 2 new strikers, 2 new wingers, 1 new right back to put pressure on Williams, as I am really not not convinced with him, 1 new left back, to add competition for Anderton, and 1 new backup GK.
I can't for the life of me, think we will get another 7 players, but what do you guys think?
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Post by Icegas on Jun 19, 2021 22:20:31 GMT
Me personally I think we will get those 7/8 players that are needed, added to our squad as Wael has put his money where his heart is and him and JB have been able to move 3 of the wasters from last season that Ben Garner signed a year ago and I except there will more moved on.They have also signed 4 well known L2 players, and a high regarded loan player, I would say a decent start.
I think Wael means business in trying for a promotion season, and in fairness he put a very good budget into us last season but we had the worst manager in our history spending in.
As I said a decent start, but we need the attacking side improve d the most and with out any quality there we will not go up.
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Post by axegas on Jun 19, 2021 23:33:50 GMT
I’d personally like us to sign:
1x Goalkeeper.
1x Left Back.
1x Right Back.
1x Centre Back. (Assuming Harries is on his way)
1x Central Midfielder.
1x Winger.
1x Attacking Midfielder.
2x Strikers.
That’s 9 players yet to sign. Perhaps we’ll only end up signing one more midfielder instead of two, but the bottom line is plenty of business still to be done this window despite already making 5 signings.
Bringing in competent strikers that offer us more of a threat will be top of JB’s priorities. On paper the team we have now might do alright in League Two, but only with goal scorers will we get near to the playoff places.
Going to end up with an entirely different side to start the season with for the second season in a row, but after the last season and all the departures it has entailed, it is going to be necessary. Still hope we can keep a core of Jaakkola, Nicholson, Kilgour and maybe Grant or Rodman. Think it’s good to have some kind of continuity.
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Post by oldie on Jun 19, 2021 23:52:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2021 7:26:00 GMT
A first choice striker is the biggest priority by far - someone who plays down the middle not in the wider attacking positions.
I’d love to know who JB is looking at as there are hardly any around that I know of - not when you factor in that fans demand ‘proven goal scorer’ at this level.
My hunch would be two coming in - one an experienced striker coming towards the end of their career and a younger one we take a bit more of a punt on without a goal scoring pedigree at this level but someone we can develop in the hope of being another JCH, Roberts, Ellington, etc….
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 20, 2021 8:07:51 GMT
I know, it's really early on and then transfer window has just opened, but what else do we need? We have 5 new players so far, and they are pretty decent. All apart from 1 Taylor, have really good experience in the League 2. So, what do you guys feel, we still need? Personally I think we need at least another 7 players. That's 2 new strikers, 2 new wingers, 1 new right back to put pressure on Williams, as I am really not not convinced with him, 1 new left back, to add competition for Anderton, and 1 new backup GK. I can't for the life of me, think we will get another 7 players, but what do you guys think? I’ll go against the flow here and say we need two strikers. They would, if they have the quality we need, transform this squad. I get the higher numbers but feel that if we get the two up front the players we have become more effective given what we’ve already signed. Depending on Jaakkola we may need another keeper, although I hope Ward is given a chance to shine. Although I think we’ll go with what we’ve got there and sign a loan keeper if needed. I wonder if JB has been allowed to reshape this squad and sign a few on the understanding that he needs to shift what’s there out before others come in, as has happened this week. We surely can’t just keep adding players to an already large squad. UTG! |
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Post by Gassy on Jun 20, 2021 9:36:53 GMT
I have to say, seeing on fb just now that our friendly with Melksham is in 12 days is a bit concerning.
A long way to go but we are far from putting a squad together that can compete in L2. Expecting a busy couple of weeks in the transfer front
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Post by playtowin on Jun 20, 2021 9:48:29 GMT
As a squad i would prefer 11 of the best players we can afford for specific positions in the first team.
Then i would like 6 good utility players, maybe not good enough to tie down one position as their own but able to adequately perform in 2 or 3 roles.
The rest of the squad can then be young players
Ready to take their oportunity when the need arises.
Loans in january can fill any gaps caused by injury.
For example.
So im happy with Anssi in goal with ward on the bench. An emergency loan keeper can come in should they be needed.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 20, 2021 9:49:09 GMT
Broadly agree with the OP but we will need more if players go out of course.
I think even two strikers might leave me feeling nervous!
An extra CB may be a decent shout regardless.
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Post by CrispPusher on Jun 20, 2021 9:58:22 GMT
I still feel we need another central midfielder or two, however if we fail to move on Westbrooke we will still need another central midfielder or two.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2021 10:10:22 GMT
So many it's scary imo, some say it's early but I feel we are chasing our tails already...
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 20, 2021 10:38:20 GMT
So many it's scary imo, some say it's early but I feel we are chasing our tails already... There's no surprises you feel that way, if we had a full squad signed then no doubt you'd be worried that we'd signed players too soon. |
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Post by singupgas on Jun 20, 2021 10:40:04 GMT
A reserve GK, unless feel the young load is good enough.
1 CB
1 CDM
2 wide players.
2 strikers - an absolute must!!
At least 7.
I don't know enough about the 5 already Brought in to see where they fit.
Our team so poor last year I don't trust many of them to put a shift in.
I hope to see squad in the building before first game of the seaon
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Post by kampucheagas on Jun 20, 2021 10:41:02 GMT
As a squad i would prefer 11 of the best players we can afford for specific positions in the first team. Then i would like 6 good utility players, maybe not good enough to tie down one position as their own but able to adequately perform in 2 or 3 roles. The rest of the squad can then be young players Ready to take their oportunity when the need arises. Loans in january can fill any gaps caused by injury. For example. So im happy with Anssi in goal with ward on the bench. An emergency loan keeper can come in should they be needed. I think that’s a good idea The mistake we seem to consistently make is having too much mediocrity either on the bench or not even figuring in the squad at all. Create a strong first 11, with sufficient cover especially in the striker department. We have some good players coming through and should aim to have them as cover for injuries or suspensions. If we ever start the season with more left backs than strikers I’ll go mentally insane. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Jun 20, 2021 10:52:12 GMT
As a squad i would prefer 11 of the best players we can afford for specific positions in the first team. Then i would like 6 good utility players, maybe not good enough to tie down one position as their own but able to adequately perform in 2 or 3 roles. The rest of the squad can then be young players Ready to take their oportunity when the need arises. Loans in january can fill any gaps caused by injury. For example. So im happy with Anssi in goal with ward on the bench. An emergency loan keeper can come in should they be needed. I can go with that set up, first choice starting eleven with good utility players and U23s on the bench. The ideal would be two for every position, but short of that the above would work. Looking at the current squad, I would split the need into starting XI which I think we need 3 first choice forward players, probably 1 creative midfielder and two strikers. Add to that a handful of others to build in flexibility, competition and cover, possibly another 2-4 including full backs and GK, but at a lower priority. |
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Post by orgasmic on Jun 20, 2021 13:12:11 GMT
As a squad i would prefer 11 of the best players we can afford for specific positions in the first team. Then i would like 6 good utility players, maybe not good enough to tie down one position as their own but able to adequately perform in 2 or 3 roles. The rest of the squad can then be young players Ready to take their oportunity when the need arises. Loans in january can fill any gaps caused by injury. For example. So im happy with Anssi in goal with ward on the bench. An emergency loan keeper can come in should they be needed. Agree in part but actually think you need quality on the bench to keep the starting 11 on their toes. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2021 15:18:42 GMT
So many it's scary imo, some say it's early but I feel we are chasing our tails already... There's no surprises you feel that way, if we had a full squad signed then no doubt you'd be worried that we'd signed players too soon. I don't think you can ever sign players too soon lol |
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Post by singupgas on Jun 20, 2021 16:01:28 GMT
Torquay GK has looked good, unlucky to not be winning side. Scored equaliser and saved a couple penalties.
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Post by seanclevedongas on Jun 20, 2021 16:33:25 GMT
Didn't JB say he wanted the squad signed for the start of pre season training? If so we should see some new faces in the building this week
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Post by brfc on Jun 20, 2021 18:21:33 GMT
Didn't JB say he wanted the squad signed for the start of pre season training? If so we should see some new faces in the building this week I think his court case hold it a lot of deal up. |
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