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Post by betterdeadthanred on Jun 20, 2022 13:54:14 GMT
See we are linked with a possible move for Dom Telford.
Whilst he has been prolific in League 2, would he be a 20 goal striker in League 1 and would you play him in a front two or just off a main striker?
If he gets game time then could be a good move but pointless if he just sits on the bench like his previous stint with us.
It's a Yay(ish) from me.
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Post by seanclevedongas on Jun 20, 2022 14:02:57 GMT
It's a "Nay" from me
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 20, 2022 14:12:38 GMT
Why are we linked because JB is interested in signing him, or just because he was once in loan with us?
As he's on a free apart from his wages we've nothing really to lose by signing him.
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Post by betterdeadthanred on Jun 20, 2022 14:52:13 GMT
Why are we linked because JB is interested in signing him, or just because he was once in loan with us? As he's on a free apart from his wages we've nothing really to lose by signing him. Probably best guess from journalists based on his previous time with us. If he has moved to Newport then travel to Bristol wouldn't be an issue although he could still live up North for all I know. He always gave 100% when he played for us so he has the right attitude which is half the battle with JB - he likes a character. |
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Post by kampucheagas on Jun 20, 2022 15:40:57 GMT
Yes from me
Boy is finally finding his scoring boots, good age, my only question is would he suit JB’s preference of 1 up top? I can’t remember what sort of striker he was, quite slight if I remember, did he play with a big man off him at Newport?
Would be a good signing in my opinion.
UTG
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Post by kentgas on Jun 20, 2022 15:52:51 GMT
No- wouldn't be excited by him.
Totally different type I know but would like Tom Eaves or James Norwood even though the latter is allegedly a bit of an ar*e!
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Post by Colyton Gas on Jun 20, 2022 15:58:08 GMT
Scored 9 in 73 games in total at Bury and Muff after he left us.Seems to have picked up at Newport.
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Post by aghast on Jun 20, 2022 16:32:42 GMT
I'm not sure why anyone would say nay. He is obviously on fire at the moment with 25 goals in 30 games. He obviously wants to play at a higher level and no doubt have a higher pay packet, hence why he's left Newport. We can offer both of those.
And he is presumably a free agent, having seen out his 18 month contract, so no transfer fee.
I saw him against us in both Newport games and was really impressed.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 20, 2022 16:46:25 GMT
I’m torn. I think he’s ready for L1 level. However I get the impression Joey is trying to build a level above what we’re competing in. I’m not sure Telford is compatible with that.
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 20, 2022 16:48:03 GMT
I'm not sure why anyone would say nay. He is obviously on fire at the moment with 25 goals in 30 games. He obviously wants to play at a higher level and no doubt have a higher pay packet, hence why he's left Newport. We can offer both of those. And he is presumably a free agent, having seen out his 18 month contract, so no transfer fee. I saw him against us in both Newport games and was really impressed. I understand, it’s a hard one but for top end of League 1 which is what JB is aiming I think we need better. Can’t argue with what you’ve said but just feel we won’t go that way. Was underused with us and Plymouth in League 1 and whilst he’s certainly succeeded at Newport I think we’ll go for a stronger, more all-round player. But I have been wrong.....many times. 😉 UTG! |
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Jun 20, 2022 16:50:22 GMT
Would all depend on how JB is looking to play. If we're likely to set up as we did last season I'm not sure that would necessarily suit him. I thought when he was here before he deserved more game time than he got, he's a decent finisher for sure.
I'd take him based on last season & the potential he showed here whilst on loan but equally wouldn't surprise me if we aren't interested purely due to the system we play.
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Post by betterdeadthanred on Jun 20, 2022 17:04:41 GMT
I'm not sure why anyone would say nay. He is obviously on fire at the moment with 25 goals in 30 games. He obviously wants to play at a higher level and no doubt have a higher pay packet, hence why he's left Newport. We can offer both of those. And he is presumably a free agent, having seen out his 18 month contract, so no transfer fee. I saw him against us in both Newport games and was really impressed. He seems to have become a more aggressive player and upsets defenders - always on the front foot (dare I say it, a bit like Matt Taylor). I could see him playing off Ryan Loft or another bigger man although need to be convinced Lofty has the credentials to be a consistent target man at League 1 level. |
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Post by seanclevedongas on Jun 20, 2022 17:10:28 GMT
I’m torn. I think he’s ready for L1 level. However I get the impression Joey is trying to build a level above what we’re competing in. I’m not sure Telford is compatible with that. |
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Post by pucklegas on Jun 20, 2022 19:13:15 GMT
Always liked him, could be a great free signing, can t have enough goalscorers.
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Post by yattongas on Jun 20, 2022 19:21:22 GMT
Undecided. Was quite happy when he left us as he didn’t pull up any trees ….but he’s proved me wrong by doing well at Newport. I’m still not convinced he would be a success a second time with us and in this division.
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Post by gaelgas on Jun 20, 2022 19:38:46 GMT
I think he was under played by DC, saw him at Wolves in the Carabao and honestly he could have won the game for us, sounds like he's kicked on at Newport, if he's on a free I think he'd be worth a punt.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 20, 2022 20:11:50 GMT
I’m torn. I think he’s ready for L1 level. However I get the impression Joey is trying to build a level above what we’re competing in. I’m not sure Telford is compatible with that. Unless Wael agrees to spend a few £100K's then are we really going to sign a striker who scored more than 20 league goals last season? Loft cost a rumoured £50K and only scored 6(?) goals at his former club. I can't see us signing a striker with a better goals record last season, whether he can replicate that at Rovers is anybody's guess but that'll be the same with most available strikers unless we find a few £m to sign JCH or a striker with a similar L1 record. |
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 20, 2022 20:15:02 GMT
I’m torn. I think he’s ready for L1 level. However I get the impression Joey is trying to build a level above what we’re competing in. I’m not sure Telford is compatible with that. Unless Wael agrees to spend a few £100K's then are we really going to sign a striker who scored more than 20 league goals last season? Loft cost a rumoured £50K and only scored 6(?) goals at his former club. I can't see us signing a striker with a better goals record last season, whether he can replicate that at Rovers is anybody's guess but that'll be the same with most available strikers unless we find a few £m to sign JCH or a striker with a similar L1 record. Ironically the less we spend on a striker the more hopeful I will be! In recent years we’ve done well with Taylor, JCH, Collins. None of whom would have got the pulses racing at the time of signing. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 20, 2022 20:21:38 GMT
Unless Wael agrees to spend a few £100K's then are we really going to sign a striker who scored more than 20 league goals last season? Loft cost a rumoured £50K and only scored 6(?) goals at his former club. I can't see us signing a striker with a better goals record last season, whether he can replicate that at Rovers is anybody's guess but that'll be the same with most available strikers unless we find a few £m to sign JCH or a striker with a similar L1 record. Ironically the less we spend on a striker the more hopeful I will be! In recent years we’ve done well with Taylor, JCH, Collins. None of whom would have got the pulses racing at the time of signing. Lambert wasn't cheap if you go back a few years, it's just Nichols and Payne who ruined our good striker signing reputation. |
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Post by rememberhalifax on Jun 20, 2022 20:30:39 GMT
No good on his own up front, needs to play off big man aka smash and grab, depends how JB sees it.
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