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Post by curlywurly on Jun 22, 2015 14:42:30 GMT
From the Post article, with Baggie, Balanta and Monkhouse leaving, Puddy and Trotman unsigned the senior squad currently looks as follows:
GK Steve Mildenhall
Defence: Lee Brown, James Clarke, Tom Lockyer, Danny Leadbitter, Mark McChrystal, Tom Parkes
Midfield: Ollie Clarke, Lee Mansell, Stuart Sinclair, Jake Gosling
Forwards: Nathan Blissett, Jermaine Easter, Ellis Harrison, Matty Taylor
I know DC is still hoping for 4-5, but if you could only bring in 3 on a contract, which positions would you strengthen?
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jun 22, 2015 14:46:02 GMT
Wide left sided is a must to give Brown some support
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 14:46:15 GMT
We need one of each by the looks of it.
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Post by Rovers 12th Man on Jun 22, 2015 14:47:55 GMT
If Puddy doesn't sign and we could only bring in 3 more then 2 midfielders and a keeper. If Puddy does sign and we can only bring in 3 then 3 midfielders. 1 central and 2 wingers.
Rather hypothetical though as I'm confident Clarke will get at least 4 like he has said he is after.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 14:57:32 GMT
3 midfielders.
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Post by curlywurly on Jun 22, 2015 15:04:51 GMT
I'm hopeful that DC will be able to add at least 4, but looking at the loan signings we had last season I think we may only get 3 permanent additions, with loanees coming in as and when.
As we saw at Wrexham, we need a dependable keeper on the bench. OK if Puddy signs, but if not, that may be a loanee IMO. I also think we were lucky that Lee Brown had a season unscathed. I know Lockyer deputised for one or two, but again this may be a loanee as cover.
For me, midfield needs the most strengthening. Lines in the centre hopefully, with at least someone wide left as well.
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Post by UpTheGas on Jun 22, 2015 15:05:10 GMT
It has to be 6 signings now with Monky and Balanta leaving as well. We only have 15 senior pros going by the Post's list and IMO we'd need 21 first teamers plus a few loans as we go through the season.
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Post by madridgas on Jun 22, 2015 15:21:40 GMT
Personally i'd like to see Greenslade and Lucas given some chances. Both played very well at teams last year, that are now only one league below where we were. Jamie averaged almost a goal a game at the back end of last season for WSM.
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Post by BlueQuarter on Jun 22, 2015 15:26:29 GMT
If going for only 18 senior pros then probably: 1 goalkeeper who can keep Mildy on his toes, 1 left midfielder who can also move more central if needed (e.g. if DC wants to switch to 3-5-2), and another wide player, preferably a pacy winger who can play on both sides.
Clearly with a smaller squad you will need players who can play different positions when required.
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Post by gregsy on Jun 22, 2015 15:40:09 GMT
a left sided utility player (a lefty lockyer if you like) although that could be hard to find...
a fast right wide man....
a toss up between a keeper and a target man forward....
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jun 22, 2015 15:46:57 GMT
It has to be 6 signings now with Monky and Balanta leaving as well. We only have 15 senior pros going by the Post's list and IMO we'd need 21 first teamers plus a few loans as we go through the season. Agreed. Matchday squad is now 18 with 7 subs so just 3 injuries or suspensions and we will be short. |
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Post by stevek192 on Jun 22, 2015 15:56:03 GMT
There is no way we will get ANYWHERE other than a relegation spot if we try to get by with 4 or 5 signings. Surely his 4 or 5 signings were based on all the players offered terms accepting them?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 16:10:20 GMT
Its an issue of quality and quantity. As it stands, our midfield is undermanned and short of quality.
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Post by RD on Jun 22, 2015 16:21:12 GMT
There is no way we will get ANYWHERE other than a relegation spot if we try to get by with 4 or 5 signings. Surely his 4 or 5 signings were based on all the players offered terms accepting them? Have to disagree again Steve. 4 to 5 additions - even of reasonable quality - and we'd EASILY avoid relegation imo |
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Post by heathcombe5 on Jun 22, 2015 16:51:30 GMT
The only one I am sorry who is leaving ( and that includes Puddy & Trotman ) is Monkhouse. We need a 22 man squad at least if we are going to achieve anything this season.
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Post by kylegas on Jun 22, 2015 16:57:36 GMT
From the Post article, with Baggie, Balanta and Monkhouse leaving, Puddy and Trotman unsigned the senior squad currently looks as follows: GK Steve Mildenhall Defence: Lee Brown, James Clarke, Tom Lockyer, Danny Leadbitter, Mark McChrystal, Tom Parkes Midfield: Ollie Clarke, Lee Mansell, Stuart Sinclair, Jake Gosling Forwards: Nathan Blissett, Jermaine Easter, Ellis Harrison, Matty Taylor I know DC is still hoping for 4-5, but if you could only bring in 3 on a contract, which positions would you strengthen? We have 5 youngsters as well, some of which could assume a role next season. If I were to pick 3 signings it would be LW RW CM... Lines Dawson LDV!!! Haha |
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Post by kylegas on Jun 22, 2015 17:00:50 GMT
Personally i'd like to see Greenslade and Lucas given some chances. Both played very well at teams last year, that are now only one league below where we were. Jamie averaged almost a goal a game at the back end of last season for WSM. I agree with this, if they can't play a squad role this season there's no point having them, let's see what they can do |
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Post by 4evergas67 on Jun 22, 2015 17:46:21 GMT
Personally i'd like to see Greenslade and Lucas given some chances. Both played very well at teams last year, that are now only one league below where we were. Jamie averaged almost a goal a game at the back end of last season for WSM. I'd like to see some of the young ones given a few runouts but only if we are mid-table late in the season with no chance going up or down or we get hit by a shed load of injuries. |
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Post by Mark Ash on Jun 22, 2015 19:34:21 GMT
Have I missed why Puddy hasn't signed? Given that he was DC's No.1 at the end of the season, does this mean that he's hoping for more money or another club? Or has DC revised his opinion?
We look very light in midfield ATM IMO.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 22, 2015 20:04:23 GMT
Or Puddy's still on his hols, unless DC intends bringing in a new No 1 goalie I'd be surprised if Puddy turns down the chance of a league football career at Rovers.
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