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Post by stevek192 on Mar 4, 2016 17:03:37 GMT
As things seem to be going from strength to strength off the pitch I worry that I see very little improvement on the pitch and a serious lack of pace within our squad. We have cried out for experience and now have a good supply of experience but the problem is that the experience we craved for has;if anything; made us slower. It is very evident in away games and particularly when we play the better teams. They all seem to attack quicker and more directly than us and we look very laborious in our movement. I was very much hoping that DC would be able to quickly put this right with the acquisition of a couple of quick players with the hopefully newly available funds but I do have a worry at the back of my mind that he will be trying to show that he can do it with the existing "cheap" option squad. IMO we should be looking now to get an advantage over the other teams (the top 12 excluding Northampton who have it sown up). The loss of Sinclair and possibly Gaffney for a period shocks me that we don't have a couple of players in ready for tomorrows game and then two home games within the week. It doesn't matter which formation we play it does not take a genius to see that we totally lack any pace out wide and the same is probably true within the midfield and the defence. The wing backs has become very predictable as has been our preference down the left when we have played the decent teams. I personally think our strikers are ok but they need supply and that is the area we are severly lacking. I very much hope that DC doesn't draw this period out too much asnd then try to make desperation signings when we only have say six games to go. We can be successful this season but IMO we are two good players short at the moment possibly of making the Play offs but certainly of being successful in the Play offs. The right signings now and I am convinced the top 3 is not beyond us as the second and third place teams have difficult fixtures and have to play each other but it will take DC to act swiftly and to get his signings right as we can't afford four or five games to get another signing or two up to speed. UTG Read more: gasheads.org/thread/4712/lack-pace-costly?page=1#ixzz41xFUBitj |
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Post by long john silver on Mar 4, 2016 17:15:46 GMT
who has said extra funds have been made avalible to DC ? the clubs playing budget was decided at the begining of the season.
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Post by mariobalotelli on Mar 4, 2016 17:19:20 GMT
DC knows what he is doing.
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Post by DTGas on Mar 4, 2016 17:30:58 GMT
I agree that we lack pace but tbh with you, I don't think the two you've mentioned need replacing.
Fallon was brought in as cover in the event that any injuries happened in the run in. If Gaffney is going to be out injured then why is Fallon suddenly deemed not good enough? Up front, it still leaves us with four; Taylor, Easter, Harrison and Fallon
As for Sinclair, we already have Clarke, Lines, Manse and Lawrence who can play in the middle so why the need to add a fifth?
It's crazy to be saying this, but after 33 league games I still haven't been able to form an opinion of Montano, purely because DC won't play him. He clearly doesn't rate him or trust him enough so that leaves us with Bodin as our only winger.
This is the position we need to strengthen imo and if Clarke isn't going to play Montano then he needs to be looking to bring in a similar type player who is better!
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Post by garygas on Mar 4, 2016 17:44:57 GMT
Think Clarke is being very shrewd , if he was to come out and say right we have money to burn let's bring in 3 or 4 loans he would probably upset the balance and togetherness in the squad. Think the summer will be a different story although still believe he aim to add quality to the work rate we already have. Still think we probably will see a loan signing or possibly 2 by the deadline.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2016 18:04:28 GMT
These 'right signings' Clarke needs; two questions. 1) who are they. 2) are they available.
For me it certainly won't be the end of the world if we don't make the play offs although it is in our grasp. Next season will be the time for expectations when hopefully a bigger budget will be available and the right signings made in the summer.
But let's just be grateful we have Darrel Clarke at the Rovers and stop putting cats amoungst the pigeons of doubt!
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Post by paulpirate on Mar 4, 2016 18:09:59 GMT
Think Clarke is being very shrewd , if he was to come out and say right we have money to burn let's bring in 3 or 4 loans he would probably upset the balance and togetherness in the squad. Think the summer will be a different story although still believe he aim to add quality to the work rate we already have. Still think we probably will see a loan signing or possibly 2 by the deadline. we def need it if we get in play offs I think Dc wants to try and do it with his team without asking for money If it was me I would do what Steve said and bring in some pace down the wings and a rapid striker in |
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Post by grayraydon on Mar 4, 2016 18:43:22 GMT
I'm not convinced by the argument that DC would purposely not sign somebody who he thinks would improve the team just so he could prove a point about doing it without spending cash, if there is someone who he wants and genuinely thinks that he can get them I think he would without a doubt.
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Post by youmadethatup on Mar 4, 2016 18:52:25 GMT
Think Clarke is being very shrewd , if he was to come out and say right we have money to burn let's bring in 3 or 4 loans he would probably upset the balance and togetherness in the squad. Think the summer will be a different story although still believe he aim to add quality to the work rate we already have. Still think we probably will see a loan signing or possibly 2 by the deadline. Loans unless with a view to signing are only short term band aids.Getting promoted off the back of loan players leaves the club in a position the next season of being in a higher division with a squad that wasn't really good enough for promotion.This starting off in a tricky position. It seems the clubs new ethos is to build at a natural pace bringing young players into the club.Fine if there was an outstanding youngish player for example at Braintree town we could sign on loan now and complete a transfer close season. Rovers have captured a few gems from non league in the past ,correct me if im wrong but Devon white,Steve foster,Barry hayles ,Andy Reece,Paul Randall all came from non league clubs. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 4, 2016 18:55:39 GMT
We never had the biggest squad and now we could lost two of our best players this season for up to a month. Assuming funds are available what's the logic in not bringing in a couple of loanees to help given that we've struggled away from home in recent games.
As far as the budget being fixed for the season, I assume the non playing budget was also fixed but that hasn't stopped us appointing a Chairman, FD, staduim consultation, performance coach etc who I doubt have come cheap?
You do wonder what Wael will think come the sum if DC blows our chance of the Play Offs, whilst turning down the offer of a couple of new recruits.
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Post by paulpirate on Mar 4, 2016 19:41:04 GMT
Think Clarke is being very shrewd , if he was to come out and say right we have money to burn let's bring in 3 or 4 loans he would probably upset the balance and togetherness in the squad. Think the summer will be a different story although still believe he aim to add quality to the work rate we already have. Still think we probably will see a loan signing or possibly 2 by the deadline. Loans unless with a view to signing are only short term band aids.Getting promoted off the back of loan players leaves the club in a position the next season of being in a higher division with a squad that wasn't really good enough for promotion.This starting off in a tricky position. It seems the clubs new ethos is to build at a natural pace bringing young players into the club.Fine if there was an outstanding youngish player for example at Braintree town we could sign on loan now and complete a transfer close season. Rovers have captured a few gems from non league in the past ,correct me if im wrong but Devon white,Steve foster,Barry hayles ,Andy Reece,Paul Randall all came from non league clubs. cant see what it matters if the team wasn't good enough to go up but did cause of loan signings? We would be a division higher and have all summer to get good league 1 players in to challenge again Think when he says about the academy that is for years down the line I don't think he will be waiting for them to grow up to make us a better team,if I was him I would want to be climbing the divisions and be playing decent teams when new ground is ready(championship)a real reality now. |
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Post by long john silver on Mar 4, 2016 20:07:27 GMT
people seem to think there's a huge pool of pacey wingers and 20 goal a season strikers out there just waiting for a club to throw some money there way. its not that simple and i'd rather DC was picky with who he brings to the club. we threw money at players before and it got us relegated , lets not go down the same path
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Post by socrates on Mar 4, 2016 20:16:03 GMT
I think with one or two loan signings we can become stronger but we could also lose our way this season.
I wouldn't be surprised if we don't bring anyone in.
DC has got us to 6 th this season which is more than most of us thought he would.
I trust him to do what's right and I think the board do to.
It's just nice to know the money is there waiting for the right time to make the next steps.
Rome wasn't built in a day.
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Post by paulpirate on Mar 4, 2016 20:22:29 GMT
people seem to think there's a huge pool of pacey wingers and 20 goal a season strikers out there just waiting for a club to throw some money there way. its not that simple and i'd rather DC was picky with who he brings to the club. we threw money at players before and it got us relegated , lets not go down the same path a lot of good players sat on the bench in the championship or even in the reserves that could rip l2 apart,it's worth paying their wages for a few months if you get promoted |
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Post by markczgas on Mar 4, 2016 21:34:55 GMT
I think with one or two loan signings we can become stronger but we could also lose our way this season. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't bring anyone in. DC has got us to 6 th this season which is more than most of us thought he would. I trust him to do what's right and I think the board do to. It's just nice to know the money is there waiting for the right time to make the next steps. Rome wasn't built in a day. No Gaffney and Sinclair for a month ! If true, then we have lost two certain starters in the team - so it is the right time and our back up is ok but not the same level. Even if these two were fit I would still look to bolster/improve squad to guarantee a play off spot - we are getting the crowds to deserve it/ there is an obvious buzz among supporters now too - it could really be our year ! Right winger/wide player (who can bag a few too ) a must and someone to replace Sinclair ( even if it's for a month). |
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 4, 2016 21:48:00 GMT
I think with one or two loan signings we can become stronger but we could also lose our way this season.I wouldn't be surprised if we don't bring anyone in. DC has got us to 6 th this season which is more than most of us thought he would. I trust him to do what's right and I think the board do to. It's just nice to know the money is there waiting for the right time to make the next steps. Rome wasn't built in a day. Why could we lose our way? We didn't last season when we signed LDV, Dawson & Lines on loan? Central midfield w/o Sincs is hardly looking brilliant, another LVD/Dawson type player could hardly go a miss and if Harrison is good enough to replace Gaffney why did we sign Gaffers in the first place. If we fail to put in a decent performance tomorrow hopefully DC will act asap. |
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Post by socrates on Mar 4, 2016 22:05:29 GMT
I think with one or two loan signings we can become stronger but we could also lose our way this season.I wouldn't be surprised if we don't bring anyone in. DC has got us to 6 th this season which is more than most of us thought he would. I trust him to do what's right and I think the board do to. It's just nice to know the money is there waiting for the right time to make the next steps. Rome wasn't built in a day. Why could we lose our way? We didn't last season when we signed LDV, Dawson & Lines on loan? Central midfield w/o Sincs is hardly looking brilliant, another LVD/Dawson type player could hardly go a miss and if Harrison is good enough to replace Gaffney why did we sign Gaffers in the first place. If we fail to put in a decent performance tomorrow hopefully DC will act asap. Well obviously we could lose our way, nothing's certain in football. |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Mar 4, 2016 22:49:17 GMT
Smartest thing DC could have done is what he has done, in my opinion. With the takeover came uncertainty for his squad and no knee jerk signings means a vote of confidence for his players. 3 games since the takeover have seen 2 wins and a loss, so you could hardly say it has backfired? Also, I'm sure I read that DC said give my squad 3 games before reassessing. He will bring players in, I'm certain of it, but it will be in his own measured way.
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Post by garystash on Mar 5, 2016 6:53:05 GMT
I think the squad will be slightly bolstered, but it will be someone left-of-field that we didn't expect just like Fallon and Gaffney.
With Dubey, we now have German connections - so possibly someone plying their trade over there?
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Post by bstokegas on Mar 5, 2016 8:16:44 GMT
Broghammer?
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