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Post by GasAttacK on Mar 21, 2016 14:07:10 GMT
With the loan window closing on Thursday are we expecting any signings this week?
Until Saturday I would have said probably not, however with Mansell now joining Sinclair and Lawrence on the injured list I think we could do with at least 1 new face.
If Lines or O.Clarke picked up an injury or suspension we'd be really stuck. I guess in an emergency you could consider Lockyer but I wouldn't want to lose him from the back 4 and he'll be missing the 2 Easter games anyway.
DC likes to change formation but at the moment that would be difficult because we don't have 3 fit central midfielders in the squad.
I also wonder whether an additional wide player might be useful. Other than Bodin and Montana we don't really have any options for those positions - particularly with Lawrence injured - so we'd be in trouble if either got injured or lost form.
I guess we could recall Gosling but he only seems to have one good game in 5 and at this stage of the season that's not going to cut it.
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Post by markczgas on Mar 21, 2016 14:10:27 GMT
I think if needed he'll recall Gosling but I think one of Mansell, Lawrence and Sinclair will be available for Friday judging by what DC said about no more signings.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 14:16:32 GMT
The only reason I can see DC bringing anyone in is for cover incase of injuries & suspension's.
As it is now with the 3 away on international duties I think our squad can just about cope, but get an injury in training or Friday then we'd be short, we could recall Gosling though.
I think we might bring someone in for a month just incase.
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Post by kylegas on Mar 21, 2016 14:20:50 GMT
I'd never turn my nose up at a new signing, but DC seems quite happy to use Broom in the squad and as for centre mid it just depends how long Mansell and Sinclair are out, if they're still a few weeks off a return it might be an idea to bring somebody in, DC knows what to do better than anyone tho so whatever happens will be whats best I think
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Post by Forestgas7 on Mar 21, 2016 14:26:18 GMT
Why don't we call gosling back meaning we will have 3 players out on international duty so we can pp the 2 games
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Post by roverstillidie on Mar 21, 2016 14:37:49 GMT
Why don't we call gosling back meaning we will have 3 players out on international duty so we can pp the 2 games Good point, but I think we should use the recent momentum to our advantage and crack on from where we left off on Saturday tbh
The mood around the whole Club is buzzing at the moment & I think we have enough decent players to cover the three lads that will be missing over the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Post by BlueQuarter on Mar 21, 2016 14:41:42 GMT
Why don't we call gosling back meaning we will have 3 players out on international duty so we can pp the 2 games Not sure about this as Gosling didn't get called up for the Gibraltar squad for their matches. Should we be looking to postpone these matches, as we could be putting pressure on ourselves as well as creating a fixture backlog? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 14:57:22 GMT
I would have liked to have seen a centre half anyway to help at set pieces, but if Parkes and McChrystal can do a job for these two games I commend them.
Centre mid area fine if one of Manse/Sincs/Lawrence fit.
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Post by peterhooper57 on Mar 21, 2016 15:42:15 GMT
I would have liked to have seen a centre half anyway to help at set pieces, but if Parkes and McChrystal can do a job for these two games I commend them. Centre mid area fine if one of Manse/Sincs/Lawrence fit. If Mansell is out, then IMO DC should bring in a centre mid player; its no coincidence that Rovers do not miss Lawrence, he is a shocker, particularly when he is out of possession, he is so slow and unfit; if DC cannot persuade anybody decent to join the squad, then I would give Bloom a start, he showed plenty of good touches and appears to have a bit of pace when he came off the bench last Saturday. |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Mar 21, 2016 15:53:33 GMT
I would have liked to have seen a centre half anyway to help at set pieces, but if Parkes and McChrystal can do a job for these two games I commend them. Centre mid area fine if one of Manse/Sincs/Lawrence fit. If Mansell is out, then IMO DC should bring in a centre mid player; its no coincidence that Rovers do not miss Lawrence, he is a shocker, particularly when he is out of possession, he is so slow and unfit; if DC cannot persuade anybody decent to join the squad, then I would give Bloom a start, he showed plenty of good touches and appears to have a bit of pace when he came off the bench last Saturday. Well, it is the start of spring so should be a Blooming good idea! |
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Post by tommym9 on Mar 21, 2016 15:56:32 GMT
If Mansell is out, then IMO DC should bring in a centre mid player; its no coincidence that Rovers do not miss Lawrence, he is a shocker, particularly when he is out of possession, he is so slow and unfit; if DC cannot persuade anybody decent to join the squad, then I would give Bloom a start, he showed plenty of good touches and appears to have a bit of pace when he came off the bench last Saturday. Well, it is the start of spring so should be a Blooming good idea! OH GOD NOT THE BLOOM PUNS AGAIN! |
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Post by fanboy on Mar 21, 2016 15:56:52 GMT
I reckon we'll see another youngun from the prem come in.
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Post by socrates on Mar 21, 2016 16:04:21 GMT
I reckon we'll see another youngun from the prem come in. We definitely need a midfielder I think. Preferably an experienced central midfielder who could also play wide if really needed ? There must be an experienced championship or league 1 player out there in the reserves who would be up for a league 2 promotion run in ?!! I'd also get Gosling back, I know he's not great but he does tend to turn it on in the big games. He was excellent at Wembley and also chipped in with some important goals in his time. We don't want to be going in to a busy run down to the bare bones. |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Mar 21, 2016 16:12:57 GMT
Well, it is the start of spring so should be a Blooming good idea! OH GOD NOT THE BLOOM PUNS AGAIN! Well personally I would prefer to play Broom, he looks a tidy player but people keep banging on about this Bloom so I assume he must be decent and maybe he will come good in the spring? |
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Post by madgas on Mar 21, 2016 17:04:38 GMT
Hard to believe that when everyone is fit and available that we don't have the numbers. The squad has certainly shown it has the ability.
The international break means we're a little stretched but I would still be surprised if someone came in now. The players we're loosing to this break are largely in positions that we are already well covered in.
We're a tad light in midfield but after Saturday's performance would be hard to drop either Lines or Clarke. We only need 1 of Mansell, Sinclair or Lawrence to be fit.
Crack on with the boys we have, I say.
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Post by youmadethatup on Mar 21, 2016 17:13:21 GMT
Do Rovers not have any youngsters who can step up to sit on the bench if needed ?
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Post by stevek192 on Mar 21, 2016 17:27:17 GMT
I know all this "In DC we trust" thing but when it comes to transfer dealings I just am not totally convinced. We have shown in games against the better teams in this division that we fall short and therefore IMO we DO need one or two quality additions to see us through this part of the season. We are in a very similar position to that we were in under Holloway with 10 games to go. We are at present 2 injuries away from a disaster and should this happen then I will hold DC to blame. The Easter situation is bad enough with injuries plus three players lost to Internationals and 2 VERY important games. I see a certain stubbornness about DC in transfer dealings and that worries me not only for the run in but next season as well. I hope I am totally wrong.
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Mar 21, 2016 17:41:41 GMT
I know all this "In DC we trust" thing but when it comes to transfer dealings I just am not totally convinced. We have shown in games against the better teams in this division that we fall short and therefore IMO we DO need one or two quality additions to see us through this part of the season. We are in a very similar position to that we were in under Holloway with 10 games to go. We are at present 2 injuries away from a disaster and should this happen then I will hold DC to blame. The Easter situation is bad enough with injuries plus three players lost to Internationals and 2 VERY important games. I see a certain stubbornness about DC in transfer dealings and that worries me not only for the run in but next season as well. I hope I am totally wrong. Think this is a bit harsh. DC has taken a group of much the same players through promotion to the league into an automatic slot for promotion to league 1. That is an unbelievable achievement given that said players didn't exactly have amazing CVs. The biggest aspect in this success has been the togetherness of the players and the continuity of the personnel, which you don't risk weakening with a big turnover of players. Also, our injury crisis came to a head on Saturday with Mansell. This is the first working day since then. Give the guy a chance. He may well bring someone in this week but if he doesn't, expect it to be because others are about to return. The reason people say 'in DC we trust' is because he's earned that trust painstakingly over 2 difficult but very successful years at the club, making mostly very good judgements during that time. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 17:48:51 GMT
I know all this "In DC we trust" thing but when it comes to transfer dealings I just am not totally convinced. We have shown in games against the better teams in this division that we fall short and therefore IMO we DO need one or two quality additions to see us through this part of the season. We are in a very similar position to that we were in under Holloway with 10 games to go. We are at present 2 injuries away from a disaster and should this happen then I will hold DC to blame. The Easter situation is bad enough with injuries plus three players lost to Internationals and 2 VERY important games. I see a certain stubbornness about DC in transfer dealings and that worries me not only for the run in but next season as well. I hope I am totally wrong. What a stupid post. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 18:09:24 GMT
I reckon we'll see another youngun from the prem come in. I reckon it will be an oldie from WBA. |
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