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Post by markczgas on Jul 6, 2016 9:34:52 GMT
I'm sure EVERYONE is deflated that we are probably losing our 27-goal striker from last season and as things stand we have only brought 2 new faces in- defender Hartley from Plymouth and wide man Moore (ex-Port Vale).
Our promotion rivals from last season have all been busier so (although this isn't a race of course) it would be good to get a replacement for Taylor and a few others in to get us REALLY EXCITED again about this coming season, cos as things stand, minus Taylor and the 2 newbies, I'm not thinking we are going to take L1 by storm !
As a comparison, here's what our rivals from last season have signed so far:
Oxford 6 players: Gk Eastwood (ex-Blackburn) FOR Thomas ( ex- Birmingham) Def Martin (ex- Coventry) Def Ribeiro ( ex-Exeter) MID Cowley ( Loan from Arsenal) DEF Nelson (ex- Plymouth)
Northampton 7 players (although they've lost their talisman, Ricky Holmes to Charlton :
DEF Zakuani ( ex- Peterbro) MID McCourt (ex-Barnsley) GKs Cornell (ex- Oldham ) and Paddy Kenny (player /coach) FOR Ravell (ex- MK Dons) LB Hanley (ex- Swansea) DEF Phillips ( ex- Coventry)
Wimbledon 4 players: FOR Poleon (ex-Oldham) MIDS Parrett and Whelpdale ( ex-Stevenage) GK Ryan Clarke (ex-Gas and last at Northampton).
UTG !
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jul 6, 2016 9:38:29 GMT
Why panic? DC has said we will get 4/5 new players. He has only come back from honeymoon. Just wait and see.
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Post by Gasshole on Jul 6, 2016 9:42:38 GMT
Why panic? DC has said we will get 4/5 new players. He has only come back from honeymoon. Just wait and see. What if we can't wait?
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Post by markczgas on Jul 6, 2016 9:46:36 GMT
Why panic? DC has said we will get 4/5 new players. He has only come back from honeymoon. Just wait and see. Did you read my thread carefully ? No panic there ! Just a comparison.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jul 6, 2016 9:50:07 GMT
Why panic? DC has said we will get 4/5 new players. He has only come back from honeymoon. Just wait and see. Did you read my thread carefully ? No panic there ! Just a comparison. Well I don't really get the point of the thread then? DC has just come vack. Pre aeason has only just started, give him time. I'm sure we'll see a few trialists.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 9:56:19 GMT
Delete thread.move along nothing to see here...yawn
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Post by horseshoegas47 on Jul 6, 2016 10:08:26 GMT
From my perspective I have no interest in Oxford, Northampton or anyone else, Darrell has already brought in two new recruits, I believe Luke James has signed today as an attacking midfield/striker, I have no doubt he will bring in a goalkeeper and another striker at least.
We must not forget we have some great potential youngsters who need a chance and it's important the club invest big money on the training ground and stadium for the next period.so no need for a so called marque signings for me.
There is not a huge gap between League 1 and the top of league 2 so I think we can compete and I have faith in Darrell and his management team. Different if and when we ever take the next step as there is a big gap between division 1 and the Championship.
one of our greatest assets is the continuity and spirit of the group, to make too many changes in one go could damage that, I suggest we trust Darrell's judgement.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 10:15:58 GMT
I couldn't give a shìt what the other promoted teams are doing if I'm honest, all that matters to me is DC gets it right at Rovers.
The next couple of weeks we will see some transfer activity for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 10:20:31 GMT
James Moore Hartley plus resigning of all but two of squad 2015/16 ... couple more and we're there!
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Jul 6, 2016 10:29:15 GMT
James Moore Hartley plus resigning of all but two of squad 2015/16 ... couple more and we're there! Exactly. We've kept our entire squad except for Parkes and Taylor. Is the same true at the other clubs or have they had more players to replace?
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Post by markczgas on Jul 6, 2016 10:31:17 GMT
Wow ! Seems a lot of anti stuff here about the thread ! Thought it was good to compare with teams who like us have come up this season. Looking at the other clubs Oxford have made some potentially good signings, Like us
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Post by markczgas on Jul 6, 2016 10:33:17 GMT
From my perspective I have no interest in Oxford, Northampton or anyone else, Darrell has already brought in two new recruits, I believe Luke James has signed today as an attacking midfield/striker, I have no doubt he will bring in a goalkeeper and another striker at least. We must not forget we have some great potential youngsters who need a chance and it's important the club invest big money on the training ground and stadium for the next period.so no need for a so called marque signings for me. There is not a huge gap between League 1 and the top of league 2 so I think we can compete and I have faith in Darrell and his management team. Different if and when we ever take the next step as there is a big gap between division 1 and the Championship. one of our greatest assets is the continuity and spirit of the group, to make too many changes in one go could damage that, I suggest we trust Darrell's judgement. Who do you have in mind here ? I think we'll have to wait a few more years (when we get the facilities so badly needed!) to get a steady stream of youngsters actually making it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 10:33:22 GMT
James Moore Hartley plus resigning of all but two of squad 2015/16 ... couple more and we're there! Exactly. We've kept our entire squad except for Parkes and Taylor. Is the same true at the other clubs or have they had more players to replace? yep, if we're going to compare players in, would be useful to compare players out.
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Post by baggins on Jul 6, 2016 11:05:17 GMT
Exactly. We've kept our entire squad except for Parkes and Taylor. Is the same true at the other clubs or have they had more players to replace? yep, if we're going to compare players in, would be useful to compare players out. Then shake it all about.
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Post by bluegas on Jul 6, 2016 11:13:00 GMT
Don't panic! Don't panic! We're doomed, doomed I say! ....FFS- why the negativity before we've even got going? Same when we got relegated, same this time last year. I'm more than happy to leave it to DC.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 11:24:18 GMT
May change over the next few weeks but I actually think it all feels a hell of a lot more relaxed than previous years (pre seasons).
Shows how much trust people have in DC after successive promotions.
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Post by meader on Jul 6, 2016 11:40:26 GMT
The worrying thing is that the new season kicks off in 4 weeks. we not got many new players, Matt Taylor doesn't know if he wants to go or stay! No wonder everyones worried!
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Post by curlywurly on Jul 6, 2016 11:43:39 GMT
This isn’t comprehensive and/or fully up to date, but the other three teams promoted with us last year have all lost more players from their squads than Rovers, so it is not surprising that they have had to bring in new faces.
AFC Wimbledon released Callum Kennedy, Sean Rigg (since signed for Newport) and Adebayo Akinfenwa. Ade Azeez has signed for Partick Thistle and midfielder Connor Smith has joined Plymouth Argyle from Wimbledon
Oxford United released five players after promotion to League One. Johnny Mullins, Jordan Bowery, Pat Hoban (joined Mansfield), Freddie Grant and AJ George. Danny Hylton has also departed for Luton after he rejected a new deal with Oxford. In addition, loan players Jonjoe Kenny, George Waring and Jordan Evans have returned to their parent clubs.
Northampton have also lost players. Josh Lelan, Paul Corry, Chris Hackett and Evan Horwood have all been released. Ryan Clarke was also released by Northampton Town, but has signed for AFC Wimbledon as you say. Importantly, they have also lost Ricky Holmes after he handed in a transfer request and has now joined Charlton.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 6, 2016 12:47:47 GMT
Feel all we really now need are a CM and another striker, assuming MT moves on, it's hardly a worry we haven't got them with over a month to go to the start of the season?
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Post by madgas on Jul 6, 2016 12:50:08 GMT
I would argue it's more about who you keep.
And although we're likely loosing Taylor we kept DC and tied him down to a three year deal.
Not worried about Northampton or Wimbledon. Suspect Oxford to start well then loose Roofe late August.
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