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Post by drasim on Aug 31, 2017 21:52:58 GMT
It's easy for us to say we should sign a winger or even to name names but in reality it doesn't work like that. DC has said that we've missed out on a couple of players which could potentially have been those positions people are talking about. We know DC is very particular about the players he brings in if the players he wants aren't available or have moved elsewhere then he won't bring in someone for the sake of it. IMO that's to be applauded it looks as though we've kept Bodin to me that was the most important thing today. If he has missed out on 1 or 2 players then move onto other targets. Like I said above, you can't tell me there isn't anyone out there that is a realistic upgrade on someone like Byron Moore. I'm probably going to make a controversial post here, but I think possibly one issue may be lack of agent contacts. From what we do know of our more recent signings' agents - we still deal plenty with Danny Coles at Volenti (Nichols, Broadbent), who is agent for at least another 4 of our first teamers, and former team-mate of Liam Sercombe. I could be looking too much into it, though.
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Post by amgas on Aug 31, 2017 22:00:49 GMT
Suspect DC gets plenty of phone calls from lots of other agents .... Can't imagine you have to have a special relationship for them to try to push players at you.
I do remember an interview with 20man when he implied lots of them are pretty average, something about him asking an agent whether a player the agent was trying to push was left or right footed and the agent not having a clue.
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Post by pirate on Aug 31, 2017 22:02:25 GMT
Fair points. There is always the option to bring in free agents too if necessary. You will know a lot more about Free Agents which are available than me. Any realistic ones that stand out? Wesley Jobello, Reise Allassani, Carlos De Pena, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie, Leroy George, Chris Malonga are all free transfer players that can play on the left wing. Jay Spearing, Marc Crosas, Oscar Gobern are a few free defensive midfielders. Without knowing their contract demands it's hard to know how realistic they are, Spearing for example would have to lower his wages demands from reports I've read online. Edit: Paulton-born 21-year-old former England U19/U20 man Aaron Kuhl played as a defensive midfielder and was highly-rated at one point. He's lost his way for whatever reason, but if DC and Stewie could unlock the potential he's previously showed, it could be an interesting option.
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Post by drasim on Aug 31, 2017 22:19:10 GMT
Suspect DC gets plenty of phone calls from lots of other agents .... Can't imagine you have to have a special relationship for them to try to push players at you. I do remember an interview with 20man when he implied lots of them are pretty average, something about him asking an agent whether a player the agent was trying to push was left or right footed and the agent not having a clue. I was looking into something similar recently and how established agents (Volenti for example have a former lawyer) see an increase in 'chancers' - people who pay the £500 fee to the FA to be an agent yet have no knowledge of the FA rules on transfers, or even the players. Unfortunately a lot of it can only be speculated, but I would guess that - on a budget - an agents' cut / demands on behalf of the player (excluding wage) could easily make or break a deal even on a free - and I could understand if we do happen to have a good relationship with Volenti because it seems to work in our favour, and that is probably solely down to Danny Coles. There are only a couple of other known agents in the whole squad, hence wondering whether agent contacts are an issue.
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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Aug 31, 2017 22:24:52 GMT
With no signings looking likely after all that has been said by DC I just cannot believe that we now have to go until January without signing another midfielder or winger. Anyone who thinks our squad is good enough to get top 6 is kidding themselves. 4 victories have covered up the weaknesses we have and DC thought we had three weeks ago. Lack of signings is a worry. It is a shame, but if DC is happy enough, so am I. With Sercombe, Bola and Telford, we have a lot more attacking threat than last season. Don't forget we also kept Bodin, so happy days 😊
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 22:35:40 GMT
Based on the Wycombe game Byron Moore is improving and could be the answer but we still have very little strength on the wing or midfield with Sinclair looking like he could be out for a few weeks and Ollie Clarke is still struggling to reach his last season form. Just my opinion and I accept others have different opinions and I respect that. How many games have we played? It's neither feast nor famine. Nobody, from what I have witnessed from three games I have season has "improved? , how do you justify that statement after so few games? However Sercombe, so far looks like good business. Best not to write off the managers decisions so early in the season, and best to not write this current team so quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 22:41:37 GMT
Bullshit from Steve 192 Delusions of grandeur I think over his pontificating match reports. Go get a life No need for insults. Debate the OP's point, but don't attack him. Consider this a warning.
Thanks in advance.I think it is stretching the definition of insult to include the phrase "Delusions of Grandeur" and if Pontificating is rude, god knows how you are going to deal with some of the stuff said on here.
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Post by irenegas on Aug 31, 2017 22:43:17 GMT
Some people make me laugh. So what if we signed no one! our second team just smashed Wycombe I'm more then happy with what we got!!! And for the ones that feel we haven't got cover in certain positions Darrell is very good at switching formations and working with what we got I trust him and so should the ones that P1ss and moan 2 promotions in 3 but apparently we know better!!!
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Post by syg on Aug 31, 2017 22:46:22 GMT
I saw the title and thought locks or bodin had gone.
Its a pretty good day I feel.
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Post by gasincider on Aug 31, 2017 22:51:43 GMT
No need for insults. Debate the OP's point, but don't attack him. Consider this a warning.
Thanks in advance. I think it is stretching the definition of insult to include the phrase "Delusions of Grandeur" and if Pontificating is rude, god knows how you are going to deal with some of the stuff said on here. I think the clue is in the word bull💩. That said, I think both oldie and Steve are right. I feel we could and probably should have got in additional players as defined by DC. But I also think the squad we have should be able to stay in touch with the playoffs, and January will hopefully clinch it. But never attack the messenger. Disagree by all means, but he's not lying, he's expressing an opinion. In my opinion, we should have also been looking for a big guy up front. EH is doing ok in the last few games, but I don't see him as being ok over a full season. That said, I'd love to be proved wrong.
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Post by readinggas on Aug 31, 2017 22:54:54 GMT
With no signings looking likely after all that has been said by DC I just cannot believe that we now have to go until January without signing another midfielder or winger. Anyone who thinks our squad is good enough to get top 6 is kidding themselves. 4 victories have covered up the weaknesses we have and DC thought we had three weeks ago. Lack of signings is a worry. See you in May. Hope your humble pie is warm and served with custard.
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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 31, 2017 22:55:11 GMT
No need for insults. Debate the OP's point, but don't attack him. Consider this a warning.
Thanks in advance. I think it is stretching the definition of insult to include the phrase "Delusions of Grandeur" and if Pontificating is rude, god knows how you are going to deal with some of the stuff said on here. We are going to try and cut down the aggression. Rather than say the poster is spouting bulls***, how about starting with I disagree... As was pointed out on another thread, we want to keep this place fun with good debate.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 23:00:01 GMT
I think the august window was quite expensive for the club so well done to the owners for that. The club are investing heavily in the development squad and have ambitions to create to a category 2 academy,we have the land for a new training ground and coaches on board. Just as wael said when he bought the club he wants to build a great youth system and i find this very exiting.
REF the op,ive read his reports for 3 years and there well written but the op dosnt agree with the managers style of play or his habit of selecting different teams based on the opposition. In short the op is totally baffled by the managers amazing success. Funny really
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Post by 4evergas67 on Aug 31, 2017 23:05:29 GMT
SteveK Semi egotistical tosser or the best non-paid tactical genius in football?
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Post by socrates on Aug 31, 2017 23:45:20 GMT
SteveK Semi egotistical tosser or the best non-paid tactical genius in football? Neither , he's just a Gashead with an opinion. I don't agree with his views on this thread though.
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Post by comptondandogas on Sept 1, 2017 0:30:50 GMT
We definitely need young hungry players like Jamie white and experienced pros like Alan gow. Dc is is clearly a clown for not getting both on 10 year contracts. Let's get back down the pub? Hmmm.......very interesting comment from North Somerset. Haha North Somerset via horfield I assure you! And definitely 100 per cent behind Darrell and the boys!
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Post by nailseamark on Sept 1, 2017 0:54:13 GMT
We are gunna suck on the new FIFA I hate playing without wingers.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 4:50:11 GMT
SteveK Semi egotistical tosser or the best non-paid tactical genius in football? Oh I say, such language
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Post by Henbury Gas on Sept 1, 2017 5:25:00 GMT
With no signings looking likely after all that has been said by DC I just cannot believe that we now have to go until January without signing another midfielder or winger. Anyone who thinks our squad is good enough to get top 6 is kidding themselves. 4 victories have covered up the weaknesses we have and DC thought we had three weeks ago. Lack of signings is a worry. Steve as much i do like some of your reports, i think you are 100% wrong in your statement, in my opinion.
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Post by gastronaut on Sept 1, 2017 6:24:48 GMT
I am amazed. We have kept Billy Bodin, kept Tom Lockyer, got Sweeney for a year, added Liam sercombe and retained the rest of the squad who got us to 10th in their first season in league 1. Why the hell are people dissenting - we are Bristol Rovers and this is absolutely fantastic news. We don't have to sell and we can attract talent. Because so many clubs are flinging silly money around it does not mean we must. I guess the board would back DC if he really wanted a specific player but it appears he will not break his wage structure and rightly so.
Stop moaning, continue supporting and start rejoicing - we are slowly but surely evolving.
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