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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jan 17, 2023 12:32:29 GMT
It's fine having a 30-60 second promo to show someones ability (but don't forget George Weahs cousin who sent Greame Souness a video of him in action and was subsequently was signed for the Saints but was actually no better than Downs standard!). There is more than just ability, as no doubt we have had lots of skilful players at the mem in the past. If they lack application, are big headed and lazy and have a host of other bad traits, they will probably not be very good signings. Just knowing people within football clubs and having good contacts who can provide info on the person, as well as the player can be extremely useful. Yopu really think these players are bought just by watching a promo reel đ. Itâs a good excuse if the players turns out 5h1t though
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Post by eric on Jan 17, 2023 13:02:22 GMT
It's fine having a 30-60 second promo to show someones ability (but don't forget George Weahs cousin who sent Greame Souness a video of him in action and was subsequently was signed for the Saints but was actually no better than Downs standard!). There is more than just ability, as no doubt we have had lots of skilful players at the mem in the past. If they lack application, are big headed and lazy and have a host of other bad traits, they will probably not be very good signings. Just knowing people within football clubs and having good contacts who can provide info on the person, as well as the player can be extremely useful. Yopu really think these players are bought just by watching a promo reel đ. Itâs a good excuse if the players turns out 5h1t though I read it as more about fans posting mini clips on here and shouting we should sign them. JB and EJ wonât sign players in that basis obviously.
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Post by Quarters on Jan 17, 2023 13:05:22 GMT
I find it tiresome to have to scroll past so many, they fill up the screen so quickly, especially when others then quote from the.
Sorry Pirate....
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Post by percy on Jan 17, 2023 13:10:31 GMT
I find it tiresome to have to scroll past so many, they fill up the screen so quickly, especially when others then quote from the. Sorry Pirate.... I was gonna say the same. Can we leave the multi video embeds to the Wishlist thread and say max of 1 on here. very hard to follow, especially on a phone, when there are multiple and then quoted replies
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Jan 17, 2023 13:33:49 GMT
It's fine having a 30-60 second promo to show someones ability (but don't forget George Weahs cousin who sent Greame Souness a video of him in action and was subsequently was signed for the Saints but was actually no better than Downs standard!). There is more than just ability, as no doubt we have had lots of skilful players at the mem in the past. If they lack application, are big headed and lazy and have a host of other bad traits, they will probably not be very good signings. Just knowing people within football clubs and having good contacts who can provide info on the person, as well as the player can be extremely useful. I have been advised by an older family member that I once saved - got in the way of - a Matt Le Tissier penalty as a toddler in a garden knockabout. One that I can remember was saving an Archie Stephens penalty he took against me when on a dog walk in my local field. Never been beaten from the spot by a pro footballer. Despite these skills I 'never made it'
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Post by alanrg on Jan 17, 2023 13:46:09 GMT
According to FLW we are looking at Brentford keeper Ellery Balcombe currently on loan at Crawley Town
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Post by scdave on Jan 17, 2023 13:46:41 GMT
It's fine having a 30-60 second promo to show someones ability (but don't forget George Weahs cousin who sent Greame Souness a video of him in action and was subsequently was signed for the Saints but was actually no better than Downs standard!). There is more than just ability, as no doubt we have had lots of skilful players at the mem in the past. If they lack application, are big headed and lazy and have a host of other bad traits, they will probably not be very good signings. Just knowing people within football clubs and having good contacts who can provide info on the person, as well as the player can be extremely useful. I have been advised by an older family member that I once saved - got in the way of - a Matt Le Tissier penalty as a toddler in a garden knockabout. One that I can remember was saving an Archie Stephens penalty he took against me when on a dog walk in my local field. Never been beaten from the spot by a pro footballer. Despite these skills I 'never made it' Sign him on!
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Post by westfieldgas on Jan 17, 2023 14:15:08 GMT
We've now officially been linked with (through the press), 5 players. 1x GK, 2x CB, 2x CM.....
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Post by baggins on Jan 17, 2023 14:16:37 GMT
Rumours are great aren't they eh?
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Post by bluebiro on Jan 17, 2023 14:32:48 GMT
I find it tiresome to have to scroll past so many, they fill up the screen so quickly, especially when others then quote from the. Sorry Pirate.... especially when 99.9 percent are never to be heard of again
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Post by westfieldgas on Jan 17, 2023 14:39:05 GMT
Interesting to see Nigel Clough and Mansfield going public regarding the mess that is Danny Johnsonâs permanent switch to Walsall⌠canât agree a fee and will hold onto the player (despite the fact he wonât play) to essentially weaken a rival. Shame as it ultimately hurts the players chances of a decent move in the summer.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jan 17, 2023 14:42:45 GMT
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Post by percy on Jan 17, 2023 15:03:38 GMT
According to FLW we are looking at Brentford keeper Ellery Balcombe currently on loan at Crawley Town Bristol Live now reporting same. Assume we would have to agree he would come is as number 1, dropping Belly to the bench. What do we think? safe to say Anssi is not giving good competition for the spot and a little early for Ward. Wouldnt be against it, but would surely need to get the big Fins wages off the books then. No room for sentiment I dont suppose! Would like Belly to stay around the club and provide competition even if no longer no1
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Post by SleepyGas on Jan 17, 2023 15:06:56 GMT
Bristol Rovers consider recruiting new goalkeeper with Brentford talent on transfer radar"James Belshaw's long-standing position in between the posts could come under threat as Joey Barton weighs up his options Bristol Rovers are in the market for a new goalkeeper in this transfer window with Brentfordâs Ellery Balcombe under consideration and a decision on his immediate future expected in the next 48 hours. Football League World have reported that Premier League Brentford are considering recalling Balcombe from his promising loan at League Two Crawley Town and sending him elsewhere in the EFL, most likely at League One level with Rovers an interested club should they wish to pursue their interest. Bristol Live understands that Balcombe is on Roversâ radar, as are other goalkeepers, and while in with a strong chance of signing him, the Beesâ decision will ultimately be shaped by the amount of football the 23-year-old is likely to play over the next five months, rather than the higher level heâll be operating at. A former England youth international at Under-18, 19 and 20 level, Balcombe has been with Brentford for more than a decade and has experienced previous loans at Doncaster Rovers, Viborg in Denmark, Burton Albion and Boreham Wood and Bromley in the National League. He has made 12 appearances for Crawley, in all competitions, this season. For Brentford to justify redirecting him they will need assurances on his first-team involvement. Roversâ position is therefore an interesting one because they already have an established No1 in James Belshaw, who has started 69 of a possible 73 league games since his arrival in the summer of 2021, but whose position has looked slightly uncertain over the last month. In the wake of the 4-3 defeat to Exeter City in December, Joey Barton admitting his, like everyone elseâs, place in the team is under threat as the manager tries to address a troubling defensive record with only two teams in League One conceding more goals this season. Bobby Thomasâ loan from Burnley has been terminated, admittedly at the playerâs request, but Barton has conceded they were looking to replace the 21-year-old, who had started 19 games this term, and an alteration in goal could continue that reconstruction of his backline. But a signing in that department would still be a surprising move given Belshaw has been a constant for 18 months and is woven into the fabric of the club. The 32-year-old, the Gasâ reigning Player of the Year, also signed a new contract in March last year until 2024. However, it would provide clear evidence of Bartonâs desire to constantly look for improvement as he stated after the loss to Exeter : âYouâre always looking to improve. Belly has been fantastic but weâre in the business of getting better. "Youâve heard me talk lots of times about kaizen - somebody just reaches a ceiling of what theyâre capable of, theyâre not capable of going any further. Youâve got to look for people who have got a lot more potential, a lot more scope, a lot more capacity. "And Iâm doing that all across the team, all the time - can we upgrade? Can we improve? And, if I donât do that, Iâll lose my job because if you stand still in this game, youâll regress. You get worse and eventually the hangmanâs noose comes for the manager.â Barton said last week he would like up to six new signings over the next two weeks, with priorities in central defence as Luca Hoole and James Connolly are now his only recognised senior players in that position."
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Post by SleepyGas on Jan 17, 2023 15:13:08 GMT
According to FLW we are looking at Brentford keeper Ellery Balcombe currently on loan at Crawley Town Bristol Live now reporting same. Assume we would have to agree he would come is as number 1, dropping Belly to the bench. What do we think? safe to say Anssi is not giving good competition for the spot and a little early for Ward. Wouldnt be against it, but would surely need to get the big Fins wages off the books then. No room for sentiment I dont suppose! Would like Belly to stay around the club and provide competition even if no longer no1 Belly does have a mistake or two in him, but I don't think replacing him should be a priority this window. I would be concerned too with getting a player on loan if we have no chance of signing them permanently. The implication being that we give some assurances to the parent club over league appearances and so it doesn't then seem quite like competition for the #1 spot - just a foregone conclusion that Belshaw is relegated to the bench. Then when the season ends and the loanee returns to his parent club, we are left with a potentially demoralised keeper with years to run on his contract.
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Post by westfieldgas on Jan 17, 2023 15:47:31 GMT
Niall Huggins (Sunderland) is available for transfer, left backâŚ. Maybe one of interest to us.
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Post by gasmania on Jan 17, 2023 16:53:59 GMT
According to FLW we are looking at Brentford keeper Ellery Balcombe currently on loan at Crawley Town He has now been recalled by Brentford.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 17, 2023 16:59:15 GMT
We've now officially been linked with (through the press), 5 players. 1x GK, 2x CB, 2x CM..... Shouldn't that be "unofficiallyâ linked or do we just take what the press says now has fact? Bristol World were only claiming last week that we were trying to make Thomas' loan deal a permanent one!
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 17, 2023 17:00:09 GMT
Bristol Live now reporting same. Assume we would have to agree he would come is as number 1, dropping Belly to the bench. What do we think? safe to say Anssi is not giving good competition for the spot and a little early for Ward. Wouldnt be against it, but would surely need to get the big Fins wages off the books then. No room for sentiment I dont suppose! Would like Belly to stay around the club and provide competition even if no longer no1 Belly does have a mistake or two in him, but I don't think replacing him should be a priority this window. I would be concerned too with getting a player on loan if we have no chance of signing them permanently. The implication being that we give some assurances to the parent club over league appearances and so it doesn't then seem quite like competition for the #1 spot - just a foregone conclusion that Belshaw is relegated to the bench. Then when the season ends and the loanee returns to his parent club, we are left with a potentially demoralised keeper with years to run on his contract. Think he needs some competition and he's clearly not getting that from Jaakola?
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Post by SleepyGas on Jan 17, 2023 17:11:15 GMT
Belly does have a mistake or two in him, but I don't think replacing him should be a priority this window. I would be concerned too with getting a player on loan if we have no chance of signing them permanently. The implication being that we give some assurances to the parent club over league appearances and so it doesn't then seem quite like competition for the #1 spot - just a foregone conclusion that Belshaw is relegated to the bench. Then when the season ends and the loanee returns to his parent club, we are left with a potentially demoralised keeper with years to run on his contract. Think he needs some competition and he's clearly not getting that from Jaakola? I don't necessarily disagree. But my point is that if we bring in some Premier League starlet in that position then it wouldn't be competition if there is an understanding with the parent club that the new kid will get game time. No "earning of the jersey" or waiting for a chance through injury/suspension. No cup competitions to be tested out in. Just Belshaw moved to the bench and the new kiddy starting every game. I can't see how that would encourage Belly to regain his form/confidence or whatever we expect a bit of healthy competition to do to him.
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