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Post by lastminutewinner on Aug 20, 2023 20:49:29 GMT
What game are you watching. Thomas plays on the right , Gordon on the left. Not sure I understand your point. Jesus, calm down. Apologies, got my sides confused there. Feel free to ignore my 2nd line, but my 1st line stands. Next time you see some scintillating defending, passing, ball control or crossing from Gordon, let me know. Unfortunately I think we'll wait a while. If we're serious about play offs, Gordon isn't the LB to push us on IMO. You are never going to see any great defending from Gordon as he doesnt tackle he just backs off until the guy either goes past him or gets a cross in, and he will always get bullied off the ball as he is very lightweight. Going forwards he threatens to, but rarely goes further than level with the penalty area, and wont take anyone on let alone beat them. He is quick, neat and tidy on the ball which maybe gives the impression he is better than he is to some |
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 20, 2023 21:35:24 GMT
I thought Gordon did OK at Charlton, we seemed worse defensively when he went off, and again he Saturday, Hoole seems the weaker of the two at present. Regardless Grant and Friend are also left sided players so I can't see JB bringing in another one.
As far as Humpries we were rumoured to be interested in signing him when he left Southend but he wanted to move back to the north west so unless circumstances have changed its unlikely he'd considered moving to the south west.
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Post by yattongas on Aug 20, 2023 22:12:42 GMT
Jesus, calm down. Apologies, got my sides confused there. Feel free to ignore my 2nd line, but my 1st line stands. Next time you see some scintillating defending, passing, ball control or crossing from Gordon, let me know. Unfortunately I think we'll wait a while. If we're serious about play offs, Gordon isn't the LB to push us on IMO. You are never going to see any great defending from Gordon as he doesnt tackle he just backs off until the guy either goes past him or gets a cross in, and he will always get bullied off the ball as he is very lightweight. Going forwards he threatens to, but rarely goes further than level with the penalty area, and wont take anyone on let alone beat them. He is quick, neat and tidy on the ball which maybe gives the impression he is better than he is to some Not sure if he’s under instructions not to overlap / push on but he rarely if ever does it . Like you mention, he’s got the the speed and is relatively skilful. He’s a weak spot in defence due to his size and he’s often targeted by cross balls into space behind him. So….. he needs to add more and that means adding a genuine attacking threat . Otherwise , what’s the point of him ? |
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Post by westfieldgas on Aug 21, 2023 6:57:21 GMT
I think he offers something we haven't currently got, a striker who is good in the air for one. One I wouldn't mind here is Stephen Humphrys. Even in his youth days I rated him highly and thought he had big potential with his pace, power and ball striking ability. Good age at 25, can play all across the forward line and still more to come as not yet fulfilled potential IMHO. Would be my first choice of a forward from League One too. Top player. |
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Post by madgas on Aug 21, 2023 7:02:42 GMT
What game are you watching. Thomas plays on the right , Gordon on the left. Not sure I understand your point. Jesus, calm down. Apologies, got my sides confused there. Feel free to ignore my 2nd line, but my 1st line stands. Next time you see some scintillating defending, passing, ball control or crossing from Gordon, let me know. Unfortunately I think we'll wait a while. If we're serious about play offs, Gordon isn't the LB to push us on IMO. I think your first post perhaps illustrates the subtle difference. I don't Collins provides quite the cover that Thomas does. Collins is playing wide left asked to get to Marquis as quick as possible. Away from home this will restrict Gordon's ability to get forward and leave him a little exposed. At home, with defence "sat in" he should have some space to take up. An aside: nothing was "on him" this Saturday. I get vibes wise- if people don't trust him. I think he can be busier but he did his job better than most of 11 did there's on this occasion. |
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Post by Quarters on Aug 21, 2023 7:42:19 GMT
Jesus, calm down. Apologies, got my sides confused there. Feel free to ignore my 2nd line, but my 1st line stands. Next time you see some scintillating defending, passing, ball control or crossing from Gordon, let me know. Unfortunately I think we'll wait a while. If we're serious about play offs, Gordon isn't the LB to push us on IMO. I think your first post perhaps illustrates the subtle difference. I don't Collins provides quite the cover that Thomas does. Collins is playing wide left asked to get to Marquis as quick as possible. Away from home this will restrict Gordon's ability to get forward and leave him a little exposed. At home, with defence "sat in" he should have some space to take up. An aside: nothing was "on him" this Saturday. I get vibes wise- if people don't trust him. I think he can be busier but he did his job better than most of 11 did there's on this occasion. Agreed. Was interesting Gordon's forward movement appeared better when Sinclair came on. |
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Post by fanboy on Aug 21, 2023 7:59:14 GMT
Ellis Harrison has apparently asked to leave Port Vale who are rumoured to have rejected £150k from Cheltenham for him A mate told me last night that he is having a medical at MK Dons |
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Post by TAGas on Aug 21, 2023 9:29:12 GMT
Why we need a new CF
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2023 9:49:19 GMT
yet we want the forward for the team that's created most chances yet scored only one goal? |
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Post by axegas on Aug 21, 2023 9:52:09 GMT
yet we want the forward for the team that's created most chances yet scored only one goal? One goal more than Marquis or Collins so far. |
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Post by Gastafari on Aug 21, 2023 9:56:42 GMT
yet we want the forward for the team that's created most chances yet scored only one goal? Or another way of looking at it, we want the forward who scored 26 goals in 36 League 1 games last season, 31 in 45 the other year, and 24 in 42 last time he was here. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2023 10:05:38 GMT
yet we want the forward for the team that's created most chances yet scored only one goal? Or another way of looking at it, we want the forward who scored 26 goals in 36 League 1 games last season, 31 in 45 the other year, and 24 in 42 last time he was here. that will be handy him showing that to the fans as the other players walk past him when attacking |
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Post by Gassy on Aug 21, 2023 11:25:01 GMT
Jesus, calm down. Apologies, got my sides confused there. Feel free to ignore my 2nd line, but my 1st line stands. Next time you see some scintillating defending, passing, ball control or crossing from Gordon, let me know. Unfortunately I think we'll wait a while. If we're serious about play offs, Gordon isn't the LB to push us on IMO. I think your first post perhaps illustrates the subtle difference. I don't Collins provides quite the cover that Thomas does. Collins is playing wide left asked to get to Marquis as quick as possible. Away from home this will restrict Gordon's ability to get forward and leave him a little exposed. At home, with defence "sat in" he should have some space to take up. An aside: nothing was "on him" this Saturday. I get vibes wise- if people don't trust him. I think he can be busier but he did his job better than most of 11 did there's on this occasion. A fair point and FWIW, I'm not sure Hoole I don't think Hoole is good enough yet for L1 play offs. I said before the season kicked off that wing backs were my worry and they hasn't changed after watching 4 games, albeit I look forward to starting Hunt against Wycombe. I guess it all depends on what we're going for this season. If we're going midtable then I'm happy to develop our wingbacks further, they're both young and will no doubt be good enough in a year or 2. However, I get the feeling we're in a bigger rush than that? |
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Post by westfieldgas on Aug 21, 2023 11:50:16 GMT
Here's a few more realistic / affordable striking options:
Josh Coburn (loan)
Jordan Rhodes
Chris Martin
Daniel Udoh
Josh Magennis
James Collins
Mo Eisa
Jay Stansfield (loan)
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 21, 2023 11:57:03 GMT
How realistic though, given that Jay Stanfield is rumoured to be on Sundaland's radar?
I wouldn't be surprised if Coburn doesn't return. Although the fact he's making 'boro's bench might be an issue.
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Post by westfieldgas on Aug 21, 2023 14:13:07 GMT
Blackpool are set to complete the signing of attacker Kylian Kouassi from Sutton United, sources have exclusively revealed to Football League World.
Rules them out of signing JCH, then.
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Post by gasmania on Aug 21, 2023 14:17:54 GMT
Here's a few more realistic / affordable striking options: Josh Coburn (loan) Jordan Rhodes Chris Martin Daniel Udoh Josh Magennis James Collins Mo Eisa Jay Stansfield (loan) Admiral Muskwe on loan from Luton could be another. |
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Aug 21, 2023 14:38:51 GMT
Mason Greenwood has been released by Manchester United.
Reckon Joey will make an approach?
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Post by westfieldgas on Aug 21, 2023 14:42:21 GMT
Barnsley submitted £1m offer for Sam Nombe (Exeter City).
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Aug 21, 2023 14:42:39 GMT
Mason Greenwood has been released by Manchester United. Reckon Joey will make an approach? Why not? What's he actually done wrong? |
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