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Post by Qatar Gas on Aug 16, 2023 4:52:37 GMT
I'm hoping for a centre forward and defensive midfielder. Yes me too. Although we shouldn't underestimate the shift Marquis puts in every game. Don't think he will score too many but his work rate and all the ugly stuff he does helps the others. I also think Crama could do a job in a DCM role as well if we are without Finley or Ward, or just want to rest one of them with Wilson slotting back in at CB. Everyone would have taken 7 points from the first three games if offered when the fixtures were released. If we started with these three games last season, we would have been lucky to have more than a point. |
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Post by pucklegas on Aug 16, 2023 5:26:25 GMT
Joey just said on radio that "a couple more" to bring in. I'm hoping for a centre forward and defensive midfielder. Jack Hunt ex 82 ers linked, following Joe on twitter and a free agent, right back and can play midfield, would prefer Bogarde and a striker. |
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Post by pirate on Aug 16, 2023 6:19:29 GMT
I'm hoping for a centre forward and defensive midfielder. Yes me too. Although we shouldn't underestimate the shift Marquis puts in every game. Don't think he will score too many but his work rate and all the ugly stuff he does helps the others. I also think Crama could do a job in a DCM role as well if we are without Finley or Ward, or just want to rest one of them with Wilson slotting back in at CB. Everyone would have taken 7 points from the first three games if offered when the fixtures were released. If we started with these three games last season, we would have been lucky to have more than a point. Absolutely right...Marquis puts in an incredible shift leading the line and providing the focal point for us to play from. Presses from the front, decent with his back to goal, brings others into the game, physical presence etc. He's a good option to have up there, but he could have had 4 or 5 goals already this season and we are crying out for a clinical finisher option to compliment what we have. Fingers crossed this will be addressed before the window closes. |
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Post by gasdownunder on Aug 16, 2023 6:19:35 GMT
[/quote] Everyone would have taken 7 points from the first three games if offered when the fixtures were released. If we started with these three games last season, we would have been lucky to have more than a point. [/quote]
Well that’s not strictly true. From the corresponding fixtures last season we are a point better off than we were. We’ve managed the same results against Barnsley at home and Charlton away, but gained a point at Pompey
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Post by Qatar Gas on Aug 16, 2023 6:31:11 GMT
Everyone would have taken 7 points from the first three games if offered when the fixtures were released. If we started with these three games last season, we would have been lucky to have more than a point. [/quote] Well that’s not strictly true. From the corresponding fixtures last season we are a point better off than we were. We’ve managed the same results against Barnsley at home and Charlton away, but gained a point at Pompey [/quote] Yes your right. I was referring more to our usually slow starts to the season. We were a much better team and had hit our best form by the time we played Charlton away last season. I also think they are a better team this season who will finish higher than they did last season. Same for Portsmouth. |
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Post by Nortongashead on Aug 16, 2023 6:35:33 GMT
I think we will see how serious we are in the remainder of the transfer window. Passages of play going forward this season so far have looked the best in a long time. However I still think we have a problem when we don't have the ball. What we need is pretty obvious and that's basically someone who can break up play and get us on the ball and a bagsman no 9. If it was a choice I would spend big on a DCM because that's the glaring gap in our squad, basically what Coutts/Whelan did for us in L2. Judging by the amount of chances we are creating a quality no 9 would thrive, wish we got Alfie May! Basically get in a quality DCM and a Striker and we cook!!
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Post by hollyhillgas on Aug 16, 2023 6:53:29 GMT
I think we will see how serious we are in the remainder of the transfer window. Passages of play going forward this season so far have looked the best in a long time. However I still think we have a problem when we don't have the ball. What we need is pretty obvious and that's basically someone who can break up play and get us on the ball and a bagsman no 9. If it was a choice I would spend big on a DCM because that's the glaring gap in our squad, basically what Coutts/Whelan did for us in L2. Judging by the amount of chances we are creating a quality no 9 would thrive, wish we got Alfie May! Basically get in a quality DCM and a Striker and we cook!! Unless a proven goal scorer can be obtained, like JCH, I would stick with Marquis. He will get 10-12. There's a lot of players in the team who capable of that number, Brown, Collins, Evans, Thomas. DCM most important for me. |
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Post by Nortongashead on Aug 16, 2023 6:57:26 GMT
I think we will see how serious we are in the remainder of the transfer window. Passages of play going forward this season so far have looked the best in a long time. However I still think we have a problem when we don't have the ball. What we need is pretty obvious and that's basically someone who can break up play and get us on the ball and a bagsman no 9. If it was a choice I would spend big on a DCM because that's the glaring gap in our squad, basically what Coutts/Whelan did for us in L2. Judging by the amount of chances we are creating a quality no 9 would thrive, wish we got Alfie May! Basically get in a quality DCM and a Striker and we cook!! Unless a proven goal scorer can be obtained, like JCH, I would stick with Marquis. He will get 10-12. There's a lot of players in the team who capable of that number, Brown, Collins, Evans, Thomas. DCM most important for me. 100% agree there is still goals in the team. Love Marquis and he has a role but its all about how clinical we want to be. |
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Post by percy on Aug 16, 2023 7:17:34 GMT
Unless a proven goal scorer can be obtained, like JCH, I would stick with Marquis. He will get 10-12. There's a lot of players in the team who capable of that number, Brown, Collins, Evans, Thomas. DCM most important for me. 100% agree there is still goals in the team. Love Marquis and he has a role but its all about how clinical we want to be. lets do what Plymouth did and have 5+ players scoring >10 goals! |
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Post by Quarters on Aug 16, 2023 7:55:08 GMT
Where are all the stats guys?
I think Sinclair has scored 2 from 5 good chances.
Marquis 0 from 4
Collins 0 from 2
Macca 1 from 1.
Thomas 1 from 2?
Any others.
Suggests that the players playing wide left get most chances in a game. Is this true?
What does it all mean?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2023 8:18:40 GMT
I think we will see how serious we are in the remainder of the transfer window. Passages of play going forward this season so far have looked the best in a long time. However I still think we have a problem when we don't have the ball. What we need is pretty obvious and that's basically someone who can break up play and get us on the ball and a bagsman no 9. If it was a choice I would spend big on a DCM because that's the glaring gap in our squad, basically what Coutts/Whelan did for us in L2. Judging by the amount of chances we are creating a quality no 9 would thrive, wish we got Alfie May! Basically get in a quality DCM and a Striker and we cook!! Unless a proven goal scorer can be obtained, like JCH, I would stick with Marquis. He will get 10-12. There's a lot of players in the team who capable of that number, Brown, Collins, Evans, Thomas. DCM most important for me. jch will not fit in a counter attacking team.we would still be waiting for him to catch up by the time the 2nd half started |
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Post by pirate on Aug 16, 2023 8:27:02 GMT
I think we will see how serious we are in the remainder of the transfer window. Passages of play going forward this season so far have looked the best in a long time. However I still think we have a problem when we don't have the ball. What we need is pretty obvious and that's basically someone who can break up play and get us on the ball and a bagsman no 9. If it was a choice I would spend big on a DCM because that's the glaring gap in our squad, basically what Coutts/Whelan did for us in L2. Judging by the amount of chances we are creating a quality no 9 would thrive, wish we got Alfie May! Basically get in a quality DCM and a Striker and we cook!! I know it's early days, but interestingly we are the only club with 2 players in the top 10 for Chances Created in League One so far this season (Aaron Collins and Antony Evans) and Collins is joint 3rd in the Big Chances created list. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by percy on Aug 16, 2023 8:50:41 GMT
Will very much be a whole squad season, lots of rotation, changing formations and covering for injury and fatigue. We are much better prepared for it.
2 or 3 will need to move on, but then we probably have 18-20 that should be fighting hard for their places. Great position to be in. Luke probably bought himself one of those slots last night.
In: LB cover if Friend not in contention for some time. DCM. No9.
Out/Loan: Loft, Belly, Lawrence, Jones(would still like him to get a shot soon!)
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Post by peterhooper57 on Aug 16, 2023 8:57:48 GMT
Imo need a top quality right back and a goal scoring centre forward, then the squad should be capable of achieving promotion. In any event Joey has been and is doing a fantastic job, said last night he was here to take Rovers into the premier promise land UTG
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Post by pirate on Aug 16, 2023 9:03:04 GMT
Imo need a top quality right back and a goal scoring centre forward, then the squad should be capable of achieving promotion. In any event Joey has been and is doing a fantastic job, said last night he was here to take Rovers into the premier promise land UTG We were linked with Josh Dacres-Cogley before he decided to move to Bolton, so wouldn't surprise me if a right back/wing back was on Joey's list. |
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Post by gaelgas on Aug 16, 2023 9:12:36 GMT
I'm hoping for a centre forward and defensive midfielder. Yes me too. Although we shouldn't underestimate the shift Marquis puts in every game. Don't think he will score too many but his work rate and all the ugly stuff he does helps the others. I also think Crama could do a job in a DCM role as well if we are without Finley or Ward, or just want to rest one of them with Wilson slotting back in at CB. Everyone would have taken 7 points from the first three games if offered when the fixtures were released. If we started with these three games last season, we would have been lucky to have more than a point. I'd snap your hand off for 7 points from the first 3 games right now, or have I missed something? |
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Aug 16, 2023 9:19:13 GMT
Imo need a top quality right back and a goal scoring centre forward, then the squad should be capable of achieving promotion. In any event Joey has been and is doing a fantastic job, said last night he was here to take Rovers into the premier promise land UTG We were linked with Josh Dacres-Cogley before he decided to move to Bolton, so wouldn't surprise me if a right back/wing back was on Joey's list. Might not have been clear to those watching at home last night but in the ground Blackett-Taylor turned Luca Hoole inside and out. Clearly that was a pre-planned Charlton tactic. We have seen glimpses of this before but it's the first time i have really seen it it to that extent since Luca made the break-though to first team football. Luca was targeted as a weakness |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Aug 16, 2023 10:55:45 GMT
Yes me too. Although we shouldn't underestimate the shift Marquis puts in every game. Don't think he will score too many but his work rate and all the ugly stuff he does helps the others. I also think Crama could do a job in a DCM role as well if we are without Finley or Ward, or just want to rest one of them with Wilson slotting back in at CB. Everyone would have taken 7 points from the first three games if offered when the fixtures were released. If we started with these three games last season, we would have been lucky to have more than a point. I'd snap your hand off for 7 points from the first 3 games right now, or have I missed something? Not sure where 7 came from?! Still tired after staying up past midnight to watch the game last night! |
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Post by oldie on Aug 16, 2023 11:00:58 GMT
I'd snap your hand off for 7 points from the first 3 games right now, or have I missed something? Not sure where 7 came from?! Still tired after staying up past midnight to watch the game last night! Two points for a score draw? 🤭🤭😜 |
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Post by GasHeadBlues on Aug 18, 2023 18:31:34 GMT
Joey just said on radio that "a couple more" to bring in. I'm hoping for a centre forward and defensive midfielder. JCH and Bogarde……………..stranger things have happened. You're halfway there already! Fingers crossed for JCH. |
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