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Post by oldmarket65 on Sept 2, 2023 22:05:16 GMT
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Post by lastminutewinner on Sept 2, 2023 22:29:47 GMT
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Post by oldmarket65 on Sept 2, 2023 22:51:21 GMT
That's a bad injury. What's the latest with Conor Wickham?. A big target man experienced scored a few in div one last year in a poor FGR side. |
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Post by willytopp84 on Sept 3, 2023 0:13:02 GMT
I'd grab Chris Martin on a few month deal.
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Post by Somersetgas on Sept 3, 2023 1:20:37 GMT
I'd grab Chris Martin on a few month deal. No thanks, we already appear like a retirement home for old Teds, no more please. |
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Post by socrates on Sept 3, 2023 1:34:57 GMT
People thinking buying a striker will make any difference are missing the point.
Barton has already built a side more than capable of getting a top 6 finish but he’s holding that squad back with ridiculous tactics.
He either needs to understand what this level is about and pronto or move on.
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Post by gasheadontour on Sept 3, 2023 6:43:51 GMT
Chris Martin is very much the sort of strong player Rovers need to hold the ball up, bring others iñto play and he has a good scoring record at a higher level.
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Post by pirate on Sept 3, 2023 6:55:45 GMT
That's a bad injury. What's the latest with Conor Wickham?. A big target man experienced scored a few in div one last year in a poor FGR side. Everyone knows about Connor Wickham's historic injury problems, but in terms of natural ability there is probably no better realistic free agent. He made a good impact last season in a poor FGR side with 9 goals in 20 games, including a header, a goal from half way line and ones with left and right foot. His goal away at Lincoln was a classic CF goal. Receiving ball into feet inside box with his back to goal, he uses his body to screen the defender and strength to hold him off before swivelling to finish with right foot into the top corner. Elsewhere the goal in the FA Cup from half way line was just sensational. Worth a contract until January and just have to hope he stays fit during that time. gaschat.co.uk/post/942791 |
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Post by pirate on Sept 3, 2023 7:12:03 GMT
Bit of a left field option, but a 25-year-old former Argentina U20 (10 apps, 7 goals) international called Marcelo Torres might be worth some consideration. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 3, 2023 8:05:28 GMT
People thinking buying a striker will make any difference are missing the point. Barton has already built a side more than capable of getting a top 6 finish but he’s holding that squad back with ridiculous tactics. He either needs to understand what this level is about and pronto or move on. If that's the case if a striker doesn't then help the owners then have a decision to make on whether JB still remains our manager? Last season Coburn clearly helped until at least the turn of the year. |
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Post by gingerandwhitegas on Sept 3, 2023 8:13:12 GMT
That's a bad injury. What's the latest with Conor Wickham?. A big target man experienced scored a few in div one last year in a poor FGR side. Everyone knows about Connor Wickham's historic injury problems, but in terms of natural ability there is probably no better realistic free agent. He made a good impact last season in a poor FGR side with 9 goals in 20 games, including a header, a goal from half way line and ones with left and right foot. His goal away at Lincoln was a classic CF goal. Receiving ball into feet inside box with his back to goal, he uses his body to screen the defender and strength to hold him off before swivelling to finish with right foot into the top corner. Elsewhere the goal in the FA Cup from half way line was just sensational. Worth a contract until January and just have to hope he stays fit during that time. gaschat.co.uk/post/942791Agree , Wickham can do the unpredictable ,something our forwards cant do , we seem too easy to read atm ,also knows this division with FGR.
Injury history is a concern , but isn't that a Rovers trait? Worth a go...
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Post by Goose on Sept 3, 2023 8:23:46 GMT
I'd give him until Jan, we have surely learnt about injury prone and long deals
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Post by casey12a on Sept 3, 2023 8:46:40 GMT
Andre Gray? Been released from a Greek club.
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Post by RD on Sept 3, 2023 9:00:20 GMT
Everyone knows about Connor Wickham's historic injury problems, but in terms of natural ability there is probably no better realistic free agent. He made a good impact last season in a poor FGR side with 9 goals in 20 games, including a header, a goal from half way line and ones with left and right foot. His goal away at Lincoln was a classic CF goal. Receiving ball into feet inside box with his back to goal, he uses his body to screen the defender and strength to hold him off before swivelling to finish with right foot into the top corner. Elsewhere the goal in the FA Cup from half way line was just sensational. Worth a contract until January and just have to hope he stays fit during that time. gaschat.co.uk/post/942791Agree , Wickham can do the unpredictable ,something our forwards cant do , we seem too easy to read atm ,also knows this division with FGR.
Injury history is a concern , but isn't that a Rovers trait? Worth a go...
I would 100% go all out for Wickham. Just until Jan and go from there. If it's working out then we can look to extend. If not - or it is for us but he wants out - then the window will be open and we can look elsewhere. Surely there's no way he'd want as much as JCH in wages, and that's before even factoring in the rumoured £800k we've just saved on the transfer fee. He undoubtedly knows where the goal is which is what we are missing. If he gets injured, then it is what it is. But with him only offered a contract until Jan - and us being £800k better off anyway - there's minimal risk surely. |
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Post by chewbacca on Sept 3, 2023 9:10:20 GMT
Bit of a left field option, but a 25-year-old former Argentina U20 (10 apps, 7 goals) international called Marcelo Torres might be worth some consideration. View AttachmentAbsolutely zero chance of getting a work permit. The permit system within Greek sport is a bit odd (source my professional basketball playing Greek cousin). |
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Post by oldie on Sept 3, 2023 9:16:02 GMT
People thinking buying a striker will make any difference are missing the point. Barton has already built a side more than capable of getting a top 6 finish but he’s holding that squad back with ridiculous tactics. He either needs to understand what this level is about and pronto or move on. If that's the case if a striker doesn't then help the owners then have a decision to make on whether JB still remains our manager? Last season Coburn clearly helped until at least the turn of the year. That question must be on the horizon |
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Post by pirate on Sept 3, 2023 9:55:04 GMT
Bit of a left field option, but a 25-year-old former Argentina U20 (10 apps, 7 goals) international called Marcelo Torres might be worth some consideration. View AttachmentAbsolutely zero chance of getting a work permit. The permit system within Greek sport is a bit odd (source my professional basketball playing Greek cousin). He definitely would qualify under the current rules.
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Post by Gas-Ed on Sept 3, 2023 9:59:30 GMT
Bit of a left field option, but a 25-year-old former Argentina U20 (10 apps, 7 goals) international called Marcelo Torres might be worth some consideration. View AttachmentWork permit? |
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Post by pirate on Sept 3, 2023 10:00:43 GMT
Bit of a left field option, but a 25-year-old former Argentina U20 (10 apps, 7 goals) international called Marcelo Torres might be worth some consideration. View AttachmentWork permit? See reply to chewy above |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 3, 2023 10:04:27 GMT
Lyle Taylor apparently looking for a Championship club but hasn't found one yet and I doubt many other L1 clubs have a spare few £K to spend on a striker after the transfer window's closed?
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