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Post by percy on Nov 14, 2024 8:36:18 GMT
Nice thread and polls on twitter I thought I'd share.
Have we improved or weakened the squad this summer - have your say..
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Post by gassince1957 on Nov 14, 2024 11:03:19 GMT
The results in that survey are very different to how the squad is portrayed in this forum! I'm in the "improved but still a way to go" camp personally.
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Post by percy on Nov 14, 2024 11:16:00 GMT
The results in that survey are very different to how the squad is portrayed in this forum! I'm in the "improved but still a way to go" camp personally. yeah i did think after sharing it the ratios would be tilted back again! This forum really is skewed to Grumpy AF. |
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Post by oldmarket65 on Nov 14, 2024 11:39:00 GMT
Very difficult to make a judgement but on balance I would say ' not a lot different'. One area which is of disappointment is our loan system. Currently we got 9 out on loan and 5 in. Personally I don't think the incoming players have added much to our squad with the exception of Griffiths .
The other 4 players on loan seem to be fringe players which begs the question are they any better than Shaw or Anthony ?.
Let's not forget Taylor have gone wild on signings since January and have spent an estimated £1.5 million on fees besides championship wages on Garrett & Lindsay .
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Post by woolavingtonpirate on Nov 14, 2024 11:46:20 GMT
It is difficult to compare the two squads, as these are totally different types of players. These new players are first and foremost, fitter, physically stronger and more competitive. The proof will be in the pudding with how high we finish?. Still early days but overall I believe we have a stronger squad, especially in attack.
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Post by percy on Nov 14, 2024 11:46:53 GMT
Very difficult to make a judgement but on balance I would say ' not a lot different'. One area which is of disappointment is our loan system. Currently we got 9 out on loan and 5 in. Personally I don't think the incoming players have added much to our squad with the exception of Griffiths . The other 4 players on loan seem to be fringe players which begs the question are they any better than Shaw or Anthony ?. Let's not forget Taylor have gone wild on signings since January and have spent an estimated £1.5 million on fees besides championship wages on Garrett & Lindsay . good point on loans, definitely not as impactful as last season (keeper better tho as you say). Forbes and O'donker, maybe Sousa are good squad additions. Not sure the point of Garrett. The flip side to this is we arent reliant on loans. Next season should see Ward as our number 1 with hopefully a decent back up meaning we then only need to replace squad loans |
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Post by lastminutewinner on Nov 14, 2024 12:59:07 GMT
Very difficult to make a judgement but on balance I would say ' not a lot different'. One area which is of disappointment is our loan system. Currently we got 9 out on loan and 5 in. Personally I don't think the incoming players have added much to our squad with the exception of Griffiths . The other 4 players on loan seem to be fringe players which begs the question are they any better than Shaw or Anthony ?. Let's not forget Taylor have gone wild on signings since January and have spent an estimated £1.5 million on fees besides championship wages on Garrett & Lindsay . I think Sousa should have more game time. One of the few players who seems to be able to take on players and beat them |
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Post by Colyton Gas on Nov 14, 2024 16:49:08 GMT
Will be interesting to see if Gareth Ainsworth can turn it around for the Shrews.
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Post by lavalamp on Nov 14, 2024 18:18:05 GMT
Very difficult to make a judgement but on balance I would say ' not a lot different'. One area which is of disappointment is our loan system. Currently we got 9 out on loan and 5 in. Personally I don't think the incoming players have added much to our squad with the exception of Griffiths . The other 4 players on loan seem to be fringe players which begs the question are they any better than Shaw or Anthony ?. Let's not forget Taylor have gone wild on signings since January and have spent an estimated £1.5 million on fees besides championship wages on Garrett & Lindsay . I think Sousa should have more game time. One of the few players who seems to be able to take on players and beat them Sousa out for a month with a hamstring injury. Source: prematch presser today from MT. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 14, 2024 19:51:59 GMT
I think Sousa should have more game time. One of the few players who seems to be able to take on players and beat them Sousa out for a month with a hamstring injury. Source: prematch presser today from MT. Why did MT try and give the impression in his interview it was a big blow he's out injured when he's even struggled to make the bench in recent game? If we ever lost Hall to injury MT would try and make out it's a big blow him being out injured!! |
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Post by lavalamp on Nov 15, 2024 8:44:52 GMT
Sousa out for a month with a hamstring injury. Source: prematch presser today from MT. Why did MT try and give the impression in his interview it was a big blow he's out injured when he's even struggled to make the bench in recent game? If we ever lost Hall to injury MT would try and make out it's a big blow him being out injured!! We have been playing 4 at the back, Moore is suspended, Senior injured, who knows whats happening with Hunt (injured?). Who's going to play right back? Expect 3 centre halves and LT to come in from the cold and play rwb, with Bilongo at LWB. |
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Post by Quarters on Nov 15, 2024 9:36:32 GMT
Sousa out for a month with a hamstring injury. Source: prematch presser today from MT. Why did MT try and give the impression in his interview it was a big blow he's out injured when he's even struggled to make the bench in recent game? If we ever lost Hall to injury MT would try and make out it's a big blow him being out injured!! That comes from the expert on the forum. |
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Post by percy on Nov 15, 2024 15:00:49 GMT
A slight aside but good to see Josh Grant finally has a contract, signing for Wealdstone today.
Good luck Josh, hope you get your career back on track and you stay fit.
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Post by returngas on Nov 16, 2024 10:27:36 GMT
Very difficult to make a judgement but on balance I would say ' not a lot different'. One area which is of disappointment is our loan system. Currently we got 9 out on loan and 5 in. Personally I don't think the incoming players have added much to our squad with the exception of Griffiths . The other 4 players on loan seem to be fringe players which begs the question are they any better than Shaw or Anthony ?. Let's not forget Taylor have gone wild on signings since January and have spent an estimated £1.5 million on fees besides championship wages on Garrett & Lindsay . I though they had managed to keep the players wages to last season's level or reduced it a bit. So Baron's squad must have been on good money. In terms so transfers seem to have spent what they received or perhaps a little more. Remember the owners saying they keep the transfer budget separate. |
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Post by syg on Nov 16, 2024 19:32:12 GMT
People are leaving twitter en masse. Probably best to post blusky which is moving in the opposite direction.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 16, 2024 19:42:52 GMT
Very difficult to make a judgement but on balance I would say ' not a lot different'. One area which is of disappointment is our loan system. Currently we got 9 out on loan and 5 in. Personally I don't think the incoming players have added much to our squad with the exception of Griffiths . The other 4 players on loan seem to be fringe players which begs the question are they any better than Shaw or Anthony ?. Let's not forget Taylor have gone wild on signings since January and have spent an estimated £1.5 million on fees besides championship wages on Garrett & Lindsay . So Baron's squad must have been on good money. In terms so transfers seem to have spent what they received or perhaps a little more. Remember the owners saying they keep the transfer budget separate. Nobody has ever said that, all we know is MT said the budget was very competitive for L1, I can never recall any previous manager being given all the transfer proceeds when we've received a big transfer fee(s) for a player(s), BG sold JCH for £750K and spent less than £250K, as did DC with Harrison's fee. Wael seems to be throwing the owners under the bus but he never financilly supported his managers like as they've done with MT. |
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