(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

Alan Nixon: "Top Liverpool starlet Cameron Branagan will Ben allowed out on loan in Jan.

Bolton lead the race for the 20 year old midfielder"

Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

12 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Unless the Swansea lad fancies signing, I'd like to see him here permanently. 

Even then, he seems measured, composed and a more solid defender than the others.

Ogbeta is a freebie at the end of the season and the noise he’s been making about loving it here, Manchester lad etc etc that seems a no brainer to me. Chuck Williams then Iredale in then chances for Ashworth look slim 

I like Ashworth and would want us to sign him permanently even if it means we move Williams on, but you have to wonder whether he'd want to sign for us given his lack of game time

What we (can) do will be dependent on the division we are in

 I think Ashworth has looked decent when he's been given the chance, definitely worth signing him as back up for next year and he's only 21 so could grow in to a decent player.
As for Ogbeta, sign him up , don't let him leave the building until he's got a contract.

I’m clearly missing something with Ashworth who for me doesn’t look a patch on Forrester down the right. Maybe at 21 he’s got chance to improve but if we go up I’d personally be looking for much better.

16 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said:

I’m clearly missing something with Ashworth who for me doesn’t look a patch on Forrester down the right. Maybe at 21 he’s got chance to improve but if we go up I’d personally be looking for much better.

I think you definitely are.

1 hour ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I like Ashworth and would want us to sign him permanently even if it means we move Williams on, but you have to wonder whether he'd want to sign for us given his lack of game time

Both THIS

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I think you definitely are.

Yes I agree.  Ashworth has good quality, especially on the ball, not necessarily a top quality defender but which of our LWBs are, they rarely get tested on the wings in this league.

Championship football a different kettle of fish so pointless speculating about next season's recruits or retained list etc till we know our fate.

4 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Yes I agree.  Ashworth has good quality, especially on the ball, not necessarily a top quality defender but which of our LWBs are, they rarely get tested on the wings in this league.

Championship football a different kettle of fish so pointless speculating about next season's recruits or retained list etc till we know our fate.

I was more thinking about his comments about the right and Forrester. 

 

George Byers being linked free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday 

20 minutes ago, 1969 said:

George Byers being linked free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday 

You’d think he’d only be of interest in league 1.

2 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

You’d think he’d only be of interest in league 1.

Let's hope he never plays for us then 

As a free transfer, perhaps he isn't that much of a risk.

As said before, we have a couple of players released by championship clubs, and others who've not played there before.

We just have to trust the coaching staff.

2 hours ago, Mounts Kipper said:

You’d think he’d only be of interest in league 1.

There was an article in the BN saying we had two lists of targets depending on which league we're in

May be that he's on the L1 list

3 hours ago, Mounts Kipper said:

You’d think he’d only be of interest in league 1.

Blackpool lot reckon he's a fairweather player.

Bit like Oli Norburn. Thank christ we didn't get him btw.

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Blackpool lot reckon he's a fairweather player.

Bit like Oli Norburn. Thank christ we didn't get him btw.

Yeah from Bolton and not a white. No ta.

Clearly we will have 2 sets of transfer targets and I’m glad we are moving quick. Let’s hope it’s the championship list. If not still right to make moves

I'd like Ashworth, if he doesn’t feel messed about by us

 Caleb too, another year's loan maybe. Ogbeta, who's available and Maghoma.

Obviously Johnson is due back, fit & firing & in a mood to stay.

If we go up we need at least one striker. Vic's all well & good but hardly a World beater. Dan, loan, sell or a permanent reserve.

If we're promoted we need more proven, quality, players. The infamous 'hard man in midfield' eludes us. 

I'm also concerned that in tje Chamioship Santos may be challenged more.

26 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

I'd like Ashworth, if he doesn’t feel messed about by us

 Caleb too, another year's loan maybe. Ogbeta, who's available and Maghoma.

Obviously Johnson is due back, fit & firing & in a mood to stay.

If we go up we need at least one striker. Vic's all well & good but hardly a World beater. Dan, loan, sell or a permanent reserve.

If we're promoted we need more proven, quality, players. The infamous 'hard man in midfield' eludes us. 

I'm also concerned that in tje Chamioship Santos may be challenged more.

Agreed on first 2 paragraphs especially 

2 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

If we go up we need at least one striker. Vic's all well & good but hardly a World beater. Dan, loan, sell or a permanent reserve.

If we go up, we need at least two strikers. Only Collins and Charles are good enough to come with us. And, to be honest, we need better finishers than Dion.

Vic is decent League 1, but that’s his level. We should command a fee for him but, maybe, not what we paid. Jerome will be another year older and has to be looking at a switch to coaching. Dan: we just need to get rid!

Edited May 11, 20242 yr by Rival Son

We deciding our championship squad already… calm down lads

To be honest, with the possible exception of Vic, that applies to next season, whichever league we’re in.

3 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

I'd like Ashworth, if he doesn’t feel messed about by us

 Caleb too, another year's loan maybe. Ogbeta, who's available and Maghoma.

Obviously Johnson is due back, fit & firing & in a mood to stay.

If we go up we need at least one striker. Vic's all well & good but hardly a World beater. Dan, loan, sell or a permanent reserve.

If we're promoted we need more proven, quality, players. The infamous 'hard man in midfield' eludes us. 

I'm also concerned that in tje Chamioship Santos may be challenged more.

I’d love Maghoma if we go up but I think he’ll be on his way back to Brentford for a dip at the PL either way. None of the other 3 are good enough if we go up but maybe if we stay down they’re worth another loan.

What the hell can anyone see in Ashworth?

I can't even remember what he looks like.

 

3 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

I'd like Ashworth, if he doesn’t feel messed about by us

 Caleb too, another year's loan maybe. Ogbeta, who's available and Maghoma.

Obviously Johnson is due back, fit & firing & in a mood to stay.

If we go up we need at least one striker. Vic's all well & good but hardly a World beater. Dan, loan, sell or a permanent reserve.

If we're promoted we need more proven, quality, players. The infamous 'hard man in midfield' eludes us. 

I'm also concerned that in tje Chamioship Santos may be challenged more.

 

2 hours ago, tomski said:

Agreed on first 2 paragraphs especially 

I like Ashworth but Williams is first choice so theres no way we're bringing both him and Ogbetta back 

And recent match day selections suggest Ashworth isn't coming back

As for Vic, if we get promoted I hope the Turks come back in for him

14 minutes ago, gonzo said:

What the hell can anyone see in Ashworth?

I can't even remember what he looks like.

 

He did ok for a couple of games, scored at Carlisle but not had much of a chance.