Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted May 29, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2021 Just read on the BN that Dapo had decided in March that he wanted to sign for us. Agreement was already in place for him to sign at end of season if it was still in clubs' best interests. Seems to have made an impression on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerFan Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: Agree with you, I like both players but they aren't championship standard. But that's irrelevant, we've just got promoted to league one, so we need players who can perform at that level. As much as we'd love to be competing in the top half, I'll be more than happy in the first season not to have a relegation battle; looking ahead to playing in the championship isn't a serious consideration, let's get a foothold in league one. Let's not forget how much progress that would represent from where we were in February. Luton and Rotherham have both gone straight through L1 in recent years so no reason we cant do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanu Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 You'll have your Ipswich & Sunderland's investing heavily in their rebuild but like others have said with a solid spine from last season with a few sprinkles added into it then you never know what could happen. I'm not expecting to be right up there but did anybody expect Sheff Utd to go from L1 to the prem back to back with virtually the same L1 players? Lincoln from NL to on the verge of CH. The main thing is with all them 1-0's we formed a winning mentality which can carry over well into the higher leagues so I can see why IE committed to offering out them 2 year deals to Izzy & Geth aswell as keeping around a few of the players we expected to be released. Not a clue who we'll bring in but expecting some quality shrewd business with the amount of frees out there this summer & hopefully we can get a few exciting PL loans like how Blackpool got with Simms & Ballard. Can't be having the likes of Comley, Greenidge, Crawford eating up valuable places & wages neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I've always thought Fletcher has looked poor when I've seen him. Be interesting to see who we do bring in as competition for Doyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Assombalonga would score plenty back in L1, but was on £40k a week at 'Boro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Mr Grey said: Middlesbrough have released Ashley Fletcher, I wonder if he would drop down a division to play for his hometown club, very much doubt, always looked quality when playing against us. They have also released Brit Assebounga (or whatever he is called) and Marvin Johnson, looks like some championship clubs are cost cutting, which would suggest some players will have to take a pay cut. Off to Watford isn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Cherry Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, DazBob said: I've always thought Fletcher has looked poor when I've seen him. Be interesting to see who we do bring in as competition for Doyle. Didnt he play for Sunderland on loan against us and looked like he couldnt hit a barn door? Might be thinking of someone else not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, Max Cherry said: Didnt he play for Sunderland on loan against us and looked like he couldnt hit a barn door? Might be thinking of someone else not sure. Yep, that's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr Grey said: He isn't going to get 40k from now on, well out of our price range like. Him and others who have had it good in the Championship for the last few years, are now going to find themselves struggling to find a club to me those wage demands, look at Derby and Sheffield W etc... the project of paying big bucks to reach the so-called promise land of the PL are now over, Brentford have proven that this year, I think we are now in era were finding the right manager is more essential. No, he isn't going to get 40k, but he's certainly going to get more than we can pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted June 1, 2021 Members Share Posted June 1, 2021 Think people need to curb their expectations. To coin an old nightclub saying “We are going to be going ugly early”, trying to get the best pick of the ugly birds first It’s not raining tenners at the Unibol, yet, it’ll be shrewd business on free agents and minimal transfer fees to boost wages. A lot of mercenary journeymen out there and we won’t be the destination. IE would have had a list ready for months. There will be some Good players in league 2 in poor teams There will be some good players in league one who didn’t get the nod for whatever reason. Have faith in IE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 There are going to be plenty of players who are within out budget who, as long as they can adapt to our style of play and team ethic, can improve us and ensure we're at the right end of the table again. Hopefully the days of us paying over the odds for mercenaries who don't give a shit are long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Mr Grey said: Middlesbrough have released Ashley Fletcher, I wonder if he would drop down a division to play for his hometown club, very much doubt, always looked quality when playing against us. They have also released Brit Assebounga (or whatever he is called) and Marvin Johnson, looks like some championship clubs are cost cutting, which would suggest some players will have to take a pay cut. Its a nice idea but the 3 promoted clubs and the likes of Huddersfield, Blackburn and PNE are ahead of us in the queue for players that top half Championship clubs no longer need. I'd have Paul Gallagher and Billy Bodin from PNE any day of the week though, that would be the end of our free kicks and corners problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emus wig Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Think Fletcher has signed for Watford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Cherry Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, emus wig said: Think Fletcher has signed for Watford. Good luck to lad but dont see him starting much in prem but sure hes happy financially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 One thing's for sure, there's no leaks from our lot right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted June 1, 2021 Moderators Share Posted June 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Rudy said: Think people need to curb their expectations. To coin an old nightclub saying “We are going to be going ugly early”, trying to get the best pick of the ugly birds first It’s not raining tenners at the Unibol, yet, it’ll be shrewd business on free agents and minimal transfer fees to boost wages. A lot of mercenary journeymen out there and we won’t be the destination. IE would have had a list ready for months. There will be some Good players in league 2 in poor teams There will be some good players in league one who didn’t get the nod for whatever reason. Have faith in IE. What night clubs did you go to? Aim high at the start, lower standards as the night goes on, leave before the lights come on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted June 1, 2021 Members Share Posted June 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, Zico said: What night clubs did you go to? Aim high at the start, lower standards as the night goes on, leave before the lights come on J2 reluctantly, ikon, jaxxs for the trashy lassies, New York New York for the cheap beer and toast, reflex if I couldn’t get in anywhere else, Bergeracs/fluid if we were desperate and didn’t mind possibly needing to getting a tetanus shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted June 1, 2021 Members Share Posted June 1, 2021 58 minutes ago, Rudy said: J2 reluctantly, ikon, jaxxs for the trashy lassies, New York New York for the cheap beer and toast, reflex if I couldn’t get in anywhere else, Bergeracs/fluid if we were desperate and didn’t mind possibly needing to getting a tetanus shot I dread to think I was in the same places as you at the same time 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted June 1, 2021 Members Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, bolton_blondie said: I dread to think I was in the same places as you at the same time 😂 Nicknamed you The Guarantee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted June 1, 2021 Members Share Posted June 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rudy said: Nicknamed you The Guarantee Wouldn't surprise me. I had no Standards back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, bolton_blondie said: I dread to think I was in the same places as you at the same time 😂 Only in the early evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted June 1, 2021 Members Share Posted June 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Only in the early evening. 😂 well done Dr, take a bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tel Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 15 hours ago, Rudy said: Nicknamed you The Guarantee Nicknamed you Morecombe (last Resort) 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton va va Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Brockbank signed up for 2 years. Versatile, not a great left back but a good right back with the potential to be a good centre half.......possibly a replacement for Baptiste in time. Happy with this, one of our own being given a chance must be encouraging for others coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted June 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2021 Yep, I’m pleased to see him given 2 more years. We’ll know by then whether he is going to go on and have a good career with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.