meanderson93 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 This Iredale sounds to me a lot like a left sided Geth, which I'm a big fan of, can't have too many of these versatile players that give you a 7/10 minimum wherever you're playing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, meanderson93 said: This Iredale sounds to me a lot like a left sided Geth, which I'm a big fan of, can't have too many of these versatile players that give you a 7/10 minimum wherever you're playing them. Strengthens our defence and gives us more opportunities to play a back 3, at the moment with just one injury to one of our CH and we’re forced to play a back four. Definitely gives us greater flexibility. Edited May 4, 2022 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emus wig Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 In the comments underneath says Iredale was probably their player of the season so sounds promising if he signs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 That back 3 that played the last few games you look at and say it needs another 2 in there at least. Tie santos down get Iredale in and it suddenly looks really healthy with Johnstone and Aimson in reserve also with Iredales versatility there’s a debate about whether we then need cover for John at all.. sort RWB out (Isgrove to cover) and a keeper and I’m struggling to think where we need to do any other business? all looks very promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizlar Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, barrycowdrill said: That back 3 that played the last few games you look at and say it needs another 2 in there at least. Tie santos down get Iredale in and it suddenly looks really healthy with Johnstone and Aimson in reserve also with Iredales versatility there’s a debate about whether we then need cover for John at all.. sort RWB out (Isgrove to cover) and a keeper and I’m struggling to think where we need to do any other business? all looks very promising Got to agree but if we lose Dapo we will need a replacement also still think CM battler needed as Dempsey looks injury prone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted May 4, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted May 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rizlar said: Got to agree but if we lose Dapo we will need a replacement also still think CM battler needed as Dempsey looks injury prone Listening to Neil Harris on Saturday, I reckon Gillingham’s fitness has been a massive problem for them. Dempsey’s injuries could well be down to struggling to get to the levels Evatt demands. A good pre season under his belt, we’ll see a different player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: Listening to Neil Harris on Saturday, I reckon Gillingham’s fitness has been a massive problem for them. Dempsey’s injuries could well be down to struggling to get to the levels Evatt demands. A good pre season under his belt, we’ll see a different player Very good point harris certainly wasn’t holding back was he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 The other thing is we don't want to sign TOO many players, because if we do get promoted we will need space to bring in upgrades that can handle the Championship. So a couple of versatile players could be a smart move, rather than 4 or 5 players on 2/3 year contracts who may not be capable of playing in a higher division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, Rizlar said: Dempsey looks injury prone It looks that way but not really borne out in his career history ... 2014-15 Carlisle 47 matches 2015-17 Huddersfield 21 matches but loaned to Fleetwood where he played 38 2017-20 Fleetwood 80 matches, loan to Peterborough, played 11 2020-21 Gillingham 60 matches 2022 Bolton 11 matches He joined us after 6 weeks out & was then played 5 or 6 times in January. I suspect Gillingham rushed him back. As said, a full pre-season after a bit of a rest & then let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizlar Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: It looks that way but not really borne out in his career history ... 2014-15 Carlisle 47 matches 2015-17 Huddersfield 21 matches but loaned to Fleetwood where he played 38 2017-20 Fleetwood 80 matches, loan to Peterborough, played 11 2020-21 Gillingham 60 matches 2022 Bolton 11 matches He joined us after 6 weeks out & was then played 5 or 6 times in January. I suspect Gillingham rushed him back. As said, a full pre-season after a bit of a rest & then let's see. Hopefully as he looks a quality player and a leader on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhanley Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: That back 3 that played the last few games you look at and say it needs another 2 in there at least. Tie santos down get Iredale in and it suddenly looks really healthy with Johnstone and Aimson in reserve also with Iredales versatility there’s a debate about whether we then need cover for John at all.. sort RWB out (Isgrove to cover) and a keeper and I’m struggling to think where we need to do any other business? all looks very promising It seems that Iredale is primarily a left back. However he can also play at left centre back in a three and has been known to play centre back in a two. It's that way around though - LB by trade. I would say Iredale takes Gordon's place in the squad and we need a commanding centre back in addition ( take Baptiste's squad place) as Santos is the only one we have of that variety. That would give us good central defensive options (Iredale, AN other/big lad, Santos, Aimson, Johnston with Gethin also able to play there. Get in Fossey- you've Jones as his cover or even Senior/Isgrove. That's looking reasonable. In summary my key signings would be: LB (Iredale?); CB, GK (Trafford?), Fossey, holding midfielder. That's five ... and we can argue whether a sixth could be a further central defender given we play three there or something further up the pitch. Edited May 4, 2022 by paulhanley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Honestly don’t think we’re signing a 26yr old whose played nearly 100 games in L2 and L1 and has been arguably his current clubs player of the year in L1 as a back up LB. this lad can play anywhere up the left hand side. What is he, 6ft ish? He’s nailed on initially as the LCB in my book. Decent ball player by all accounts too. Which is one area where Johnstone has been a little bit suspect. the fact he can cover John and drop Johnstone in at CB too is a bonus and another one of the main reasons we’re after him Edited May 4, 2022 by barrycowdrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted May 4, 2022 Members Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: Honestly don’t think we’re signing a 26yr old whose played nearly 100 games in L2 and L1 and has been arguably his current clubs player of the year in L1 as a back up LB. this lad can play anywhere up the left hand side. What is he, 6ft ish? He’s nailed on initially as the LCB in my book. Decent ball player by all accounts too. Which is one area where Johnstone has been a little bit suspect. the fact he can cover John and drop Johnstone in at CB too is a bonus and another one of the main reasons we’re after him Left CB. Fact. And can play lb and lwb. Gives the CB’s competition, and John. IE seems to like that versatility in a player. Isgrove , Sadlier, helps us change systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhanley Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: Honestly don’t think we’re signing a 26yr old whose played nearly 100 games in L2 and L1 and has been arguably his current clubs player of the year in L1 as a back up LB. this lad can play anywhere up the left hand side. What is he, 6ft ish? He’s nailed on initially as the LCB in my book. Decent ball player by all accounts too. Which is one area where Johnstone has been a little bit suspect. the fact he can cover John and drop Johnstone in at CB too is a bonus and another one of the main reasons we’re after him I'm sure all that is correct but if we sign him I don't see us signing a Gordon replacement. Gordon can't play at CB, this lad can and with distinction, so that'd be a massive bonus. We do however need the commanding CB in addition in my opinion. Anyway Iredale hasn't signed yet so I guess we'd best stop counting our eggs until they've hatched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 We need a midfield bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, paulhanley said: I'm sure all that is correct but if we sign him I don't see us signing a Gordon replacement. Gordon can't play at CB, this lad can and with distinction, so that'd be a massive bonus. We do however need the commanding CB in addition in my opinion. Anyway Iredale hasn't signed yet so I guess we'd best stop counting our eggs until they've hatched Yeh I agree. Stated the same previously that if he does come there’ll be no need for specific John cover Aside from the CB’s and 3 strikers there’s versatility right across the squad now which is superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ani said: We need a midfield bastard. This was highlighted against certain teams where we just out muscled be the same next season and we will need to adapt at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted May 4, 2022 Members Share Posted May 4, 2022 21 minutes ago, Ani said: We need a midfield bastard. Even an older player. Someone to just steady it up and get organised in tight games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderson93 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rudy said: Even an older player. Someone to just steady it up and get organised in tight games A Kieran Lee type leader but 6ft+ that doesn't mind taking a booking and a few bruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted May 4, 2022 Members Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, meanderson93 said: A Kieran Lee type leader but 6ft+ that doesn't mind taking a booking and a few bruises. A league one James Milner type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Ratwhite Posted May 4, 2022 Author Site Supporter Share Posted May 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, Ani said: We need a midfield bastard. This Morley may turn into one, one day, when he's had a few Spoons breakfasts A Karl Henry type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderson93 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Jonny Howson at Boro, out of contract this summer. 33, Payer of the Season and Captain. 10 bookings, 1 goal and 4 assists in 44 games. He's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted May 4, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted May 4, 2022 Dempsey is the man brought in for this, surely. Doesn't mind a bit of then physicals. Lee's experience too is invaluable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Edited May 4, 2022 by Mantra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderson93 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I personally find it easier looking at a squad in terms of depth charts, gives you a better idea of the cover for each position that way, obviously this is up to interpretation and hard to say without one defined system/formation, but this is how I see it currently: GK: Signing; Dixon RB/RWB: Signing; Jones CB: Jones; Signing CB: Santos; Aimson CB: Johnston; Signing; Iredale LB/LWB: John; Iredale CDM: Williams; Signing; Iredale; Thomason CM: Morley; Dempsey; Lee; Thomason CAM: Dapo; Sheehan; Lee; Sadlier RW: Sadlier; Kachunga; Bakayoko LW: Dapo; Kacunga; Sadlier ST: Charles; Kachunga; Dapo ST: Bodvarsson; Bakayoko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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