(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

1 minute ago, Rizlar said:

Great so far .

So these players, they are good then? Its not just a case of stocking up - these are identified and quality signings?

Sorry for the stupid questions just interested.

enjoyed CB, his pace and enthusiasm, however he is a million miles off Liverpool's starting eleven  

5 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

So these players, they are good then? Its not just a case of stocking up - these are identified and quality signings?

Sorry for the stupid questions just interested.

My main worry was goalkeeper especially as we had been linked to several but Baxter is quality and we have a good back up at last in Coleman. As for the new RWB Trashmere fans are gutted he’s signed for us as they think he’s championship standard . If we sign the RWB from Bristol City as well that gives us strength in depth at last . 

Just now, Rizlar said:

My main worry was goalkeeper especially as we had been linked to several but Baxter is quality and we have a good back up at last in Coleman. As for the new RWB Trashmere fans are gutted he’s signed for us as they think he’s championship standard . If we sign the RWB from Bristol City as well that gives us strength in depth at last . 

Thanks - appreciated 

14 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

So these players, they are good then? Its not just a case of stocking up - these are identified and quality signings?

Sorry for the stupid questions just interested.

They're very good but have/have had injury troubles

11 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

They're very good but have/have had injury troubles

They've all mention the Premiership in their interviews - so these are players who have fallen below their right standard because of injuries and timing?

25 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

So these players, they are good then? Its not just a case of stocking up - these are identified and quality signings?

Sorry for the stupid questions just interested.

Nobody knows fuck all until a ball has been kicked of course. But I'm confident. Baxter was offered Championship football and chose us, so we must be doing something right.

Kane Wilson was lge 2 player of the season the season before last...........Lad is quality

 

7 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Nobody knows fuck all until a ball has been kicked of course. But I'm confident. Baxter was offered Championship football and chose us, so we must be doing something right.

Which teams came in for him?

Good to.know we're finally a place player want to come to.

In Sharon I trust, that whole board seem.to be doing something right.

Edited June 21, 20233 yr by Not in Crawley

14 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

They've all mention the Premiership in their interviews - so these are players who have fallen below their right standard because of injuries and timing?

That seems about right for Baxter and Wilson

If fully fit, and in Wilson's case he return the same player as before his injury, they're better than the third tier

7 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Which teams came in for him?

Good to.know we're finally a place player want to come to.

In Sharon I trust, that whole board seem.to be doing something right.

No idea. Just going off what he said in his interview.

Just now, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

That seems about right for Baxter and Wilson

If fully fit, and in Wilson's case he return the same player as before his injury, they're better than the third tier

What was his injury?

I love all the Twitter folk saying “these lads are the right thing” “we sign x and it will be perfect” 

not having it people know who the fuck these players are 

6 minutes ago, Big E said:

I love all the Twitter folk saying “these lads are the right thing” “we sign x and it will be perfect” 

not having it people know who the fuck these players are 

For every one of them theres another cock writing them off

Just now, Casino said:

For every one of them theres another cock writing them off

I’ve not written anyone off just saying folk have no idea who they are despite posting in-depth analysis of them. 
 

I am delighted we have signed 3 players permanently in positions we need. Loans are ok but we need to develop and sell to be profitable 

32 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

What was his injury?

A knee injury

He was out for quite a few months

10 minutes ago, Big E said:

I’ve not written anyone off just saying folk have no idea who they are despite posting in-depth analysis of them. 

I didnt mention names

1 hour ago, Big E said:

I love all the Twitter folk saying “these lads are the right thing” “we sign x and it will be perfect” 

not having it people know who the fuck these players are 

I saw Twitter people moaning that we are taking the cheap option again with our signings because we havent signed a player from Coventry called dabo!    Who they all must watch regular .    Some folk 

3 hours ago, Casino said:

John will probably be gone before 'Hutch'

Hutch will probably be snatched up by Real now Courtois is getting on - if they ever start thinking about succession planning rather than overpaying for other clubs' products that is.

Decberto is also a keeper.

Well it all looks good on paper and the due diligence has obviously been done but I've still got absolutely no idea how this lad will perform for us. Hopefully more Bradley than this....

 

For every Bradley there is a Beck. Let’s hope we've found the Bradleys.

1 hour ago, Jol_BWFC said:

For every Bradley there is a Beck. Let’s hope we've found the Bradleys.

Exactly. Worryingly both identified via the same recruitment process.

6 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Exactly. Worryingly both identified via the same recruitment process.

However, Bradley and Beck were both youngsters who’d never played men’s football, same with Shoretire, even Mbete to an extent. Dapo and Fossey were kind of in the same boat too just a bit older and they turned out well. So it’s not like we are totally flipping a coin on these transfers.

Especially as Baxter, Dacres-Cogley and Wilson (hopefully we sign him) have a lot more viable data and scouting behind them, having played more minutes in the men’s game.

Charles, Dempsey, Morley, Johnston, Toal, Iredale, have all been found in a similar way.

Could point to Victor, Jerome, Randell as ones that haven’t worked as well but all those came in mid season and it took Dempsey a while to hit his peak as has been said many times.

 our recruitment is nowhere near the term “worryingly”. Compared to most clubs I’d say we do a lot more right than wrong currently.

Weve made 3 solid signings so far. Very curious to see what else we do, and if we sprinkle some Premiership loans in again or focus on permanent transfers

4 minutes ago, Mantra said:

However, Bradley and Beck were both youngsters who’d never played men’s football, same with Shoretire, even Mbete to an extent. Dapo and Fossey were kind of in the same boat too just a bit older and they turned out well. So it’s not like we are totally flipping a coin on these transfers.

Especially as Baxter, Dacres-Cogley and Wilson (hopefully we sign him) have a lot more viable data and scouting behind them, having played more minutes in the men’s game.

Charles, Dempsey, Morley, Johnston, Toal, Iredale, have all been found in a similar way.

Could point to Victor, Jerome, Randell as ones that haven’t worked as well but all those came in mid season and it took Dempsey a while to hit his peak as has been said many times.

 our recruitment is nowhere near the term “worryingly”. Compared to most clubs I’d say we do a lot more right than wrong currently.

Weve made 3 solid signings so far. Very curious to see what else we do, and if we sprinkle some Premiership loans in again or focus on permanent transfers

Our scouting has proven that it isn't by any means infallible and that is de facto worrying. Not saying other clubs are better at it but rather saying that with our stated ambition and limited resources compared to some clubs in the division comes more pressure to get it right first time. And hopefully we will.

 A big question that as yet I have seen no answers is do any of the new signings live close to the ground ?  

I like Baxters responses,  I think we can see the lad has done his homework on bwfc and the curve the club is on.  Got to love 'I had a good chat with the gaffer, 5 minutes about the club and the rest about the ashes , my mind was already made up'