Transfer Gossip

[burnden]

 

[Whitesince63]

Good move for Nelson let’s hope he does well there and also Max Conway at Crewe. Two who could well come back ready for our first team squad. Just Luke Matheson to sort out now?

[Wanderlust]

On 15/08/2024 at 15:10, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Reading it, for me, he's here as competition for Sheehan as much as anything else

That's what I was saying a while back which ruffled a few feathers, but the more I think about it the more I think it's about options rather than straight competition because they are have different skillsets. Depends on the opposition, the situation in the game etc etc.

Just because Matete has played a blinder recently doesn't necessarily mean he'll start every game ahead of Sheehan - might be used to protect a lead or shore up the middle if we're getting overrun.

The other thing is that last season we were fairly dependent on Sheehan creating something , so we were stifled when he was marked out of it but I reckon Schon, Collins, McAtee, Matete, Lolos when fit are all creative.

Going to be interesting to see how Evatt decides to use him - but it's not "like for like" and they could even be used in tandem. It should also be interesting to see how Demps is used on Sunday if he gets on.

[Whitesince63]

It’s great that pretty much everybody in the squad could now be called on as a starter but that brings a problem because some will miss out even for the bench, especially if he includes a keeper on there. At the moment we have a few injuries but when everyone’s fit I’d hate to be IE choosing who to leave out. That can only be good for the club though because if anybody in this league has a stronger squad than us I haven’t seen it. Injuries and loss of form should be well catered for with strong competition all over the pitch so bring it on, top of the table please.

[only1swanny]

22 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said:

It’s great that pretty much everybody in the squad could now be called on as a starter but that brings a problem because some will miss out even for the bench, especially if he includes a keeper on there. At the moment we have a few injuries but when everyone’s fit I’d hate to be IE choosing who to leave out. That can only be good for the club though because if anybody in this league has a stronger squad than us I haven’t seen it. Injuries and loss of form should be well catered for with strong competition all over the pitch so bring it on, top of the table please.

Following last year they'll get ample playing time, we've got to be eligible for the "most injuries" award... 

[HR]

Is Dempsey injured or out of favour, wasn't on the bench vs Orient?

[Steejay]

9 minutes ago, HR said:

Is Dempsey injured or out of favour, wasn't on the bench vs Orient?

Injured 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

2 minutes ago, Steejay said:

Injured 

Iirc, comments from Evatt in the BN suggesting he's recovered and should be available. If selected of course. 

Reckon they'll build up his fitness though.

[Wanderlust]

In the BN, Evatt quoted as saying he's hoping to "offload two or three players" before the window shuts.

Should be interesting although Coleman is surely one of them?

[matty2094]

Coleman, Dan and Morley would be my guess 

[Wanderlust]

12 minutes ago, matty2094 said:

Coleman, Dan and Morley would be my guess 

....if anyone will have them

[Big E]

Coleman isn’t shit he just isn’t a play it out man. Just keeping he’s fine league 1 and 2 for me 

[BOWTUN BAKED]

8 hours ago, Big E said:

Coleman isn’t shit he just isn’t a play it out man. Just keeping he’s fine league 1 and 2 for me 

He wasn't shit when he took over from injured Baxter, folk forget Baxter's back line was also injured!

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

I'd wish him well if he left because he gave it hos all, but I don't think Coleman's good enough full stop

He was frequently caught well out of position and was rash in his decision making

[paulhanley]

In terms of those leaving you're look at those in the final year of their contract I reckon. Morley may go on leave I guess.

To be absolutely honest I wouldn't bat an eyelid if we sold Sheehan provided we had a replacement lined up. Even if out of necessity it was a young Prem loanee. 

Wouldn't be overly fussed if we sold Iredale either - again provided there was an appropriate replacement that didn't affect the squad limit rules. 

 

[only1swanny]

1 minute ago, paulhanley said:

In terms of those leaving you're look at those in the final year of their contract I reckon. Morley may go on leave I guess.

To be absolutely honest I wouldn't bat an eyelid if we sold Sheehan provided we had a replacement lined up. Even if out of necessity it was a young Prem loanee. 

Wouldn't be overly fussed if we sold Iredale either - again provided there was an appropriate replacement that didn't affect the squad limit rules. 

 

Morley, Iredale, Dan, all squad members, if they know that fine, but at league one, can't see us getting better that are happy to just sit on the sidelines with cameo appearances. 

[paulhanley]

1 minute ago, only1swanny said:

Morley, Iredale, Dan, all squad members, if they know that fine, but at league one, can't see us getting better that are happy to just sit on the sidelines with cameo appearances. 

The only way you can improve your stock is through gradually phasing folk out and buying in better. That's how you progress. When they reach the last year of their deals its up for grabs.

[L/H White]

Tony looking like going to Saudi 

What a sad state of affairs 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

11 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Tony looking like going to Saudi 

What a sad state of affairs 

Absolutely. 

Genuinely is about money, and only money.

Winning stuff is the Premier league is a bit different to smaller crowds in the desert.

What would it do for his England career too?

[wanderer1984]

1 hour ago, paulhanley said:

To be absolutely honest I wouldn't bat an eyelid if we sold Sheehan provided we had a replacement lined up. Even if out of necessity it was a young Prem loanee. 

Maghoma still at Brentford 👀 

[Dr. Feelgood]

2 minutes ago, wanderer1984 said:

Maghoma still at Brentford 👀 

... & not even in their 20 yesterday.

[desperado]

2 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

... & not even in their 20 yesterday.

Think he’s injured 

[tomski]

9 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Absolutely. 

Genuinely is about money, and only money.

Winning stuff is the Premier league is a bit different to smaller crowds in the desert.

What would it do for his England career too?

While I think it’s wank, I don’t blame anyone for going.

[Dr. Feelgood]

9 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Absolutely. 

Genuinely is about money, and only money.

Winning stuff is the Premier league is a bit different to smaller crowds in the desert.

What would it do for his England career too?

That's a very sad outcome if it comes about & questions his footballing ambition.

He may well think, given his very long ban last year, 'fck "em, the authorities stuffed me royally why should I give a shit ?'

[Wullie]

Maybe at 28 he thinks this is the pay day he needs, it's all about the money