(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

I don't care if there's no replacement for Dion, and I wouldn't be arsed if we lost another midfielder. Might force some sort of consistency in terms of the starting 11, because none of our attackers have been allowed a decent run in the side. We're overloaded at that end of the pitch, but starting and playing for 60/70mins then getting 20/30mins off the bench in the next game is doing nobody any favours. If they're not fit enough to keep their name on the teamsheet week in week out and play 180 mins, that's another Managerial failure as far as I'm concerned. Doubt it's even on Evatt's radar at this point, but I'd be looking for another MJ Williams.

10 minutes ago, Cheese said:

I don't care if there's no replacement for Dion, and I wouldn't be arsed if we lost another midfielder. Might force some sort of consistency in terms of the starting 11, because none of our attackers have been allowed a decent run in the side. We're overloaded at that end of the pitch, but starting and playing for 60/70mins then getting 20/30mins off the bench in the next game is doing nobody any favours. If they're not fit enough to keep their name on the teamsheet week in week out and play 180 mins, that's another Managerial failure as far as I'm concerned. Doubt it's even on Evatt's radar at this point, but I'd be looking for another MJ Williams.

You've changed your tune from this morning ... glad you're finally seeing sense.

We've got to accept that Evatt isn't going anywhere and we'll continue to play his shitty 523 formation.

To do it better ... we need different personnel. Get rid of the deadwood and get players in that are suited to 523.

Half of our squad don't have a clue.

It's not what any of us want but it's going to happen whether we like it or not.

21 minutes ago, Cheese said:

I don't care if there's no replacement for Dion, and I wouldn't be arsed if we lost another midfielder. Might force some sort of consistency in terms of the starting 11, because none of our attackers have been allowed a decent run in the side

It’s a good point. I was considering this earlier.

I’d like to think Collins and McAtee will get a clear run for a few games now. A bit of time together might help build the partnership. And it might provide a little bit more confidence knowing they aren’t going to be turfed out of the team every other game. 

Plus there’s the added bonus of Evatt not spunking millions for players who are going to need 6 months to learn his system 😊

7 minutes ago, wanderer1984 said:

You've changed your tune from this morning ... glad you're finally seeing sense.

We've got to accept that Evatt isn't going anywhere and we'll continue to play his shitty 523 formation.

To do it better ... we need different personnel. Get rid of the deadwood and get players in that are suited to 523.

Half of our squad don't have a clue.

It's not what any of us want but it's going to happen whether we like it or not.

No I haven't?

Edited January 16, 20251 yr by Cheese

11 minutes ago, desperado said:

It’s a good point. I was considering this earlier.

I’d like to think Collins and McAtee will get a clear run for a few games now. A bit of time together might help build the partnership. And it might provide a little bit more confidence knowing they aren’t going to be turfed out of the team every other game. 

Plus there’s the added bonus of Evatt not spunking millions for players who are going to need 6 months to learn his system 😊

If all our supposed '8's and '10's were added together they'd amount to over 100.

We have one midfielder with a vaguely defensive bone in his body, wing backs who can't defend and strikers who can't press. All that exposes a back three that have all gone backwards. 

All that points towards announcement of another socks down baller tomorrow 

Edited January 16, 20251 yr by ianofcleveleys

9 minutes ago, Cheese said:

No I haven't?

You have but I'm not surprised you haven't noticed. Night Cheese 

1 minute ago, ianofcleveleys said:

All that points towards announcement of another socks down baller tomorrow 

🎵 Team full of short socks, we’re just a team full of short socks 🎵😂

Just now, wanderer1984 said:

You have but I'm not surprised you haven't noticed. Night Cheese 

No rush. Explain in the morning. Night hun x

Sam Cosgrove's the kind of big lump that would fit the bill based on him ruining us a few times for Barnsley. 

3 minutes ago, ph31 said:

Sam Cosgrove's the kind of big lump that would fit the bill based on him ruining us a few times for Barnsley. 

My worry about him is he only does it against us!

Otherwise, yes, 100%

8 minutes ago, ph31 said:

Sam Cosgrove's the kind of big lump that would fit the bill based on him ruining us a few times for Barnsley. 

The one who assaulted Toal at Wembley ? He can f'cough.

Just now, Dr. Feelgood said:

The one who assaulted Toal at Wembley ? He can f'cough.

to be fair though, 

our lot can't handle him..

Two prem loans looking likely then, Will “Lancashire” a big lad up top from Spurs who’s been involved in the Europa & cups this season. A left sided Irish defender Alex Murphy from Newcastle as GJ has been incredibly poor since coming back.

15 minutes ago, Deanu said:

Two prem loans looking likely then, Will “Lancashire” a big lad up top from Spurs who’s been involved in the Europa & cups this season. A left sided Irish defender Alex Murphy from Newcastle as GJ has been incredibly poor since coming back.

Can I go on record as being the first person to say that these are both shit. Just in case we do sign them and they prove to be shit. So that I can subsequently claim that I was right all along. 

Thanks and best wishes

 

Kent 😁

13 minutes ago, Deanu said:

Two prem loans looking likely then, Will “Lancashire” a big lad up top from Spurs who’s been involved in the Europa & cups this season. A left sided Irish defender Alex Murphy from Newcastle as GJ has been incredibly poor since coming back.

Will Lankshear. Certainly fits the bill of being a big lad. As you say, had game time in Europa League, EFL trophy, on the bench a fair few times in Prem. Played for England u19s and 20s

5 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said:

Will Lankshear. Certainly fits the bill of being a big lad. As you say, had game time in Europa League, EFL trophy, on the bench a fair few times in Prem. Played for England u19s and 20s

Ties in with what IE has told the BEN this morning - first time loan big striker from a Prem club.

Knowing our luck this season Ange will get potted before he signs and the new manager will keep him to have a look at him.

22 minutes ago, Deanu said:

Two prem loans looking likely then, Will “Lancashire” a big lad up top from Spurs who’s been involved in the Europa & cups this season. A left sided Irish defender Alex Murphy from Newcastle as GJ has been incredibly poor since coming back.

Is Lankshear definitely the one? I thought maybe from the comments it could be Mubama from City now they've signed the Egyptian striker. 

Prime Drogba incoming 

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/24863568.bolton-wanderers-eye-premier-league-loan-swoop-january/?s=09

 

13 minutes ago, Zico said:

Drogba

 

Im not sure what hes saying, but what he isnt saying is that this lad is the new Drogba

Just before the US start

34 minutes ago, Zico said:

Prime Drogba incoming 

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/24863568.bolton-wanderers-eye-premier-league-loan-swoop-january/?s=09

He maybe should learn to stop waffling.

Maybe he meant Primary School Drogba.

Like when he was still playing barefooted outside some mud huts.

This bit is crucial. How will he perform under the dark cloud:

“This isn't a football club where you can afford to make mistakes or a learning ground or a learning platform this is a football club where you have to hit the ground running if you're a new recruit.

“Again, these conversations are difficult to have and we have to be pretty sure that if we are bringing in a first loan that we think they're capable of doing what we need them to do.”

Rumour is it's this had from Newcastle 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Osula

Scored his first goal in cup last week

 

 

Whoever we get I hope their dna check is booked alongside the regular medical.

1 hour ago, Casino said:

Im not sure what hes saying, but what he isnt saying is that this lad is the new Drogba

Just before the US start

He's talking about the type of player we need and want to bring in 

That strong lad up top who can hold it up and has some physicality plus can score 

Prime Nathan Blake