May 29, 20251 yr 26 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Loans often only happen towards the end of a window - eg Lowe might want to try to get into the squad in pre-season (he played 10 championship games for them from Jan). There will be loads of others in the top 2 divisions who might only decide to leave when the club sign a striker in August and push them down the pecking order (same may happen here to Nlundulu for eg). If we want these players we might have to be patient, and that goes against the clamour for getting signings in early. We might sign someone we think is as good as we can get, then Wigan or Blackpool end up with a better striker at the end of August just because they'd waited. Works both ways of course, but the 3 month transfer window won't be straight forward for SS. Quite right JR it’s a tricky thing to get right but I’m hoping that Schu and Fergal have already worked out a shopping list and if the players on it are available there’s no point in waiting. Of course the players themselves if they’re in demand can be the hold up as they solicit the best offers. As long as we have the right ones in by the end of the window we can’t really ask for more.
May 29, 20251 yr 9 minutes ago, mickbrown said: Kevin Lisbie’s son. Christ I feel old Felt the same when we came up against Andy Coles lad And That Caleb Taylor we had on loan was Martin Taylor's son who is 3 years younger than me
May 29, 20251 yr 30 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said: 😀Quite right JR it’s a tricky thing to get right but I’m hoping that Schu and Fergal have already worked out a shopping list and if the players on it are available there’s no point in waiting. Of course the players themselves if they’re in demand can be the hold up as they solicit the best offers. As long as we have the right ones in by the end of the window we can’t really ask for more. Can't disagree with that, but we'll all be on here fuming if we don't have a suitable striker in by the end of July 😀 That striker might be on a pre-season tour with a championship club at the time scoring against some part-timers and thinking he'll get in the team (their season starts a week later than our's).
May 29, 20251 yr Just now, gonzo said: Dont forget Big Vic will be back. Be like a new signing Well, he's at his best facing the opponent's goal, getting on the end of crosses etc. If we're going to use proper wingers, and play with pace, then that should suit him more than Evatt ball with his back to goal. Still not convinced like, but if we are going to keep him, then may as well try.
May 29, 20251 yr 5 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Well, he's at his best facing the opponent's goal, getting on the end of crosses etc. If we're going to use proper wingers, and play with pace, then that should suit him more than Evatt ball with his back to goal. Still not convinced like, but if we are going to keep him, then may as well try. Agreed.
May 29, 20251 yr 14 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Well, he's at his best facing the opponent's goal, getting on the end of crosses etc. If we're going to use proper wingers, and play with pace, then that should suit him more than Evatt ball with his back to goal. Still not convinced like, but if we are going to keep him, then may as well try. He can't get on the end of crosses. Can't find space, make space, anticipate where the ball will break, or head the ball.
May 29, 20251 yr 13 minutes ago, worthy10 said: He can't get on the end of crosses. Can't find space, make space, anticipate where the ball will break, or head the ball. Yeah, but apart from that ...
May 29, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Yeah, but apart from that ... He’s out ‘til Christmas!
May 29, 20251 yr 41 minutes ago, gonzo said: Dont forget Big Vic will be back. Be like a new signing 38 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Well, he's at his best facing the opponent's goal, getting on the end of crosses etc. If we're going to use proper wingers, and play with pace, then that should suit him more than Evatt ball with his back to goal. Still not convinced like, but if we are going to keep him, then may as well try. Kinell lads, may as well right the season off now
May 29, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Yeah, but apart from that ... He's not quick, can't dribble, balls either under his feet or too far away to control it. Goes through the motions of closing down. Can't tackle, shoot and he's not even big.
May 29, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, Rival Son said: He’s out ‘til Christmas! Be like a new January window signing
May 29, 20251 yr 51 minutes ago, gonzo said: Dont forget Big Vic will be back. Be like a new signing Surely, surely, we pull the trigger on that million pound offer from Turkey that seems to appear every transfer window for him ?
May 29, 20251 yr We have several big issues in preparation for next season, and Victor is a big issue, if SS doesn't fancy him, then what?
May 29, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Zico said: Felt the same when we came up against Andy Coles lad And That Caleb Taylor we had on loan was Martin Taylor's son who is 3 years younger than me Remember when utd signed Daley Blind . Couldnt understand why they didnt call him Danny , until the penny finally dropped .
May 29, 20251 yr 20 minutes ago, worthy10 said: We have several big issues in preparation for next season, and Victor is a big issue, if SS doesn't fancy him, then what? Get someone else in. It's not rocket science.
May 29, 20251 yr 5 minutes ago, Cheese said: Get someone else in. It's not rocket science. I'm sure Vic is in contract for a while. He's awful, as well so who'd have him.
May 29, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, worthy10 said: He can't get on the end of crosses. Can't find space, make space, anticipate where the ball will break, or head the ball. Yes but if he gets a pre-season under his belt....
May 29, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, Zico said: Felt the same when we came up against Andy Coles lad And That Caleb Taylor we had on loan was Martin Taylor's son who is 3 years younger than me Chelsea have just activated a £30M release clause for Rory Delap's son Liam
May 29, 20251 yr 56 minutes ago, L/H White said: Kinell lads, may as well right the season off now Haha. Fact remains he's under contract, and injured. We aren't getting rid of him. In which case, when fit, we may as well see what he can do within a different set up. Looking at the goals he does get, they seem to be close in, being on hand to knock 'em in. He isn't twatting them in from 20+ yards regularly. He wasn't as bad at Burton neither, and I don't think Evatt ball really suited him. We have little option other than to get him right for Christmas time and see if we can get him a loan, or get him into the fold.
May 29, 20251 yr 49 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: We have little option other than to get him right for Christmas time and see if we can get him a loan, or get him into the fold You'd think that would be how it plays out, he gets fit in time for Jan window opening and gets a loan for rest of season, unless we've an injury crisis at that time
May 29, 20251 yr 2 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said: ... unless we've an injury crisis at that time Which, by previous experience, we will.
May 29, 20251 yr All I really want to know from this thread is when we sell McAtee. Can I set up an alert to let me know I can set the fireworks off?
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