(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, jmjhb said:

Elsewhere, Lincoln are losing their best player to Cardiff having already lost their manager, and PNE are selling their captain to Wrexham. Not just us.

Its just weird to me how memories seem to be wiped every pre season. Don't over react to friendly results, dont lose your mind over transfers when theres still a month of the window to go, dont over analyse manager comments/demeanor from snippets of interviews that he doesn't want to be giving, dont write players/the team off before a ball is kicked in anger.

Rinse and repeat every year!

Lad here talking about us going for Asimir Begovic as our keeper

The72 - Football League News

Bolton Wanderers should swoop for Premier League-winning...

Bolton Wanderers have Jack Bonham as their starting goalkeeper, but they could find an excellent addition on a free transfer.

1 hour ago, London Wanderer said:

Bunch of absolute fannies

I’m not on Twitter. So if you could pass that message on I’d be grateful ☺️

It was half wits like these that got us into trouble with Rico with their stupid insults. Don’t know why people bother or just accept most on there are just dicks.

I’m sure I read we’ve actually made the joint most signings in the championship this season. The market in general has just been very slow. We may come up short at Preston but I think we’ll have another 4/5 in by the end of the transfer window.

37 minutes ago, CumbrianWhite said:

I’m sure I read we’ve actually made the joint most signings in the championship this season. The market in general has just been very slow. We may come up short at Preston but I think we’ll have another 4/5 in by the end of the transfer window.

You're wrong. Apathy at lack of signings

1 hour ago, L/H White said:

You're wrong. Apathy at lack of signings

yes.. it's deffo apathy..

Nothing to do with fans not wanting to pay to see us "warm up"..

Plenty players will be getting loaned out in the coming weeks most we have never heard of who will do ok in the championship....One i think we should be targeting is Mason Melia at Spurs

A little younger than Kenny both full of pace but Melia looks like more a natural goalscorer

Downside of that he has only played in the Irish League

1 minute ago, masi 51 said:

Plenty players will be getting loaned out in the coming weeks most we have never heard of who will do ok in the championship....One i think we should be targeting is Mason Melia at Spurs

A little younger than Kenny both full of pace but Melia looks like more a natural goalscorer

Downside of that he has only played in the Irish League

Aye, think he might be going to Lincoln though

Doesn't really fit our transfer model/strategy

SS said we're not looking for a keeper; and Bonham fits the experienced 'Championship keeper' role

Edited Sunday at 19:392 days by jmjhb

In an ideal world we would have brought in 11 quality championship player but we know that's not happening, and in terms of priorities, GK is way down the list. Anyone watching say the last 3 games of last season and the friendlies Bonham has played in wouldn't even make a comment on the GK situation, when we need to strengthen/fill other areas first.

If you look at the signings since Fergal and Schuey have come in, they can all be placed in one of three categories:

• 1) Loans from a higher level

• 2) Young players for fees that you can develop and eventually make a profit on

• 3) Older players on a free with lots of experience at the level we're playing at

Whilst we're too reliant on 1) for my liking, I see the logic of it. Equally I don't see the point of bringing in a second keeper in category 3.

Edited Sunday at 20:272 days by jmjhb

11 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

If you look at the signings since Fergal and Schuey have come in, they can all be placed in one of three categories:

• 1) Loans from a higher level

• 2) Young players for fees that you can develop and eventually make a profit on

• 3) Older players on a free with lots of experience at the level we're playing at

Whilst we're too reliant on 1) for my liking, I see the logic of it. Equally I don't see the point of bringing in a second keeper in category 3.

I'd love it if there was a 4th category of good players for the level we're playing at that we might even make a loss on! Eg I would rather pay a fee for a Cameron Branagan, Keillor Dunn or Josh Windass than gamble on an unproven young player, every now and again.

2 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I'd love it if there was a 4th category of good players for the level we're playing at that we might even make a loss on! Eg I would rather pay a fee for a Cameron Branagan, Keillor Dunn or Josh Windass than gamble on an unproven young player, every now and again.

Cameron Branagan now features on the first page of a 9 year old thread and the last!

36 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

In an ideal world we would have brought in 11 quality championship player but we know that's not happening, and in terms of priorities, GK is way down the list. Anyone watching say the last 3 games of last season and the friendlies Bonham has played in wouldn't even make a comment on the GK situation, when we need to strengthen/fill other areas first.

I thought Bonham was very shaky in the first leg, to be fair

22 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Cameron Branagan now features on the first page of a 9 year old thread and the last!

That's a brilliant stat 😄 Probably too young for us then, too old for us now.

20 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I thought Bonham was very shaky in the first leg, to be fair

Your memory of that game is obviously better than mine, all I can remember is ACD scoring, ACD not quite scoring, and the atmosphere 😄.

OK yes Bradford did attack quite a bit 2nd half, but I can't recall any near goals, just a load of crosses and corners.

he's pulled off some cracking saves though and kept us in the game.

Better defence in front of him this year too.

15 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Your memory of that game is obviously better than mine, all I can remember is ACD scoring, ACD not quite scoring, and the atmosphere 😄.

OK yes Bradford did attack quite a bit 2nd half, but I can't recall any near goals, just a load of crosses and corners.

There were a few fumbles on crosses, and iirc Forino also had to bail him out on one occasion

His shot-stopping ability is very good so I don't think he's dreadful by any means, but he was a weak link in that match

Latest rumour is Pepple from Plymouth is close to signing

1 minute ago, L/H White said:

@green genie

FFS lads, look at the author of the tweet 🤦‍♂️

Edited Sunday at 22:371 day by jmjhb

5 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

FFS lads, look at the author of the tweet 🤦‍♂️

Ffs. Can't believe that's done me..hhaha

Be a good signing that if true. Experience, youngish and goals so would fit the bill perfectly. Get Kenny in as well and what a difference it would make.