January 2, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, Whitesince63 said: I’d have no problem with Eaves, big and physical and maybe indicates a slight change in Evatt’s thinking? We have plenty good crossers of the ball but nobody to take advantage and like Madine would be useful defending corners and set pieces where we constantly struggle. As others have said he’d also be a good partner for Dion. Baka is big and physical. So is JDB.
January 2, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Wanderlust said: Baka is big and physical. So is JDB. Baka doesn't play like a big and physical player.
January 2, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Wanderlust said: Baka is big and physical. So is JDB. I'm not sure either are really.
January 2, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, DazBob said: Baka doesn't play like a big and physical player. Very true. Plays on the shoulder and gets into scoring positions. How well he converts them..
January 2, 20233 yr Rumour the kid on loan at Cheltenham from Southampton will be our first loan signing this week .
January 2, 20233 yr 6 hours ago, Wanderlust said: Baka is big and physical. So is JDB. They might both be big Lusty but I wouldn’t class either as physical and from what I’ve seen of Eaves, although he isn’t prolific he can hold the ball up which is at least something.
January 2, 20233 yr 7 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said: They might both be big Lusty but I wouldn’t class either as physical and from what I’ve seen of Eaves, although he isn’t prolific he can hold the ball up which is at least something. I'd take JDB above Eaves any day of the week, and they wouldn't both start games. Eaves reminds me too much of Madine, always over stretching to make up for a lack of pace and mobility. He might score or create a few, but not an easy watch.
January 2, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Rizlar said: Rumour the kid on loan at Cheltenham from Southampton will be our first loan signing this week . https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/southampton-league-one-cheltenham-bolton-7987346
January 2, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Whitesince63 said: They might both be big Lusty but I wouldn’t class either as physical and from what I’ve seen of Eaves, although he isn’t prolific he can hold the ball up which is at least something. Oh lusty lusty, lusty lusty lusty, lusty Wanderlust. Edited January 2, 20233 yr by desperado Need an extra lusty to fit the tune
January 2, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, TrickyTrotter said: https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/southampton-league-one-cheltenham-bolton-7987346 8 in 69? We've enough non-scoring strikers.
January 2, 20233 yr 3 minutes ago, Traf said: 8 in 69? We've enough non-scoring strikers. Wasn't Jon Dadi's similarly dreadful?
January 2, 20233 yr Youre not daft, just who do we sign that folk will be happy with? Even a non league kid would be at wrexham if they wanted him Ricketts was about 1 in 6 before he joined us and couldnt miss when he arrived
January 2, 20233 yr 7 minutes ago, Casino said: Youre not daft, just who do we sign that folk will be happy with? Even a non league kid would be at wrexham if they wanted him Ricketts was about 1 in 6 before he joined us and couldnt miss when he arrived It goes without saying, but ayone available in a January window, for a club at our level, is either someone who isn't currently setting the world on fire, or they're an untested gamble.
January 2, 20233 yr 12 minutes ago, DazBob said: Wasn't Jon Dadi's similarly dreadful? Yeah, but you don't get 60-odd International caps by being shit, so that would suggest he had something about him. 12 minutes ago, Casino said: Youre not daft, just who do we sign that folk will be happy with? Honestly, I don't know, but a lad who has struggled for goals at both Lincoln & Cheltenham hardly sets the pulse racing.
January 3, 20233 yr 42 minutes ago, Traf said: Yeah, but you don't get 60-odd International caps by being shit, so that would suggest he had something about him. Honestly, I don't know, but a lad who has struggled for goals at both Lincoln & Cheltenham hardly sets the pulse racing. Id guess thered be another, not just him Would he count in the squad numbers?
January 3, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Traf said: Yeah, but you don't get 60-odd International caps by being shit, so that would suggest he had something about him. Honestly, I don't know, but a lad who has struggled for goals at both Lincoln & Cheltenham hardly sets the pulse racing. In a country with the same population as Bolton I reckon I'd have a right go at getting in the team. What with all those women, kids, old folks and disabled. Not to mention all the necessary inbreeding. I can't imagine what it's like in Iceland though. I thank you. Mr. Disco - leaving social media for good x
January 3, 20233 yr All this chat about "big strikers" on a shoestring budget eh? Nlundulu has been on Evatt's radar since we got promoted from League 2 so it wouldn't be a surprise. He's only 6' 1" so I guess we'd be looking for pace? Can't believe we paid Oldham a rumoured £1 million for the poor man's Andy Carroll 12 years ago but now he's rumoured to be a possible returner. At 6' 3" he has some heft but his goalscoring record is poor - apart from when he was at the Gills with Dempsey pulling the strings. We have Baka - at 6' 4" ostensibly an aerial threat but as much as I love his effort, he ain't blessed with talent - or balance either for that matter if his newborn giraffe impression today was anything to go by. And we have 6' 3" of JDB of course - a class act but a winger by trade who is making a fair fist of playing up front since he lost the pace he once had. His one goal in just over 3 games tally for us is the highest return of his career. I'm struggling to see what benefit we would get by signing another striker to play in this system. JDB can do a decent job and Baka - well surplus to requirements IMO with Nlundulu and/or Danny Ward being a sensible replacement but Eaves? Struggling to see the value. Maybe there are other options.
January 3, 20233 yr Bid that went in the other week has now been accepted apparently and we’ve received bids in for Baka. Whilst not yet met our valuation Salford leading the chase. any amount we get for him with 6 months of his contract remaining which we off set against someone more accomplished will do for me
January 3, 20233 yr 9 hours ago, Traf said: Yeah, but you don't get 60-odd International caps by being shit, so that would suggest he had something about him. Honestly, I don't know, but a lad who has struggled for goals at both Lincoln & Cheltenham hardly sets the pulse racing. My lads been looking at Cheltenham’s chance creation, it’s one of worst in the league, he’s not had much created for him, when he was first mentioned I was of the opinion his goal scoring ratio was to low, after watching him on clips and seeing the clipped in pass that resulted in the goal against us I think he might be a decent option, anyhow time will tell. Edited January 3, 20233 yr by Mounts Kipper
January 3, 20233 yr Not to bothered if baka goes but if it’s to sell then to being in a lad on loan from Southampton till the summer doesn’t seem much of a up grade . Hopefully we have something else lined up
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