Leysboy
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Nicky Cadden is very much one who is on the radar this summer.
I kind of get the feeling that talks were held in January, but he wanted see out the season at Forest Green.
Nicky Cadden is very much one who is on the radar this summer.
Didn't they also get Simms in December/ January. That would have made a huge difference to themBlackpool signed/loaned ten players and their poor start reflected this.Some of these not completed until end of first window
But they did gel eventually
Then the trick is to spot players who we think are generally valued lower than their value to us. The factors here would be things like 'unproven at this level', 'history of injury', 'dodgy attitude', 'goes absent in some games'. If KR and the team think they can work with the relevant factors, then the player is good value. I would imagine this explains why sometimes League 1 clubs sign 'crocks' [Ricky Holmes comes to mind], players with a questionable temperament [Leon Clarke, Nile Ranger] and ones who just aren't quite good enough.
Good post.Then the trick is to spot players who we think are generally valued lower than their value to us. The factors here would be things like 'unproven at this level', 'history of injury', 'dodgy attitude', 'goes absent in some games'. If KR and the team think they can work with the relevant factors, then the player is good value. I would imagine this explains why sometimes League 1 clubs sign 'crocks' [Ricky Holmes comes to mind], players with a questionable temperament [Leon Clarke, Nile Ranger] and ones who just aren't quite good enough.
I would imagine in the case of a player like Sam Winnall, there will be a thorough medical, and the staff will judge that there is a good chance that he can get fit and avoid significant further injury. But it's a judgement, and luck is involved.
I bet Gillingham get their business done early if Evans gets the go ahead by their board.
Not saying there is, but I think thats the type of profile we should look at. That said, most teams are after a physical, mobile striker that also bags a few. The key point being, that we bring in players that compliment our style of play and have a genuine need for.No chance there
Isn’t he more of a winger?! He’s not in the league of Simms, but then he’s an Everton playerNot saying there is, but I think thats the type of profile we should look at. That said, most teams are after a physical, mobile striker that also bags a few. The key point being, that we bring in players that compliment our style of play and have a genuine need for.
Physical mobile striker...doesn't that describe Agyei?
I would argue that Agyei has more than shown he can play up top vs Portsmouth etc. Its a cyclical debate, but it could be we *think* we require something that already exists in the squad.Isn’t he more of a winger?! He’s not in the league of Simms, but then he’s an Everton player
No, Shosho. We have to mould him into something else. We have to improve him.I would argue that Agyei has more than shown he can play up top vs Portsmouth etc. Its a cyclical debate, but it could be we *think* we require something that already exists in the squad
I was hoping I would dangle the carrot enough for you to swoopNo, Shosho. We have to mould him into something else. We have to improve him.
This is about top class coaching, you uncultured swine.
I would argue that Agyei has more than shown he can play up top vs Portsmouth etc. Its a cyclical debate, but it could be we *think* we require something that already exists in the squad
This season has seen a change in quality of loans that have been dropping into the league.I’d totally agree with this. Agyei is a great attempt at a physical mobile striker on a permanent deal. I can’t imagine there are many 19 year old units like Simms ready to go out on loan and bag 20 a season in the third tier. Fair play to Blackpool, I suspect their only chance to keep him on loan next year will be promotion.
What I would say though, is that while the quality of our loanees on the whole hasn’t been bad, others have certainly outperformed us in the loan market this season.
You don’t even have to bother going that far. I can smell the carrots before you’ve even scanned them in the shop.I was hoping I would dangle the carrot enough for you to swoop
Depends what sort of form he's in next season really. Very good (though not the lofty heights of two seasons back) towards the end of the season, yet as much use as a fart in a spacesuit in the playoffs. Have said before that Lee signing would lack ambition, he is "fine" as a player but not up there with a 100% Henry.I very much hope we've seen the last of Barker, An heritage carrot of a player: ornamental, wilts on contact and less versatile than the real thing, a throwback to the 50's when wingers were meant to stand on the touchline and wait till the ball is punted at them. I can't figure out what championship team could use him, or for what.
Shodipo's got more about him. Don't really want Lee and Henry in the same team again. Perhaps we should get shot of the flat track bully & sign Lee?
Have said before that Lee signing would lack ambition, he is "fine" as a player but not up there with a 100% Henry.
Have said before that Lee signing would lack ambition, he is "fine" as a player but not up there with a 100% Henry.
I wonder if Gavin Whyte could be an option now Hull are promoted. Cardiff didnt seem to deem him good enough for the Champ.