Current squad

[Rjk]

Re: Current squad

Really?

Not for me. He did alright and had some good games, but overall I wasn't too impressed.

I just think we had a bit more about us when he played, that's assuming we are still after a target man type striker

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: Current squad

Some loan deals from Premier League clubs starting to happen (Giles being one).

Hopefully we can see a few loan signings ourselves very soon. We are lacking midfield artistry (plenty of energy and industry) and goals with the current squad.

I assume the expected CB signing is a permanent deal - and not a youngster.

Welshlad seemed to think it was an experienced PL CB. Wonder who that is.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: Current squad

I just think we had a bit more about us when he played, that's assuming we are still after a target man type striker

Hugill will be backing up Pukki at Norwich but I'd like to think we can do better. He started well but he's a bit of a carthorse.

[2b2bdoo]

Re: Current squad

I wouldn't be disappointed if we don't bring in any loans this time, certainly not 5 like last year.

They can be a great resource, but you aren't investing anything in your own team by doing so. Fantastic if it keeps you up or gets you into a playoff spot, but if we're expecting a mid table season as I am, then what's the point?

If the lower league players we've signed prove they can cut it at this level then their values will all go up, if they're not getting game time because we are playing some premier league team's kids then they wont.

That said, I'd be happy with Hugill back on a loan.

Yeah I would be more than happy with Hugill, thought he did well for us and I think he would benefit from better restructure we should hopefully have next season.

[Des Parrot]

Re: Current squad

I reckon we’re still 5 short, especially if he follows last season’s model.
2 CB or 1 plus Morrison
1 attacking CM
2 CF to replace Hugill & Ikpeazu. We haven’t replaced Moore & desperately need to do so.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: Current squad

I reckon we’re still 5 short, especially if he follows last season’s model.
2 CB or 1 plus Morrison
1 attacking CM
2 CF to replace Hugill & Ikpeazu. We haven’t replaced Moore & desperately need to do so.

If we could get Doyle back, that would be great. We need someone that can pick a pass. If we can get a left footed centre back, that would be great. I wonder if we are in for Matt Clarke at Brighton. If we are going to play 3 at the back, it really helps to have someone left footed. I think we’ll try to get at least 3 of those 5 above in as loans

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: Current squad

My wishlist:

1x CB (if Morrison doesn't recover / re-sign, I think he leaves behind a big hole at the back. None of Nelson, McGuiness, Ng has reached his consistency before)
1x CAM (some creativity PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD)
1x Winger (would feel much better if not heavily relying on O'Dowda (average) / Tanner (complete unknown))
2x ST (not Hugill for me. Not as anything more than a 3rd/4th choice. Hell I'd rather give Zimba a go! Need to be aiming way higher than starting Hugill if we want to be a playoff team)

[Rjk]

Re: Current squad

My wishlist:

1x CB (if Morrison doesn't recover / re-sign, I think he leaves behind a big hole at the back. None of Nelson, McGuiness, Ng has reached his consistency before)
1x CAM (some creativity PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD)
1x Winger (would feel much better if not heavily relying on O'Dowda (average) / Tanner (complete unknown))
2x ST (not Hugill for me. Not as anything more than a 3rd/4th choice. Hell I'd rather give Zimba a go! Need to be aiming way higher than starting Hugill if we want to be a playoff team)

are you expecting to be a playoff team this season?

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: Current squad

are you expecting to be a playoff team this season?

I go into every season thinking that is the aim.

[Rjk]

Re: Current squad

I go into every season thinking that is the aim.

I wasn't last season and I'm not this season unless we pull a couple of incredible signings out of the bag in the next few weeks

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: Current squad

are you expecting to be a playoff team this season?

We should aim to be, the division is crap.

[Rjk]

Re: Current squad

We should aim to be, the division is crap.

Sure we should try to be. but I'm not expecting it - a lot would have to fall into place for that to happen

[NYCBlue]

Re: Current squad

Hugill will be backing up Pukki at Norwich but I'd like to think we can do better. He started well but he's a bit of a carthorse.

I think that's a bit harsh. He's strong, he works hard and he's a good finisher. We could do better, but we could do a lot worse. He was the best centre forward at the club last season.

[Hilts]

Re: Current squad

Havent seen enough of him but could Eli King step up and claim a place.?

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: Current squad

I think that's a bit harsh. He's strong, he works hard and he's a good finisher. We could do better, but we could do a lot worse. He was the best centre forward at the club last season.

Yeh the season when Aden Flint was our top goal scorer.