Joniesta (Jonny Williams - CONFIRMED)

[WJ99mobile]

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Does this mean tomlin is still some distance from returning?

I would imagine Tomlin isn't being exactly a model pro either

[Rjk]

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Does this mean tomlin is still some distance from returning?

I don't think we will see Tomlin this season

[the other bob wilson]

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When MM leaves Wilson on the bench, I really don't see the need for this signing.

It's not that area of the pitch that we're weakest

Well, unless Harry Wilson decides to sign for us in the summer, we’re going to be needing players with creativity for next season - especially with Ojo’s loan over, Hoilett’s contract up and age and fitness doubts concerning Tomlin.

[Ianto13]

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Two goals and zero assists in League One this season. No thanks.

He wouldn't be on our radar if he weren't Welsh.

I thought we were a Welsh club so we should have a majority of Welsh players who are proud to play in the Capital of Wales!

[LeningradCowboy]

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McCarthy had him on loan at Ipswich, so maybe he knows how to get the best out of him.

Williams scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in 28 games for Ipswich.

[LeningradCowboy]

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Alex Mowatt is out of contract with Barnsley in the summer. He'd be a much better signing.

[WJ99mobile]

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Well, unless Harry Wilson decides to sign for us in the summer, we’re going to be needing players with creativity for next season - especially with Ojo’s loan over, Hoilett’s contract up and age and fitness doubts concerning Tomlin.

I agree, but is Jonny Williams the answer? What is our actual plan?

I'm still unsure what our strategy and style is or are we just picking up players because they're cheap?

It's like rummaging in the reduced to clear aisle in Tesco's and coming back with a avocado, a strawberry cheesecake and some noodles. All good items but trying to put them together is another thing.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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I think it says something that a league one sicknote is seen as a better alternative creatively than our own players, and that's not a criticism of Williams!

[J R Hartley]

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Well, unless Harry Wilson decides to sign for us in the summer, we’re going to be needing players with creativity for next season - especially with Ojo’s loan over, Hoilett’s contract up and age and fitness doubts concerning Tomlin.

Apart from the odd good game in a Welsh shirt there has been nothing in JWs club career to suggest he is the man to provide the creativity at this level.

He’s 27 and barely played 150 club games scoring just 6 goals. He’s also been part of 2 relegations from this division.

I’m sorry I cannot get enthused about some guy who’s got a ridiculous nickname way beyond his actual ability just because he’s Welsh.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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It's like rummaging in the reduced to clear aisle in Tesco's and coming back with a avocado, a strawberry cheesecake and some noodles. All good items but trying to put them together is another thing.

Have you not tried avocado noodle surprise yet, then?

[cardiff55]

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He'd form a fine front three with Tomlin and Vassell.......in the treatment room. He'd be a total waste of funds. 90 League starts and 84 subs appearances in 10 years. Unless we are preparing for League 1 next year?

[J R Hartley]

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You’d think after the signings of Huws and Richards we would have learned our lesson from this type of signing.

He can’t even get in Charltons starting XI on a regular basis ffs

[surge]

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Alex Mowatt is out of contract with Barnsley in the summer. He'd be a much better signing.

If we make the assumption that we're able to beat out the competition and sign that player, that means our wingers next year would be Mowatt and Murphy only.

Cardiff feel their academy has a lot of potential and that is why they have overhauled the structure. They would ideally like a hybrid squad, with more experienced players still in situ to bring through exciting youngsters - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...wsApp_AppShare

We need to think about players who:

i) fit our budget
ii) fill a need in the squad now or in the immediate future
iii) help with the aim of playing more football
iv) either meet the aim of bringing squad age down (increasing value, increasing dynamism in squad) or support the younger players coming through
v) help us win and climb the table

It's so bizarre to read thread after thread about being bored with our style of play and there being no longer term plan then this thread which contradicts at least four bullet points out of the five.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Alex Mowatt is out of contract with Barnsley in the summer. He'd be a much better signing.

Apparently Barnsley want 1m plus for him, so it’s a bit of a non starter!

[Captain_Sensible]

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As people have said, he offers something different from the players we have already got. Buys free kicks better than most at this level, free kicks being important with the aerial ability we have. 200k? Worth a go for that, surely.