Nomoreheroes
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« Reply #5415 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:38:38 » |
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I think if the striker or 2 we bring in can show a statement of intent on the same level as Gladwin or Payne for instance and also recruit well at LB and CB then I don't think we'll be too far away. That said, our preparation and lack of pre-season and cohesion makes it a tough ask regardless of who we bring in. Next season is when we are likely to be excited but if we get into the play-offs this season we'll have done bloody well!
I think we have to be careful here. Lets try not to pin too much on Gladwin - He was on the up when he left, but is he the same player now? He went through a purple patch prior to leaving but was equally as disappointing at times. Injury ravaged 3 years a Blackburn and a 'steady' year with MK last year. Hopefully he can reproduce his past glories with us, and if he does he will be awesome in this division. But that is not a certainty! |
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« Reply #5416 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:41:08 » |
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I think if the striker or 2 we bring in can show a statement of intent on the same level as Gladwin or Payne for instance and also recruit well at LB and CB then I don't think we'll be too far away. That said, our preparation and lack of pre-season and cohesion makes it a tough ask regardless of who we bring in. Next season is when we are likely to be excited but if we get into the play-offs this season we'll have done bloody well!
Can’t really argue with that. Fully expecting bottom by November but pick up as the season goes. Remember Barnsley going on a similar run a few years back in L1 |
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« Reply #5417 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:42:00 » |
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« Reply #5418 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:43:19 » |
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I think we have to be careful here.
Lets try not to pin too much on Gladwin - He was on the up when he left, but is he the same player now? He went through a purple patch prior to leaving but was equally as disappointing at times. Injury ravaged 3 years a Blackburn and a 'steady' year with MK last year. Hopefully he can reproduce his past glories with us, and if he does he will be awesome in this division. But that is not a certainty!
No you are absolutely right. Signing Gladwin is a huge risk but Franchise fans have said if he can stay fit he should really be playing in league 1 minimum. I hope they are right. All I was trying to emphasise was that Gladwin is potentially a standout player at this level and if we can recruit similarly up front, we could be in for a good season. |
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« Reply #5419 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:47:02 » |
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« Reply #5420 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:49:16 » |
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« Reply #5421 on: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 15:51:43 » |
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No you are absolutely right. Signing Gladwin is a huge risk but Franchise fans have said if he can stay fit he should really be playing in league 1 minimum. I hope they are right. All I was trying to emphasise was that Gladwin is potentially a standout player at this level and if we can recruit similarly up front, we could be in for a good season.
I really hope it works out for Gladwin and his injuries are behind him. Would be wonderful if we could build a really strong foundation that would only need minor tweaks to progress - Like Macari/Ardiles/Hoddle's team of the late 80s. |
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« Reply #5422 on: Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:05:27 » |
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Hi guys have we got an up to date squad list now post recent signings
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« Reply #5423 on: Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:08:08 » |
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It looks up to date. Grant was our last signing and he's up there.
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« Reply #5424 on: Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:18:32 » |
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16 pros eh. Definitely need more bodies.
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« Reply #5425 on: Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:31:32 » |
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« Reply #5426 on: Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:34:41 » |
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« Reply #5427 on: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 09:59:51 » |
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I see East has been included. Couldn’t see Reed.
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« Reply #5428 on: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 12:13:34 » |
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That isn't a bad squad at all when you look at it to start with. Gotta be getting another striker in though.
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« Reply #5429 on: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 12:16:15 » |
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That isn't a bad squad at all when you look at it to start with. Gotta be getting another striker in though.
I agree, a young striker prospect and 1 experienced striker are a priority now. I see Akinde is trialling at Oldham, I am not a fan of his but he knows where the goal is in L2. |
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