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« Reply #18660 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 08:18:18 » |
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Its ok we have that Sottsy fella
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« Reply #18661 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 08:39:10 » |
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Its ok we have that Sottsy fella
Sotiris Caldelis is currently holding the fort pretty much alone.  |
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« Reply #18662 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 08:39:24 » |
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Baillie is a top chap. Super loss. One day when we have a proper owner we can hopefully see faces of old return and work under a more professional outfit.
Yep, totally agree. A top guy. Also, he did a lot of stuff that Holloway just wouldn't get involved with. Lots of logistics and organisation etc. |
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« Reply #18663 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 08:42:48 » |
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Yep, totally agree. A top guy. Also, he did a lot of stuff that Holloway just wouldn't get involved with. Lots of logistics and organisation etc.
The last "footballing man" on the staff. I am sure he didnt go because he wanted to leave. |
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« Reply #18664 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 08:55:20 » |
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Whatever happened to the guy on Gardening leave that was due to be coming in..
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« Reply #18665 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 09:04:20 » |
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If we're doing memes now.
But like, we can't do anything about the guy leaving for a better job. But why on earth would we not ask him to work his notice during the transfer window?
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« Reply #18666 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 09:43:30 » |
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Whatever happened to the guy on Gardening leave that was due to be coming in..
Decided to stay where he was i think |
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« Reply #18667 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 09:47:56 » |
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Decided to stay where he was i think
Yep, staying in his role at Stoke City. |
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« Reply #18668 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:09:59 » |
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The thing is with Holloway this season will either go well or be a complete clusterfuck, I don’t think he does anything in between. If it goes well all will be fine and he’ll lean on his experience and contacts. If it goes badly we all know he’s a pretty volatile character and it could get very toxic very quickly.
If the worst was to happen the lack of any football people beyond Holloway anywhere at the club currently is beyond scary.
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« Reply #18669 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:37:23 » |
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I think the squad largely staying together somewhat derisks it.
I cited Wilson as an example of back to back good:bad season, but he did have mote churn than I initially remember.
Not saying we are good enough to go up yet. But the (summer) window isn't done.
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« Reply #18670 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:53:33 » |
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I think the squad largely staying together somewhat derisks it.
I cited Wilson as an example of back to back good:bad season, but he did have mote churn than I initially remember.
Not saying we are good enough to go up yet. But the (summer) window isn't done.
We need some flair. Something that can unlock defences or turn a game. All we have at the moment is based upon endeavour. |
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« Reply #18671 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:40:32 » |
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We need some flair. Something that can unlock defences or turn a game. All we have at the moment is based upon endeavour.
Totally agree. Our attack is not quite there. Drinan is a grafter but has had a serious injury. Glatzel spent the first 3/4 sesaon well below par. We surely can't and won't leave it there. But the (summer) window isn't done.
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« Reply #18672 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:50:54 » |
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We surely can't and won't leave it there.
Usually at this stage of the season we have made zero new signings. I would suggest that we will have several more new signings coming in from 1st July loans and perm signings. And yes 1 or 2 flair players would be an absolute necessity. |
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« Reply #18673 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:54:03 » |
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I think the squad largely staying together somewhat derisks it.
I cited Wilson as an example of back to back good:bad season, but he did have mote churn than I initially remember.
Not saying we are good enough to go up yet. But the (summer) window isn't done.
Whilst I do agree I would say as an attacking threat we are almost entirely reliant on Smith. If anything happens to him be it injury or sold then I’m not sure where we’d be at. |
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« Reply #18674 on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:58:27 » |
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For context, last summer signing dates (announcements, not contract start)
31st May Ollie Clarke
11th June Tunmise Sobowale
13th June Rosaire Longelo
20th June Ryan Delaney
25th June Will Wright
27th June Harry Smith
10th July Grant Hall, Dylan Mitchell
26th July Miguel Freckleton
30th July Joel Cotterill
5th August Jeff King
27th August Kabongo Tshimanga
30th August Cox, Kilkenny, Butterworth, Barden
So probably a bit ahead of that, but we did have June signings last year, then another burst near deadline day.
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