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« Reply #4185 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 12:47:54 » |
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Now i've said that, watch him sign for Crawley.
I wonder if Oldaker is seen as him replacement.
Oldaker is the "quarterback" style defensive midfielder, Ofoborh is the disruptor style, very different roles but similar positions. I doubt he will turn up at Crawley as they are pretty broke and cost cutting this season. |
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« Reply #4186 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 13:29:17 » |
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Ripley signing and the Wright extension is huge, if true.
Shame about Ofoborh but maybe he sees himself playing at a higher level again, and that's fair enough. Now i've said that, watch him sign for Crawley.
I wonder if Oldaker is seen as him replacement.
Any news of Bycroft? If Ripley has signed i think it would be best for him to move on and find a National League South side or something.
Oof. That's harsh. I've been critical of Bycroft but I certainly think he's good enough for a national league gig. |
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« Reply #4187 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 13:33:22 » |
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Oof. That's harsh. I've been critical of Bycroft but I certainly think he's good enough for a national league gig.
Is it though? He was making mistakes almost every game at one point this season, and he was playing at that level for Oxford City before we signed him. Think it’s best for both sides if he moves on. You’re probably right though, im sure he could do a job at a National League side. |
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« Reply #4188 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 13:52:39 » |
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Is it though? He was making mistakes almost every game at one point this season, and he was playing at that level for Oxford City before we signed him. Think it’s best for both sides if he moves on.
You’re probably right though, im sure he could do a job at a National League side.
On reflection, it's probably more difficult for Goalkeepers. They can't rotate in and out of the side like an outfield player, so I imagine a lot of capable goalkeepers end up playing below the level they are capable of just to guarantee games and development. I do think Bycroft is capable of a lower half national league gig, but when you consider a lot of teams may already have their #1's, he may have no choice to drop down further. |
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« Reply #4189 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 13:56:26 » |
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Oldaker is the "quarterback" style defensive midfielder, Ofoborh is the disruptor style, very different roles but similar positions.
I doubt he will turn up at Crawley as they are pretty broke and cost cutting this season.
I agree. Certainly will be missing some size in there! |
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« Reply #4190 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 14:03:53 » |
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I agree. Certainly will be missing some size in there!
Ofoborh certainly has a lot of "presence" on the pitch, in other words he is a unit! |
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« Reply #4191 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 14:53:00 » |
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Won't pretend to not be disappointed if Ofoborh goes. Always felt we looked better and (naturally) more solid when he played last season.
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« Reply #4192 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 18:33:42 » |
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Think Ofoborh is v.good. Think his level is L1. First time in his senior career that he's had a long run of being fit. Absolutely baffling how Mark Kennedy used him.
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« Reply #4193 on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 18:39:29 » |
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The fact it seemingly took us years to find a suitable Grant replacement - I would be doing all I could to keep Ofoborh at the club.
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« Reply #4194 on: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:56:32 » |
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Clarke was signed on 31st May last year which seems early given season before must have been mid June. These contracts that are being resigned have been close for a while now  |
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« Reply #4195 on: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 09:48:17 » |
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Glatzel 2 year deal until end of 26/27
Needs to improve his touch and finishing.
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« Reply #4196 on: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 11:07:52 » |
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One down, one to go for my lad to be a happy chappy.
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« Reply #4197 on: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 15:54:40 » |
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Exeter City end saying they are in for a Swindon Town player, two exeter fans reckon it is Will Wright - makes sense as they had a bid rejected in January.
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« Reply #4198 on: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 16:15:39 » |
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Exeter City end saying they are in for a Swindon Town player, two exeter fans reckon it is Will Wright - makes sense as they had a bid rejected in January.
Can't see us letting him go - but he's not signed an extension yet has he? Could be anyone I suppose - in or out of contract (Offy, Ripley) |
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« Reply #4199 on: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 16:31:48 » |
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Can't see us letting him go - but he's not signed an extension yet has he?
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