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Post by jonkool on May 5, 2024 13:51:29 GMT
You have to wonder why, clubs like this get bought by multibillionaires and none are interested in us, the so called bigger club. I suspect that the financial issues put off so many potential purchasers. |
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Post by somerton on May 5, 2024 13:57:43 GMT
You have to wonder why, clubs like this get bought by multibillionaires and none are interested in us, the so called bigger club. I suspect that the financial issues put off so many potential purchasers. with his kind of wealth want does £60 million mean f he wants the club and properties. losses of £9 million a year is small change. |
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Post by jonkool on May 5, 2024 14:07:36 GMT
Yes but over the years the ownership set up has been a mess.
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Post by chertseyaddick on May 5, 2024 16:20:19 GMT
If we sign Wiredu, where do we play him? Hear he has been CB for Fleetwood and stats give him as 6'3". but seems smaller. Certainly strong and quick enough to be ACM. In fact sure he could do a job anywhere in midfield, also full back.
The sort of quality we should be signing.
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Post by aaronaldo on May 5, 2024 16:36:05 GMT
If we sign Wiredu, where do we play him? Hear he has been CB for Fleetwood and stats give him as 6'3". but seems smaller. Certainly strong and quick enough to be ACM. In fact sure he could do a job anywhere in midfield, also full back. The sort of quality we should be signing. Have you watched him much this season then? As you say he is quality. Fleetwood did go down with him… This isn’t a knock at you btw. I just haven’t seen enough of him to say he’d be the quality we need. I’m not even sure where he plays now. |
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Post by se17foxy on May 5, 2024 17:06:23 GMT
If we sign Wiredu, where do we play him? Hear he has been CB for Fleetwood and stats give him as 6'3". but seems smaller. Certainly strong and quick enough to be ACM. In fact sure he could do a job anywhere in midfield, also full back. The sort of quality we should be signing. Have you watched him much this season then? As you say he is quality. Fleetwood did go down with him… This isn’t a knock at you btw. I just haven’t seen enough of him to say he’d be the quality we need. I’m not even sure where he plays now. |
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Post by se17foxy on May 5, 2024 17:09:20 GMT
Have you watched him much this season then? As you say he is quality. Fleetwood did go down with him… This isn’t a knock at you btw. I just haven’t seen enough of him to say he’d be the quality we need. I’m not even sure where he plays now. Tbf I have followed him ever since he left us for Colchester and he certainly has a bright future. Parts of his game are still very raw and he makes mistakes trying to play out when playing in a back 3, but he certainly should be playing for a team higher up the table in league one as a bare minimum. I think he’s someone we should monitor. Useful player to have in your team as he can comfortably play 3+ positions. Still only 24 years old. |
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Post by ExeterAddick on May 5, 2024 17:50:14 GMT
Have to say he has looked good when playing against us
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Post by aaronaldo on May 5, 2024 18:19:09 GMT
Have to say he has looked good when playing against us Yeah but a lot of people do.. I have liked what I’ve seen from him but I’ve not seen enough to really say. Would he fit into the first 8? We have enough squad players… |
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Post by flboy84 on May 6, 2024 0:31:56 GMT
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Post by paulgdownunder on May 6, 2024 1:58:01 GMT
You have to wonder why, clubs like this get bought by multibillionaires and none are interested in us, the so called bigger club. Agree-This has been a quandry of mine, for many years now. But thats life, i guess. The bit that would worry me is the words 'we have a policy of youth developement' (or words to thar effect) Just like Charlton have . Purely for making money, by selling on,the better players, to the more fashionable/ ambitious clubs Time will tell |
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Post by paulgdownunder on May 6, 2024 3:04:39 GMT
I have been banging on about us getting a keeper capable of dominating his box and coming for crosses etc……Well rumour has it we are in for Matt Macey just released by Pompey….played 21 games this season I think Geezer is 6 feet 7 inches so if this fella doesn’t come for crosses then there must be something seriously wrong…….😂😂 Played for NJ at Luton previously…..I think…..👍 Many thanks for your last reply This was mainly about the comparison of the Australian A -League, where my personal assessment was that the top 3 teams, were about the same,level, as Charlton's position ie Mid table Div 1. Being as the Central Coast Marriners have just taken out the AFC Cup (Asian Cup) beating Al-  1-0, coached by Harry Kewell. Its worth 2.4 million dollars.probaly US dollars.CCC are on course to do a first treble in Oz ,taking out the prelim title (they just pipped Wellington). Winning the League,final.As you probably know the top 6 play off, and the AFC cup.Not bad for a team always in debt. Re goal keeper, and suggesting AMB would do well , back in Oz, in the A League, as the league will continue to expand.I couldnt agree more, but here, we are spoilt for GKs. Yesterday i went to see the local derby, elimination final, between Melbourne Victory and City which surprisingly City controlled virtually all the match. Paul Rizzo in goal, saved a pen, and after exrata time PSO, he saved a further three.A keeper worth watching.I recall a respondent saying, he could'nt recall AMB ever saving a pen. Victory under Tony Popovich (ex Palarse Cb ) rely on a very sound defence, and yesterday it payed off. They will face Sydney City in a semi, While CCM will face Wellington Phoenix ,who have Kosta Barbarousas , Kiwi attacking MF, player .A mystery how he is not in Div 1 or Championship. If one wants to asess the comparison ( A League top clubs,to Mid table Div one) This final will be very interesting.I am hoping and predicting Wellington Phoenix V -C C Marriners (Go Phoenix),just to piss orf Mark Boznic, who queried the valued of the Nix in the A League,Wnker. And players at bargain prices,too. Its Probably on Paramount + I dont know if you get it there.? PS did you mean Karl Jenkinson- ex accademy player now with Newcastle Jets--COYA |
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Post by cafcginge on May 6, 2024 11:11:26 GMT
so anything happening regarding charlton? must admit this is always the most dry part that buffer month or so between the official opening of the transfer window and the end of the previous season just gone. can not wait for us to start our business this summer
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 6, 2024 11:50:39 GMT
so anything happening regarding charlton? must admit this is always the most dry part that buffer month or so between the official opening of the transfer window and the end of the previous season just gone. can not wait for us to start our business this summer There will be many discussions going on at present with agents and players but I would doubt very much that we will hear anything until a Cawley tweet saying we are very close to a signing, which generally means it will happen…....and then the official confirmation on the web site….. I think gone are the days when many fans are in the know about who we are signing….the club now keeps things very much in house |
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Post by roburwash on May 6, 2024 12:15:42 GMT
Let us not get carried away that Dobson is some world beater. He was a hard working hard tackling midfielder. Some of his passing was poor and he doesn't score many goals. Yes I think we will miss him but hopefully we get better through the door. Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. |
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Post by eric on May 6, 2024 12:41:48 GMT
Let us not get carried away that Dobson is some world beater. He was a hard working hard tackling midfielder. Some of his passing was poor and he doesn't score many goals. Yes I think we will miss him but hopefully we get better through the door. Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. Totally agree . I think Dobson will be missed more than many think . As for Coventry , pony so far and comes across as a bit of a Billy big bollocks . |
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Post by sevenoaks on May 6, 2024 12:50:56 GMT
Let us not get carried away that Dobson is some world beater. He was a hard working hard tackling midfielder. Some of his passing was poor and he doesn't score many goals. Yes I think we will miss him but hopefully we get better through the door. Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. I have never failed to see what George brings to Charlton. Anybody that thinks that he will be easily replaced.. please think again. I cant thank him enough for the last three years for his whole hearted commitment, when others have been left wanting.. People also say he was part of one of the worst performing Charlton side for decades. To those I say..he unfortunately couldn't cover 10 of them!... I dont normally get upset when a player leaves. In my teens it was Derek Hales then Yann and now it's George... But I still don't think this is the end of the saga.. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 6, 2024 12:53:38 GMT
Let us not get carried away that Dobson is some world beater. He was a hard working hard tackling midfielder. Some of his passing was poor and he doesn't score many goals. Yes I think we will miss him but hopefully we get better through the door. Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. TBF there is only one poster on here singing the praises of Coventry that I can recall …..without even having to name names……😀….. How much Dobbo will be missed will depend entirely on the three midfielders I think NJ will bring in to replace those leaving…..If we start the season with a shiny new talented midfield and a couple of physical goal scoring bruisers up top fans will move on quicker and the noise will fade, especially if we start the season with a bang….Fans can be a very fickle bunch…… As for Coventry I think he will come good, players take time to settle, the guy has good technical ability and I think fans opinions on him will have changed by this time next year…….We shall see……. |
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Post by paperboy on May 6, 2024 12:58:30 GMT
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Post by nagaddick on May 6, 2024 13:16:50 GMT
We are supposedly interested in Jay Mingi. Along with Peterborough, Plymouth and Coventry.
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Post by Tom1982 on May 6, 2024 13:22:14 GMT
Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. Totally agree . I think Dobson will be missed more than many think . As for Coventry , pony so far and comes across as a bit of a Billy big bollocks . Agree with the pony bit but I’d say he’s been the opposite of Billy big bollocks. Very humble and seems to lack a bit of belief at the moment. Definitely think there’s a player in there though. |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2024 13:48:01 GMT
Let us not get carried away that Dobson is some world beater. He was a hard working hard tackling midfielder. Some of his passing was poor and he doesn't score many goals. Yes I think we will miss him but hopefully we get better through the door. Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. I am not one of those singing the praises of Coventry. He has been poor since he joined. I like Dobson and he will be missed, I have already stated that. But it is time to move on. What our central midfield lacks is goals. What we need are one or two midfielders who can provide between 8 to 10 goals each. With Dobson gone we also need a midfielder who can sit in. I am not impressed with, Taylor, Coventry, Anderson or Fraser. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 6, 2024 13:58:04 GMT
We are supposedly interested in Jay Mingi. Along with Peterborough, Plymouth and Coventry. If NJ is just planning on only bringing in first team starters as he has stated previously I would be very worried if we were bringing in players like Jay Mingi…….We need better…….The three midfielders coming in to join Coventry and Anderson should be championship standard/ level IMO if we are planning to compete for promotion next season….. |
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Post by clarky on May 6, 2024 14:13:09 GMT
Not an opinion shared by, among others, Jones, Curbishley, Minto and Brown, all of whom said that he was much more than a hard working hard tackling midfielder and that his other, more creative, qualities were under-recognised by many people. Nobody thought he was a "world beater" but I continue to be amazed by how some people failed to see his skills. And often those same people sing the praises of Coventry whom I hope will turn out to be good but who, in my eyes, has woefully failed to show his quality thus far. I am not one of those singing the praises of Coventry. He has been poor since he joined. I like Dobson and he will be missed, I have already stated that. But it is time to move on. What our central midfield lacks is goals. What we need are one or two midfielders who can provide between 8 to 10 goals each. With Dobson gone we also need a midfielder who can sit in. I am not impressed with, Taylor, Coventry, Anderson or Fraser. The problem with what we have seen with Coventry so far is where he fits in. He is not a good or hard tackler and his engine isn't as good as Dobsons so I would be both disappointed and worried if he was his replacement. He doesn't appear to have goals in him and as you have pointed out we need at least one midfielder who can provide 8 to 10 goals, so you can't play him to far up the field either. In addition there is also nothing to suggest he will be a good box to box midfielder. I do think he will improve but I remain to be convinced that he will be good enough for a top two chasing team. Like you I am not impressed with Anderson who needs a loan in a lower league, or Taylor who has barely kicked a ball in a full season and Fraser who has struggled with us and at Hearts. I don't think any of those four should be in next seasons starting 11 and only Coventry should be in the squad. |
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Post by sevenoaks on May 6, 2024 14:13:44 GMT
We are supposedly interested in Jay Mingi. Along with Peterborough, Plymouth and Coventry. The one we let go?. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 6, 2024 14:15:59 GMT
I am not one of those singing the praises of Coventry. He has been poor since he joined. I like Dobson and he will be missed, I have already stated that. But it is time to move on. What our central midfield lacks is goals. What we need are one or two midfielders who can provide between 8 to 10 goals each. With Dobson gone we also need a midfielder who can sit in. I am not impressed with, Taylor, Coventry, Anderson or Fraser. The problem with what we have seen with Coventry so far is where he fits in. He is not a good or hard tackler and his engine isn't as good as Dobsons so I would be both disappointed and worried if he was his replacement. He doesn't appear to have goals in him and as you have pointed out we need at least one midfielder who can provide 8 to 10 goals, so you can't play him to far up the field either. In addition there is also nothing to suggest he will be a good box to box midfielder. I do think he will improve but I remain to be convinced that he will be good enough for a top two chasing team. Like you I am not impressed with Anderson who needs a loan in a lower league, or Taylor who has barely kicked a ball in a full season and Fraser who has struggled with us and at Hearts. I don't think any of those four should be in next seasons starting 11 and only Coventry should be in the squad. Agree with all of this Clarky, I can see a brand new midfield three in place come the first game of the season…… |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 6, 2024 14:19:38 GMT
We are supposedly interested in Jay Mingi. Along with Peterborough, Plymouth and Coventry. The one we let go?. Interesting when it states other clubs in the Championship are interested in the player……wasn’t this the same scenario when we signed Terry Taylor from Burton….. |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2024 14:40:19 GMT
Interesting when it states other clubs in the Championship are interested in the player……wasn’t this the same scenario when we signed Terry Taylor from Burton….. Every season we are interested in Jay Mingi. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 6, 2024 14:57:33 GMT
Interesting when it states other clubs in the Championship are interested in the player……wasn’t this the same scenario when we signed Terry Taylor from Burton….. Every season we are interested in Jay Mingi. I am kinda hoping we are going for the standard of the likes of Keillor-Dunne or Brannigan rather than the likes of Mingi………. Will be interesting to see if the club is prepared to pay fees for players or just try and get the best frees available…… Would be interesting to see the best value frees available in the championship…….a request for our stattos on this forum? 😀 |
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Post by reamsofverse on May 6, 2024 14:58:39 GMT
Don't see why. He left Portsmouth upon the end of his contract at the end of the season, despite having been offered a new three-year deal and went to Colcehster which I found odd.
Can't be arsed looking but were Mingi and Weirdu youth team players when Nathan was our Youth development officer? Seems odd that we are being linked with former academy products so just wondered if they were from when he was with us previously?
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