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Post by norfolkrobin on Apr 30, 2024 17:57:01 GMT
Tomorrow released players?. Quite a few in for a surprise I think. Im hearing of a major cull coming up but no names were mentioned and rightly so. NJ said the right things so far with his comments about removing passengers and removing sentimentality and the need to be aggressive in the pursuit of our targets. I think the most telling comment was along the lines of "this group has gone as far as it can go" Let the cull begin. |
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Post by 995632 on Apr 30, 2024 20:47:09 GMT
Can anyone confirm the rumour we were originally after El Mizouni from Ipswich in the summer, until last second we were offered Camara instead?
El Mizouni went to Orient again and Camara unfortunately went to our treatment room.
With Ipswich seemingly continuing their upwards trajectory (currently 2-1 up summer Coventry), anyone think El Mizouni might be surplus to requirements and is he possibly someone we should consider going for?
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Post by aucklandaddick on Apr 30, 2024 20:56:53 GMT
Can anyone confirm the rumour we were originally after El Mizouni from Ipswich in the summer, until last second we were offered Camara instead? El Mizouni went to Orient again and Camara unfortunately went to our treatment room. With Ipswich seemingly continuing their upwards trajectory (currently 2-1 up summer Coventry), anyone think El Mizouni might be surplus to requirements and is he possibly someone we should consider going for? I thought El Mizouni chose to go to Orient over us before we brought Camara in……rumours were we were after him though Personally think it’s all a bit irrelevant on which players we were previously after….. it’s who NJ wants now moving forward to compliment his teams playing style |
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Post by Bexleyranger on Apr 30, 2024 21:05:53 GMT
Quite a few in for a surprise I think. Im hearing of a major cull coming up but no names were mentioned and rightly so. NJ said the right things so far with his comments about removing passengers and removing sentimentality and the need to be aggressive in the pursuit of our targets. I think the most telling comment was along the lines of "this group has gone as far as it can go" Let the cull begin. Amen! Other than Small and maybe Dobbo, I would get rid of them all. Hoping Ness goes on loan or gets shipped off like Deji was this season. He is not a LG1 player. |
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Post by eric on Apr 30, 2024 21:33:49 GMT
NJ said the right things so far with his comments about removing passengers and removing sentimentality and the need to be aggressive in the pursuit of our targets. I think the most telling comment was along the lines of "this group has gone as far as it can go" Let the cull begin. Amen! Other than Small and maybe Dobbo, I would get rid of them all. Hoping Ness goes on loan or gets shipped off like Deji was this season. He is not a LG1 player. I would keep Leaburn , Ramsey and May and possibly REG as well. |
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Post by norfolkrobin on Apr 30, 2024 21:42:28 GMT
I don't like using soundbites/Clichés,but we have a quality manager now,we have to as people say "trust the process" and let him get on with it.
I'd LOVE as we all would for NJ to get a blank cheque and assemble a team to walk the league,but I think we'd all agree if we see obvious progression next season and sustain a play off push that would be a major step.
Bolton have had sustained continuity with Ian Evitt,and built over time,I believe we now have the right man at the helm and we have to invest in him.
I reiterate I'd LOVE nothing more than to romp the league next season,but considering what's gone before an obvious upturn and being on the right track for success would feel great.
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Post by bexleyboy on Apr 30, 2024 22:16:12 GMT
Amen! Other than Small and maybe Dobbo, I would get rid of them all. Hoping Ness goes on loan or gets shipped off like Deji was this season. He is not a LG1 player. I would keep Leaburn , Ramsey and May and possibly REG as well. Isted Watson small Ramsey Hector Green Jones would be the defensive players to keep , midfield Coventry Anderson ( send on loan ) strikers May Leaburn Kanu ( send on loan ) .. |
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Post by 1978sussex on May 1, 2024 13:18:57 GMT
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Post by aaronaldo on May 1, 2024 13:34:53 GMT
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Post by manikin on May 1, 2024 13:57:52 GMT
Be good if we could shift Isted and AMB.
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 1, 2024 14:11:16 GMT
Yep one that can command his box, bark orders to his defence, distribute well and come for crosses and actually catch them would be handy👍……Is that too much to ask😀 I’ll bump this one as there are rumours we are in for Matt Mackey just released by Pompey, played 21 games for them this season….. Fella is Six foot seven…….😳……If he don’t come for crosses and catch them there must be something wrong…….Just the size of keeper we are after 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 1, 2024 14:12:08 GMT
Be good if we could shift Isted and AMB. I think AMB will be leaving us, either sold or loaned….. |
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Post by weststandfruitloop on May 1, 2024 14:12:34 GMT
It's weird to finish a season in April and then be looking at what teams in other divisions are doing, pondering how it might affect who they offer contract extensions to. For example, I'm hoping Ipswich guarantee promotion (they haven't quite mathematically) on Saturday and we can then make their GK Christian Walton our first close season signing. I'm also hoping Luton stay up as that might make the Luke Berry rumour more likely to happen. Still weeks of checking Flashscore to go, even though our damp squib of season is long over! |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 1, 2024 14:19:37 GMT
It's weird to finish a season in April and then be looking at what teams in other divisions are doing, pondering how it might affect who they offer contract extensions to. For example, I'm hoping Ipswich guarantee promotion (they haven't quite mathematically) on Saturday and we can then make their GK Christian Walton our first close season signing. I'm also hoping Luton stay up as that might make the Luke Berry rumour more likely to happen. Still weeks of checking Flashscore to go, even though our damp squib of season is long over! Would imagine NJ would be having quite a few hyperthetical conversations with multiple targets based on different senarios……Hoping we get as many of his plan A targets as possible……..and no more dodgy Man City Loans 😀 |
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Post by aaronaldo on May 1, 2024 14:20:29 GMT
It's weird to finish a season in April and then be looking at what teams in other divisions are doing, pondering how it might affect who they offer contract extensions to. For example, I'm hoping Ipswich guarantee promotion (they haven't quite mathematically) on Saturday and we can then make their GK Christian Walton our first close season signing. I'm also hoping Luton stay up as that might make the Luke Berry rumour more likely to happen. Still weeks of checking Flashscore to go, even though our damp squib of season is long over! This season just keeps on giving! I'd say that's the same for most seasons though. Although I'm not sure as a fan base we've ever been more aligned on what positions we need to strengthen than we are now. Feels like most are saying the same things. Usually it's harder to identify where we need improvements. |
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Post by weststandfruitloop on May 1, 2024 14:36:46 GMT
This season just keeps on giving! I'd say that's the same for most seasons though. Although I'm not sure as a fan base we've ever been more aligned on what positions we need to strengthen than we are now. Feels like most are saying the same things. Usually it's harder to identify where we need improvements. The big difference this season is NJ saying he wants us to get most of our business done early (by the end of June). I just checked last close season and our first signing was Isted on 24th June with everyone else July or later. It's that 'seeking early deals' factor that has me focused on other teams' free agent policies more than in any previous season. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 1, 2024 14:43:52 GMT
This season just keeps on giving! I'd say that's the same for most seasons though. Although I'm not sure as a fan base we've ever been more aligned on what positions we need to strengthen than we are now. Feels like most are saying the same things. Usually it's harder to identify where we need improvements. The big difference this season is NJ saying he wants us to get most of our business done early (by the end of June). I just checked last close season and our first signing was Isted on 24th June with everyone else July or later. It's that 'seeking early deals' factor that has me focused on other teams' free agent policies more than in any previous season. Pompey got their business done well early last season, I don’t know the facts but it would be interesting to see when the dates were for all their incoming players….. |
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Post by 1978sussex on May 1, 2024 14:59:28 GMT
The big difference this season is NJ saying he wants us to get most of our business done early (by the end of June). I just checked last close season and our first signing was Isted on 24th June with everyone else July or later. It's that 'seeking early deals' factor that has me focused on other teams' free agent policies more than in any previous season. Pompey got their business done well early last season, I don’t know the facts but it would be interesting to see when the dates were for all their incoming players….. |
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Post by midlandsaddick on May 1, 2024 15:00:12 GMT
The big difference this season is NJ saying he wants us to get most of our business done early (by the end of June). I just checked last close season and our first signing was Isted on 24th June with everyone else July or later. It's that 'seeking early deals' factor that has me focused on other teams' free agent policies more than in any previous season. Pompey got their business done well early last season, I don’t know the facts but it would be interesting to see when the dates were for all their incoming players….. Looking online they had 9 permanents in by 3rd Jul |
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Post by kings hill addick on May 1, 2024 15:10:38 GMT
It's weird to finish a season in April and then be looking at what teams in other divisions are doing, pondering how it might affect who they offer contract extensions to. For example, I'm hoping Ipswich guarantee promotion (they haven't quite mathematically) on Saturday and we can then make their GK Christian Walton our first close season signing. I'm also hoping Luton stay up as that might make the Luke Berry rumour more likely to happen. Still weeks of checking Flashscore to go, even though our damp squib of season is long over! This season just keeps on giving! I'd say that's the same for most seasons though. Although I'm not sure as a fan base we've ever been more aligned on what positions we need to strengthen than we are now. Feels like most are saying the same things. Usually it's harder to identify where we need improvements. To be fair, it is easier to identify what's needed when, virtually, all the players are pants!  |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 1, 2024 15:16:44 GMT
Pompey got their business done well early last season, I don’t know the facts but it would be interesting to see when the dates were for all their incoming players….. Looking online they had 9 permanents in by 3rd Jul Many thanks for the stat answer 👍 So It does just go to show, if you go out with intent and pay the going rate for your targets you can assemble your squad in time for the summer pre season training camp..and I do think we will also be getting in 8 or even 9 new starters for next season Previously I think we have been left hanging on waiting on answers from agents who don’t think our financial package is good enough for their player or think they can get better from other clubs….…..This doesn’t seem to have happened to Pompey last summer and look how their season turned out……🏅 |
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Post by valley on May 1, 2024 15:20:48 GMT
Looking online they had 9 permanents in by 3rd Jul Many thanks for the stat answer 👍 So It does just go to show, if you go out with intent and pay the going rate for your targets you can assemble your squad in time for the summer pre season training camp..and I do think we will also be getting in 8 or even 9 new starters for next season Previously I think we have been left hanging on waiting on answers from agents who don’t think our financial package is good enough for their player or think they can get better from other clubs….…..This doesn’t seem to have happened to Pompey last summer and look how their season turned out……🏅 Ipswich also done well in the market. |
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Post by aucklandaddick on May 1, 2024 15:24:43 GMT
Many thanks for the stat answer 👍 So It does just go to show, if you go out with intent and pay the going rate for your targets you can assemble your squad in time for the summer pre season training camp..and I do think we will also be getting in 8 or even 9 new starters for next season Previously I think we have been left hanging on waiting on answers from agents who don’t think our financial package is good enough for their player or think they can get better from other clubs….…..This doesn’t seem to have happened to Pompey last summer and look how their season turned out……🏅 Ipswich also done well in the market. Yep, they also paid the going rate on a slightly grander scale budget wise admittedly and got their targets in and they are now heading into the Premiership Wrexham have done exactly the same over the last couple of seasons and no doubt will continue to do this this summer………There is a common theme going on here….. |
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Post by LoyalAddick on May 1, 2024 15:56:44 GMT
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Post by valleysun on May 1, 2024 15:58:55 GMT
is this the player we held talks with |
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Post by leedsaddick on May 1, 2024 16:23:44 GMT
is this the player we held talks with Good spot…. I’m being ageist, is this the profile of the type of person we need…. Similar age to Alfie…. I was also proved the the value of signing Alfie too😂😂 |
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Post by reamsofverse on May 1, 2024 16:44:12 GMT
is this the player we held talks with No but talks have opened with several more targets this week. |
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Post by cafcginge on May 1, 2024 16:49:36 GMT
is this the player we held talks with No but talks have opened with several more targets this week. sounds very promising. any chance at another hint or two or even your opinion on if you think they are of a good quality. obviously understand if not as don’t want u to get in trouble and understand if so |
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Post by redrobbo on May 1, 2024 16:51:49 GMT
is this the player we held talks with Good spot…. I’m being ageist, is this the profile of the type of person we need…. Similar age to Alfie…. I was also proved the the value of signing Alfie too😂😂 Would we then sell May? |
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Post by norfolkrobin on May 1, 2024 17:01:11 GMT
Good spot…. I’m being ageist, is this the profile of the type of person we need…. Similar age to Alfie…. I was also proved the the value of signing Alfie too😂😂 Would we then sell May? I'd hope not! Not sure if Godden could partner Alf possibly? Would offer proper competition though. |
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