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Post by reamsofverse on May 2, 2024 16:01:34 GMT
I think Alfie is going to be used as an impact player rather than a starter.
I would say it's very likely we will have robust strikers up front.
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Post by seriouslyred on May 2, 2024 16:35:11 GMT
Depends how the talks with the players went yesterday i suppose especially the ones under contract ? Don't see how that's relevant. If they are under contract then they are under contract. We should release our retained and released list ASAP. I never understand why we are always one of the last to confirm our list. If we use the same categories as Pompey then every player should easily slot into one of those. Although I can see many fans 'kicking off' when Dobson is under "released". The released and retained list including renewal offers made (but not yet accepted) is usually issued within a couple of weeks of the season ending in May. The EFL summer 2024 transfer window doesn't open until 10th June and runs until 1st September. Therefore anything between now and 10th June is going to be rumour, speculation and spin. Nothing against discussing rumours but if people are looking for certainty in terms of quality signings then we need to be patient. Unless the player is a free agent with their release elsewhere announced we're not going to hear until the window opens. For sure some will certainly refer to Dobson. But our attacking playing style, midfield three and preferred striking options are all up for grabs. And we need a massive improvement before we consider top six let alone aiming for automatic promotion. As posted before, the owners will celebrate their anniversary in late July. That's six weeks after the window opens. Everyone in the SMT and football management appears aligned as per recent messaging from Methven and Jones. They want us to be "the best that we can be for the start of next season". These statements leave no room for misinterpretation. And are completely different to that which we've all seen these last few years. Things will become a tad clearer once they announce who's going... but that's only step 1. |
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Post by norfolkrobin on May 2, 2024 16:42:46 GMT
I think Alfie is going to be used as an impact player rather than a starter. I would say it's very likely we will have robust strikers up front. Like the sound of that,Alf is class,but I don't think any CB's would hate to play against him. But if they've had a physical battle and he then comes on as a live wire then great. |
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Post by AndyB on May 2, 2024 17:02:57 GMT
I think Alfie is going to be used as an impact player rather than a starter. I would say it's very likely we will have robust strikers up front. Like the sound of that,Alf is class,but I don't think any CB's would hate to play against him. But if they've had a physical battle and he then comes on as a live wire then great. Only thing I’d say to that is he’s the leagues top scorer this season - it’s the lack of goals from midfield and our shite defence that’s defined our season |
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Post by Bexleyranger on May 2, 2024 17:06:27 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. I was referring to the players out of contract in the summer. |
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Post by seriouslyred on May 2, 2024 17:32:12 GMT
Like the sound of that,Alf is class,but I don't think any CB's would hate to play against him. But if they've had a physical battle and he then comes on as a live wire then great. Only thing I’d say to that is he’s the leagues top scorer this season - it’s the lack of goals from midfield and our shite defence that’s defined our season He was also our only player in double digits. Not only a lack of goals from elsewhere but very little creativity, and no consistent, coherent pattern of play in the opponents half. For a top six budget that's really poor! A reflection of years of turbulence and no real football DNA running through the club. |
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Post by norfolkrobin on May 2, 2024 17:38:00 GMT
Like the sound of that,Alf is class,but I don't think any CB's would hate to play against him. But if they've had a physical battle and he then comes on as a live wire then great. Only thing I’d say to that is he’s the leagues top scorer this season - it’s the lack of goals from midfield and our shite defence that’s defined our season Spot on,he's had us on his back! Can't be relied on again in the same way,and we can't expect just the strikers to weigh in with goals either. |
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Post by norfolkrobin on May 2, 2024 17:46:10 GMT
Only thing I’d say to that is he’s the leagues top scorer this season - it’s the lack of goals from midfield and our shite defence that’s defined our season He was also our only player in double digits. Not only a lack of goals from elsewhere but very little creativity, and no consistent, coherent pattern of play in the opponents half. For a top six budget that's really poor! A reflection of years of turbulence and no real football DNA running through the club. That last statement is damming and staggering when you sit and dwell on it,CRIMINAL waste of resources. I'm well aware as we all are it's just words at the moment,but we have a genuine opportunity to clear the decks and I'm confident if NJ gets what he wants,we'll be a Vastly different animal come August. |
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Post by bexleyboy on May 2, 2024 17:57:44 GMT
On the site that must not be mentioned they are saying that Chuks Aneke has been released after paying up his last year of his contract
Unconfirmed as yet
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Post by watameires on May 2, 2024 18:39:37 GMT
What site is that on? Sounds interesting
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Post by reamsofverse on May 2, 2024 19:08:07 GMT
On the site that must not be mentioned they are saying that Chuks Aneke has been released after paying up his last year of his contract Unconfirmed as yet Looks like a troll on CL mate, not something I've heard. But also wouldn't surprise me. |
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Post by seriouslyred on May 2, 2024 19:37:11 GMT
He was also our only player in double digits. Not only a lack of goals from elsewhere but very little creativity, and no consistent, coherent pattern of play in the opponents half. For a top six budget that's really poor! A reflection of years of turbulence and no real football DNA running through the club. That last statement is damming and staggering when you sit and dwell on it,CRIMINAL waste of resources. I'm well aware as we all are it's just words at the moment,but we have a genuine opportunity to clear the decks and I'm confident if NJ gets what he wants,we'll be a Vastly different animal come August. Seven of the last eight seasons have been in League One. Every single one with a top six budget but only two top six finishes...both with Bowyer as manager. Oh and both with Steve Gallen involved in scouting and recruitment. As in decent EPL loans towards the end of August. Clear the decks for sure as roughly ten players leave the club later this month. Time will tell who Jones and others bring in, AND whether we have a matchday 18 that can compete per our top six budget. And before we rush to judgement, we should note that it took Portsmouth many years to get their act together. Jones certainly delivered at Luton. But who else was part of that journey, and what did they do to lift the club so quickly? |
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Post by leedsaddick on May 2, 2024 19:55:15 GMT
On the site that must not be mentioned they are saying that Chuks Aneke has been released after paying up his last year of his contract Unconfirmed as yet Looks like a troll on CL mate, not something I've heard. But also wouldn't surprise me. There’s a Facebook page called Many Miles have I travelled…. There’s a post there re Aneke…. Also one in which we’ve made Fleetwood an offer for Wierdu |
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Post by aaronaldo on May 2, 2024 20:16:56 GMT
Looks like a troll on CL mate, not something I've heard. But also wouldn't surprise me. There’s a Facebook page called Many Miles have I travelled…. There’s a post there re Aneke…. Also one in which we’ve made Fleetwood an offer for Wierdu The Wiredu rumours have all come from that fake twitter account. They are just doing a BB and not showing the source. It’s bs |
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Post by valleysun on May 2, 2024 20:27:45 GMT
Luke berry on his way to the valley ?
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Post by cafcginge on May 2, 2024 20:29:54 GMT
Luke berry on his way to the valley ? reliability?? |
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Post by valleysun on May 2, 2024 20:50:14 GMT
Luke berry on his way to the valley ? reliability?? pure faith I am nowhere near itk |
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Post by MurciaAl on May 3, 2024 8:05:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2024 11:03:21 GMT
Dobson aside, the only real disappointment there is that T. Campbell has signed a new deal. Everything else as expected really.
There's obviously a lot of dead wood within those numbers under contract (and they'll be bloody hard to sell), but it is what it is. Maybe we can offload on loan deals and look for a decent proportion of salary coverage.
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Post by bexleyboy on May 3, 2024 11:28:34 GMT
Dobson aside, the only real disappointment there is that T. Campbell has signed a new deal. Everything else as expected really. There's obviously a lot of dead wood within those numbers under contract (and they'll be bloody hard to sell), but it is what it is. Maybe we can offload on loan deals and look for a decent proportion of salary coverage. Think there will still be movement out from some of the contracted players |
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Post by roburwash on May 3, 2024 11:37:50 GMT
If only we could get rid of Andy Scott - a stain on our club for having allowed the Dobson situation to arise.
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Post by melrose555 on May 3, 2024 12:07:00 GMT
Dobson aside, the only real disappointment there is that T. Campbell has signed a new deal. Everything else as expected really. There's obviously a lot of dead wood within those numbers under contract (and they'll be bloody hard to sell), but it is what it is. Maybe we can offload on loan deals and look for a decent proport ion of salary coverage. Don't agree with you on T. Campbell. Think he could develop into a really good player |
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Post by westwickhamaddick on May 3, 2024 12:49:48 GMT
Dobson aside, the only real disappointment there is that T. Campbell has signed a new deal. Everything else as expected really. There's obviously a lot of dead wood within those numbers under contract (and they'll be bloody hard to sell), but it is what it is. Maybe we can offload on loan deals and look for a decent proport ion of salary coverage. Don't agree with you on T. Campbell. Think he could develop into a really good player I have to disagree He’s lightweight Bottles challenges He’s nearly 21 - if you couldn’t get in that team last season, one of our worst finishes of all time, what hope has he got of being in a title challenging one and championship next year. I hope I’m wrong , but think he’ll be another Morgan . People will be saying there’s a player in there in 2028 |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2024 14:04:05 GMT
Dobson aside, the only real disappointment there is that T. Campbell has signed a new deal. Everything else as expected really. There's obviously a lot of dead wood within those numbers under contract (and they'll be bloody hard to sell), but it is what it is. Maybe we can offload on loan deals and look for a decent proport ion of salary coverage. Don't agree with you on T. Campbell. Think he could develop into a really good player If my auntie had bollocks she'd be my uncle. |
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Post by redplanet on May 3, 2024 14:08:39 GMT
Don't agree with you on T. Campbell. Think he could develop into a really good player If my auntie had bollocks she'd be my uncle. Not theses days, apparently!  |
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Post by aaronaldo on May 3, 2024 14:27:59 GMT
Don't agree with you on T. Campbell. Think he could develop into a really good player I have to disagree He’s lightweight Bottles challenges He’s nearly 21 - if you couldn’t get in that team last season, one of our worst finishes of all time, what hope has he got of being in a title challenging one and championship next year. I hope I’m wrong , but think he’ll be another Morgan . People will be saying there’s a player in there in 2028 I think 'could' is the key word here. There's potential there, but he has to work to get there. Don't disagree with the lightweight / bottles challenges comment. He needs to work on the mental and physical side of things. Got to win those battles or do enough to cause problems for your opponents. He can be intimidated out of games atm. |
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Post by melrose555 on May 3, 2024 15:51:17 GMT
Don't agree with you on T. Campbell. Think he could develop into a really good player I have to disagree He’s lightweight Bottles challenges He’s nearly 21 - if you couldn’t get in that team last season, one of our worst finishes of all time, what hope has he got of being in a title challenging one and championship next year. I hope I’m wrong , but think he’ll be another Morgan . People will be saying there’s a player in there in 2028 All about opinions. Let's see how much the player wants it, and how much Jones can develop him. Not all players flourish at a younger age. |
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Post by addickteduk on May 3, 2024 16:06:54 GMT
I think Alfie is going to be used as an impact player rather than a starter. I would say it's very likely we will have robust strikers up front. Can't see Alfie being happy with not starting games - especially having got the golden boot playing in our worst side in forever....very interested to see how NJ rebuilds this squad, especially as there are only about 3 half decent names on the team sheet at present! |
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Post by valley on May 3, 2024 17:13:51 GMT
Wonder how many ex players who played for Jones before we will bring in?.
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Post by leedsaddick on May 3, 2024 17:53:44 GMT
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