Scott129

2 minutes ago, Scott129 said:

Or there could be another one straight after this ?

And that's a negative...

Just now, Scott129 said:

Yeah, Nunn counts towards the numbers, but I meant more to do with the social media teaser stuff.

Plus he was announced in that article about the U21 squad.

Or there could be another one straight after this ?

Just now, Coconut's Beard said:

Quick count and could have missed someone... but if we're not counting Nunn, then Oduroh only makes it 9? So either Nunn does count it this is one of two reveals?

Yeah, Nunn counts towards the numbers, but I meant more to do with the social media teaser stuff.

Plus he was announced in that article about the U21 squad.

It looks like Oduroh.

I think we can read into the fact that he's being given the whole 'teaser' treatment.

Suggests he's for the first team as Nunn didn't get that.

I'd love to see the lad push for a starting spot - let's hope vatican.

Think we'll see Oduroh, Forsyth, Stephens, Glover, and Collins come in.

Still think we'll need another GK, RB, and winger.

20 minutes ago, PistoldPete said:

I get your point.. but why hasn't Fozzy signed a new deal? Why have we only got one goalie? And no right backs if Byrne doesnt stop playing truant? My guess is that the £8m wage cap is stopping us recruiting as we would like. And we might have to sell players or deal with more desertions.    It isn't really fair for us to continue to be penalised.

Don't think that's the case.

I can't see us signing the likes of Hourihane and Chester - who I imagine will have quite high wages - if it stopped us signing other players in positions of much greater need.

Just now, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

I do agree, but we are also in a position where we can't be overly selective and the main objective is spending the least amount of time in League One as possible. At least the older lads are coming in on at most a two year deal so we aren't saddled with a bloated, ageing squad long term.

You're right - needs must and beggars can't be choosers.

But if they serve their purpose and we get promoted, we're going to be in a similar position where we need to 'overhaul' the squad again next year. Getting ahead of myself of course, but there will need to be 5 or 6 replacements before we even look at improving the rest of the team.

After Collins, Forsyth, and potentially Stephens, I would like to see some youth come in.

As much as they're all shrewd signing, I'd prefer us not to be that one club where the majority of the squad are over 30 years old.

4 minutes ago, David said:

 

Hope he does terrible for them.

27 minutes ago, HedgeEnder said:

I have now got a senior ST this season. Will I get a new card to replace my Adult card?

I believe so.

New ST holders and those who change age bands are the only ones having cards sent out to them.

26 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said:

No chance we’re in a relegation scrap this season. Not with our current squad contracted for the season.

Even though it’s still light. Half of League One is clearly a level below.

 

I agree - purely hypothetical.

5 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said:

It’s a gamble for us.

Bird and Knight probably can’t sign contract extensions due to wage restrictions and budget cap. Should we get promoted, I’d see no reason why they wouldn’t extend next summer.

But on the flip side, if we don’t get promoted, we will almost certainly lose them for nothing next summer.

So do we cash in on them now? We could get promoted without them. But having them in the squad gives us a better chance of promotion as both players are clearly solid Championship standard.

 

See where we are in January, I guess.

If we're up near the top or in a relegation scrap, keep them.

If we're languishing in midtable with nothing much to play for, it might be more beneficial to sell.

Don't know if this classes as a legitimate source, but it's written by that Pete O'Rourke bloke, isn't it?

Bird is by far the one player I'd want to keep the most.

3 hours ago, DCFC1388 said:

Terell Thomas, 26yr old centre back, probably unlikely now but we was linked with him

Ah yes, I remember now. That one's gone very quiet.

13 hours ago, DCFC1388 said:

Who's Thomas?

I have a feeling we could be interested in Louie Barry from Aston Villa. Winger/striker on loan at Swindon last season.

Apparently, there's up to 10 clubs interested in loaning him.

Has to be Davies, surely.

4 minutes ago, Scott129 said:

Roberts and Davies, I'm going to guess. Outside chance of Collins.

Wrong already. Stearman.

Roberts and Davies, I'm going to guess. Outside chance of Collins.

Don't see much heavier stuff on this thread so probably not to everyone's tastes.

7 minutes ago, Gaspode said:

Yes because it's a discount off the general admittance price, not the season ticket price.....

Ah, that hadn't even occurred to me ?

But, Christ, that seems like a lot for individual tickets!

If everyone gets a 25% discount, can it truly be considered a discount? ?

Knew it was happening but this saddens me a bit to see it confirmed.

I liked him and thought he did well last season.