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4 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said:

Shame they treated him so well back in 2019 when he was on 200 quid a week.

Fun fact: pattern on the home shirt is taken directly from tyre marks in Quarndon. 

I like all three. Only gripe is the collar of the third kit. Not that I’ll buy one, I’m not a child anymore. 

What a terrible name. Poor lad. 

20 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said:

Coming in as cover for Bird, Hourihane, Knight, Smith and LThompson. A bit a a stop gap until DRobinson is ready to step up to the first team regularly.

So 6th option? Waste of a signing then. 

7 minutes ago, duncanjwitham said:

I'm pretty sure people were disappointed when Matt Oakley and John Eustace came in, and they ended up being key parts of very decent teams...

Don’t remember either of those players being useless and released, gone to Scotland and been useless and released, then come on trial and look useless… all while rapidly heading towards mid 30s. Would be a waste of wages to just have him sit on the bench. 

15 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said:

Its not about him not being a good player, he is when played in his actual position like he does for Ireland, but he isnt going to do that here so he is going to be shoehorned into a position where there are better options. Currently the latest position is right back, but thats only until we get a proper right back in, then where does Knight play? More than likely on the bench.

Disagree. He gets shoehorned elsewhere because there’s no one else in those other positions who can do the job, not because he’s not better than other central midfield options. Sign right backs, sign wingers, play him centrally. 

8 minutes ago, Gaspode said:

They and several other vulture clubs need to live long in our memories - so much for the so-called 'football family' when there's the chance of grabbing a promising youngster for a pittance because his club is in trouble....

We did the same thing, albeit with older players, with Wigan the season before. Can’t blame other clubs, it’s the rules that are s****. 

7 hours ago, DCFC1388 said:

Would only be a cheap back up with Thompson, will be Smith & Bird first choice, Hourihane probably 3rd choice too. Be a Eustace style player in there

Not worth the funds to do it

19 minutes ago, rammieib said:

When we play a 4-2-3-1 there just doesn’t appear to be a spot for Knight. If we play 4-4-2 there isn’t a spot. So it’s only 4-3–3 which most teams don’t play anymore in the Prem/Champ. Teams are too scared and want two defensive midfields to shield.

That’s nonsense. He can fit in any of those formations. His versatility using his energy is his downfall because he will do a job in so many other positions so when there’s not an adequate alternative he’s the first to move, because invariably we always seem to have more central options than elsewhere (even if they’re not as good as Knight). 

2 minutes ago, TomTom92 said:

Birmingham fan tweeted this. 

 

He’s already played for Birmingham on loan. This photo could be years old. 

Not sure what Birmingham are affording with. He’d be better going to Watford and showcasing himself at the top of the league. 

43 minutes ago, Ram1988 said:

I think after last nights performance he deserves his own thread. A free agent after leaving Crystal Palace, surley he made a strong case for talks about a possible contract last night? Appears that he can play right wing or right back.

Shame we don't have another friendly to play him in.

 

 

We do. U21s play Matlock Friday. 

Long and short… quite a few games eligible in the UK. 

8 away league games, not included any Papa John’s Trophy games which are also available. So even if you go to home games, there’s a number available without a VPN. 

McDonald is finished. Be gutted if we signed him to replace anyone. 

15 minutes ago, PistoldPete said:

Wot no McGoldrick?

Injured. 

5 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said:

9 goals in total I think, 4 for Cheltenham last year. Hardly prolific....

Yeah, sorry, read the wrong bit. 

9 goals in league one last year, so would be a striker option - If your info turns out to be good. 

Can’t see a thing on twitter. Bit of a random one to come out with. 

8 minutes ago, ramit said:

i am not saying it wouldn't work on some level, i just don't agree with such tactics.  To socially exclude someone for life as a message to others is unethical IMO.  Hardened authoritarianism appears to have many supporters, be careful what you wish for though.

Would you expect to be allowed back into Alton Towers if you took coke in the bogs and jumped the safety rails on the rides?

1 minute ago, Oldben said:

Average age league one teams 2021/2022 ...

Wigan fc - 27.3 years

Rotherham United fc - 25.5 years

MK Dons - 23.6 years

Sheffield wednesday - 27.4 years

Sunderland fc - 24.1 years

Wycombe wanders fc - 25.6 years

Plymouth Argyle - 24.2 years

Oxford United - 26.8 years

Bolton - 25.5 years

Portsmouth - 24.7 years

Ipswich - 25.7 years

Derby - 27 years

Based on the average ages here I see you have a point.

Though we are lacking fire power.

We carrying some players with bad injury records.

We are carrying some players, where their lack of speed is an issue.

If we were allowed a transfer budget how many of our recent signings would have been first choice picks.

 

 

 

 

I’m with you on lack of speed and firepower but feel that maybe the incoming loans. 

13 minutes ago, Oldben said:

While there might be some merit to your words, unfortunately your not a scout or a professional football manager of some merit.

The articles ive read about making a success in league one when it comes to recruitment, are not based on the idle rambles of a fan.

They are based on clubs who have been successful at this level and people who know what they are talking about.

I can agree with some of your justifications here, for example timeline and being blocked by the efl from spending money on players.

However, that doesnt negate from the fact that many of the players we have signed recently, if the club doesnt succeed in promotion this season, will simply be even older the following season.

Nothing I have read indicates that older players are the way forward for success at this level.

Articles from Brentford, Sheffield United, Leeds, Sunderlands, Wigan, portsmouth indicate other wise.

I do accept however, that we are where we are.

The predicted winners of the league are sheffield wednesday and Ipswich.

I am confident that it will be an interesting season for our club.

I too prefer signing younger players, but take a look at the average squad age of the top 6 of league one last season compared to the relegated teams then come back to us. 

On 17/07/2022 at 20:29, RoyMac5 said:

 

Your update was on the 17th. This isn’t happening.