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21 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Not all strikers link up play though? I take your point that you want him using his pace and power, he can do so in a central striking role too by driving at the defence or offering an option in behind when playing on the shoulder of the last man.
It’s not his natural position but he can definitely do a job there. NML is a great option for the squad in a couple of different positions and means we have some tactical flexibility, whether Warne uses that is a different question. 

He finished last season playing as one of the 2 behind the central striker in a 3-4-2-1, he covered at rwb when called upon, he can play as a wide forward in a 3-4-3, he can play as a winger in a 4-2-3-1, he can play as a winger in a 4-4-2 and he could do a job as a striker when asked to in a 3-5-2. Not his natural position but his pace and power would frighten some defenders, it would stretch the defence, give us an option “over the top”, plus he can finish as evidenced yesterday;

Should he be our main choice as a striker? No. Can he play there? In my opinion, yes.

I think playing as a wide/inside foward is NML best position.

Collo is banging them in throughout preseason. Hopefully this will be his year!

9 minutes ago, CBRammette said:

I liked Waggy generally as a player who gave his all but he missed so many open goals, but Martin 😍😍

Chrissy Martin!!

5 minutes ago, trekkie_ram said:

Ashley Cole wasn’t bad in his day. 😂

The Ashley Cole who played for Arsenal and Chelsea. Fozzy was a much better left back for us than when Ashley was at the club.

3 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:

Yes, I wasn't implying otherwise. Just it would be Collins, Washington, A.N.Other and youngster, now to be Brown.

I think we could certainly make if to January at least (then reassess) with three "established" centre fowards and Brown as the 4th. 

I agree though having two more would impact Brown's progress.

3 minutes ago, Srg said:

Yeah, if he’s willing to do an u21 player/coach job like Bradley. 

He had made 13 appearances for Huddersfield since the start of the year. Definitely has another season or two in him at League One.

Just now, Srg said:

He was talking about all of those players who are coming in to play today especially. Bryson, Waghorn etc

Out of Bryson, Nugent and Waghorn. Only Waggy I could see doing a job for us now.

1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said:

Even if we'd loaned Vale?

That doesn't look likely now. Whoever we sign we will still need a fourth choice CF.

52 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said:

I would take him back.

I'd take him back. He plays with passion and puts himself about (even if he isn't blessed with much pace) and can play across the frontline. If he had managed to find the back of the next for season on season in the championship he could still do a job in League One.

1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said:

Or if we were interested are we now not to give Brown a chance instead?

Even if we sign another centre Brown will still get a chance throughout the season if we often play with two up top.

Just now, Foreveram said:

Close to 7,000 home tickets sold and 1,100 from Stoke should take it to over 8,000.

Come on let's give Fozzy the day he deserves !

1 hour ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

I took from the interview that it’s 2 or 3 more permanent signings and then we’ve also got loan spaces to use and will do so. So perhaps Warne’s decided he does need more bodies in the squad. I could have misunderstood it though 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

Who knows? I suppose it's easy to read too much into these interviews. 

I think we have a strong core we just need a few additions. If they are loanees then thats fine by me.

16 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Listen to the last couple of minutes of this interview from after the Chesterfield game (or listen to all of it);

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0g1vpqg?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Matt Hamshaw talks about the 5 or 6 players due back from injury who will strengthen the side when they’re back. He then says Warne wants to add “2 or 3…probably more in”, HOPEFULLY before the season starts but if it has to be later in the window then so be it. He also mentions they wanted us to have all the loan spaces available by this point.

I know you’re keen to see more signings, we all are, you need to accept that they will happen at the point they happen. Clearly it’s not an exact science and so long as the intent and effort to add players is there (which it clearly is) all we can do is wait. The staff know what we do, there’s a need to add more up front, and they’re looking to do so. Try and find a way not to worry so much. 

Sounds like most of our attacking additions could be loan players?

Come on lets do our bit and give Fozzy the day he deserves 

2 hours ago, JPRamFan said:

If we play 352 we can play Collins and Washington up front. With 343 we can use Barkhuisen and NML as inside forwards. That's what I'm hoping Warne is thinking to keep the opposition thinking.

I agree. It's good to have options and different ways of playing depending on the game.

Hopefully we can add another foward to add further fire power and options to pick from.

10 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said:

Not a rumour - just misguided wishful thinking

Maybe it is.

7 minutes ago, tomsdubs said:

So, any rumours?

I will make up one. 

Chrissy Martin to head back to Derby!

I think we will mix it up using both a 343 and a 352/3412 next season. At times playing with two centre fowards whilst on other occasions playing with inside fowards (which for me would get the best of NML). 

Which ever formation we use we need more attacking additions with a goal scoring number 9 being the priority. Is Rhodes ideal? No. But I do think he would do a job in finding the back of the net.

Come on everyone let's give Fozzy the testimonial he deserves!

11 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said:

I know people wouldn't want Chris Martin here, I personally think he would be a good signing for any league 1 side.

3 minutes ago, Ambitious said:

Oh, for sure, he’s speed of thought would be a huge asset at this level. We haven’t seen him play for a long time, admittedly, but I can’t imagine that’s something he’s lost. 

If he could find the back of the net for QPR in the Championship I am pretty sure he could do the same in League One. Also with Chrissy it's not just goals but how he brings others into play.

3 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said:

Reading seem to be building a decent team, could be a lot of us teams vying for 1 place if they continue.

I agree. They are building a decent sqaud, hopefully we can beat Reading to Wing.

If he was playing and banging in goals in the championship last year surely he can do the same in league one? Is McGoldrick a traditional PW player ? No, he wasn't but he was the first name on his team sheet last season.

I actually think Chrissy would still do a decent job in League One. Can hold up the ball, brings others into play and knows where the back of the net is. Surely would be a welcome addition looking at our current options.

22 minutes ago, Magicman said:

Rhodes 33, Washington 32 and Collins 31 we would have one dimension strike force average 32 years which could have another great season together if we continue to deliver crosses like Ward can

I would be concerned if we brought in Rhodes on a massive salary and a long contract. If he fits in with the wage restructure of the rest of the sqaud on a 12 or 24 month contract then I think he could be a welcome addition bolstering our front line.

1 hour ago, Magicman said:

Get Lucas Jao in !!

Lucas Joao would be the one!!!