North_Stand_Ram Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 How many of these types of threads are there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Dikgacoi from Palace if we can't get Thorne. Out of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Don't think we were that lucky with injuries Coutts Bryson Ward OB Hughes Dawkins All had lay offs this season, just not too many at the same time. I'd say this was a normal season injury wise. And the rest... Russell Hendrick Keogh Buxton (I think??) Whitbread Fairly short amount of time on the sidelines but they all picked up some heavy knocks that took them out for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 And the rest... Russell Hendrick Keogh Buxton (I think??) Whitbread Fairly short amount of time on the sidelines but they all picked up some heavy knocks that took them out for a few weeks. It was worse than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 And the rest... Russell Hendrick Keogh Buxton (I think??) Whitbread Fairly short amount of time on the sidelines but they all picked up some heavy knocks that took them out for a few weeks. Didn't Russell break his leg and his cheekbone this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Didn't Russell break his leg and his cheekbone this season? Yep. With the exception of him, those players I listed weren't out for long. But still, when you think about it, it all adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Can we stop going on about injuries, we're starting to sound like the those tossers up the road. I'm glad a few people have mentioned Coutts, I think he can have a big part to play next season if he stays fit. I reckon we need - Right Back (preferably Wisdom, if not cheap foreigner) Centre Half (either for cover or to replace Bucko or Keogh) Defensive Midfielder (preferably Thorne, if not cheap foreigner) Striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Can we stop going on about injuries, we're starting to sound like the those tossers up the road. I'm glad a few people have mentioned Coutts, I think he can have a big part to play next season if he stays fit. I reckon we need - Right Back (preferably Wisdom, if not cheap foreigner) Centre Half (either for cover or to replace Bucko or Keogh) Defensive Midfielder (preferably Thorne, if not cheap foreigner) Striker I also think we need a winger. Ward, for me, has under performed this season. A new, pacey winger would be ideal, especially if they could also take set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I also think we need a winger. Ward, for me, has under performed this season. A new, pacey winger would be ideal, especially if they could also take set pieces. I've never been the biggest fan of Ward's and, yes his set pieces p1ss me off but, for me, since the Bolton 0-0 when he got some stick he's been a lot, lot better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stedcfc Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 People seem to be forgetting a certain Mason Bennett as well. I think he could really come through this season. With him and Coutts we've got 5 wingers. We certainly don't need anymore unless we sell a couple. Agree too about Max Lowe coming through as left back cover. If we dont keep giving the young players a chance we're not going to get another Hughes or Hendrick through. I'd buy Thorne, a right back, a striker that can do Martins job if hes injured and maybe another midfielder for cover. Anything other than that should only be if a very good player becomes available at a good price. Were also bound to get a couple of loans again next season now we can actually attract good ones with Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i84est Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Since when did coutts become a winger. One of the midfield 3. Never a winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I've never been the biggest fan of Ward's and, yes his set pieces p1ss me off but, for me, since the Bolton 0-0 when he got some stick he's been a lot, lot better... I don't see him as an impact player though in the same way Russell is. Ward doesn't create enough chances for me. He's a good squad player and on his day is fantastic ie. Watford away but far too often is absent in games, the fact he isn't particularly pacey doesn't help either. I think a winger who can beat men and produce a mean cross would lead to us creating even more chances. After signing Thorne, a new winger would be my priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Since when did coutts become a winger. One of the midfield 3. Never a winger He played on the right hand side of midfield quite often, so not an out and out winger but near enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Ward's one year option has been picked up according to the OS. Along with Eustace's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Ward has played his best games as a other striker IMO. Hopefully next season he'll add some goals and assists from wing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHudson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 He played on the right hand side of midfield quite often, so not an out and out winger but near enough. Coutts is a difficult one. He came to us as a CM but we stuck him out on the wing, which suited our formation at the time. The centre of our midfield is now much more about ball retention and movement, so I don't know if he fits in there. Has he enough of the striker's instinct to play as a wide forward? I seem to recall him lacking a final ball when pushing forward. Worth keeping on though to see if he could do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Coutts is a difficult one. He came to us as a CM but we stuck him out on the wing, which suited our formation at the time. The centre of our midfield is now much more about ball retention and movement, so I don't know if he fits in there. Has he enough of the striker's instinct to play as a wide forward? I seem to recall him lacking a final ball when pushing forward. Worth keeping on though to see if he could do a job. 10 assists and 3 goals on 2012/13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHudson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 10 assists and 3 goals on 2012/13. I stand corrected, memory isn't what it once was. However, I think there's a subtle difference between playing wide as part of a 4 man midfield, and playing wide as part of a 3 man attack. Just curious where he would fit in given our current style in both midfield and attack. I can't shake the feeling he's sort of caught between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Doesn't look so much like a breeze to promotion without Thorne, Wisdom and Bamford in it. Thorne has only played a handful of games this season when we got 85 points. Bamford likewise. Only Wisdom has played a lot of games. We will either get them back or other loanees of similar quality. Promotion is never going to be a breeze, we'll need to avoid injuries. But dont we deserve a bit of luck now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkinson Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 New contracts for Eustace, (Lee) Naylor and Whitbread? What a joke. Hardly inspiring news. Booze goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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