vonwright Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Early days but - given the circumstances under which he's been operating, the limit on numbers, the massive wage restrictions - he's shown great creativity and a real eye for a player who can not only improve the squad but bring the best out in other players. No one would have chosen the embargo but it's quite possible we look back on this window as far more successful than some of those in which we wasted millions upon millions w8sey, JustOneBiblicalKazim, Topram and 23 others 7 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, vonwright said: Early days but - given the circumstances under which he's been operating, the limit on numbers, the massive wage restrictions - he's shown great creativity and a real eye for a player who can not only improve the squad but bring the best out in other players. No one would have chosen the embargo but it's quite possible we look back on this window as far more successful than some of those in which we wasted millions upon millions It’s just nice to know that we aren’t paying some uninterested Butterfield or Anya £20,000+ a week but a bunch of lads trying to make a career in football and some grateful to still get a game and play with passion - I have enjoyed this season more than all of last season all ready Rammy03, cosmic, Adslegend and 14 others 13 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 SO far so good in difficult circumstances. Hopefully he can weild a bit more Nigel Clough than Paul Clement when restrictions lift. jono, LeedsCityRam and Rammy03 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaftesbury st Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Personally I think the only mistake he’s made would be adding a third keeper as it’s preventing an outfield player coming in…..can’t fault him with the conditions he’s working in to be fair Woodley Ram and Rampage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wignall12 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shaftesbury st said: Personally I think the only mistake he’s made would be adding a third keeper as it’s preventing an outfield player coming in…..can’t fault him with the conditions he’s working in to be fair Can see one keeper going out (Marshall) giving a berth for another incoming (not keeper ) StarterForTen and Rampage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector74 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Think you have to 3 keepers in the 23 Reggie Greenwood and RoyMac5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Fair to say Rooney’s recruitment under different circumstances would have been a lot different, with hands tied he’s done the best we could have hoped for. Jagielka is the pick of the bunch for me, looks to be a great signing, his class, experience and reading of the game is there for all to see. At his age we can’t expect to see him play week in week out, but even his presence will have a positive effect with his knowledge of the game. Can’t help but question Sheff United’s decision to release him. Rampage, May Contain Nuts, JustOneBiblicalKazim and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Sparkle said: I have enjoyed this season more than all of last season all ready I think that's a pretty fair comment tbh. RadioactiveWaste and whiteroseram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) I was happy with the 5 loans he managed to get in last season too. This season has been a triumph of hope over adversity for sure. I wonder who the 'missing 8' are?! ? Edited August 21, 2021 by RoyMac5 DCFC1388, Premier ram and whiteroseram 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney1991 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaftesbury st said: Personally I think the only mistake he’s made would be adding a third keeper as it’s preventing an outfield player coming in…..can’t fault him with the conditions he’s working in to be fair In the 23 you have to have 3 keepers that’s why so not his fault really Rampage and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Ram Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Its almost like we recruit better when we have no money to spend. Some absolute gems of free transfers knocking about. If only we could have operated more sensibly in previous seasons. Its better getting in experienced pros that might only have a season or so in them but are still class & cam work with our youngsters than going out & recruiting other teams player of the season for 4 or 5 mil whiteroseram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, RadioactiveWaste said: SO far so good in difficult circumstances. Hopefully he can weild a bit more Nigel Clough than Paul Clement when restrictions lift. If Nigel had one strength .. he could pick a player. Whether it was attitude or skill I think he had a very good eye for a good fit. I am impressed with the ones we got. Jags and Morrison are the sort of left field signings that can get the best out of our young guns. Baldock and Stearman are good solid pros that fill some gaps. it’s transitory given players ages but, less a star striker, we have a team with an appealing balance .. and don’t forget Knighty and Bielik to come back. Quietly impressed with whatever is going on in the background team and recruiting wise Carnero, JustOneBiblicalKazim, RadioactiveWaste and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, G-Ram said: It's better getting in experienced pros that might only have a season or so in them but are still class & cam work with our youngsters than going out & recruiting other teams player of the season for 4 or 5 mil In the case of £3m Nick Blackman I think it was Reading's Player of the Month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, G-Ram said: Its almost like we recruit better when we have no money to spend. Some absolute gems of free transfers knocking about. If only we could have operated more sensibly in previous seasons. Its better getting in experienced pros that might only have a season or so in them but are still class & cam work with our youngsters than going out & recruiting other teams player of the season for 4 or 5 mil I guess Covid and football finances are part of it but compare Butterfield / Johnson vs Morrison and their relative costs/abilities .. jaw dropping ! 48 hours, The Scarlet Pimpernel and RoyMac5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, G-Ram said: Its almost like we recruit better when we have no money to spend. It's hard to argue against this. Players come without the big price tags, expectations are a lot lower and in many cases having been released they probably feel they have a point to prove. What works even more in our favour is that the signings have been limited to 12 months, you would imagine this will be Jagielka's last before retirement, however the others will be playing for one more contract be it at Derby or elsewhere, almost like an extended trial. Morrison has to prove he has the hunger for the game still, started well so far, showing frustration today as the team were not pushing up. This isn't one last contract, but a chance to revive his career at a decent level. RadioactiveWaste, DCFC1388, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Igor Whats the Score? Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Sparkle said: It’s just nice to know that we aren’t paying some uninterested Butterfield or Anya £20,000+ a week but a bunch of lads trying to make a career in football and some grateful to still get a game and play with passion - I have enjoyed this season more than all of last season all ready THIS! Been saying the same for weeks. People are starting to believe in now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, G-Ram said: Its almost like we recruit better when we have no money to spend. Some absolute gems of free transfers knocking about. If only we could have operated more sensibly in previous seasons. Its better getting in experienced pros that might only have a season or so in them but are still class & cam work with our youngsters than going out & recruiting other teams player of the season for 4 or 5 mil It depends what you want to do but its really not a good long term solution as it means a rebuild if we got promoted. I think there would be many that would be happy to do that though and cross that bridge when we come to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, vonwright said: Early days but - given the circumstances under which he's been operating, the limit on numbers, the massive wage restrictions - he's shown great creativity and a real eye for a player who can not only improve the squad but bring the best out in other players. No one would have chosen the embargo but it's quite possible we look back on this window as far more successful than some of those in which we wasted millions upon millions Exactly this. So many players extremely keen to give their all vonwright 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 24 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: It depends what you want to do but its really not a good long term solution as it means a rebuild if we got promoted. I think there would be many that would be happy to do that though and cross that bridge when we come to it. It is the ONLY solution. EtoileSportiveDeDerby and vonwright 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Reality is crystallising. We have a good team and it cost very little. Wayne is very smart. Injuries are the bugbear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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