Caerphilly Ram Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Honest assessment by Warne on Waghorn which settles my mind that he won't be the striker target but sounds like he's hoping to leave enough in the budget to keep him around for the season - Waghorn seems open to sticking around for now. It also sounds like Thompson will be starting against Wigan and he's changed a few opinions around the club with his preseason. Great for him. The only other thing that surprised me was describing Korey Smith as a key player - perhaps we will be seeing a lot of him this season. On Smith, I’ve thought from a lot of the pre season stuff that he’s been prominent, not necessarily on the pitch but it the promo pics, and training videos and the like. Playing a leadership role perhaps? whiteroseram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRams Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said: On Smith, I’ve thought from a lot of the pre season stuff that he’s been prominent, not necessarily on the pitch but it the promo pics, and training videos and the like. Playing a leadership role perhaps? To be honest, when u look at the demographics of our squad and the need to show ‘inclusivity’….👍 Ambitious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) I have a feeling Waghorn will sign a deal, Listening back to Warnes interview he said how he really likes him as a guy. Which he constantly talks about as being imperative for him when signing someone, aswell as keeping round for a week I’m sure we’re doing lots on tactics etc. Edited July 27, 2023 by Eoghan1884 Ram1988 and Woodley Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, Eoghan1884 said: Has anyone watched Warnes interview on YouTube, at the start there’s a player to his left in the jersey, you can only see the sleeve and looks like they’re having pictures taken in the kit. Wonder if it’s just an existing player or if it could be something else. I would guess at it being the normal promo pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Smith is in my team as a starter for several reasons ! DiggerB, norwichram, Andrew3000 and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, Magicman said: Smith is in my team as a starter for several reasons ! He’s not Dobbin 🤣 Ramarena, Magicman, beardyjim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: He’s not Dobbin 🤣 No but smith has not scored for 5 years either !! Jimbo Ram, norwichram and DiggerB 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggy180 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Smith holding gets the best out of hourihane and max bird so it's a no brainer. You only have to watch the first half against Stoke they showed glimpses of quality together angieram, DCFC1388, Mr. P and 7 others 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, taggy180 said: Smith holding gets the best out of hourihane and max bird so it's a no brainer. You only have to watch the first half against Stoke they showed glimpses of quality together I agree in possession. It’s out of possession that I worry. Smith is glacial across the turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Ambitious said: The only other thing that surprised me was describing Korey Smith as a key player - perhaps we will be seeing a lot of him this season. I've been really impressed by him in preseason in his natural position. I think he could provide some much needed balance to the midfield. Ramarena, Magicman, angieram and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidd10 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Srg said: I agree in possession. It’s out of possession that I worry. Smith is glacial across the turf. I think this is going to be a problem in general all season. The 3 of Smtih Hourihane and Bird looks great to me, at home when you are dominating possession. Its when we go away and need someone to a) put in a tackle and b) control the tempo a bit. Its something we’ve been missing for years, barring the odd game Bielik wasn’t broken. Srg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valakari Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Due to the 4 injured players ( Elder, Sibley, Barkhuizen & Washington), who wont be match fit, and the fact we have no other new players signed as of yet, the team v Wigan picks itself..apart from Cashin or Fozzie? If no other injuries: Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Ward Bird Smith HourihanThompson Mendez- Laing Collins Subs: Vickers Forsyth Rooney Wilson Robinson Waghorn Brown Edited July 27, 2023 by valakari Forgot Robinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, valakari said: Due to the 4 injured players ( Elder, Sibley, Barkhuizen & Washington), who wont be match fit, and the fact we have no other new players signed as of yet, the team v Wigan picks itself..apart from Cashin or Fozzie? If no other injuries: Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Ward Bird Smith HourihanThompson Mendez- Laing Collins Subs: Vickers Forsyth Rooney Wilson Johnson Waghorn Brown Warne said in his interview earlier that Barkhuizen and Washington started training this week so I guess there’s a chance they make the bench against Wigan. He also said Elder should train next week but Sibley is out for a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, valakari said: Due to the 4 injured players ( Elder, Sibley, Barkhuizen & Washington), who wont be match fit, and the fact we have no other new players signed as of yet, the team v Wigan picks itself..apart from Cashin or Fozzie? If no other injuries: Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Ward Bird Smith HourihanThompson Mendez- Laing Collins Subs: Vickers Forsyth Rooney Wilson Johnson Waghorn Brown Doubt Johnson will be on the bench for the first team? Robinson more likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valakari Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Sorry i forgot him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, inter politics said: Doubt Johnson will be on the bench for the first team? Robinson more likely Johnson isn’t even registered for the first team for league games, so he definitely won’t be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, valakari said: Due to the 4 injured players ( Elder, Sibley, Barkhuizen & Washington), who wont be match fit, and the fact we have no other new players signed as of yet, the team v Wigan picks itself..apart from Cashin or Fozzie? If no other injuries: Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Ward Bird Smith HourihanThompson Mendez- Laing Collins Subs: Vickers Forsyth Rooney Wilson Johnson Waghorn Brown On paper, that should still be enough to get past Wigan. Bird needs to be the one playing further forward as well. Magicman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Almost 3 weeks gone since a signing was last made, almost a week to go until the big kick off. I am guessing things aren't quite going to plan (attacking signings wise) and if they are, I'd love to know what the plan is. Edited July 27, 2023 by MackworthRamIsGod TomTom92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valakari Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Think we all would like to know...lets just hope Warne knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: Almost 3 weeks gone since a signing was last made, almost a week to go until the big kick off. I am guessing things aren't quite going to plan (attacking signings wise) and if they are, I'd love to know what the plan is. Well I guess the plan as it stands with the players we have is to play two lads up front who have got 90 goals and two promotions between them at this level. Seems solid enough to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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