inter politics Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Just now, Jourdan said: Got what they deserved? You make it sound like Warne and the team didn’t want a striker and were happy with the outcome? There’s a difference between what we wanted and what we got and clearly Warne had to suck it up and accept the situation for what it was. As I said, we had all of January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 4 hours ago, Returning ram said: Interesting he says Bradley could do a job up top in the short term if needed 😏 If they play Bradley, who will do the commentating on the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ramage 4 EVA Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Simmo’s left foot said: Sonny Bradley as a centre forward. What a battering ram he would be! Did Peter Taylor play Dave Watson as centre forward v Plymouth in the Cup ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRams Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 38 minutes ago, YorkshireRam said: If Collo is out for Saturday, and considering CBT, Elder, and Hourihane are apparently doubts too, there's only 2 XIs I can think of fielding: Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Wilson Sibley Adams Bird Thompson Barks NML OR Wildsmith Nyambe Nelson Cashin Sibley Adams Bird Thompson Wilson Barks NML Downside of the first is back 5 at home may seem negative, however a fluid front 2 may suit the personnel better. Bottom is more offensive but requires NML to play the traditional striker role in which he may get isolated by Stevenage's centre halves and we may lose a focal point up-top. Maybe we should set up and play at home like we do when we go away !? I know large sections of the crowd would moan and whine if we play on the counter but you play to your strengths in order to win games. I remember the great Dynamo Kiev side with Shevchenko and they played on the counter in every game and it took them to the Champions League semi final. Why ? Cos that system played to their strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 13 minutes ago, inter politics said: As I said, we had all of January Yes, we had all of January to sign a striker and no doubt we tried for the entire month to secure a deal. But it is not straightforward. Clearly we want players who will add something to the squad and we want someone who will improve us in some way. It’s not a case of taking absolutely anyone. Better players are usually more difficult to sign, and clubs and even players will use whatever tactic they can to get the best deal and move possible. Moves you think are close often break down because of this. If Collins is out for any length of time, it’s just really unfortunate. nogbad van 50, MickD and Kathcairns 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 19 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: If they play Bradley, who will do the commentating on the game? Well there’s a few on here that think they know everything 🙄 Gisby, angieram, oldtimeram and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 36 minutes ago, inter politics said: Yep, it was obvious so if he is seriously injured, Warne and co have got what they deserved. Well he thinks he can get through without an addition at CF. Maybe he can but if it’s playoffs he will struggle IMO. What do I know but I wouldn’t want to rely on what he has now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, Jourdan said: Yes, we had all of January to sign a striker and no doubt we tried for the entire month to secure a deal. But it is not straightforward. Clearly we want players who will add something to the squad and we want someone who will improve us in some way. It’s not a case of taking absolutely anyone. Better players are usually more difficult to sign, and clubs and even players will use whatever tactic they can to get the best deal and move possible. Moves you think are close often break down because of this. If Collins is out for any length of time, it’s just really unfortunate. You'll also have heard Warne say a striker was lined up with 4 hrs of the window left and all parties were ok with the move until his manager suddenly changed his mind. Reggie Greenwood and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, Foreveram said: Well there’s a few on here that think they know everything 🙄 Well Warne clearly doesn’t. Look at Shrewsbury. 1 point out of 6 and we were terrible at home and away. Yes we beat Exeter I accept that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Really shortsighted by the club not getting backup for Collins IMO in January. They got Adams yes butBird has essentially gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 27 minutes ago, Curtains said: Really shortsighted by the club not getting backup for Collins IMO in January. They got Adams yes butBird has essentially gone I’m sorry but you can’t have, Adams is here as a loan signing but Bird isn’t 🤷🏻♂️ Its well documented that they had a player in the building and the deal was scuppered at the last minute. FlyBritishMidland, nogbad van 50 and Reggie Greenwood 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, Foreveram said: I’m sorry but you can’t have, Adams is here as a loan signing but Bird isn’t 🤷🏻♂️ It’s well documented that they had a player in the building and the deal was scuppered at the last minute. Ok . It’s not my problem it’s Warnes and the clubs if Collins is out long term . I am just disappointed ☹️ Hope Warne can get us promoted but I won’t get over Bird going easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) Collins being out would only really be a problem because every other striker we signed ended up crocked, but then you can hardly have expected Waghorn & TJJ to last the pace, and some of our other signings may not represent VFM until next season. The end of the January window was well explained and understandable, though. I guess you could question when talking of the need for a player to improve just us how well judged that criteria is. Edited February 15 by May Contain Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistaston Ram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 49 minutes ago, Alan Ramage 4 EVA said: Did Peter Taylor play Dave Watson as centre forward v Plymouth in the Cup ? Yes, I remember Bobby Davison being subbed for Dave Watson in the replay, oh happy days! NG2Ram, Alan Ramage 4 EVA and Steve Buckley’s Dog 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBritishMidland Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, inter politics said: We had all of January and we didn't just have to deal with Sheffield wednesday You need to listen to the interview with SP. He said there were 3 targets, 2 in the PL and 1 in the Championship. The players in the PL started getting games. A deal was done for the 1 in the Championship and all the paperwork was sorted. Then his club changed their mind at something like 9:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, FlyBritishMidland said: You need to listen to the interview with SP. He said there were 3 targets, 2 in the PL and 1 in the Championship. The players in the PL started getting games. A deal was done for the 1 in the Championship and all the paperwork was sorted. Then his club changed their mind at something like 9:30. I heard it. We had all of January. Not saying deals in Jan are easy, they clearly aren't. But we got CBT done with plenty of time to go. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom92 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Forget the January window. Personally I think it’s poor that we didn’t recruit within the month but acknowledge we seem to have been unlucky with a last minute change of heart. But why haven’t we looked in to the free transfer market? Don’t give me Wag and Wash coming back, they’re still 2-3 weeks away and hardly top end quality. Not saying Gayle or Joao are the messiahs but rather them up top than having to force NML up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 3 hours ago, goodgollymickbrolly said: Well yes, as that’s why he’s having a scan. This isn’t hard really is it? I was having a bit of a laugh (hence the laughing face) at the fact that instead of saying he'd picked up a knock that was being assessed he said he could play Saturday or could be out for the rest of the season. Kind of stating the obvious. But never mind. Edited February 15 by Tamworthram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBritishMidland Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, inter politics said: I heard it. We had all of January. Not saying deals in Jan are easy, they clearly aren't. But we got CBT done with plenty of time to go. My point was, we weren’t just looking at Sheffield and we did think we had a striker over the line until the last hour or so. inter politics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 3 hours ago, inter politics said: We had all of January and we didn't just have to deal with Sheffield wednesday Warney’s Sat nav only covers the South Yorks environs 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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