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A Bit of Fun Transfer Rumours Thread (Potential New Signings)

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If the Demi deal as stated is done and not being announced because of Elvis leaving, then I assume the intention would be to try to make it appear as a bit of an appeasement move, for losing another of our better prospects for yet another past their best
 
Barry.C said:
If the Demi deal as stated is done and not being announced because of Elvis leaving, then I assume the intention would be to try to make it appear as a bit of an appeasement move, for losing another of our better prospects for yet another past their best
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Indeed Baz. I think we all learned last night that you aren't going to win **** all with a bunch of 30 somethings at the back.
 
Westcliff Shrimper said:
I'm not a massive fan of our former Cypriot international, but maybe a one year deal would be good for all parties if Elvis does move on as expected. The other two right backs in the squad (Rob Howard and Reiss Chandler) are quite inexperienced so JD could be the catalyst to be a short term measure whilst those two are trained up to eventually take the number 2 shirt.

Let's be honest, a bit of forward planning for a bloody change wouldn't go amiss!
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Yeah this. This is the other side of the argument for getting experienced players in. They’re ready now. Starting the NL season with a run of defeats like we did last season could be disastrous. Let’s get some points on the board then look at bringing through younger players or get some loans in to freshen things up.

I think PB’s thinking is, let’s have a go at getting up first time. I’ve always thought JD was harshly criticised, he’s rarely let us down at RB and he’s a grafter. He’s also not distracted by agents or where he might play next. That’s not a dig at Elvis but a fact. And starting with Howard is risky.
 
Leigh_Seasider said:
Yeah this. This is the other side of the argument for getting experienced players in. They’re ready now. Starting the NL season with a run of defeats like we did last season could be disastrous. Let’s get some points on the board then look at bringing through younger players or get some loans in to freshen things up.

I think PB’s thinking is, let’s have a go at getting up first time. I’ve always thought JD was harshly criticised, he’s rarely let us down at RB and he’s a grafter. He’s also not distracted by agents or where he might play next. That’s not a dig at Elvis but a fact. And starting with Howard is risky.
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Getting Promoted first time around maybe a big ask given the number of ex league clubs in this league. Let’s not forget that a number of these big clubs have the benefit of playing in this league for a while and are more than aware of the strengths of other teams.
 
Shepshead said:
Getting Promoted first time around maybe a big ask given the number of ex league clubs in this league. Let’s not forget that a number of these big clubs have the benefit of playing in this league for a while and are more than aware of the strengths of other teams.
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Yep, I very much fear that this may be a long haul.:Cry:
 
Patch Boomhauer said:
Indeed Baz. I think we all learned last night that you aren't going to win **** all with a bunch of 30 somethings at the back.
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Ive never said you wont !!

I have emphasized the need for BALANCE IN A Squad

Chiallini and Banucci were indeed very good,

However the game was won in midfield as emphasized by the professional Commentators. Halford could have passed the ball around all day given the time they had on the ball

Apparently we had the lowest amount of possession in 5 years

You may not have noticed that 12 Italians got on the park at peak age and ran us ragged

In my opinion I dont think you win the national league with a team packed with Senior pros. Ive discovered you can do it with youngsters, e.g. Hartlepool or nearly boys Stockport,

If Demi comes in that gives us 8 over 30s and rising. i suppose you consider that a great balance ??

Ive yet to find a team with that balance able to win this league
 
Barry.C said:
You may not have noticed that 12 Italians got on the park at peak age and ran us ragged
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Did they? I didn’t see them “run us ragged” at all. Regards JD (as this isn’t the England thread)…who said he was past his best? He’s certainly capable of playing RB in the National League. Last summer people were saying his knees had gone and he wouldn’t last 2 games in a row.

Last 2 seasons we’ve lacked leadership and experience and that’s what PB is after. No matter how many times you bring up the age thing, PB won’t budge on what he thinks we need.
 
Leigh_Seasider said:
Did they? I didn’t see them “run us ragged” at all. Regards JD (as this isn’t the England thread)…who said he was past his best? He’s certainly capable of playing RB in the National League. Last summer people were saying his knees had gone and he wouldn’t last 2 games in a row.

Last 2 seasons we’ve lacked leadership and experience and that’s what PB is after. No matter how many times you bring up the age thing, PB won’t budge on what he thinks we need.
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If all it took to be promoted out of the NL was to bring in a few old heads I suspect the likes of Wrexham and Stockport would have returned to the FL a long time ago and it would not have taken Lincoln as long as it did.
As always time will tell.
 
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