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Oxford Mail is reporting that he won’t play for us again this season. Will be loaned back to Linfield by the sounds of it. He’s facing issues of a non-football nature.
I don't see how it wouldn't free up a squad place, same as any transaction. Everyone will have to wait for the January window though.Whatever it takes for Joel Cooper, I think the clubs and all fans support it for him to feel content. If that’s a spell away until he feels ready to return, so be it. I do wonder whether we’ll ever see him in an Oxford shirt again. I don’t know what the issue is and nor is it my place to pry, but is it known for certain that it will be fully resolved next summer?
This brings up a question for our own squad. If Linfield can take on Cooper’s registration, does that free up a squad place for us? That could prove useful since Cooper is not going to play a part for us this season.
more likely Shadipogood luck to him- hope his 'personal-issues' sort out
could Cooper stopping in NI - for however long- mean a(nother) reprieve/ chance ( albeit final- final) for Sykes?
Cooper and Sykes are 'our' players ... Shopido is a loanee, so will end up back with QPR sooner or later anywaymore likely Shadipo
more likely Shadipo
Homesick do you think. Hard being away from family for months on end.
just meant as a replacement on the left hand sideCooper and Sykes are 'our' players ... Shopido is a loanee, so will end up back with QPR sooner or later anyway
Attitude, desire and work rate are non-negotiable at any stage.I would think that Shodipo and Obita will rotate wide left (with Hall as back up), Agyei covering for Taylor until Winnall is fit, and Clare/Henry sharing the right hand side (with Sykes as back up) That will give us Kelly, McGuane, Gorrin and Forde to share the midfield 3, and back to Mous as our defensive back up.
Hopefully a few have had a kick up the a**e and know what is expected of them. We're thin on the ground, and whilst we can't do anything about injuries, attitude, desire and work rate are non-negotiable at this stage.
Problem is, he's used to championship wages even when sat on the bench. Would he be willing to give that up?I know he’s an ex player and it’s an easy kink to make but Gavin Whyte is the kind of player we should be going in for.
Forget about him being an ex player.
He’s of a good age, still has resale value, also is a proven player at this level and is in a position we need.
Would imagine Cardiff will not Satan’s in his way if an offer is made and he also knows what we can do for him.
Just need to stump up the money required which would I’d imagine be at least 1/4 maybe even a half of what they paid us..
Homesick do you think. Hard being away from family for months on end.
I know he’s an ex player and it’s an easy kink to make but Gavin Whyte is the kind of player we should be going in for.
Forget about him being an ex player.
He’s of a good age, still has resale value, also is a proven player at this level and is in a position we need.
Would imagine Cardiff will not Satan’s in his way if an offer is made and he also knows what we can do for him.
Just need to stump up the money required which would I’d imagine be at least 1/4 maybe even a half of what they paid us..