Transfer News 2022/23 Season Incoming Transfers and a few other things

[Scotchegg]

I think the most sensible and simple way to build a squad is you have two players for every position in your preferred system. That leaves room for a couple of utility players if you need to tinker or back ups. Then you have your 2 keepers to complete the overall squad. Do that and not overload in certain area's and you probably won't have too many problems.
That has been KR'S downfall the last couple of seasons.

I think that having two players for each position is far too simplistic and actually reduces balance.

We have predominantly played with one upfront so have Taylor and Baldock, but everyone would expect a third striker.

We then have players like Browne, Bodin, Henry and (if he signs) Whyte who do not have A position but can play wide, more centrally, or in a no.10 role. If we simply had two wide left, 2 wide right, then the would likely reduce the options available to us and force us into only playing one way.

As was pointed out before, we're looking to set our squad up in much the same way as MApp did in our promotion season from league two, and that is often lorded as a time when we got things far better than we do now.

 

[LeftSideBoy]

He looks solid, but McNally gives you more going forward and developing play. I have nothing particularly against having a big powerful bastard alongside Moore but it changes the dynamic of our play slightly. Once McNally got settled in last season you could see what a huge talent he was, I'll be mightily impressed in Findlay matches it.

Hard to make factual comments at the moment, speculation is all we have amidst the lack of signings.

I would much rather a defender was a defender, and left the ball playing and play development, to the midfield and the attack! If his distribution is good, that’s enough for me. I’m sure he is capable of carrying the ball, but how many times in the last couple of seasons have we seen McNally and Atkinson go on runs, only to lose the ball high up the pitch, and leave us in the s**t?

We can’t keep conceding goals like we have done, so if we opt for solid and powerful defender, over a Mcnally type, I’m happy with that! Moore is also no slouch at bringing the ball out of defence, so that’s worth baring in mind.

We wanted a proven CB, and that’s what Findley is! Great signing in my opinion - assuming he’s on his way.

 

[WEYellow]

We've also been told we're looking to loan a young u21 LB from a Premier league club. With Seddon already here, surely we wouldn't be doing that if Brown was considered a LB?

Owen Beck

 

[Oufcrealist]

I already said earlier why this is difficult for certain positions. You don't rotate/substitute defenders like you do with wingers and forwards. We just aren't going to have 4 quality L1 CB's. No L1 defender is going to sit on the bench for an entire season which is the most likely scenario for them if they are 4th choice. They'll have offers to go to different clubs and be first choice. If it's a prospect then fair enough, but you have to question whether they would be much better than Golding or Mous anyway?

I didn't say we should have 4 L1 quality CB'S. We need 3 and then sign someone like McNally when he came in. He was nowhere near the first team when he signed or Atkinson. They'll come here if they can see there's a chance of progression.

 

[Ox in the Box]

Based on what? He’s a full international and has played many games in the SPL. Findley, as it stands, is an upgrade on Mcnally. I don’t think you’ve actually made a factual comment in the last 2 weeks. The only thing excruciating is your nauseas speculation..

If he was an upgrade on McNally why would he not be joining a championship side rather than us? I think Findlay is a great signing for us but not likely an upgrade on McNally.

 

[Browny]

Tyreeq Bakinson being made to train with the u23s at Bristol City. Dylan Levitt available for ~300k. Plenty of players out there that would improve us. Intriguing to see if Findlay/Whyte are the two

Probably out of our league but I really like Dylan Levitt. Watched him play for Wales a number of times and his passing is excellent and reckon ayt our level he is an asbolute star

 

[Foley]

I pray to god we have a signing by Friday who didn't play for us last season. The wait is excrutiating.

Findlay looks big and powerful but likely a downgrade on McNally.

Really? He has one full Scottish cap
I would imagine that he will be better than McNally defensively ( maybe not in a couple of years time)

 

[Scotchegg]

If he was an upgrade on McNally why would he not be joining a championship side rather than us? I think Findlay is a great signing for us but not likely an upgrade on McNally.

Why didn't Bristol City but McNally from Ireland for a few quid instead of paying nearly £2m for Atkinson?

 

[Foley]

If he was an upgrade on McNally why would he not be joining a championship side rather than us? I think Findlay is a great signing for us but not likely an upgrade on McNally.

Because McNally has huge potential.
I would imagine that McNally is also better taking the ball out of defence.
I would be surprised if Findlay is not better defensively than McNally was last season

 

[brightonyellow]

Owen Beck

Liverpool starlet Owen Beck set for loan to Portuguese side Famalicao

LIVERPOOL’S promising left-back Owen Beck is a loan target for Portuguese top-flight club Famalicao. The Reds reckon the 19-year-old will be a starter in time and the chance to play abroad is seen …

www.thesun.co.uk

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1543968846377353218

 

[greatunclekip]

If we sign Stuart Findlay then I can't see how anyone could complain at that. Would be excellent at this level.

A show of intent that we are crying out for this window.

 

[Ox in the Box]

Because McNally has huge potential.
I would imagine that McNally is also better taking the ball out of defence.
I would be surprised if Findlay is not better defensively than McNally was last season

I see your point re potential with McNally and I agree Findlay would make us better defensively as a team without being flashy on the ball. I suppose it’s subjective as making us better as a team probably does class as upgrading in a way. There’s no doubt who the better player is though.

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

Could we be in a unique position where most of our signings this season have previously played for us?!

 

[Sheik djibouti]

Could we be in a unique position where most of our signings this season have previously played for us?!

Yes...and the team will run out to "Better the Devil you know" by Kylie Minogue too

 

[Swaby39]

Don't read too much on Whyte in Cardiff training. Firstly he’s contracted so if he’s a no-show he’ll get fined and probably make life harder for himself if he wants to move. Secondly, the same mate of mine who gave me the only ITK knowledge I've ever had when Brown was loaned to us has told me Whyte is fully expected to go but has options. Cardiff want to sell rather than loan as his face hasn't seemed to fit there with a few coaches. They're also not done this window and could use the cash. He needs to start again. I'm praying he comes back - Whyte putting the ball in to Browne at the back post with Taylor or Baldock lurking for scraps... Who'd be a fullback.

 

[Tomox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1543968846377353218

That account also said James Norwood was training with us in Spain..

 

[Scotchegg]

I see your point re potential with McNally and I agree Findlay would make us better defensively as a team without being flashy on the ball. I suppose it’s subjective as making us better as a team probably does class as upgrading in a way. There’s no doubt who the better player is though.

It's about being the most effective. Herbie Kane is a "better" player the Gorrin but we were arguable worse because of Gorrins absence.

 

[Scotchegg]

Who'd be a fullback.

No one at our club!!

(Thought I'd get in before the usual!!!)

 

[Sheik djibouti]

It's about being the most effective. Herbie Kane is a "better" player the Gorrin but we were arguable worse because of Gorrins absence.

Yeah, but for the large part Kane was being played in the wrong role, much like Whyte was on the wrong wing for much of last season.
So maybe if the manager plays the players in their most effective roles (and puts together a squad based on players playing in their preferred roles)...well, who knows where it might lead