Current Player Jack Currie

[Carpy]

Jack Currie ​ On loan to Leyton Orient Signed: 5th July 2024

 

[Foley]

I don't disagree.

But we had the "budgets being cut" "no one around to do the signings" "agents warning targets off" comments a week ago and the reality appears to be very different with some really strong signings that are not just about throwing money at a s**t or bust approach to staying up, but looking at the long term future of the football club.

We can't ignore some of the background stuff, and we desperately need to develop a more professional Championship standard team off the pitch, but we shouldn't underestimate the importance of acting like a top 30 club on the pitch either.

I do agree that at the same time that the comments were hinted about the late payments re Matete, there were concerning comments about the budget being cut and it being a problem getting players signed off as Williams was away.
This appears to have been nonsesnse and shows how difficult it is for the not ITK people to try and work out what is really going on.
Vaulks suggested that the club were easy to deal with, had a clear budget and moved quickly. From the transfer window so far that appears to be the case ( long may it continue)

 

[Emilio]

Looks like Leigh will be off now with the signing of Bennett and Currie.

Unless we see Greg as a potential threat going forward? He played in front of Bennett a couple of times last season. And it never hurts to have 3 capable players at the club, considering our luck with injuries. Don't forget we had to sign Bennett as a free agent in December for the precise reason!

 

[Mike_H]

On the curry jokes, please can his father be called Dominic.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Unless we see Greg as a potential threat going forward? He played in front of Bennett a couple of times last season. And it never hurts to have 3 capable players at the club, considering our luck with injuries. Don't forget we had to sign Bennett as a free agent in December for the precise reason!

I don’t think we’ll be going into the Championship with reserve left back Greg Leigh on the wing? I hope not - he overlaps well but seems to do less well when he’s selected in a more advanced position.

 

[Foley]

I don’t think we’ll be going into the Championship with reserve left back Greg Leigh on the wing? I hope not - he overlaps well but seems to do less well when he’s selected in a more advanced position like

Agree. Leigh is not a left winger. Of course he can fill in there if we need to see out a game, but not the intention for a season

 

[Sarge]

welcome aboard Jack

 

[Emilio]

Agree. Leigh is not a left winger. Of course he can fill in there if we need to see out a game, but not the intention for a season

This is more what I meant. A utility left-sided player for when we undoubtedly get an injury in either of those positions and need versatile cover on the bench

 

[Steve Gilbert]

This is more what I meant. A utility left-sided player for when we undoubtedly get an injury in either of those positions and need versatile cover on the bench

It depends who we bring in to replace Murphy. We currently have Bennett, Currie, Leigh and Brown who can all play left back.

 

[Sarge]

It depends who we bring in to replace Murphy. We currently have Bennett, Currie, Leigh and Brown who can all play left back.

Sam Long (at a push) too

 

[Scotchegg]

Sam Long (at a push) too

And big Jordan Thorniley!

 

[Steve Gilbert]

And big Jordan Thorniley!

Cam Bran can play there too!

 

[Scotchegg]

Cam Bran can play there too!

 

[Steve Gilbert]

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We’d still concede a goal because of Long playing there…

 

[NorthWestOx]

Derby played Sibley at LWB too

 

[Scotchegg]

We’d still concede a goal because of Long playing there…

Don't dis my Longy!!!

 

[Gregortheox]

Long should never be allowed within 20 yards of the touchline. Utterly vulnerable at full back, attacks the ball with conviction when the game is in front of him.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Don't dis my Longy!!!

Oh sorry, do you know his family or something?

 

[Marked Ox]

Long should never be allowed within 20 yards of the touchline. Utterly vulnerable at full back, attacks the ball with conviction when the game is in front of him.

Managed fine at Wembley, in fact set the tone right by the touchline.

 

[LowerSouth]

Long should never be allowed within 20 yards of the touchline. Utterly vulnerable at full back, attacks the ball with conviction when the game is in front of him.

Confused .
Are you saying he should play, but not in defense ?

 

[Gregortheox]

Confused .
Are you saying he should play, but not in defense ?

Sorry if I wasn’t clear.
I meant I don’t want to see him exposed out wide. When the crux of his job is to attack the ball from head on, ie. Centre back, then I think he’s decent.

 

[Emilio]

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Personally I'd swap Brown and Bennett, but otherwise pretty flawless

 

[Mateo Corbo's Tackle]

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Shouldn’t have got rid of Steve Seddon.

 

[Mike_H]

Confused .
Are you saying he should play, but not in defense ?

Not in defense - it would also be an offence to play him in offense or as goaltender or any other soccer position.

 

[Reedie8610]

Left backs are like buses. You go seasons without one then 3 turn up

 

[derek]

Managed fine at Wembley, in fact set the tone right by the touchline.

Glorious. Right in front of us. Clearly took the ball.

Not only did it set the tone for the match, but it got the Peterborough fans whinging about our constant fouling - "Oxford start where they left off at ours".

So sweet

 

[nick68]

Glorious. Right in front of us. Clearly took the ball.

Not only did it set the tone for the match, but it got the Peterborough fans whinging about our constant fouling - "Oxford start where they left off at ours".

So sweet

Only it wasn't a foul just a very strong challenge

 

[derek]

Only it wasn't a foul just a very strong challenge

Hence me saying "clearly took the ball".

And the subsequent joke about what the Peterborough fans were saying.

 

[Matt W]

Sorry if I wasn’t clear.
I meant I don’t want to see him exposed out wide. When the crux of his job is to attack the ball from head on, ie. Centre back, then I think he’s decent.

He did a pretty good job vs maghoma in the play off final!

 

[Gregortheox]

He did a pretty good job vs maghoma in the play off final!

Hello Matt, Gregg here. He definitely did a job on maghoma.

 

[Eric Blair]

Hope he has a left foot like Chicken Tikka Mo Salah.

Jokes aside, it’s another excellent signing, a player with enormous potential, and a great age!

Welcome to OUFC Jack. Look forward to seeing you play and flourish with our exciting young manager.

That was a decent joke