greatunclekip
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You would hope we make a signing up front today. Feel we are just one short.
Not OUFC but FGR striker Christian Doidge has signed for Bolton on loan with a £1m + transfer fee agreed.
https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/2018/christian-doidge-leaves-fgr-for-championship-with-club-record-fee
After all the talk of talking to top players and needing two, really disappointing nothing has materialised.
Stunning really.Theres been some stunning striker signings in our league. Joe Mason at Pompey, Jamie Ward at Charlton, and Zach Clough at Rochdale.
I think well regret it to be honest.
Theres been some stunning striker signings in our league. Joe Mason at Pompey, Jamie Ward at Charlton, and Zach Clough at Rochdale.
I think well regret it to be honest.
Ok so we didnt get our target BUT who else feels Baptiste can probably step up to be THAT midfielder? The back heel drag back for our first goal v Newport was Ronaldo like, as was his goal. Hasnt looked out of place and Garbutt had a good game too. Suppose we will see today as I assume Baptiste starts - if he plays well then maybe a regular, with Henry playing further up as a true 10 and behind the lone striker . It is a forward we are short of (grom what I have seen), especially if we get injuries, as we have looked toothless when the midfield is suffocated. Either Smith or Beeks need to step up and start scoring, or at least get into space, which isnt happening. Way too static especially Obika. Think we have enough in the squad to be comfortably top half without having singed anyone and youngsters developing quickly.
I'd suggest Baptiste can do it considering his performances so far. He will have dips in form but there is obviously real potential there.
Aye, instead we signed a load of attacking midfielders. We have so many that Henry has to play further backOne we missed out on. I reckon he would’ve made the difference for us if we’d been successful in getting him. He reminds me of a more mobile Andy Carroll, just what we were looking for in the lone striker role. Holds the ball up, wins headers and bullies defenders. Sounds like the Gillingham chairman wanted silly money for him (his prerogative) but I can’t help wondering if we’d prioritised this position whether we could have got him or somebody of a similar standard, with similar experience at the right age.
://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/17227325.gillingham-danger-man-tom-eaves-was-an-oxford-united-target-karl-robinson/
One we missed out on. I reckon he would’ve made the difference for us if we’d been successful in getting him. He reminds me of a more mobile Andy Carroll, just what we were looking for in the lone striker role. Holds the ball up, wins headers and bullies defenders. Sounds like the Gillingham chairman wanted silly money for him (his prerogative) but I can’t help wondering if we’d prioritised this position whether we could have got him or somebody of a similar standard, with similar experience at the right age.
://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/17227325.gillingham-danger-man-tom-eaves-was-an-oxford-united-target-karl-robinson/
Where’s the Championship list though? ?
It's the way you tell 'em!Where’s the Championship list though? ?