I struggle to see which of our senior players would accept going out to non league.I think the conference can still take in loan players as their rules are different, so we could send players in that direction.
I struggle to see which of our senior players would accept going out to non league.
Yeah I think they are all fair points. If Dickie & Mous were injured last year we’d have struggled & we’re seeing that this season with the numbers we have. Atkinson looks like a prospect, but he’s not Dickie standard (yet) & we’ll need to see how he develops. We haven’t looked like keeping a clean sheet this season in any game we’ve played so far. So our current back line will definitely hold back our league aspirations. On the plus side, our general play looks pretty good & we’re creating chances, so if we start taking those chances a mid table finish is probably what I’d expect.So yeah, looking at the bigger picture, I have confidence that going forwards we'll eventually be OK. We're creating a bunch of opportunities - we're just not putting enough away at the moment. But given the talent we do have, I think this group will eventually turn it around and score enough goals to at least, from that perspective, be able to contend for the playoffs in League One.
But the defense? That scares me. We look short on quality and we are definitely short on numbers.
Last year, we got through the whole season with just six (and later five) senior defenders. But we were lucky with injuries and suspensions; and now we've lost by far and away our best defender, and our good ol' senior pro is looking as if his playing days may be numbered.
We're shipping two goals a game and it is not undeserved. The defending on Saturday was horrendous at times and we could and probably should have conceded more than two. Gorrin coming back will help (he supports the back four in a way that Kelly does not) but he's not enough.
At this point, I honestly don't care what position along the back line they play (with Long's versatility, we have options) but we need to bring in another decent quality defender before it's too late. Otherwise I just can't see us being good enough at the back this season, and mid-table will be our ceiling.
How about Jack Stevens, give him half or whole season in the conference and have a youth keeper on the bench, it would be risky if Eastwood was to be injured but would free up a space for another outfield player.
How about Jack Stevens, give him half or whole season in the conference and have a youth keeper on the bench, it would be risky if Eastwood was to be injured but would free up a space for another outfield player.
Why not send Eastwood out on loan he’s been a good servant to us but he’s becoming abit of a liabilityHow about Jack Stevens, give him half or whole season in the conference and have a youth keeper on the bench, it would be risky if Eastwood was to be injured but would free up a space for another outfield player.
And Taylor has only scored in one game so let's get shot of him too!!Why not send Eastwood out on loan he’s been a good servant to us but he’s becoming abit of a liability
I was being sarcastic dear friend ?And Taylor has only scored in one game so let's get shot of him too!!
Oh sorry, I was being completely sincere!!! Get rid of that Henry fella too while we're at it!!!I was being sarcastic dear friend ?
All of this - spot on imho.So yeah, looking at the bigger picture, I have confidence that going forwards we'll eventually be OK. We're creating a bunch of opportunities - we're just not putting enough away at the moment. But given the talent we do have, I think this group will eventually turn it around and score enough goals to at least, from that perspective, be able to contend for the playoffs in League One.
But the defense? That scares me. We look short on quality and we are definitely short on numbers.
Last year, we got through the whole season with just six (and later five) senior defenders. But we were lucky with injuries and suspensions; and now we've lost by far and away our best defender, and our good ol' senior pro is looking as if his playing days may be numbered.
We're shipping two goals a game and it is not undeserved. The defending on Saturday was horrendous at times and we could and probably should have conceded more than two. Gorrin coming back will help (he supports the back four in a way that Kelly does not) but he's not enough.
At this point, I honestly don't care what position along the back line they play (with Long's versatility, we have options) but we need to bring in another decent quality defender before it's too late. Otherwise I just can't see us being good enough at the back this season, and mid-table will be our ceiling.
Absolute no chance. Great squad player with the current wage capWe may be shocked... It might be long.
Totally agree with this - whilst we haven't scored in 3 of our 5 matches, we have been creating plenty of chances and we still have top-class attacking talent for this division with the likes of the exciting Cooper and proven goalscorer Winnall yet to really feature and others (Brannagan, Sykes) yet to really hit form. Admittedly we don't have a like for like replacement for Fosu/Browne (both of whom were targetted by other teams, creating space for others) but we still have enough options to give anyone a game.So yeah, looking at the bigger picture, I have confidence that going forwards we'll eventually be OK. We're creating a bunch of opportunities - we're just not putting enough away at the moment. But given the talent we do have, I think this group will eventually turn it around and score enough goals to at least, from that perspective, be able to contend for the playoffs in League One.
But the defense? That scares me. We look short on quality and we are definitely short on numbers.
Last year, we got through the whole season with just six (and later five) senior defenders. But we were lucky with injuries and suspensions; and now we've lost by far and away our best defender, and our good ol' senior pro is looking as if his playing days may be numbered.
We're shipping two goals a game and it is not undeserved. The defending on Saturday was horrendous at times and we could and probably should have conceded more than two. Gorrin coming back will help (he supports the back four in a way that Kelly does not) but he's not enough.
At this point, I honestly don't care what position along the back line they play (with Long's versatility, we have options) but we need to bring in another decent quality defender before it's too late. Otherwise I just can't see us being good enough at the back this season, and mid-table will be our ceiling.
Hes had all summer to "get players" this whole convo is absolutely ludicrous.Robinson did say he wants players so it may be two that are going.
youre f*****g ludicrous.Hes had all summer to "get players" this whole convo is absolutely ludicrous.