mikeosullivan
Vital Squad Member
Switch Archibald out for Ebouzedi, and that is one very impressive squad (when Mortin is fit).
I think if Theo hadn't been injured, he might have gone out on loan instead.Switch Archibald out for Ebouzedi, and that is one very impressive squad (when Mortin is fit).
maybe we did try to sign a striker, but it didn’t work out. They are the most expensive options, and if we target a good one, it is likely other teams did the same. and we are possibly competing with championship teams for signings now.I've not seen any more updates since the 'hopefully February' comments round about Christmas.
But given the transfer window action has not included a striker, either as a loan or permanent, hopefully that's an indication that Morton's rehab and return to training is on track and the management team are happy with the cover options they have.
Looking at one or two Premiership line-ups and formations over the weekend, here's another, slightly curve-ball option : Grant as a 'false 9' slightly withdrawn behind say Scully and Johnson. With Sanders now in the squad it opens that up as an option.
maybe we did try to sign a striker, but it didn’t work out. They are the most expensive options, and if we target a good one, it is likely other teams did the same. and we are possibly competing with championship teams for signings now.
I've not seen any more updates since the 'hopefully February' comments round about Christmas.
But given the transfer window action has not included a striker, either as a loan or permanent, hopefully that's an indication that Morton's rehab and return to training is on track and the management team are happy with the cover options they have.
This is where we stand against the 22-man squad requirement:
21+:
Anderson, Archibald, Bramall, Bridcutt, Edun, Grant, Hopper, Howarth, Jackson, Jones, McGrandles, Montsma, Palmer, Poole, Sanders, Walsh (16)
U21:
Cann, Eyoma, Johnson, Long, Morton, Rogers, Roughan, Scully (8)
Correct!Is not Sanders classed as U21 as his birthday was 04/01/99?
Poole’s contract indicated to be two and a half years in MA’s post-Gillingham interviewUpdate after the signing of Max Sanders:
Goalkeepers: (2)
Sam Long, 18 (unknown)
Alex Palmer, 24 (season loan from WBA)
Ethan Ross, 23 (June 2021) (on loan to Weymouth to the end of the season)
Defenders: (9)
Joe Walsh, 28 (unknown) Centre-half
Lewis Montsma, 22 (June 2023) Centre-half
Sean Roughan, 17 (June 2023) Centre-half / left-back
Tayo Edun, 22 (June 2022) Left-back
Adam Jackson, 26 (unknown) Centre-half
Cohen Bramall, 24 (unknown) Left-back
Regan Poole, 22 (unknown) Right-back / centre-half
Hayden Cann, 17 (June 2023) Centre-half
TJ Eyoma, 20 (season loan from Spurs) Right-back / centre half
Max Melbourne, 22 (June 2022) Left-back (on loan to Walsall to the end of the season)
Central Midfielders: (5)
Jorge Grant, 26 (June 2023)
James Jones, 24 (June 2023)
Max Sanders (June 2023)
Liam Bridcutt, 31 (unknown)
Conor McGrandles, 25 (unknown)
Wingers: (3)
Harry Anderson, 23 (June 2021)
Theo Archibald, 22 (unknown)
Remy Howarth, 23 (June 2021)
Zack Elbouzedi, 22 (unknown, 'long-term deal') (on loan to Bolton to the end of the season)
Strikers: (5)
Tom Hopper, 27 (June 2023)
Anthony Scully, 21 (June 2021)
Callum Morton, 20 (season loan from WBA)
Brennan Johnson, 19 (season loan from Nottingham Forest)
Morgan Rogers, 18 (on loan from Man City to the end of the season)
Total: 24
Contracted: 22
In on loan: 5
Out on loan: 3
Average age at 31 December 2020: 23 years 0 months
(excluding players out on loan)
OK, we'll go with that.Poole’s contract indicated to be two and a half years in MA’s post-Gillingham interview
Not going to steal ScotImps thunder, but looking at this I reckon most of the ‘unknown’ will be beyond this season with Archibald my main doubt as to contract length,Update after the signing of Max Sanders:
Goalkeepers: (2)
Sam Long, 18 (unknown)
Alex Palmer, 24 (season loan from WBA)
Ethan Ross, 23 (June 2021) (on loan to Weymouth to the end of the season)
Defenders: (9)
Joe Walsh, 28 (unknown) Centre-half
Lewis Montsma, 22 (June 2023) Centre-half
Regan Poole, 22 (June 2023) Right-back
Sean Roughan, 17 (June 2023) Centre-half / left-back
Tayo Edun, 22 (June 2022) Left-back
Adam Jackson, 26 (unknown) Centre-half
Cohen Bramall, 24 (unknown) Left-back
Hayden Cann, 17 (June 2023) Centre-half
TJ Eyoma, 20 (season loan from Spurs) Right-back / centre half
Max Melbourne, 22 (June 2022) Left-back (on loan to Walsall to the end of the season)
Central Midfielders: (5)
Jorge Grant, 26 (June 2023)
James Jones, 24 (June 2023)
Max Sanders (June 2023)
Liam Bridcutt, 31 (unknown)
Conor McGrandles, 25 (unknown)
Wingers: (3)
Harry Anderson, 23 (June 2021)
Theo Archibald, 22 (unknown)
Remy Howarth, 23 (June 2021)
Zack Elbouzedi, 22 (unknown, 'long-term deal') (on loan to Bolton to the end of the season)
Strikers: (5)
Tom Hopper, 27 (June 2023)
Anthony Scully, 21 (June 2021)
Callum Morton, 20 (season loan from WBA)
Brennan Johnson, 19 (season loan from Nottingham Forest)
Morgan Rogers, 18 (on loan from Man City to the end of the season)
Total: 24
Contracted: 22
In on loan: 5
Out on loan: 3
Average age at 31 December 2020: 23 years 0 months
(excluding players out on loan)
I hope you are right about H. Big if, but should we be promoted it would be fantastic for him personally to represent the club in four different divisions.Not going to steal ScotImps thunder, but looking at this I reckon most of the ‘unknown’ will be beyond this season with Archibald my main doubt as to contract length,
Harry is listed as expiring this season but when he signed a ‘long term contract’ in 2019 was described as being well beyond his previous contract which was due in 2020, so to me suggests 2022 at least.
Was just going to agree and then I remembered there will be at least one from Luton - Pelly Ruddock-Mpanzu, who joined them initially on loan before signing permanently shortly after (similarly to Harry) in 2013 when they were in the Conference and is still playing for them now in the Championship.I hope you are right about H. Big if, but should we be promoted it would be fantastic for him personally to represent the club in four different divisions.
I can't imagine many players in relatively modern times have done that; maybe a Swansea player along the way?
Britton for Swansea I think? Bournemouth and Hull might have some?I hope you are right about H. Big if, but should we be promoted it would be fantastic for him personally to represent the club in four different divisions.
I can't imagine many players in relatively modern times have done that; maybe a Swansea player along the way?