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To add, and on reflection, any recruitment team can only do so much and provide the talent, if those players are then deemed not good enough or frozen out then the model becomes unsustainable.
We have one that scored a hat-full last season. A different level but definitely proven. Mind, if he cuts it at L1 level we might struggle to keep him. I think he will.I know they are expensive but I stilll think we are short of a proven goalscorer.
Totally agreeOverall I'd agree with that, apart from Maguire getting selected every week ahead of Sanders or Sorensen.
That was definitely not form-based, although of course it doesn't mean that either Sanders or Sorensen would have established themselves as first choices given a longer run.
Adelakun was completely underused from the bench after his run in the side. Probably a correct selection decision to drop him, as you say, but to then banish him from games completely was wrong. Adelakun has the ability to change a game if brought on for the last twenty minutes.
A demonstrably weaker squad than the one that finished 17th last season, with a rookie Manager in charge.
We have to hope the 4-5 loan signings will hit the ground running. I’d take 17th again now.
I also wondered what we thought around the same time 2 seasons ago…..You posted this on the 23rd June- come back when the transfer window closes
To add, and on reflection, any recruitment team can only do so much and provide the talent, if those players are then deemed not good enough or frozen out then the model becomes unsustainable.
You posted this on the 23rd June- come back when the transfer window closes
I did indeed. Maybe we should start a thread titled ‘Squad - Where we will be when the transfer window closes?’
This season for me feels like a complete restart from the momentum that we have had from the last 6 years.
It's nice to be restarting as a Division 1 team and not from the foot of the National League.
I agree with those saying they have no idea how good we are and how good the squad will blend, but I also agree we look short at DM and a proven goalscorer. I wonder if Tyler Walker is an option? I know he's had a poor couple of seasons but that does that put him in the 'potential bargain' category?
Just under 3 weeks to the start and I was just mulling over what team I'd put out if the Exeter game was tomorrow
I'd go wing backs in a 3-4-3 /5-2-3 (when defending)
Rushworth
Poole Jackson O'Connor
Eyoma Bishop Sanders Robson
Scully Hopper Vernam
Subs: Long Roughan Oakley-Boothe Sorensen Kendall House Benn
Mandriou won't be ready due to his knock and perhaps Walsh wouldn't be quite ready. Montsma I don't expect to see until the autumn.
If that's the team announced when I take my seat on the 30th I'd be quite excited to see how it gelled. I think talk of 2/3 extra signings just might be unnecessary as it stands.
I'm sure some will disagree
Yep and I’m definately one. 2 fullbacks who haven’t played as wingbacks and their main attributes are defending. A 2 man lightweight midfield, have we not learnt from last year? Might as well hold up a sign allowing free access to destroy our defence.Just under 3 weeks to the start and I was just mulling over what team I'd put out if the Exeter game was tomorrow
I'd go wing backs in a 3-4-3 /5-2-3 (when defending)
Rushworth
Poole Jackson O'Connor
Eyoma Bishop Sanders Robson
Scully Hopper Vernam
Subs: Long Roughan Oakley-Boothe Sorensen Kendall House Benn
Mandriou won't be ready due to his knock and perhaps Walsh wouldn't be quite ready. Montsma I don't expect to see until the autumn.
If that's the team announced when I take my seat on the 30th I'd be quite excited to see how it gelled. I think talk of 2/3 extra signings just might be unnecessary as it stands.
I'm sure some will disagree