The great big short Summer Transfer and "What the hell do we do now" Thread
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Phatnovice
Vital 1st Team Regular
If the paperwork was submitted late as has been put forward, this was always going to be the outcome.
If the reports are correct that the player was the one delaying things, then I don't blame the club for the deal falling through due to late paperwork.
What I do blame them for though is wasting effort and money on a bound to lose appeal. Another example of poor decision making in the upper echelons.
If the reports are correct that the player was the one delaying things, then I don't blame the club for the deal falling through due to late paperwork.
What I do blame them for though is wasting effort and money on a bound to lose appeal. Another example of poor decision making in the upper echelons.
the jock
Vital Football Legend
. This year looks like it's going to be mid table at best with another big overhaul next summer. I'd be questioning my future if I was the owner after the year the club has had.
Its actually so bad we have 4 full backs..but may start with jenkinson there at the weekend .
Its actually so bad we have 4 full backs..but may start with jenkinson there at the weekend .
Geedo61
Vital Squad Member
Too early to say that, there is a long way to go - I am think the play-offs are well within our reach. I am seeing game-on-game improvement.
Can't see Jenkinson starting at LB on Saturday - but maybe at RB - not convinced by Christie so far.
I wouldn't be surprised in Bonk starts at LB @ Boro.
BlackGold
Vital 1st Team Regular
Mighten isn't ready, so forest are losing out with Alex as back-up; should have gone on loan to Lincoln a la Brennan.
Puts more pressure on Lolley, Ameobi, Knockhart and Freeman to do the business; what with the pressing game Hughton wishes to play, and not subbing players within the games, its a lot to ask of four players to cover three positions.
Big loss is Grosicki. I personally don't care if he was looking for the best deal he could, nor if he had to be persuaded to sign.
He's still quality at Championship level and would have been a mega signing.
Oh well, be a nice bonus in January if NFFC get the deal over the line.
BlackGold
Vital 1st Team Regular
Christie with the assist for the goal last night?
the jock
Vital Football Legend
He hasn't been seen though as he. Cant see it happening.
Christie has brought us back to the days of having a dodgy right back.
Will.NFFC
Vital Football Hero
I’d probably rather have darikwa at RB as well.
All though Christie put in a good cross (not brilliant) for the goal, I felt across the 90 mins he was inconsistent, gives away too many needless fouls and looses his man too frequently. Similar can be said of Ioannou. The reason he ended up giving a red card foul was his inability to control a simple pass. He too gives silly fouls and is inconsistent. YR deserves to play given his performances last season. Jenkinson played well last night and could come in at RB.
Would play Lolley/Ameobi on left with Knockaert on right. Freeman behind Taylor. Yates deserves continuing in midfield. Who is his partner. Colback, Cafu or Arter?
Would play Lolley/Ameobi on left with Knockaert on right. Freeman behind Taylor. Yates deserves continuing in midfield. Who is his partner. Colback, Cafu or Arter?
BlackGold
Vital 1st Team Regular
So it was a good cross? It lead to a goal, what more could he do?
Don't really see the logic of removing a player who had a positive impact on the game for one who is, at best, a back-up.
Knockhart not really covering in the same way Lolley does has affected Christie's defending somewhat, IMO.
Geedo61
Vital Squad Member
Not so much of a problem going forward - can't defend though.
Boro under Warnock will expose that and Jenkinson is better in the air for when they lump the high balls in
BlackGold
Vital 1st Team Regular
Can they play to the same intensity for 15+ games until January? Will Mighten provide adequate back-up if any pick up injuries, lose form or knacker themselves?
BlackGold
Vital 1st Team Regular
Lack of cover has hampered him over the last game or so. Maybe Hughton regards Knockhart's attacking presence as enough to make up for his lack of support defensively?
I don't think Jenkinson had a bad game when he came on, but will provide zero attacking presence.
Geedo61
Vital Squad Member
I can see CH changing it around depending on the opposition - maybe 3 at the back on occassions and using Wing backs to provide the width. I can see Christie playing better in that formation than in a back 4
The issue in January could be this. If we are still in the bottom half of the table, then will Knockaert want to sign on a perm by Jan 7th, or go back to Fulham and maybe get another loan elsewhere? Either way, Fulham are going down and have better resources to try again for a 3rd promotion next year.
Then will Grabban want out in Jan and seek that Qatari payday?
All conjecture I know, but there is the possibility of being in the bottom half come new year, and our 2 most potent forwards wanting out.
Then will Grabban want out in Jan and seek that Qatari payday?
All conjecture I know, but there is the possibility of being in the bottom half come new year, and our 2 most potent forwards wanting out.
BlackGold
Vital 1st Team Regular
He's used five players in all his games, and jenkinson only because of Ioannou's red card. Not once has he altered his back-line to three central defenders.
Arter was a big miss last night. Hopefully he's back for Middlesboro.
