danielcufc
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Post by danielcufc on Jun 25, 2024 14:08:51 GMT
Back in for pre season training tomorrow according to Gibbons in his interview so hopefully some others are on the way this week!
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joe77
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Post by joe77 on Jun 25, 2024 15:10:00 GMT
Back in for pre season training tomorrow according to Gibbons in his interview so hopefully some others are on the way this week! A back up GK, maybe a centre mid (if Cousins goes) and 2 or 3 strikers and that will about do it, I think.
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Post by El Goodo on Jun 25, 2024 15:11:27 GMT
We need a central midfielder regardless of what happens with Cousins (and May, Simper & Lankester).
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joe77
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Post by joe77 on Jun 25, 2024 15:14:02 GMT
We need a central midfielder regardless of what happens with Cousins (and May, Simper & Lankester). Yeah, I don't disagree, but I'm not sure we'll get it. I don't think the summer shopping list will be as long as some people seem to think.
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malotru
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Post by malotru on Jun 25, 2024 15:35:30 GMT
I imagine KaiKai will be the next unveiling.
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Post by El Goodo on Jun 25, 2024 15:47:59 GMT
Yeah, I don't disagree, but I'm not sure we'll get it. I don't think the summer shopping list will be as long as some people seem to think. I dunno, I think a young loanee in that position is quite likely. Wouldn't be surprised at a return for Weir either, given he's out of contract at Brighton this summer.
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danielcufc
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Post by danielcufc on Jun 25, 2024 15:53:10 GMT
We need a central midfielder regardless of what happens with Cousins (and May, Simper & Lankester). Yeah, I don't disagree, but I'm not sure we'll get it. I don't think the summer shopping list will be as long as some people seem to think. You keep saying you think we will have a small squad which of course is your opinion. I don’t agree myself. We’ve survived on the last day 2 years running and need to improve the squad. A smallish squad with the same players isn’t going to kick on in my view. Defensively we are probably done bar a left back but we need creativity in midfield and 3 strikers at least. Maybe one or two like May, Lankester need to move first. I think we may add more loans than last season as well.
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joe77
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Post by joe77 on Jun 25, 2024 15:58:54 GMT
Yeah, I don't disagree, but I'm not sure we'll get it. I don't think the summer shopping list will be as long as some people seem to think. I dunno, I think a young loanee in that position is quite likely. Wouldn't be surprised at a return for Weir either, given he's out of contract at Brighton this summer. Yeah, wouldn't mind seeing Weir back here. Felt he was a little underrated and under utilised in his previous spell. Would be interesting to see what impact he could make with more experience under his belt now.
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malotru
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Post by malotru on Jun 25, 2024 16:09:11 GMT
With Monk’s managerial experience in the top 2 divisions it may mean he’s always worked with a large squad as seems to be the norm at Prem and large Championship clubs.
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Bendigeidfran
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Post by Bendigeidfran on Jun 26, 2024 13:30:39 GMT
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Dylan
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Post by Dylan on Jun 26, 2024 13:35:49 GMT
Feels slightly weird that there's a vibe of "getting the band back together" after last season (also assuming Cousins signs), however, I don't think they're bad players and hopefully under GM can perform a whole lot better.
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Post by davidskibob on Jun 26, 2024 13:37:30 GMT
so only Mannion didn't take the offer (Cousins pending) I'm viewing this is a positive outcome for the Gary Monk appointment...
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 26, 2024 13:43:52 GMT
Hmm.
Well, not sure what to say about that. General feeling is that he was a bit underwhelming but had quite reasonable G/A for a team that struggled with it's G's and A's. He's the upside down Brophy.
I think also we tended to get the ball to him with his back to goal and he's not at his best on the turn with little midfield support, I think, so maybe if we can sort out the issues around him (as we know midfield creativity was a huge problem) then he could be a huge asset?
I'm a bit meh at the moment and think I would've preferred to roll the dice on at least one of Kach, Kaikai or Brophy.
Andrew
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joe77
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Post by joe77 on Jun 26, 2024 13:46:18 GMT
Feels slightly weird that there's a vibe of "getting the band back together" after last season (also assuming Cousins signs), however, I don't think they're bad players and hopefully under GM can perform a whole lot better. My thoughts exactly about 'getting the band back together'. Still, if Monk thinks he can get more out of them, then we have to trust his judgement. Survival next season feels like our toughest assignment yet but hopefully the new recruitment when it happens will show an uptick in quality to try to meet that challenge.
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squeeze.
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Post by squeeze. on Jun 26, 2024 14:04:45 GMT
In 121 appearances between them last year Kachunga, Kai Kai & Brophy offered 8 goals and 7 assists
If we like having them around because they are nice guys and good in the dressing room then offer them jobs as kitmen instead.
I hope they ram these words down my throat and Monk gets more out of them but I just do not understand it at this point.
We have been in League One for three seasons. The league is getting stronger. Good vibes will not keep us safe or push us on.
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