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Post by Jonah (Option 3 Badge Chooser) on Jun 26, 2024 16:20:40 GMT
I really don't rate the one year deal. He's 28, in the likely peak of his career, and we don't want to nail him down for those years / he thinks he can do better next season. In either case I would prefer not to keep him, if it gets down to the wire again this season what does he have to play for?
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Post by squeeze. on Jun 26, 2024 16:21:08 GMT
Presumably not a line manager of any sort wherever he/she works. Someone not performing as you'd like? No point giving them training, just bomb them out.... If someone is having that little impact after one year - 3 in Brophys case - I would cease any investment in their training, as we had the opportunity to do. As I literally said earlier, I hope they ram these words back down my throat. I suspect they won’t, I will be delighted if they do. Have a nice day everyone.
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Post by danielcufc on Jun 26, 2024 17:49:53 GMT
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 26, 2024 17:59:21 GMT
A few things. I like all the hugging. More hugging.
Also "deep green".
That was cute.
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Post by Brophypants on Jun 26, 2024 18:01:51 GMT
How long before this did they announce Cousins' return? Long enough to be polite, short enough for oiks like me to hint at things untoward? Must be nice to have a first day back. Haven't had one of those since I was in school!
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Post by Tom Shaw's Fist of Rage on Jun 26, 2024 18:02:51 GMT
Green third kit confirmed. Thomas buying two bucket hats confirmed. Barry Corr not liking anything confirmed.
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Post by malotru on Jun 26, 2024 18:06:36 GMT
If I’m honest, I’m a little underwhelmed by our squad building so far. Of course there’s plenty of time for new signings before August but as soon as the final whistle ended at Vale I was ready for the team that Gary Monk built. It was obvious he was just trying to squeeze every last drop out of a very limited squad put together by Bonner and The Snake to keep us above the line with 1 hand tied behind his back with injuries and Macauley Bonne upfront.
I really thought he would be more ruthless in releasing players and we’d be much more active in recruiting new players than it looks like we’re going to be. I hope that players like SK, JC, JB, EK , PD and JL will be options rather than first name on the team sheets due to more new midfield faces.
Defensively we are sound and I’m excited to see Watts and Jobe play prominent roles and pleased Gibbons has signed as an option in defence. A new keeper to give competition to Stevens will probably be the end of defensive signings unless Bennet and Okedina both depart.
For a club our size and with our future plans, Monk is a ‘name’ manager and I really want to see a Gary Monk team rather than him overseeing someone else’s previous work.
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Post by flouncingarburyboy on Jun 26, 2024 18:30:57 GMT
If I’m honest, I’m a little underwhelmed by our squad building so far. Of course there’s plenty of time for new signings before August but as soon as the final whistle ended at Vale I was ready for the team that Gary Monk built. It was obvious he was just trying to squeeze every last drop out of a very limited squad put together by Bonner and The Snake to keep us above the line with 1 hand tied behind his back with injuries and Macauley Bonne upfront. I really thought he would be more ruthless in releasing players and we’d be much more active in recruiting new players than it looks like we’re going to be. I hope that players like SK, JC, JB, EK , PD and JL will be options rather than first name on the team sheets due to more new midfield faces. Defensively we are sound and I’m excited to see Watts and Jobe play prominent roles and pleased Gibbons has signed as an option in defence. A new keeper to give competition to Stevens will probably be the end of defensive signings unless Bennet and Okedina both depart. For a club our size and with our future plans, Monk is a ‘name’ manager and I really want to see a Gary Monk team rather than him overseeing someone else’s previous work. There's lots in that post I agree with and, in all honesty, was also probably expecting a more radical re-build. However, as was posted earlier, perhaps Monk wants to build from a base that he knows rather than rip the whole thing up and start again. He's obviously seen things in SK, JC, JB, EK, PD and JL that he likes and believes he can work with. I also wonder if he's drawing upon his experience at Birmingham City when they were under the transfer embargo where he had no choice but to work with what he had. This is going to be a real test of his tactical nous, coaching skills and how he creates and develops a Cambridge United identity . If we start to see a real, positive difference then I think you will really will see a 'Gary Monk team.'
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Post by Tom Shaw's Fist of Rage on Jun 26, 2024 18:41:58 GMT
Was telling that none of the transfer listed players were featured in that first day back video. Seems as if it's a very much, you'll need to find another club, not a gentle push towards the door.
As much as the last two seasons have been disappointing at the end of the day we've achieved what we set out to and with last year's squad at least you felt that where we ended up was likely towards the worst case scenario for that group of players given the off field issues. Therefore I can understand why the club doesn't want to completely start a new squad from scratch when the core already there should be solid enough to work around.
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Post by joffjog on Jun 26, 2024 18:54:28 GMT
I like all the hugging. More hugging Kach hugged everyone. Nice bloke.
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Post by danboyb on Jun 26, 2024 18:54:56 GMT
Arbury boy makes an excellent point. Had we released SK, JB, and EK we’d have been left with Digby, an, imo, unwanted Cousins, long term injured Thomas and the 3 transfer listed players in the wide and middle areas of the pitch. (Hoddle and McConnell prob not seen as starters just yet) the budget will only stretch so far.
We desperately need that creative midfielder and at least 2 strikers. Those 3 players alone will take up a fair chunk of the budget. Also now need a GK, which is as crucial as the other positions mentioned.
The 3 that have re signed can all do a job, they’ve proven that, could we do better? Possibly, but we could also do a lot worse. Think it was imp who said- better the devil you know. Monk has chosen that route, right now I can understand and agree with why he’s done it.
GK Watts Creative CM Striker
That’s the spine of the team, getting those signings right will determine what sort of season we have, not whether retaining or releasing the 3 mentioned was right or wrong.
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 26, 2024 18:58:40 GMT
"Kach hugged everyone. Nice bloke"
Kachugger more like.
Andrew
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Post by addyell on Jun 26, 2024 19:01:11 GMT
Am I getting my hopes up that Thomas doesn’t look as injured as I thought he would in the video?
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 26, 2024 19:04:25 GMT
Possibly, though I thought the same tbh.
ACL injuries are about 10-12 months out I think, I guess we don't know the severity of it though.
Andrew
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Post by flouncingarburyboy on Jun 26, 2024 19:10:53 GMT
Am I getting my hopes up that Thomas doesn’t look as injured as I thought he would in the video? It's the hope...(BOOM, BOOM!) EDIT: Apologies, I'm really bored at the moment bar the odd moment of Euros 24 interest. And the season kicking off at 5.30pm. I mean FFS. I wish I'd been born in 1934. That's sacrilege. Where's Fr Hackett when you need him?
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