joe77
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Post by joe77 on Jul 2, 2024 12:20:17 GMT
I'd like to see Njoku stay with the squad and push for a place but no big surprise if there is another loan move.
Interesting to see what the depth looks like when the season gets underway. Always a difficult balance on a small budget.
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btb
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Post by btb on Jul 2, 2024 12:29:02 GMT
So, by my count, our squad currently looks as follows: Gks: Stevens and Reyes, plus Chadwick (youth) CB: Morrison, Jobe, Rossi, Watts, Okedina (T/L) Fullbacks: Bennett, Gibbons, Andrew C Midfield: Digby, Cousins, Hoddle, Thomas (l/t injury), Barton (youth) Wide players/Forwards: KaiKai, Kachunga, Brophy, McConnell, Strikers: Lavery, Njoku (effectively youth) Keepers, we're probably sorted for now. I'd say we're over stocked with centre backs, although Rossi has had regular spells out with injury, so maybe not? Watts replaced Rennett. Fullbacks, we're light on cover since Dunk's departure, and may need more if Bennett moves on. Centre mid lacks a creative player for me. Wide players, although we've got four, I'm not convinced that's enough options/cover with how Monk may want to play, given that neither Kachunga or McConnell are out and out wingers. Striker is definitely light. So that's what, 3/4, maybe even 5 more players needed still? Is Kaunda no longer around? I thought he was contracted for next season.
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markt
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Post by markt on Jul 2, 2024 12:31:11 GMT
So, by my count, our squad currently looks as follows: Gks: Stevens and Reyes, plus Chadwick (youth) CB: Morrison, Jobe, Rossi, Watts, Okedina (T/L) Fullbacks: Bennett, Gibbons, Andrew C Midfield: Digby, Cousins, Hoddle, Thomas (l/t injury), Barton (youth) Wide players/Forwards: KaiKai, Kachunga, Brophy, McConnell, Strikers: Lavery, Njoku (effectively youth) Keepers, we're probably sorted for now. I'd say we're over stocked with centre backs, although Rossi has had regular spells out with injury, so maybe not? Watts replaced Rennett. Fullbacks, we're light on cover since Dunk's departure, and may need more if Bennett moves on. Centre mid lacks a creative player for me. Wide players, although we've got four, I'm not convinced that's enough options/cover with how Monk may want to play, given that neither Kachunga or McConnell are out and out wingers. Striker is definitely light. So that's what, 3/4, maybe even 5 more players needed still? Is Kaunda no longer around? I thought he was contracted for next season. He is around and will no doubt be lined up for a season long loan at maybe Conference level
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Post by kentishu on Jul 2, 2024 12:41:27 GMT
May has not actually gone yet has he? I would be surprised if he joined FGR, he is easily capable of L2 and possibly would prefer to fight for a place with us.
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Post by jamescufc7 on Jul 2, 2024 13:43:01 GMT
Given we don’t know what sort of formation Monk wants to play the next incomings should give us more of an idea. If we play a back 3/5 then I would think he would want to replace Okedina if he does leave, if he plays a 4 then we look set with what we have. Full back is interesting as you probably could get away with the 3 we have however an extra one to cover injuries wouldn’t be the worst thing.
Central midfield looks light regardless of formation, i think we could do with 2 more creative midfielders that ideally can either play deep or as a 10.
Up front looks very light so would expect 2/3 more there with 1/2 of them being able to play on the wing.
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Post by Andrewlang on Jul 2, 2024 13:46:49 GMT
FGR are splashing the cash so although the level is a bit beneath him it wouldn't surprise me at all if they could attract him.
I'd have to think he'll be a way down the pecking order here if we sign our targets so for the sake of his career I think he's better moving rather than fighting for his place and more than likely not playing.
Andrew
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markt
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Post by markt on Jul 2, 2024 13:49:03 GMT
I'd like to see Njoku stay with the squad and push for a place but no big surprise if there is another loan move. Interesting to see what the depth looks like when the season gets underway. Always a difficult balance on a small budget. Agree with that, I'd like to see him in and around the squad as his pace makes him a real impact player to bring off the bench and he knows where the goal is..
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Post by funkymonk on Jul 2, 2024 14:07:35 GMT
Honestly, don't see that happening with Njoku, love the story and all that, but suspect he'll do well to be loaned out to a professional division next year.
Edging up the pyramid though, which is all you can ask for.
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Post by Andrewlang on Jul 2, 2024 14:32:19 GMT
He was at conference regionals with Scum Sports and Braintree so I think a national league loan wouldn't be too unreasonable this season.
Andrew
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cambsno
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Post by cambsno on Jul 2, 2024 14:43:16 GMT
I'd like to see Njoku stay with the squad and push for a place but no big surprise if there is another loan move. Interesting to see what the depth looks like when the season gets underway. Always a difficult balance on a small budget. Agree with that, I'd like to see him in and around the squad as his pace makes him a real impact player to bring off the bench and he knows where the goal is.. I don't get the hype - yes, that one game he looked a nuisance and created a goal BUT 1 goal in 5 at Boro Sports is a long way from L1. Yes, 13 in 19 at St Ives is good but that is even further away from this level. Thats like watching 3 Brophy games (incl. the one he scored in) and saying he knows where the goal is! For me he is a player to loan out to Conference or even L2, and if he does well there can impact 2nd half of season
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Post by funkymonk on Jul 2, 2024 14:59:00 GMT
He was at conference regionals with Scum Sports and Braintree so I think a national league loan wouldn't be too unreasonable this season. Andrew Yeah exactly, by do well I mean to get a loan like that and play regularly. Braintree went up didn't they? Surely that'd be the first port of call.
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danboyb
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Post by danboyb on Jul 2, 2024 16:15:51 GMT
Njoku needs to go and learn his trade. If he’s in the squad come the end of August then we’ve either missed out on 2 or 3 targets or hit major injury problems.
The clamour for him last season is an indication of just how desperate things were at times. That’s no disrespect to Njoku, it’s more a criticism of some others.
I’d expect McConnell and Hoddle to be around the squad, but the other 3 or 4 youngsters will be better served getting some experience and gaining some confidence elsewhere.
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Brophypants
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Post by Brophypants on Jul 2, 2024 16:55:43 GMT
Njoku needs to go and learn his trade. If he’s in the squad come the end of August then we’ve either missed out on 2 or 3 targets or hit major injury problems. The clamour for him last season is an indication of just how desperate things were at times. That’s no disrespect to Njoku, it’s more a criticism of some others. I’d expect McConnell and Hoddle to be around the squad, but the other 3 or 4 youngsters will be better served getting some experience and gaining some confidence elsewhere. Are you counting Jobe as one of those youngsters, or has he done enough that he's out of the discussion already?
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danboyb
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Post by danboyb on Jul 2, 2024 17:07:46 GMT
Njoku needs to go and learn his trade. If he’s in the squad come the end of August then we’ve either missed out on 2 or 3 targets or hit major injury problems. The clamour for him last season is an indication of just how desperate things were at times. That’s no disrespect to Njoku, it’s more a criticism of some others. I’d expect McConnell and Hoddle to be around the squad, but the other 3 or 4 youngsters will be better served getting some experience and gaining some confidence elsewhere. Are you counting Jobe as one of those youngsters, or has he done enough that he's out of the discussion already? I would have Jobe around, it will be interesting to see if he does start though. Good competition in those positions, especially if Rossi can stay fit. I think Jobe will establish himself as a regular as the season goes on though. We could always send him to Walsall if not.
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Post by bileysbootlace on Jul 2, 2024 18:51:54 GMT
Speaking of Jobe. Anyone know if he's still recovering from injury as noticeably absent from any of the training ground coverage so far. Can't remember what his expected return was likely.
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