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Post by El Goodo on Aug 6, 2024 17:06:45 GMT
Brendan Kiernan scored a hattrick against us for Harrogate could do a job etc
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Post by The Abbey Stalker on Aug 6, 2024 17:15:20 GMT
Anyone else keep refreshing this thread in the (vain) hope we’ve brought someone in?
That’s someone who’s had a pre-season and is ready to go!
Fearing for our start, especially with Monk’s dismal record at numerous clubs in the first 6+ games.
I liked our approach v WBA, especially first half but we just don’t have the squad available to compete at League 1 level over 90 minutes for the next month or so at a minimum.
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Post by Wingco's Boy on Aug 6, 2024 18:10:25 GMT
Anyone else keep refreshing this thread in the (vain) hope we’ve brought someone in? Oh yes. And the Transfer Rumours thread, which at the time of writing was the 23rd thread in the list. 23rd!
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Post by El Goodo on Aug 7, 2024 10:44:27 GMT
I notice Panutche Camara has gone back to Crawley. Would have taken him in a heartbeat.
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Post by imp566 on Aug 7, 2024 10:48:03 GMT
The squad photo is really late this year, as is the announcement of squad numbers - unless I have missed something? Usually have the squad numbers before now, although I can see why they might be holding off if they are hoping for more incoming moves.
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Post by El Goodo on Aug 7, 2024 11:01:15 GMT
The photo went up on Twitter and the was immediately deleted. Perhaps we're keeping a signing (or two) under wraps before the weekend, although that's probably wishful thinking.
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Post by cufcwill on Aug 7, 2024 11:03:54 GMT
Squad section on the website has been updated for most of the players with new photos/numbers, would be surprised if we had a new signing in the photo considering it was taken a few days ago now and surely they would've been announced by now. www.cambridgeunited.com/squad/57
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Post by El Goodo on Aug 7, 2024 11:06:07 GMT
Depends what level of kidology Monk wants to engage Stockport with in regards to his line-up for the opening game.
Loft missing the photo day, clearly. Must have been off being treated somewhere. Also how many names does Watts need?
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Post by getoffmyland on Aug 7, 2024 11:09:02 GMT
So, few days to go, and seemingly looks like a small squad assembled, which has caused us issues over the last couple of seasons. However, putting a positive slant on it, is there belief that this small squad, is collectively better than previous small squads? Hopefully it is, as it going to need to be, as the league looks collectively tougher this year.
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Post by Jerrycamb on Aug 7, 2024 11:24:22 GMT
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Post by danielcufc on Aug 7, 2024 11:34:58 GMT
Nearly as many back room staff as players - prehaps Euell or Corr can do a job up front!
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Post by joe77 on Aug 7, 2024 11:41:48 GMT
So, few days to go, and seemingly looks like a small squad assembled, which has caused us issues over the last couple of seasons. However, putting a positive slant on it, is there belief that this small squad, is collectively better than previous small squads? Hopefully it is, as it going to need to be, as the league looks collectively tougher this year. Midfield is stronger, when everyone is fit. Apart from that.........
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Post by malotru on Aug 7, 2024 12:54:49 GMT
We have a first XI that on paper should survive but we currently don’t have a squad that will survive because at least 4 of the starting 11 will suffer an injury that will keep them out for 1-2 months+. I’m 100% Monk and his staff can see this and there will be at least 1 incoming into the 1st team and 2-3 more to beef up the squad in various positions. I think we may have to wait until the last few days of August for that to happen though.
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Post by danielcufc on Aug 7, 2024 13:57:59 GMT
We have a first XI that on paper should survive but we currently don’t have a squad that will survive because at least 4 of the starting 11 will suffer an injury that will keep them out for 1-2 months+. I’m 100% Monk and his staff can see this and there will be at least 1 incoming into the 1st team and 2-3 more to beef up the squad in various positions. I think we may have to wait until the last few days of August for that to happen though. I think everyone can see this and most interviews with Monk allude to nore players coming in. The issue could be how we start with a depleted squad. One thing that has been in our favour the last 2 years is that the BST U's have started brightly so we've had points on the board. If more competition doesn't arrive until the end of the window (and how fit/unift) they are, it may be we find ourselves in the bottom 6 by mid Sept if we don't start brightly. I remember the board being forced into upping the budget in 16/17 to bring in Uche & Halliday at the deadline after a poor start under Derry. The loan market does seem to be moving higher up now - Pish signed someone from City yesterday - and a few going out to Champ clubs so maybe that's where we may get some benefit.
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Post by Jerrycamb on Aug 7, 2024 14:41:01 GMT
Nearly as many back room staff as players - prehaps Euell or Corr can do a job up front! Jobe, Thomas and Loft didn't get the Memo.
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