Raw Dykes Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 It's not a question of why I am looking to sell them - both Kennedy and Gallagher are mid to late 20's and will want first team football - I think, along with Waghorn, when they realise they aren't first team players they'll ask for a transfer. De Laet can play left back along with Schlupp too. Both Marshall and Knockaert can play right side and Dyer has also played there too! I really don't think Kennedy will be leaving. He's been happy as backup for two years. Why would he all of a sudden realise he isn't a first team player now? De Laet can cover LB, but then we'd need Moore at RB, and that leaves us with only Morgan at CB. We've only got five senior defenders available currently, and that's including the inexperienced Moore, so I can't see any of them being sold any time soon. I did think Gallagher would want to leave, but the transfer window has been open a while, and he's still here, so maybe he's happy to fight for his place. I think Waghorn will realise he has to work his way back into the team after his injury, and I think he'll probably be staying with us for now. I think the squad looks about right now when everyone's fit. I don't think there'll be many more sold or bought. Maybe a defender on loan, but that's about it, I think.
Guest Col city fan Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 I really don't think Kennedy will be leaving. He's been happy as backup for two years. Why would he all of a sudden realise he isn't a first team player now? De Laet can cover LB, but then we'd need Moore at RB, and that leaves us with only Morgan at CB. We've only got five senior defenders available currently, and that's including the inexperienced Moore, so I can't see any of them being sold any time soon. I did think Gallagher would want to leave, but the transfer window has been open a while, and he's still here, so maybe he's happy to fight for his place. I think Waghorn will realise he has to work his way back into the team after his injury, and I think he'll probably be staying with us for now. I think the squad looks about right now when everyone's fit. I don't think there'll be many more sold or bought. Maybe a defender on loan, but that's about it, I think. I would say that's about spot on. It appears that Nige is pretty much satisfied with his squad, they seem to be quite content that this season is going to be 'a squad effort'. Barring injury to key personnel ( eg Morgan), which may see Pearson bringing in someone on loan, I think that's probably about it...
Happy Fox Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 Apparently Motherwell have rejected a 250K bid for CB Shaun Hutchinson from a championship club could we be that team that have bid for him?
dpjfox Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 it was rumoured Zak was in contention tonight (but i doubt it), with Parkes suspended, any injuries to Morgan or Moore tonight we may be forced into loan market
1884Fox Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 I would bring Heskey back just so he can retire happy and back where it all began. Isn't that what was said he wanted to do anyway?
Guest nathan. Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 Bringing Heskey back would be pointless now
MGLCFC Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 I really don't think Kennedy will be leaving. He's been happy as backup for two years. Why would he all of a sudden realise he isn't a first team player now? De Laet can cover LB, but then we'd need Moore at RB, and that leaves us with only Morgan at CB. We've only got five senior defenders available currently, and that's including the inexperienced Moore, so I can't see any of them being sold any time soon. I did think Gallagher would want to leave, but the transfer window has been open a while, and he's still here, so maybe he's happy to fight for his place. I think Waghorn will realise he has to work his way back into the team after his injury, and I think he'll probably be staying with us for now. I think the squad looks about right now when everyone's fit. I don't think there'll be many more sold or bought. Maybe a defender on loan, but that's about it, I think. Kennedy was on loan at Peterborough last year and had a agreed a move until he got injured. It was probably the return of Pearson that gave him hope. I can't believe any professional footballer (Logan apart) who move to a Club, hardly ever play and are in the prime of their career can be happy at not playing. As I said, it's not a matter of wanting to sell, but rather these players knocking on the managers door and asking to leave. The point you make about the transfer window being open a while is not that relevant IMO as Gallagher and Waghorn are fighting for first team places - come 31st August and if they haven't been involved I can see them wanting first team football. The point about De Laet being able to play left back is cover, as is Schlupp. Moore is the cover for right back, as could SSL be, when fit.
Raw Dykes Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 Kennedy was on loan at Peterborough last year and had a agreed a move until he got injured. It was probably the return of Pearson that gave him hope. I can't believe any professional footballer (Logan apart) who move to a Club, hardly ever play and are in the prime of their career can be happy at not playing. As I said, it's not a matter of wanting to sell, but rather these players knocking on the managers door and asking to leave. I see your point, but there are players in their prime who realise that they are backup and are happy to wait for their chance. I think Kennedy is one of those players. The point you make about the transfer window being open a while is not that relevant IMO as Gallagher and Waghorn are fighting for first team places - come 31st August and if they haven't been involved I can see them wanting first team football. Maybe you're right, but we don't know what they've been told or what they're thinking. They might play a part, they might want to move, or they might be patient. The point about De Laet being able to play left back is cover, as is Schlupp. Moore is the cover for right back, as could SSL be, when fit. That's all pretty irrelevant. Even if all five of the senior defenders currently available could cover any position across the defence, it wouldn't make any difference to the numbers. There's still only five of them, and we can't afford to sell any at the moment.
marty78 Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 With only two weeks before the window shuts I just can't see why a player would ask to leave having not played between now and then. In January maybe but not after two weeks. It could happen but seems unlikely
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 All players who wont give him the grief he cannot handle. We ain't going up, that's a certainty. We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes:
Wymsey Posted 14 August 2012 Posted 14 August 2012 We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wally alert!!!
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 All players who wont give him the grief he cannot handle. We ain't going up, that's a certainty. We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes: I think you'd be much more content following a team from Manchester, take your pick.
ARM1968 Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 Hmm. The squad is reasonable. A couple of gaps remain but I think we are in a better place this season. Some experience. Some young, hungry players. Probably a couple of loan additions. Can't see another permanent signing.
Mark_w Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 All players who wont give him the grief he cannot handle. We ain't going up, that's a certainty. We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes: Was everyone's optimism bringing you down?
Corky Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 All players who wont give him the grief he cannot handle. We ain't going up, that's a certainty. We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes: Where did you read that? Or did you make it up?
woznotwos Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 I believe the squads better ! play offs this year i reckon 5th/6th place .
Petchy Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 I can't believe people think our squad is 'shit' this year... they need to start playing some FIFA, then they'll realise how good it is when you force yourself to leave the likes of Danns, Nugent and King on the bench.
Out Foxed Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 We need a CB! How about Upson? injury prone average high wages
Fox1994 Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 We need a CB! How about Upson? Naughton on loan would be better!
foxes2011 Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 All players who wont give him the grief he cannot handle. We ain't going up, that's a certainty. We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes: god this is the time for optomism not the negativity i think we have as good a chance as anyone to finish into the top 6, lets get behind the team
oxford blue Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 Naughton on loan would be better! I can't see this a realistic possibility as he has been given the no 16 shirt in the Spurs squad. Moreover, it would mean dropping De Laet or playing him away from a position from which he's made a very good start.
Mark_w Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 Naughton on loan would be better! Daniel Alves on loan would be better.
Unabomber Posted 15 August 2012 Posted 15 August 2012 All players who wont give him the grief he cannot handle. We ain't going up, that's a certainty. We now really do have a shit squad, to match our so called manager. :yesyes:
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