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Transfer Rumours 2019/20

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Dennis, Apr 19, 2019.

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  1. Tolly856

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    What are you on about?

    To make it clear:

    *It wasn't fine when Bowyer was throwing out contracts to bench warmers.
    *I'm not supporting him for doing so.
    *My comments don't just apply to you, but also Bowyer who imo got it wrong.

    My stance is a very simple one. I want the first 11 strengthening with players who are good enough. As the midfield requires urgent attention, I'd prefer a first choice midfielder over a reserve striker.

    Very easy to understand, I'm not sure why you're making it so complex but please carry on doing so. There's nothing funnier than watching you huff and puff your way through an argument.
     
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  2. BoingBoing

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    Who said the forward would have to sit on the bench though? Other than Vaughan scoring and almost scoring a worldy from nothing, what has the partnership brought so far? Admittedly, Donaldson could come to the party too, but he’s not arrived yet and competition for places is a must.

    I’m not saying we don’t need another midfielder. I’m saying we can’t ignore that area of the pitch and assume we will be okay until January with just Vaughan, Donaldson and Patrick
     
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  3. bantam2708

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    Don't know what to make of will Buckley really. Would've liked some more pace down that side but if he's a Garry Thompson type winger then maybe he'll give us some balance.
     
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  4. BoingBoing

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    Stop being so offensive....!

    On another thread, when talking about giving Bowyer time or sacking him, you clearly opted for the former and defended him. My point is that you weren’t making snidely little comments about him making a great reserve team and a poor first team. So why use those words towards me?

    Fact is, you’re making this about one or the other when in reality, we need both. I actually agree with you that we need a midfielder and have said so many times already. Without, I think we will finish no higher than 15th.

    But my point is, having signed so many midfielders already, does BOWYER agree????

    The fact remains, before the window closes, we MUST sign BOTH a quality midfielder and a replacement forward
     
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  5. Botswana Bantam

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    If he's played on a wing and can cross a ball then Donaldson and Vaughan will have a chance.

    If he's played left/right side of some kind of diamond and troggs about in the middle 50% of the pitch then he'll be as hopeless as the rest of them.
     
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  6. cragglesnaggle

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    So we can compete with them? Must be a longer term deal than donny then cos why would you drop to league two if u have league one offers
     
  7. Tolly856

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    I don't want him sacked for signing Anderson, Colville and Devine but think it's a mistake.

    Hope that clears it up.
     
  8. BoingBoing

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    You don’t want him sacked for creating a poor 1st team but a great reserve team?

    Yes, it is clear, but what isn’t is why you think it ok to reply to my posts with snidey little comments, just because you disagree?
     
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  9. How

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    Hasn’t @Steeton@Steeton called last couple of signings?
     
  10. The Evidence

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    He has so could be something in the Buckley thing
     
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  11. Lordbantam

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    Have you got a d
    hes One of two on here that knows what’s happening
     
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  12. Tolly856

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    No, because I don't think he's created a poor 1st team. It's decent (something to work with) but it still needs a bit of work. Personally, I'm going to wait and see how he goes about rectifying the holes in our squad before calling for his head.

    My comments to you about wanting to have the worst first 11 in the division but a lethal reserve team were based around the fact that in addition to arguing about bringing in another striker at the expense of a first team midfielder, you also wanted a senior 4th choice CB to replace French. I know that deep down you don't want us to assemble a mediocre first 11, which is why my comment was posted mainly tongue in cheek and was a hyperbolic statement that wasn't meant to be taken so literally. As usual though you've chosen to argue about something so pointless and have done so with little success.

    It also wasn't that offensive either.
     
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  14. How

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    Be pleased with Buckley if he comes in. Maybe a Donaldson recommendation.

    Get him in and another midfielder and we are nearly there
     
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  15. Idlebantam

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    Need another striker too now mate
     
  16. How

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    Yeah midfield was priority.

    I agree though. Possibly a loan one?
     
  17. NorthernMonkey

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    Agreed but you don't always get that luxury in football.
     
  18. NorthernMonkey

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    Have you ever thought it through that it might be the lack of a midfield that's contributing massively to the lack of chances for the strikers?
     
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  19. Onside87

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    Buckley. Doesn't score goals and doesn't get asissts. Can't wait.
     
  20. Lordbantam

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    You do realise he’d be dropping down 2 divisions how many goals did he score last time he was in league 2 ?
     
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