January transfer window

fairs fair - Guy is proving a good addition to the squad, we knew what Warnock would bring and he's performing well.

however, Lund, his goal the other week aside hasn't done a great deal, and Kai is rubbish, but he does run around a lot.

and to be fair the criticism mostly was because the business was hasty and too late, not because the additions we did get were crap.

 

The reason their was a backlash was because they said they were prepared in the Summer, then come November they said they were prepared and said they could afford £500,000 bids for players such as Kieffer Moore.

We then ended up losing Luke Hendrie + Tony McMahon (the only senior RB's at the club) Wyke, Doyle, Poleon, Chicksen & Reeves were still out at this point. This then mean't young Hanson would play at RB, Guy would also play at RB after signing with the woeful Sattelmaier in the goals.

It took till the 24th of January for a major coup for City which was McGowan who looked superb until he was ruled out for the season. The signings of Warnock, Lund & Bruenker didn't signal warning signs to other promotion rivals - it probably spurred them to consolidate their play-off positions.

With Kilgallon getting sent off, Nicky Law getting injured, Reeves then ruled out of the remainder of the campaign, Wyke getting sent off, McGowan out for the season, Taylor leaving the club. - These didn't help the club neither.

Play off chasers Rotherham signed Caolan Lavery, Michael Smith & Matt Palmer.
Scunthorpe United signed Cameron McGeehan, Ivan Toney, Ryan Yates.
Charlton signed Michal Zyro from Wolves, Sullay Kaikai from Palace, Leon Best, Ajose came back from loan spell.

All the above would of walked in our starting 11 in January.

The damage was already done in January for City, February then didn't help things neither.

 

In a division such as this it doesn’t take a lot to be challenging for a play off spot. Shrewsbury have shown that with what is a workmanlike squad. Everyone unified as a tight unit, from the top down to the people washing the smalls. You get that sense of togetherness that pulls you through the tricky periods. Its clear we haven’t had any of this pretty since much straight after the playoff defeat. We don’t have the luxury of wage budget of the likes of Wigan or Blackburn, we never have since the BFG days or even before it. Our success has always been built on a strong team ethic and a will to win.
And because of this i think our manager, whoever he may be next season, has to have the final say on recruitment. We’ve tried a certain approach this season and its failed miserably. Let Grayson have full control and a budget he is happy with and we stand a chance. Its the only way out of this division.

 

As Dennis said the strategy was flawed from the summer, it could not be rectified in January. Taking risks with unproven young players and players with known problems like Taylor. If they learn lessons for next season then it will soon be forgotten. If the early signs are nothing has changed then its going to be a long long season.

 

January was a shambles from start to finish. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs to give their head a shake.

 

Precisely, Dennis. I (and a few others) stated long, long ago, that the January Window would allow us to sign one or two players to better the squad. In reality, however - The Window resulted in City having to seriously strengthen the squad. Which we failed to do sufficiently, might I add. The fact City needed more than two players in that window illustrates just how poor last Summer actually was.

 

It does seem like many of the players let themselves and the supporters down.
We had some decent players in the squad, just they didn't seem to be interested in their jobs

 

I wasn’t referring to the players Park. I was referring to the process of bringing players in. The lads that did come in eventually have all made a contribution. I especially like the look of McGowan in the few games he played. Definitely a good player at this level and possible captain material if he’s here next season.

 

Guy yes been very good day one
Warnock was great last night by all accounts as i wasnt there but was crap at Blackpool and Blackburn.
Lund average at best not really improved us.
Kai give him a pre-season and he may do alright but needs to work on his touch.

So baring Guy we havent improved the squad at all. What we missed is another half decent goalscorer that was obvious since last August.

 

Nigel Clough was sat just behind us last night, maybe having a look at his two players (although Warnock has said he's retiring) and seeing the standard of football in league one.

 

You could have PM me @Denis, on this new message board you can delete posts, a quick word I delete the post, then re-post your comment sit back and watch the melt down .