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Most liked posts in thread: New Signing - Callum Cooke Confirmed

  1. WilsdenBantam

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    Just a hunch but think we might go 4-3-3. Front 3 of Vaughan, Donaldson and Scannell. Palmer, Cooke and Devine in midfield and Wood to move to left back.
     
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  2. Botswana Bantam

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    This wouldn't surprise me but I thought Donaldson and Vaughan as a two were more effective on Tuesday than when there were 3 of them. Daft as it sounds.

    I think Donaldson is less effective when he has to play wider. Obviously in a two he may go to one side or another but in a three he is always at one side.
     
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  3. Rogered Tart

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    A few points on the board and everyones whacking off with gay abandon. Players like Cooke have been brought in to address a lack of creativity within the side. Make no bones about it, one of the front two get injured and we are shit creek. Thats why we have to have a plan b when this situation arises.
     
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  4. NorthernMonkey

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    We've had genuine width for the last two games and won them both. If GB reverts to a 4 3 3 again he'd better make sure we're still picking up the points or he'll get pelters from the fans.

    If Cooke seriously can't play in a midfield 2 then it's a bizarre signing. One loan player dictating the whole set up of the team? Im not sure I'm buying it.
     
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  5. bantam blue

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    Watched highlights from forest green at port vale . Vale caused them problems every time they put a cross in . Vale should have scored at least 4 missed some sitters so stick with wide men for me .
     
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    Looked quite impressive after coming on. A few nice little touches. Encouraging start
     
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    Happy with that! 22? Looks older than that,maybe experience on young shoulders.
    Looking forward to Saturday,get him straight in the team!
     
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  8. SteveC

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    Should he start on Saturday, I wonder if GB will prefer Palmer or Devine alongside him. I am guessing Devine for the “calmness” he brings?
     
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    Interesting he's come on loan when he's been pretty openly put on the transfer list.

    Perhaps there's no other takers?

    All happened in the last 24 hours he says. If no one came forward to offer then perhaps 'biro finally said' yes'?
     
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  10. Keefly Bantam

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    I thought the same.
     
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  11. Tennesseebantam

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    Savings from Doyle paying his wage I reckon. If he impressed, sign him on free.
     
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  12. USEDTOBEKWIKSAVE

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    Make him captain.
     
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  13. bantam2708

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    I think it's more dithering and indecisiveness which devine brings rather than calmness.
     
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  14. Fordy117

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    Ok, I get it now!!

    Disappointed with myself for not getting it 1st time.
     
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  15. Steve1970

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    Maybe your braincell was otherwise engaged
     
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  16. Wakefield Bantam

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    Does it matter what they look like? It’s not a fashion parade.
     
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  17. Keefly Bantam

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    Got it! Inspector Morse? :p
     
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  18. bantam2708

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    True, he's the least shite of the three.
     
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    I hope not. Wood has been far more effective than Scannell so far and we need his deliveries further up the pitch.
     
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  20. Plastic Bantam

    Plastic Bantam Fringe Player

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    We should always be asking for more. For too long this fan base has just been happy with what we’ve got and that seeps all round the club.. just being around isn’t good enough and we should always demand more..

    This midfield is a major weak link we’re also giving away too many corners and free kicks around 80 in 4 league games is too many. So that needs improving, our inability to stop teams pushing forward on us at will.. the defence won’t keep teams out alone, they need help
     
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