RidgeRed Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Could LJ be tempted even though they say never go back? After all he did contribute to their double season before we poached him. They have a project to find em in the lower leagues, or bring em through the academy & a superb coaching set-up that LJ must have been involved in during his time at Oakwell. We heard, often, from Barnsley fans last season as we battled relegation with LJ & they were doing rather better. It had a hint of "told you so" about LJ but we were on our record losing streak so maybe not all sour grapes. They were about to sell their best players but they had the next batch coached up & ready to fill the voids, or so they said. Sound just a bit like our project? Well, like ours except our next batch isn't ready or have been near enough written off. Now I know we have SL who has already shown his willingness to back his manager with cash so all is not lost. Barnsley, at that time, didn't so had to go the cheaper route. Hasn't turned out well for them has it? Maybe it was the loss of Heckingbottom to Leeds but I think it shows we need to be careful that our project doesn't lead to League 1, too. We have numerous players "in development", farmed out etc. If we're serious about survival in the Champ, let alone promotion, we need some quality incoming this Summer. Am I confident that our management team will find such players, no. Just desperately hoping I'm wrong. ps to any visiting Gas........Understand that Barnsley now have a billionaire owner so you may have some serious competition bidding for star players next season though the lure of Tents R Us & those famous quarters will, no doubt, be the deal clincher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstoke Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 33 minutes ago, RidgeRed said: Could LJ be tempted even though they say never go back? After all he did contribute to their double season before we poached him. They have a project to find em in the lower leagues, or bring em through the academy & a superb coaching set-up that LJ must have been involved in during his time at Oakwell. We heard, often, from Barnsley fans last season as we battled relegation with LJ & they were doing rather better. It had a hint of "told you so" about LJ but we were on our record losing streak so maybe not all sour grapes. They were about to sell their best players but they had the next batch coached up & ready to fill the voids, or so they said. Sound just a bit like our project? Well, like ours except our next batch isn't ready or have been near enough written off. Now I know we have SL who has already shown his willingness to back his manager with cash so all is not lost. Barnsley, at that time, didn't so had to go the cheaper route. Hasn't turned out well for them has it? Maybe it was the loss of Heckingbottom to Leeds but I think it shows we need to be careful that our project doesn't lead to League 1, too. We have numerous players "in development", farmed out etc. If we're serious about survival in the Champ, let alone promotion, we need some quality incoming this Summer. Am I confident that our management team will find such players, no. Just desperately hoping I'm wrong. ps to any visiting Gas........Understand that Barnsley now have a billionaire owner so you may have some serious competition bidding for star players next season though the lure of Tents R Us & those famous quarters will, no doubt, be the deal clincher. I would drive him there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 1 hour ago, RidgeRed said: Could LJ be tempted even though they say never go back? NOPE.....After all he did contribute to their double season before we poached him. They have a project to find em in the lower leagues, or bring em through the academy & a superb coaching set-up that LJ must have been involved in during his time at Oakwell. We heard, often, from Barnsley fans last season as we battled relegation with LJ & they were doing rather better. It had a hint of "told you so" about LJ but we were on our record losing streak so maybe not all sour grapes. They were about to sell their best players but they had the next batch coached up & ready to fill the voids, or so they said. Sound just a bit like our project? Well, like ours except our next batch isn't ready or have been near enough written off. Now I know we have SL who has already shown his willingness to back his manager with cash so all is not lost. Barnsley, at that time, didn't so had to go the cheaper route. Hasn't turned out well for them has it? Maybe it was the loss of Heckingbottom to Leeds but I think it shows we need to be careful that our project doesn't lead to League 1, too. We have numerous players "in development", farmed out etc. If we're serious about survival in the Champ, let alone promotion, we need some quality incoming this Summer. Am I confident that our management team will find such players, no. Just desperately hoping I'm wrong. ps to any visiting Gas........Understand that Barnsley now have a billionaire owner so you may have some serious competition bidding for star players next season though the lure of Tents R Us & those famous quarters will, no doubt, be the deal clincher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 45 minutes ago, Redstoke said: I would drive him there now. Bastard. I'll be 1st reserve in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Big Red Rich said: Bastard. I'll be 1st reserve in that case. Mate I've still got the Astra SRI will get him there quicker than you on Sport mode. Cc: former owner @GrahamC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Mate I've still got the Astra SRI will get him there quicker than you on Sport mode. Cc: former owner @GrahamC I’ll chip in for the petrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Ser Davos Ciderworth said: I’ll chip in for the petrol I'll give you guys some nice warm home made Cornish pasties to keep you going. I have a small Lancashire hot pot for Lee, just to be nice like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 job for Dean Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Vacancy filled: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44381777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 6 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Vacancy filled: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44381777 They wouldn't be stupid enough to have him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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