Londoner Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 So with us seemingly selling our number 1 cb and number 1 striker.....it would not be inconceivable to argue that we as a club lack ambition. Fortunately due to excessive funds in these deals we unquestionably have the money available to reinvest in the squad.But will we do it? Or go for the cheaper European options that have done so poorly thus far. Let's me honest we are serious relegation candidates with our current squad.....and I'm sorry but linked players such as Webster Willis and the cheltenham striker do not fill me with confidence. At least we have marley Watkins.... Mark Ashton lee Johnson, your making these decisions so get some proven quality into this side to IMPROVE on laat season....if not this is going to be a very long season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Accurate judgement on our level of ambition is impossible until we know how our squad will look at the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 This post is probably going to be shot down but I think it's a half sensible argument people have been making since January. Everyone would say we need to balance talented youth with experience. We're selling quite a big chunk of the experience it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I don’t trust LJ or MA, both yes men with zero back bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Full nelson said: I don’t trust LJ or MA, both yes men with zero back bone. Just what`s required by the boss then, they want their wages so they will not rock his boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Easily the most negative poster on this forum. You must be miserable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Far too early to judge until we have made signings and able to assess the whole squad. Some of you go into panic mode too quickly. Relax and make some pudding related jokes about Lee Tomlin instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Hmm it may seem like we do but if the players dont want to stay then i dont want them to stay either. Can't blame the club when teams with more financial power and higher league status come in and lure our players away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Bryans Left Peg said: Easily the most negative poster on this forum. You must be miserable! Shootout with Ivorguy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 OP lacks realism, we are a lower-mid ranking Championship side, one of the few that has not been in the Premiership. We had a high profile cup run that put our players in the shop window, so it's pretty inevitable that they will move on. We just have to replace them as best we can, within our budget. The alternative is to show this mythical ambition, pay out silly money, fall foul of FFP and put the Club in a massive financial mess. It's how pro football works, get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: This post is probably going to be shot down but I think it's a half sensible argument people have been making since January. Everyone would say we need to balance talented youth with experience. We're selling quite a big chunk of the experience it seems. They’re selling them. Not giving them away. If they aren’t sold now they’ll be worthless when contracts expire or in Flint’s case gets older. The money will be reinvested. That’s football these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 29 minutes ago, Leveller said: Shootout with Ivorguy? Can anyone join in the fun?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Londoner said: So with us seemingly selling our number 1 cb and number 1 striker.....it would not be inconceivable to argue that we as a club lack ambition. Fortunately due to excessive funds in these deals we unquestionably have the money available to reinvest in the squad.But will we do it? Or go for the cheaper European options that have done so poorly thus far. Let's me honest we are serious relegation candidates with our current squad.....and I'm sorry but linked players such as Webster Willis and the cheltenham striker do not fill me with confidence. At least we have marley Watkins.... Mark Ashton lee Johnson, your making these decisions so get some proven quality into this side to IMPROVE on laat season....if not this is going to be a very long season. Erm, i’d argue our No 2 striker is on his way. Diedhiou No 1 for me, hes our 25 a season striker not a one season wonder in Reid. Great £ for Reid, one year left on contract and no committment to signing another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Eye Beef Hooked Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Umm player that was worthless last year has been sold for 10 million after 1 good season after LJ moved him up front player has gone from probably 4K a week to probably 20k a week or more and in 2 years has gone from possibly released into div 2 maybe to big prem move terrible business this football lark is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Bryans Left Peg said: Easily the most negative poster on this forum. You must be miserable! And that is in the face of some pretty stiff competition. Well done that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, redapple said: They’re selling them. Not giving them away. If they aren’t sold now they’ll be worthless when contracts expire or in Flint’s case gets older. The money will be reinvested. That’s football these days. When did I say they weren't selling them? As I've said quite a lot on here for the last two days it's how the money is reinvested that concerns me, as I have limited faith in the 'team' to deliver suitable replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: When did I say they weren't selling them? As I've said quite a lot on here for the last two days it's how the money is reinvested that concerns me, as I have limited faith in the 'team' to deliver suitable replacements. Reinvestment so far has been mixed under LJ but some of the ‘ones for the future’ could still come good. To be a real force this year need a few good ones for the present. Definitely need to put pressure on Pack and Smith in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Let's be honest, 7 million for a 29 year old defender who has had 3 seasons of championship football and 10 million for a striker with one good season in his career and has a year left on his contract is good business. It's not about lacking ambition, it's about being realistic that we are a lower mid table club who can't turn down that sort of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Not happy about Flinty going, the other one is “business” BUT OTIB will be in meltdown if we have a bad start to next season. My prediction is it might get messy on here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: Not happy about Flinty going, the other one is “business” BUT OTIB will be in meltdown if we have a bad start to next season. My prediction is it might get messy on here soon. Meltdown will happen regardless of sales because of the fickle nature of fans. Books need balancing, end of story. Lets see who else we sell before we start calling to sack the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Grande Homme Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I think it's good business. I've emailed MA/LJ having identified 3 potential wingers, who with the signing of all 3, will bring depth and balance to the squad, thus spending the £17m or whatever is shrewdly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalcub Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 So little Lee says we lack leaders then flogs Aden flint ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Just now, bengalcub said: So little Lee says we lack leaders then flogs Aden flint ? Ah, but Aden was the leader of the discontent dont you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Leveller said: Shootout with Ivorguy? That Andy whatshisname (loads of numbers in his username) trumps the pair of them. It's idiotic to shout from the rooftops predicting relegation when we have no idea who we will bring in as replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: That Andy whatshisname (loads of numbers in his username) trumps the pair of them. It's idiotic to shout from the rooftops predicting relegation when we have no idea who we will bring in as replacements. Don`t forget Bri Stool City (hilarious eh?) who used to be Glos Old Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Whale Eye Beef Hooked said: Umm player that was worthless last year has been sold for 10 million after 1 good season after LJ moved him up front player has gone from probably 4K a week to probably 20k a week or more and in 2 years has gone from possibly released into div 2 maybe to big prem move terrible business this football lark is More by luck than judgement ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire Dastardly Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 The team we had in the second part of last season needed shaking up. After failing to capitalise on the first half of the season they had a fine cup run which enhanced the reputations of players like Flint, Bryant and Reid and then faded when it really counted. We should not start next season with a failed team. Cash in on these reputations and build another team. Good ambitious players are out there. Go get'em Lee and build a new team with the money you will have in your pocket. Oh, by the way, "The proof is in the pudding" is meaningless. The proverb is "The proof of the pudding is in the eating". To put this into context "The proof of our transfer activities will be in the playing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalcub Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Emissionimpossible why rubbish my post ? What I said is factually correct do you care to explain or even offer a comment or just read posts rubbish them and leave ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, bengalcub said: Emissionimpossible why rubbish my post ? What I said is factually correct do you care to explain or even offer a comment or just read posts rubbish them and leave ? Probably because its not factually correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Londoner said: So with us seemingly selling our number 1 cb and number 1 striker.....it would not be inconceivable to argue that we as a club lack ambition. Fortunately due to excessive funds in these deals we unquestionably have the money available to reinvest in the squad.But will we do it? Or go for the cheaper European options that have done so poorly thus far. Let's me honest we are serious relegation candidates with our current squad.....and I'm sorry but linked players such as Webster Willis and the cheltenham striker do not fill me with confidence. At least we have marley Watkins.... Mark Ashton lee Johnson, your making these decisions so get some proven quality into this side to IMPROVE on laat season....if not this is going to be a very long season. And everything you have posted was written last summer and we finished 11th Perhaps a little more faith and positivity needs to be applied especially as the club are in the process of replacing Flint & Reid with players who have yet to kick a ball in anger for the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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