Mr Sno

Pearson done an excellent job in the goals and forward play sense.....compared to a year a go chalk and cheese.

14 minutes ago, steveybadger said:

Was a little unsure about Klose until today but not anymore. Certainly worth another year. However still a little unconvinced about Cundy - is he a bit one paced?

Cundy is slower than Klose and doesn't have the same reading of the game, leadership qualities or decision making. 

Just now, Sir Geoff said:

After much criticism over the past few weeks when they were struggling for form following injury lay offs, I thought they were both outstanding today. Fully fit they will form a more than decent midfield pairing next season imo.

Yes, also helps that the likes of Weimann and Scott drop in offering them additional support- from around 60 minutes to the 4th goal they really struggled but other than that they were in complete control.

The problem is both are injury prone, add in Massengo and King likely to be leaving I recon we need 2 centre midfielders in the summer.

5 minutes ago, CodeRed said:

Yes that's right LJ was at Annan versus Kelty Hearts in SFL 2 putting the finishing touch to a report and  48 slide presentation analysing each box entry and POMO outcome in case he gets a call from the heathens.

And that was just for a job with the U14s.

12 minutes ago, redpole said:

Judging on his reception at the end, by throwing his shirt into the crowd at the end and clapping all 4 stands plus not coming back out with the rest of the players I believe that’s the last we will see of him at Ashton Gate. 

I hope that's not the case but I can't help but fell some  European sides in their tip divisions could be in for him - he has proven his fitness and been a very successful signing. 

Just now, The Swan and Cemetery said:

End of season, dead rubbers etc etc, but… comfortably our best block of 5 games this season. Only one that we’ve been undefeated, only one with positive goal difference, 11 points when next best was 7. NP clearly the opposite of LJ, as in all 5 game blocks we won at least once and until this one, lost at least once as well. 

A point or more next week and this season will have been our 4th best/4th worst points tally of the 7 since promotion. At the start of the season I was expecting middle 8, we’ve missed that by one place, but overall pretty pleased, given the development of youngsters, carrying a significant goal threat (joint 4th highest scorers) and maybe, just maybe, improving our defending in a sustainable way in recent weeks. 

Good time for it to happen to, gives us momentum into next season. 

Just now, The Journalist said:

Genuinely excited. Love a chip.

Either that or a cross he got very right

Can't wait for next season - they have momentum and will be a major threat to sides next season. Very exciting times.

1 minute ago, Spoonbed said:

That was one of the best CH performances I’ve been ever seen

Against Hull and Tom Eaves? Come on, he was excellent against a poor side, Eaves on his way to League1 for a reason.

Just now, The Journalist said:

I want to see this second AW goal.

Cantona esq.

Just now, MarcusX said:

No but it’s attempts to discredit our performance a bit. Fair play to the lads for finishing strong, could have easily been a drab end of season game today

If you want to take it that way that's your choice. We were excellent, they were dreadful. 

Just now, MarcusX said:

Easy to say, we had nothing to play for either

Didn't say we did.

Outstanding performance and win against a poor side already on the beach. 

Hull are doing their bit to prepare us for Manor Farm in pre season.

I always thought that Semenyo was just a shit Kazim Richards

Rotherham v Gillingham probably needed more stewards

And glamorous fixtures against Preston Hull and Reading.

Once they've been taken over it'll be Keys and Gray with Big Ron on comms

For me no. Klose definitely due to his experience and leadership. 

Just now, Harry said:

Was just thinking. It’s actually highly unusual for a manager to actually see out the length of his contract. They either get sacked, poached or extended. Don’t think I’ve seen it very much before where they just see out the length of contract and then leave. Unlike players. Must rarely happen with managers. For 2 in the same division (and at the top end of that division for that matter) to suddenly occur is somewhat unusual. 

Both are excellent champiomship managers. Generally teams habe a 3/4 year cycle and if they don't make it then you have to start again.

A very good championship manager who has over achieved this season.

2 hours ago, Fuber said:

He is a quick option who can play wide or central in the forward areas. 

Currently we don't really have anyone who can take on his man, Semenyo aside. Especially if the latter gets injured. Maybe Edwards but that's it, and the latter really needs consistent game time in League One.

True, I just can't see NP signing players for the bench - which is what FA would be an example of.

11 hours ago, Fuber said:

I dont think he was on that much at Villa, they signed him on a fringe/backup playtime contract. Most resources I can see online estimate a figure of circa £8-12kpw at a Villa Park and £4-6kpw at Luton.

Entirely realistic that we could offer him £6-8kpw, and keep the change from O'Dowda's wage. Hell we could get him and Kane Wilson in if needed for Callum's wages almost (less signing-on fees).

Of those a handful stand out as possible very good options for our financial position, did my own browsing also.

If I was shortlisting for recruitment (Ha, I wish!):

- Goalkeeper: Michael Cooper (22, Plymouth), Only if Bentley is sold.

- Right Fullbacks/Wingbacks: James Bree (24, Luton) Free, Kane Wilson (22, FGR) Free. Andy Yiadom (30, Reading) Free.

- Central Defenders; Eirin Cashin (20, Derby), Tom Holmes (22, Reading), Elliott Moore (25, Oxford) all free agents end of season, latter may have an option (?).

- Wingers; Femi Azeez (20, Reading) Free.

- Midfielders; Andy Rinomhota (25, Reading) Free.

The issue I have with some names mentioned - Wages. Byrne, Lawrence, Pack, are all on decent wedges, other clubs will be able to easily compete with us if said demands are lower, with said clubs have higher ceilings than we have (Parachute, Sponsorship, Turnover).

I also realise Nige isn't a fan of loans, but if we can get one or two in where we only pay a proportion percentage of wages and minimal fees  there are some superb options who can act as cover while we scout replacements (Massengo) and rotate with players who need time to develop, I.e. Charlie Patino, Alfie Devine, Tommy Doyle, whose wages match outgoings assuming contract situation remains unchanged and a buyer comes forward.

It would then mean we could offset fees received for the year to benefit our FFP outlook, provided we get rid of the deadwood and higher earners (Moore, Kalas, Baker, Wells, Palmer, King, Bakinson, O'Dowda) and give us breathing room to allowa stronger negotiating position (Scott, Semenyo).

This is all personal conjecture and means nothing, but just sharing for the sake of discussion. Feel free to debate.

Fair examples and I woild agree with all of these bar Femi Azeez. A good young player but I just don't see him getting into our side, perhaps a decent sub but he isn't someone who could perform Martins role.

He can do a job our wide cutting in but I don't see us playing with wingers while WSM are performing so well.

7 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Out of interest, why the desire to play Alex Scott behind the strikers?  Most of his age group appearances (both City and England) are in the centre of midfield.  Is it because there is a thinking that “flair player must be a number 10”?

My view is that you want to get Alex Scott on the ball as much as possible and in when their third you want him facing forward.  Playing him as a number ten limits how much you get him on the ball, and he’ll spend a fair bit of of his ball receiving positions back to goal or on half-turn.

He is also has the physical attributes, work rate and aggression to play centre midfield- something that wasn't evident earlier in the season when he was breaking into the side - this is something that has come with confidence and experience.

10 minutes ago, Rocky said:

Jed Wallace is on our list for sure, confident they can get him as well.

He may be on the list but deluded if they think we can get him