Greedo Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 A mate of mine who is a Bournemouth fan has told me that the word down their place is that we're sniffing around their forward Danny Ings. Can't say I know too much about him other than he's young (19) and has a fairly decent strike rate for a young guy, albeit at a lower level. This same guy told me we were after Pittman and I have no reason to think he's lying. It may not materialise but I just thought I'd share it with you guys on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Not another bloody striker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Not another bloody striker! Im starting to get the feeling you dont want another striker at the club, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Not another bloody striker! I thought that too at first but I think this could go down as one of those 'one for the future'/'too good to miss' kind of signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Not another bloody striker! It's okay Riaz, I've heard he can also play on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 It's okay Riaz, I've heard he can also play on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanaticRed Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Keith admits we need defenders, were low on money and he signs ANOTHER Striker......., surely not!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset_Sam Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Keith admits we need defenders, were low on money and he signs ANOTHER Striker......., surely not!!!! Easy, someone comes on with rumour that we might be sniffing around and the next thing we have signed him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Perhaps we are going to use the old Spurs tactics and play 5 up front this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 If we're looking at him it'll be for the "development squad". Won't stop moaners moaning though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Not another bloody striker! Must mean Maynard's leaving........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 If we're looking at him it'll be for the "development squad". Won't stop moaners moaning though. You call it moaning - I call it discussing. I like the idea of the development squad - but these development players should surely be nearer the first team?? For example - have around 13 - 16 first team players and then the development squad?? so they are genuine fringe players and with a real chance of first team football? But the way its panning out is the were going to have a squad of more than 22 (way more infact) then a load of youngsters?? if so, I struggle to see how they will ever break in the team. Not to mention how costly it will be - for a club trying to cut-back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 You call it moaning - I call it discussing. I like the idea of the development squad - but these development players should surely be nearer the first team?? For example - have around 13 - 16 first team players and then the development squad?? so they are genuine fringe players and with a real chance of first team football? But the way its panning out is the were going to have a squad of more than 22 (way more infact) then a load of youngsters?? if so, I struggle to see how they will ever break in the team. Not to mention how costly it will be - for a club trying to cut-back?? Well the important, and difficult, part is trimming down the first team squad. If the squad loses (for example) Hunt, Johnson and Clarkson and they are replaced with 3 youngsters in the development squad then money will be saved and the first team squad won't be massively weaker than it is currently. These things can happen in any order and over any timeframe. It might not be possible to get rid of the first teamers this season, but that doesn't prevent the youngsters being signed, so long as the long term plan is to reduce the wage bill. Arguably it's beneficial as the development players will get a season or so to become "ready" for the first team (this must surely be the plan.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 You call it moaning - I call it discussing. Why on earth did you think I was talking about you? I like the idea of the development squad - but these development players should surely be nearer the first team?? For example - have around 13 - 16 first team players and then the development squad?? so they are genuine fringe players and with a real chance of first team football? But the way its panning out is the were going to have a squad of more than 22 (way more infact) then a load of youngsters?? if so, I struggle to see how they will ever break in the team. More like half a dozen youngsters, and they'll break through when they're good enough. All it takes is one injury and they'd be in line for a bench spot, from there they can impress. Then next year some will be in the 22, some will be let go. Not to mention how costly it will be - for a club trying to cut-back?? Yeah, cos youngsters are really expensive. You've demonstrated you don't understand how budgeting and financial planning works more than once, I'd leave it alone if I were you. A structured approach to introducing youth into the side is a truly massive step forward compared with the haphazard way it's been done in the past. It's great to see we have a manager capable of thinking strategically, not just reacting to the last result like some of his predecessors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Why on earth did you think I was talking about you? More like half a dozen youngsters, and they'll break through when they're good enough. All it takes is one injury and they'd be in line for a bench spot, from there they can impress. Then next year some will be in the 22, some will be let go. Yeah, cos youngsters are really expensive. You've demonstrated you don't understand how budgeting and financial planning works more than once, I'd leave it alone if I were you. A structured approach to introducing youth into the side is a truly massive step forward compared with the haphazard way it's been done in the past. It's great to see we have a manager capable of thinking strategically, not just reacting to the last result like some of his predecessors. sadly some fans want to put the roof on the house before they lay any foundations. and now I sound like bristolcitysweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Yeah, cos youngsters are really expensive. You've demonstrated you don't understand how budgeting and financial planning works more than once, I'd leave it alone if I were you How did I just pass those budgeting and financial papers I just took??? Seriously though, of course youngsters on there own arent expensive - but with a dozen youngsters that are in addition to a first team squads wage bill, it can add up to quite a hefty wage bill. A structured approach to introducing youth into the side is a truly massive step forward compared with the haphazard way it's been done in the past. It's great to see we have a manager capable of thinking strategically, not just reacting to the last result like some of his predecessors. It was something that needed to be addressed - I thought millens plans sounded very promising. But words are words. I thought the point of the development squad was to have these youngsters as fringe players - at the moment that does not appear to be the case - they appear to be in addition to the first team squad. Even with the development squad, 7 strikers is too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Even with the development squad, 7 strikers is too many. Maybe but you don't pass up on good young talent just because you haven't shifted Clarkson yet. After all, his contract's up at the end of the season. I wouldn't count Jackson either as he's unlikely to make it and we may yet lose Maynard. This whole thing may of course be an unfounded rumour. In any case, SL will understand signing some players now because they're good and available (and won't be later) who will effectively replace others as and when we can move them on or their contract ends. That's useful because it means we don't make panic signings later and void picking up Nicky Hunts. He's not an idiot, he won't expect us to shed all the garbage in one summer and will be happy as long as he can see efforts being made and sensible signings being made. It's crystal clear that you have a real problem with everything Keith Millen does, why don't you just stick your view on him in your signature instead of turning every thread into a manager bashing whinge fest? At least then those who are bored of it can turn sigs off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Jordi Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 if this is true surely it means we are starting to look for possible replacements for a certain mr maynard? hope not but I can't see that we would be looking for a forward to replace clarkson if he left, because if maynard stays we have 4 forwards and jackson in reserve. to sell clarkson and bring another in wouldn't make sense when they keep going on about cutting the current squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanaticRed Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 if this is true surely it means we are starting to look for possible replacements for a certain mr maynard? hope not but I can't see that we would be looking for a forward to replace clarkson if he left, because if maynard stays we have 4 forwards and jackson in reserve. to sell clarkson and bring another in wouldn't make sense when they keep going on about cutting the current squad I doubt Ings would be Maynards replacement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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