HoldenBall Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Joined on loan until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I like this. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thats good news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 What type of striker is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Nicely done City! I thought he was more of a nippy 'on the shoulder of last man' striker so more similar to Kodjia than Wilbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Oh I thought he was more of the Rooney type, comes short to pick up the ball and send people through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Two very good signings, both with experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJim Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Good signing, certainly the type of player we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Was he at Forest with Cotterill? Next Friday might be interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Does this mean we can fill a bench now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Excited to see the team and formation for next Friday. Haven't a clue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedYoshi Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Crikey, we'll have a whole new team by next week at this rate.That's if these loans last that long, of course... One of them might cheat at Guess Who or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Excited to see the team and formation for next Friday. Haven't a clue!Same formation, Bennett for Freeman Cox for Wilbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great news. We never doubted the board or SC to get in some reinforcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Same formation, Bennett for Freeman Cox for WilbsI would be surprised if that was the case on both parts. I wouldn't drop Freeman, probably the most talent player in our squad! Granted he's been off the place the last couple games but so have everybody else. Also Korey Smith should be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I would be surprised if that was the case on both parts. I wouldn't drop Freeman, probably the most talented player in our squad! Granted he's been off the place the last couple games but so have everybody else. Also Korey Smith should be back.Wouldn't be in my top 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Couple of great signings today, but still look weak at the back!!! Said during the Gayle/Gray sagas that I hoped we weren't going the same route as the Akinbuyi/Andersen/Thorpe season, but still feeling nervy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Wouldn't be in my top 3who would be your top 3 out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Wouldn't be in my top 3Freeman and Kodjia come close but who else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Couple of great signings today, but still look weak at the back!!! Said during the Gayle/Gray sagas that I hoped we weren't going the same route as the Akinbuyi/Andersen/Thorpe season, but still feeling nervy....Think it is fair to see how Baker gets on in the next few games before saying that.It was only MK I know, but he did very well and could be as important as anyone if we are to pull clear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Was a good player not so long back, worries me that he's not starting at Reading right now thoughOn saying that, if he regains that form we'll have a tidy player on our hands for a couple of months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Freeman and Kodjia come close but who else? Kodjia, Bryan, Reid, Burns and Korey smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 who would be your top 3 out of interest?Freeman and Kodjia come close but who else? Kodjia, Smith then Flint. Might sneak Bryan ahead of Freeman but the 3 have all been ace so far and don't look out of depth at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Kodjia, Smith then Flint. Might sneak Bryan ahead of Freeman but the 3 have all been ace so far and don't look out of depth at this level. Flint is not a talented footballer, even he will tell you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think that is my hat-trick this week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I really rate this striker!!!!!! I'm genuinely excited by this. All is forgiven Cotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Good signing, definitely needed. Hopefully a change in system too now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Quagmire Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Got yourselves a gooden there chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Weren't we supposed to be signing him under GJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UncleAlbert Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 A good singing and much needed considering how wilbs has struggled this season. Does anyone know why Reading haven't used him though? I appreciate our club size and the fact that we've got to fight over the scraps of championship players but are his best playing days ahead or behind him? A question to those in the know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Weren't we supposed to be signing him under GJ? I thought that Cox was a defender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Only on this ******* website would anyone tell you Aden Flint is a more talented footballer than Luke Freeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great news. We never doubted the board or SC to get in some reinforcements.No we did n't . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 A good singing and much needed considering how wilbs has struggled this season. Does anyone know why Reading haven't used him though? I appreciate our club size and the fact that we've got to fight over the scraps of championship players but are his best playing days ahead or behind him? A question to those in the know. Reading have bought very very well this year and although Cox is an extremely good player, he would struggle along with most to match Vydra who could quite easily play in the prem. I personally think with more game time Cox will be a great signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Must be to replace Wilbs although I still think he can do a job for us for 45 mins if required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm sure he'll do ok but worth noting he hasn't scored in 2015 and has only managed 8 goals in each of the last two seasons.Needs to get up and running quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm sure he'll do ok but worth noting he hasn't scored in 2015 and has only managed 8 goals in each of the last two seasons.Needs to get up and running quickly.If you have an indepth look at his time to goals. It works out around 1 every 188 minutes which equates to 1 in 2. Most of his appearances have been off the bench or being brought off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 If you have an indepth look at his time to goals. It works out around 1 every 188 minutes which equates to 1 in 2. Most of his appearances have been off the bench or being brought off. Well I certainly haven't looked in that much depth! Is that throughout is whole career?I know he's a decent finisher but there's no evidence he's 'in-form' as such and so was just pointing out he needs a couple of goals and will be fine I hope.His movement as much as his goals will be key assuming he replaces Wilbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Only on this ******* website would anyone tell you Aden Flint is a more talented footballer than Luke Freeman.Don't remember Freeman ever scoring with a rabona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Cox has struck me as one of those who raises his game when trying to impress, but doesn't necessarily work hard when not in need of a contract, etc. Suits us down to the ground then. I think he's a good signing and looking forward to seeing him want to make a statement against his old club next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Don't remember Freeman ever scoring with a rabona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well I certainly haven't looked in that much depth! Is that throughout is whole career?I know he's a decent finisher but there's no evidence he's 'in-form' as such and so was just pointing out he needs a couple of goals and will be fine I hope.His movement as much as his goals will be key assuming he replaces Wilbs.Yes, I think a lot of people look at goals far too much, sometimes just movement can be key and Wilbs lacks this. He kills space for Kodj where I think Cox will help Kodj! If he can get off to a good start goal scoring I think he will be really good for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm sure he'll do ok but worth noting he hasn't scored in 2015 and has only managed 8 goals in each of the last two seasons.Needs to get up and running quickly.If he was doing better at Reading then they wouldn't have loaned him to us.At the start of the season their fans hated Blackman and thought Cox the better player but he can't stop scoring.Seeing them a few weeks ago it was clear they are a far better side than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rfc1871 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 First off I hope Cox does well for you. As a local lad and Academy product he's always been well liked here.Sadly he is so far out of favour here that it's hard to see him playing for us again. If we had a striker crisis we've got 2 youngsters banging in goals in the U21 side that would get picked ahead of him. He's probably 7th choice at best for a central striking role. We simply play a style of football that he is not suited to.He had a decent little run of goals last autumn but since then he's done nothing and in odd appearances just has not shown any form at all, even missing really simple chances.i hope he gets game time for you and finds a bit of form, if not I fear for his future. This is a bit of a career defining move for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 First off I hope Cox does well for you. As a local lad and Academy product he's always been well liked here.Sadly he is so far out of favour here that it's hard to see him playing for us again. If we had a striker crisis we've got 2 youngsters banging in goals in the U21 side that would get picked ahead of him. He's probably 7th choice at best for a central striking role. We simply play a style of football that he is not suited to.He had a decent little run of goals last autumn but since then he's done nothing and in odd appearances just has not shown any form at all, even missing really simple chances.i hope he gets game time for you and finds a bit of form, if not I fear for his future. This is a bit of a career defining move for him.Pretty much sums up my slight concerns outlined above. Agree it is an important move for him at 28 years old and that's part of the reason why I think he'll do ok. Plus pretty much all the strikers SC has brought in have scored goals. Provided he's played he'll score goals as generally we create enough chances.You say he's effectively 7th choice but hasn't he been on the bench half a dozen times this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Simon Cox hasn't been prolific for years, and we didn't really need a winger. Two odd signings, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rfc1871 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 He has been on the bench but rarely used. He's behind Sa, Blackman, Robson-Kanu (playing on the wing but would go central before Cox), Samuel (been injured)' Liburd and Novacovic (2 youngsters scoring in the U21 side). So if Sa and Blackman start centrally, HRK is on the wing, Samuel is injured he makes the bench. But if we needed a starter one of the youngsters would leap frog him. They are both better, stronger and match fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wheatus59 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Same formation, Bennett for Freeman Cox for WilbsThere's not a cat in hells chance Bennett will take over from freeman . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 There's not a cat in hells chance Bennett will take over from freeman .There is always a chance... Have you seen his last 5/6 performances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 First off I hope Cox does well for you. As a local lad and Academy product he's always been well liked here.Sadly he is so far out of favour here that it's hard to see him playing for us again. If we had a striker crisis we've got 2 youngsters banging in goals in the U21 side that would get picked ahead of him. He's probably 7th choice at best for a central striking role. We simply play a style of football that he is not suited to.He had a decent little run of goals last autumn but since then he's done nothing and in odd appearances just has not shown any form at all, even missing really simple chances.i hope he gets game time for you and finds a bit of form, if not I fear for his future. This is a bit of a career defining move for him.In a strange way, this could be good for City. He's a player who has talent, but his career seems to have stalled. An opportunity to play in a side that creates chances may be just what he needs. Playing alongside Kodjia is bound help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 There is always a chance... Have you seen his last 5/6 performances? Have you seen the team's performances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 He has been on the bench but rarely used. He's behind Sa, Blackman, Robson-Kanu (playing on the wing but would go central before Cox), Samuel (been injured)' Liburd and Novacovic (2 youngsters scoring in the U21 side). So if Sa and Blackman start centrally, HRK is on the wing, Samuel is injured he makes the bench. But if we needed a starter one of the youngsters would leap frog him. They are both better, stronger and match fit. Sounds like a simple case of being 'out of favour' with Clarke to be honest mate. Doesn't sound like there's much of a future for him at Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Remember rating him during his time at Swindon. Hope he has a successful loan here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wheatus59 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 There is always a chance... Have you seen his last 5/6 performances? Yes I have and I don't understand why a winger would take his place . He missed the best part of 4 games , he is a quality player who will come good again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Have you seen the team's performances?Yes thanks, how many have you seen?I didn't say that he was the only one who's performances that weren't up too standard did I? I said there is a chance based on those performances he could be dropped.Yes I have and I don't understand why a winger would take his place . He missed the best part of 4 games , he is a quality player who will come good again .I agree he is a quality player and agree he will come good again, missing the best part of 4 games has really effected him. He is not currently playing to the standard he was at last season which is the disappointment. LF will be a great championship player but we need him back to form asap as we are a different team when he is running the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Remember when Matt Smith joined...no one rated his goal scoring potential or when Wilbs joined.Hope the lad bangs em in for us ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Flint is not a talented footballer, even he will tell you that.eh? He's a rock at the back. Definitely championship standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Alanis Morrisette wouldn't miss the glaring irony here. A lot of comments about this guy's recent goal scoring record, similar comments aimed at the bloke who he's presumably replacing (Wilbraham)... And in my opinion Wilbs was one of this club's most astute permanent signings. Cotts' transfer record here when it comes to strikers is damn near perfect. I'm not saying I have particularly high or unreasonable expectations but I am excited to see what he can do for Cox and vice versa. - beat me to it Spudski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Alanis Morrisette wouldn't miss the glaring irony here. A lot of comments about this guy's recent goal scoring record, similar comments aimed at the bloke who he's presumably replacing (Wilbraham)... And in my opinion Wilbs was one of this club's most astute permanent signings. Cotts' transfer record here when it comes to strikers is damn near perfect. I'm not saying I have particularly high or unreasonable expectations but I am excited to see what he can do for Cox and vice versa. - beat me to it Spudski Two words. Tyrone. Barnett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Two words. Tyrone. BarnettTwo words - near perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Only on this ******* website would anyone tell you Aden Flint is a more talented footballer than Luke Freeman.It's comparing apples and oranges though. It could very easily be argued (this season especially given LF's less than auspicious start) that Aden Flint is a better player in his position than Luke Freeman is in his, if that makes sense.Clearly if you're looking in terms of flair and creativity then clearly Freeman is the better player of the two, however I would argue that at the level we are finding ourselves, to date Kodjia, Smith, and Bobby Reid are showing themselves to be better players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 eh? He's a rock at the back. Definitely championship standard.Aden Flint is a very good defender, he has showed he can play at this level. He's just a completely different footballer to LF and has different attributes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Remember when Matt Smith joined...no one rated his goal scoring potential or when Wilbs joined.Hope the lad bangs em in for us ;-)Not sure about that. Smith had just scored 12 the season before in the Championship for Leeds as a 6'6 target man. Everyone was delighted when we got him on loan, it was only after a couple of poor games that the 'Matt Smith is Awful' threads started banging about. Which obviously didn't last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yes thanks, how many have you seen?I didn't say that he was the only one who's performances that weren't up too standard did I? I said there is a chance based on those performances he could be dropped.I agree he is a quality player and agree he will come good again, missing the best part of 4 games has really effected him. He is not currently playing to the standard he was at last season which is the disappointment. LF will be a great championship player but we need him back to form asap as we are a different team when he is running the show! This won't be liked by many but I'm of a different opinion on Freeman.I feel that he is an excellent League One player however at Championship level I think he will struggle.Last season he had 20 assist I believe, now that is a fantastic achievement let's not doubt that however it helps when you are a set piece taker to have a 15 goal centre half, 21 goal 6foot+ striker and another 15 goal 6foot 5 striker.I raised the same point last year that Luke Freeman doesn't have many assists in open play. Dead ball he is very good however I think at this level with less time on the ball and against better teams he is finding it very hard to be as creative as he was last year.I'm not slating him before people say that, I'm raising an opinion, I hope I'm wrong but I'm yet to see anything that changes my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 FieldingAyling Flint Baker WilliamsElliott Smith Freeman Bryan Cox Kodjia Subs Pack, Hamer, Wilbs, Agard, Little, Reid, El AbdAny good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rfc1871 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Whoever said it's a case of Clarke not rating Cox makes a fair point, he clearly doesn't. Cox hasn't become a bad player over night but his career is built on one terrific season for Swindon several years ago. He's now competing at Reading with much better players playing a fluid style that he can't contribute to. i hope the move does help him refind his form, it will obviously benefit us if he comes back in January having scored a few goals but even then I can't see him being part of Clarke's plans. If he does well for you we'll let him move on. Presumably £9 million would be what you'd offer :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 FieldingAyling Flint Baker WilliamsElliott Smith Freeman Bryan Cox Kodjia Subs Pack, Hamer, Wilbs, Agard, Little, Reid, El AbdAny good?El Abd has gone out on loan so need another body on the bench. Waggy?This team can also be changed into our normal formation with Bennett at wing back, and Bryan CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Did n't he used to good ? He 'll never come here anyway ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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