old_eastender Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 So just like the summer where we wasted our focus & efforts on players that we were never going to get (McGuire, Gayle, Gray), we now repeat the process with Zach Clough. I thought it was very telling that SL stated in his Radio Bristol interview before Xmas that we should have had more focus around picking up the best of the rest of league 1 in the summer - he cited Sam Clucas who was snapped up by Hull and defender who went to Leeds whose name I cannot recall. SL also said the lower leagues and abroad are where we should be looking in Jan. Although tbh the alarm bells were already ringing when he said he had received no target transfer list from Cotts. Trouble is it seems Cotts doesn't want to consider the likes of Dack, Bradshaw, Roofe, Allen, Moncur and many other decent shouts that have been mentioned. Right now with Clough deal seemingly dead, just hope we go for Kermorgant or find another to bring in from France. If we get to the end of Jan and Wilbs and Pack are still first choice starts, we will have wasted another transfer window and will be as good as down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I honestly don't think that there is a stragedy at all, which is extremely worrying. At this moment in time it's looking like we'll be playing in League 1 next season, so we may as well start trying to recruit for that. Buy the best of that league, the likes of your Bradshaw, Dack, Moncur, and even Roof. If they're hungry enough now they may make a difference to our season and keep us up. If not, we've already got the foundations of a decent team for next season. We're in the 11th hour now, and whatever stragedy is currently in place, it ain't bloody working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Cotts is effectively trying to shop in Waitrose on an Lidl budget. He knows we have a Lidl budget as this would have been explained to him. Shame it hasn't sunk into his thick head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, jambodinho said: Cotts is effectively trying to shop in Waitrose on an Lidl budget. He knows we have a Lidl budget as this would have been explained to him. Shame it hasn't sunk into his thick head. I'm not sure he is TBH. I don't think he can sell the club to potential players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 23 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: I'm not sure he is TBH. I don't think he can sell the club to potential players. Gayle, Gray, Lingard, Maguire, Clough? I'm sorry but there are not many managers that could of tempted these players here. Not as a newly promoted team. Not with the financial restraints of having a 3 sided stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 44 minutes ago, jambodinho said: Cotts is effectively trying to shop in Waitrose on an Lidl budget. He knows we have a Lidl budget as this would have been explained to him. Shame it hasn't sunk into his thick head. You can find good quality products at Lidl . If you shop intelligently . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: You can find good quality products at Lidl . If you shop intelligently . Absolutely. Shame Cotts isn't interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Mind you, having said that, he has gone to a food bank to get Garita. Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJS Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 53 minutes ago, jambodinho said: Cotts is effectively trying to shop in Waitrose on an Lidl budget. He knows we have a Lidl budget as this would have been explained to him. Shame it hasn't sunk into his thick head. I find the best thin to do is buy your essentials at lidl and buy some premium products at waitrose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 1 hour ago, jambodinho said: Cotts is effectively trying to shop in Waitrose on an Lidl budget. He knows we have a Lidl budget as this would have been explained to him. Shame it hasn't sunk into his thick head. You can get a free paper or a coffee in Waitrose if you spend over £5 (over £10 on Sat and Sun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Cotts has also shopped at Carrefour recently too, let's not forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 48 minutes ago, jambodinho said: Gayle, Gray, Lingard, Maguire, Clough? I'm sorry but there are not many managers that could of tempted these players here. Not as a newly promoted team. Not with the financial restraints of having a 3 sided stadium. What financial restraints? He's been backed when he's wanted a player - he has failed to entice them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 53 minutes ago, GJS said: I find the best thin to do is buy your essentials at lidl and buy some premium products at waitrose. then double your clubcard points and get a luxury bargain at tesco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Cotts looks like he's been shopping at Sainsbury's. Saved all of those money off vouchers and has just been told they are now all out of date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Last season I thought finally the club have got it! Going for young hungry players from smaller clubs than us. Then this summer happened.... All hope gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 It's not just that he's shopping at Waitrose with a LIDL budget it's that he's looking at cakes and biscuits when he hasn't bought any bread, milk or bog roll. We've got no alternative to Smith or Pack in midfield whatsoever yet there has been no attempt to rectify this, successful or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 3 hours ago, jambodinho said: Cotts is effectively trying to shop in Waitrose on an Lidl budget. He knows we have a Lidl budget as this would have been explained to him. Shame it hasn't sunk into his thick head. It's not that we've got a lidl budget it's because we're 3rd bottom and Cotts is our manager!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 This is the season where we have had no transfer strategy whatsoever. As a fan it is the most bizarre thing to ever witness. I only hold SC responsible for this. The manager has to dictate who we sign and safeguard against a weak and vulnerable squad. He absolutely has not done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 1 minute ago, reddogkev said: This is the season where we have had no transfer strategy whatsoever. As a fan it is the most bizarre thing to ever witness. I only hold SC responsible for this. The manager has to dictate who we sign and safeguard against a weak and vulnerable squad. He absolutely has not done this. Agree with the first sentence, but think the rest is down to everyone involved, owner, board, head of recruitment and the manager. A shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 This window we have brought in a player from abroad and one from League 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Agree with the first sentence, but think the rest is down to everyone involved, owner, board, head of recruitment and the manager. A shambles. You are right about collective responsibility - together they have all cocked it up. I still feel that the main liability rests with the manager. This is unless Steve gave the board his clear list of 7 or 8 names, and we then failed to secure any signing. I can't see any evidence for this scenario - especially coupled with our absolute success in the previous summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 9 minutes ago, Robin Ashton said: This window we have brought in a player from abroad and one from League 1. Be serious. We've loaned in a goalie who couldn't get a game in League one because Fielding is injured and also signed a lad from the French equivalent of Mangotsfield. This apparently seems to be where our owner thinks we can find the players to keep us up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'd love to know what Keith Burt thinks Don't forget Burt's relationship to SC is not the same as to SOD, because SC insisted on being manager and not as was agreed club policy when KB was appointed, head coach. I believe we are reaping the whirlwind of that particular Board decision. As others as well as myself have pointed out SC is too old school for this league, as well as too stubborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 To have any hope of staying up I reckon we need to sign at least 4 good players. And then we have to remain injury free for the rest of the season. That is a tough ask. On the other hand we could just hope that MK Dons now fall apart at the seams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 It is clear SC is largly responsible for our short comings in the transfer market. He has openly said he will only look at players who can play in our style or formation hence narrowing target options. It doesn't need to be done to death again but his rigidty to stick to his formation is clearly hampering off the field as well as on it. We may have failed with many signings if he hadn't taken this stance, but there would certainly have been more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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