Bourne End Red Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Was having this conversation with a mate and we both agreed were desperate for a strong pacey striker to be a really good side. Someone who is a menace that defenders can’t switch off from a bit like Semenyo someone with power and pace. I know some feel we still need a keeper, a centre mid and an upgrade on Sam bell so just thought I’d see if we all see it the same in regards to priority. Problem being with a striker like I’ve described is they cost big money usually unless you can unearth a gem…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmpowell Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Q: What do we need for top 6? A: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 One attacking midfielder with some quality to ping it in the top corner from 20 yards occasionally like the Stoke guy. We used to have loads of these players and now we have none. And for Conway to stay fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstoke toad Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 If I had to pick a couple positions it would be a attacking playmaker and a rb . Tanner towards the end of last season showed what a great player he can be but this season in my opinion hasn’t lived up to last season’s standard ( what sticks clearly in my mind is him getting skinned at every chance by cheltenhams slow and stocky winger pre season) . The main thing we need for top 6 is overall consistency which admittedly the only team that looks to have any this season is Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) If I was to pick one. I like our midfield but honestly still think we miss that craft post Scott. Think Leicester away, Scott would have run with the ball a bit, perhaps won some free kicks in dangerous areas or to give us a breather. A fit Vyner and Atkinson would enable Naismith to move into midfield which would help to provide some. Perhaps Gardner-Hickman in the fullness of time may fill some of that void. If I was to look across the squad as a whole, depth. By which I mean quality competition to push O'Leary, a 4th bona fide CB and that aforementioned bit of craft. I would have said striker but Conway, Wells, Weimann and even Cornick competing centrally is fine. Edited October 2, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Something else. We need a clearly defined plan that is consistent across the back room, the offices, the pitch, and to which all personnel are committed. Then that plan being executed efficiently and consistently over a number of seasons. One player is never going to be the golden ticket to promotion. 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95red Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 New owners 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 The championship to be a lot weaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 .... about 75 points by the end of April 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Bourne End Red said: Was having this conversation with a mate and we both agreed were desperate for a strong pacey striker to be a really good side. Someone who is a menace that defenders can’t switch off from a bit like Semenyo someone with power and pace. I know some feel we still need a keeper, a centre mid and an upgrade on Sam bell so just thought I’d see if we all see it the same in regards to priority. Problem being with a striker like I’ve described is they cost big money usually unless you can unearth a gem…. Missed out on whittaker at plymouth 1.8 million. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 We need to be clinical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: If I was to pick one. I like our midfield but honestly still think we miss that craft post Scott. Think Leicester away, Scott would have run with the ball a bit, perhaps won some free kicks in dangerous areas or to give us a breather. A fit Vyner and Atkinson would enable Naismith to move into midfield which would help to provide some. Perhaps Gardner-Hickman in the fullness of time may fill some of that void. If I was to look across the squad as a whole, depth. By which I mean quality competition to push O'Leary, a 4th bona fide CB and that aforementioned bit of craft. I would have said striker but Conway, Wells, Weimann and even Cornick competing centrally is fine. Gardner Hickman and Naysmith could answer the midfield problem mccrorrie will cover full back a pacey attacker and goalscorer in the whittaker mould . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Cityboy1954 said: Gardner Hickman and Naysmith could answer the midfield problem mccrorrie will cover full back a pacey attacker and goalscorer in the whittaker mould . Honestly doing that we'll see McCrorie this season but hope I'm wrong. Yes it could, time will tell in midfield. Sykes and Bell are contributing which is good, quite intrigued medium term by Sykes-Conway-Bell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 New owners 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Honestly doing that we'll see McCrorie this season but hope I'm wrong. Yes it could, time will tell in midfield. Sykes and Bell are contributing which is good, quite intrigued medium term by Sykes-Conway-Bell. Yes glad to see tommy back might be a bit more liveliar upfront now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 minute ago, frenchred said: New owners I don't want to derail the thread but I wonder about the future direction of travel in football financial regs...how possible spending big could he medium term. I'll stick it in the relevant thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, frenchred said: New owners Yes, unless everyone suddenly agrees to become sustainable. In which case PPs would have to stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 48 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Something else. We need a clearly defined plan that is consistent across the back room, the offices, the pitch, and to which all personnel are committed. Then that plan being executed efficiently and consistently over a number of seasons. One player is never going to be the golden ticket to promotion. Yep- the “one player” thing is simplistic dreamland. We are a mid table side with a small squad & an owner who is unwilling to spend money from player sales, a bit like the post yesterday about “another manager” to get us into the top six, our issues are structural & systemic rather than signing this mythical one player. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: Something else. We need a clearly defined plan that is consistent across the back room, the offices, the pitch, and to which all personnel are committed. Then that plan being executed efficiently and consistently over a number of seasons. One player is never going to be the golden ticket to promotion. Agreed, we are more than just one player away from being a promotion chasing team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 A miracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) A bigger nest for all the eggs. Edited October 2, 2023 by Major Isewater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 More depth throughout the spine of the team. Centre mid especially. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 More points or a better goal difference than the team that finishes 7th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 A new manager. No idea why people like "Nige" so much. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 No money in the kitty for a striker while the piggy is being stuffed! How long is it since we had a real striker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtongreight Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Strength in depth, or somehow, a FULL squad with no long term injuries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, Chivs said: A new manager. No idea why people like "Nige" so much. The minority and having no idea usually goes hand in hand, so don’t stress too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, Chivs said: A new manager. No idea why people like "Nige" so much. New owners are a much bigger priority than the manager IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, SBB said: The minority and having no idea usually goes hand in hand, so don’t stress too much. Who's in the minority? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benneythered Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Someone up front who has some strength and can hold the ball and boss defenders rather than being pushed off the ball and then fouling the defender. I dont mean a really tall player, I mean a player that has some balls. The ball comes back from our front line far too quickly and the front line we have all have struggle to compete in this way, something different is needed. Id also suggest we need someone who can actually make use of a dead ball be it a corner or freekick because at the moment we do nothing with these and you can generally predict that it wont beat the first man or go straight to the keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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