theowlsman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 What do you think of our squad? Being honest, at the moment, it appears to me that we are nowhere near good enough to be challenging near the top of the division. We're still waiting on 5 quality signings to come in apparently, and the season kicks off in 3 days time. We've also got two first teamers out injured in Madine and Lines, Maguire looks a bit lightweight, and is taking his time to settle in, and Llera and Gardner still have to develop a rapport. I know we've got the rest of August left in the transfer window, and we have an opportunity to loan some Premiership teams' kids, but I really wish we could have completed our dealings by now, with more quality in the squad in preparation for the big kick off. I am not moaning, I know we'll put it right over the next few weeks, but just wondered what everybody else's thoughts were on this. Loving the fact Antonio is now our player permanently though. I guess you could argue that that alone compensates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senwar Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very disappointed with the lack of incoming strikers at present. Even if someone comes in before Saturday, I genuinely expected we'd be better equipped than we are. Although, I actually wouldn't be that phased if we went COG with Pecnik behind him come Saturday. But we need something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Same as you but not too fused about lines been out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee A Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 It needs 3, maybe 4 players to come into it, But nobody has a complete squad yet I dont think, we certainly aren't playing catch up, if anything we're probably ahead of most teams. Antonio is a monster signing, Pecnik looks decent, we need to find his position though and he still needs to get up to the pace of the English game, Kirkland as we know will be brilliant if fit, and I'm hoping for big things from Joe Mattock, no disrespect to Reda but Mattock should be a big step up in quality. Looking good so far, think we'll be more than alright this season, comfortable mid table finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_dave Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We have better strength in depth and more experience in the right areas, which is half the battle when stepping up a level. I still think we're two signings away from a competitive Championship side. Bring in a striker and left midfielder and I think we're ready. A fifth striker would be nice as well but not essential, I don't think. I think we'll be fine, although I'm keeping my expectations in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We are waiting on the Premiership squads to be announced. Then we will go in there and try to cherry pick the best of the rest. If that means waiting until the end of August, so be it. Hopefully it will be worth it. Chin up, long time to go yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 if a decent striker does not arrive, we'll pay the price just as we did at the start of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Gardner, Kirkland, Antonio and Pecnik (admittedly after one game) all look great signings. Lee and Mattock yet to be tested but hopefully will challenge for first team. Still looking to bring people in and then there's the loan window. Mid table will leave me happy, playoffs ecstatic. Anything but relegation is a step forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Think you all need to chill out, DJ knows what he's doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box_Man Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm reasonably happy, we have a competitive squad in all areas, i'd like another right sided centre half, and a proven quality striker Looking at our first eleven I think we will give any team in this league a game, I have complete trust / faith in what DJ is doing with the team.....this is a squad that hasn't lost a competitive game under his stewardship we've held WBA and beaten Reading in pre season and shown our class in a 40 minute spell against Oldham. People talk about momentum I think we've got bucket loads at the moment it will be interesting to see how we respond to defeat, but I can see us finishing mid table at present and with the 3 or 4 additions which will surely come i'm pretty confident we'll cause a few upsets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senwar Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 if a decent striker does not arrive, we'll pay the price just as we did at the start of last season. If that happens, yet the ending is the same too, that's fine by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 If that happens, yet the ending is the same too, that's fine by me that might be over-optimistic at this stage; but that is your privilege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We will be OK . Chill the **** out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senwar Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 that might be over-optimistic at this stage; but that is your privilege. Oh that's not my true belief My optimism level is genuinely 12th at best at present. And that's not being critical/miserable, just a general belief that's where we are/will be. And I'd be happy with that too. Slowly slowly for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Chillax...! Peace & love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.kirkbyowl Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Need to wait and see which premier players are surplus to requirements and who may be available on loan - squad will not be finalised to mid september - me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Could do with a few more in key positions but it wasn't until after the start of the season last year that we signed key players such as O'Grady, Lowe and Marshall. Plenty of time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 I guess the opinions contained within this thread will change from game to game. It will be interesting to see what they are after we play Derby. If we win, we're going to win the league, if we lose, we're going to get relegated etc Worth keeping this thread in view to guage if there is increased negativity, or increased positivity, over the next few weeks, and up until the end of the loan transfer window (if there is such a thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 You are soooooo fookin' needy...! FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 In fact, I'll add to my previous comments. If we sign just one class player in the next few days, we'll all be spouting off about winning the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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