gurujuan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 We've shown before, we are able to go out and procure quality loans, so that may be a route we go down rather than signing McPhail and Davies. The only thing with those type of loans, anyone loaning us the likes of Wickham ect, would expect them to start every week. Fair enough, you would expect someone of that quality to be a regular starter, however if we have to upset the balance of the side, then it's not good. Even when we had Wickham, there were times when DJ preferred to go with just Lita up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 No, actually it's quite reassuring that at the end of June, we're getting together to discuss what we might need in terms of new additions. Good news. Hopefully, the out of contract players will also let us know in good time what they're doing, to allow us to have another meeting, and see how the position has changed. Then, having a clear picture of who is going, we can then have another meeting to see which potential targets we actually are going to talk to. I am sure the same happens at every club. Eventually, all clubs then go into the last few weeks of pre-season for the usual bunfight over players. It's reassuring that this is what has happened in previous years, and we aren't doing anything unusual. There can't be many out of contract / released players already talking to clubs surely? And if there are, then surely we're already involved in those discussions? Assuming we've already had an earlier meeting, to discuss who we potentially want to talk to, based on ifs, buts, and maybe scenarios identified at that time. This is how it works right? ........or we have already spoken to the players we're after, agreed deals, but are waiting until July to sign them so we save a months wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 We've shown before, we are able to go out and procure quality loans, so that may be a route we go down rather than signing McPhail and Davies. The only thing with those type of loans, anyone loaning us the likes of Wickham ect, would expect them to start every week. Fair enough, you would expect someone of that quality to be a regular starter, however if we have to upset the balance of the side, then it's not good. Even when we had Wickham, there were times when DJ preferred to go with just Lita up front. I think if we were to sign 4 quality additions, then effective use of loans as per last few seasons, we should be right. I would be happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolnowl Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 So Milan really wasn't joking when he said we're stArting to plan once the COG sale was confirmed? At least he's honest - but Christ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I got the impression that plans had been made but now they are going to act on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 So Milan really wasn't joking when he said we're stArting to plan once the COG sale was confirmed? At least he's honest - but Christ! Do you seriously believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamK2292 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hate playing the waiting game. Signings will come, just a case of when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl1974 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Building on the team that finished the second half of the season? That's going to be difficult seeing as about 5 of them were on loan and not our players to start with. It's going to be another anticlimax of a season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDazy1976 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 You ARE entitled to your opinion. Similarly, WE are entitled to our opinion of your opinion. But what if our opinion of his opinion is not the same, in his opinion, as the opinion he has of our opinion. There would be some opinion missing somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Some reyt wrist slitters in this thread Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I really hope Bywater signs - good for the squad and a steady back up keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fedor Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolnowl Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Do you seriously believe that?Believe what Milan has told us twice in a week? He's not one to lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Believe what Milan has told us twice in a week? He's not one to lie. That we're only just starting to plan. Course there will have been previous meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 don't like loans, could either go one way or the other ,much rather have our own players only in a perfect world would we get that though , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Except for when he played for rangers and Sheffield Wednesday you mean? McCabe is comfortable sitting deeper and playing passes from there. Edited June 23, 2013 by Bluesteel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaser Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 They're not though are they, really? If you keep up to date with transfer dealings of the football league you'll notice that they are, really. Barnsley ... 3 signings so far Bolton ... 3 so far Derby ... 3 so far Forest ... 2 so far Charlton ... 1 so far Reading ... 3 so far Blackburn ... 4 so far Birmingham ... 5 so far Ipswich ... 4 so far Leeds ... 2 so far Do I need to carry on ? As I am getting bored... As usual, we are late to act, will lose out on the better players, limiting our recruitment pool in the process. Don't get me wrong, I do not think Milan is fibbing when he says there is work going on behind the scenes, I just do not think it is an aggressive enough recruitment policy (although may I add, in the clubs defence, possibly awaiting decisions of 6 players re-signing won't have helped .... although I am sure all the clubs above must be in the same situation ....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 If you keep up to date with transfer dealings of the football league you'll notice that they are, really. Barnsley ... 3 signings so far Bolton ... 3 so far Derby ... 3 so far Forest ... 2 so far Charlton ... 1 so far Reading ... 3 so far Blackburn ... 4 so far Birmingham ... 5 so far Ipswich ... 4 so far Leeds ... 2 so far Do I need to carry on ? As I am getting bored... As usual, we are late to act, will lose out on the better players, limiting our recruitment pool in the process. Don't get me wrong, I do not think Milan is fibbing when he says there is work going on behind the scenes, I just do not think it is an aggressive enough recruitment policy (although may I add, in the clubs defence, possibly awaiting decisions of 6 players re-signing won't have helped .... although I am sure all the clubs above must be in the same situation ....) I'd prefer it if you did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 don't like loans, could either go one way or the other ,much rather have our own players only in a perfect world would we get that though ,Ideally yes Trev but I think prudent use of loan system is hugely to our benefit. We'd be crazy not to take advantage of players we couldn't afford to buy outright provided they fill positions we need filling and don't completely stuff our shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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