StudentOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Jordan Willis from Coventry might be a good shout. 20 year old central defender who's made over 30 appearances for Coventry this season. I know they sit 17th in league 1, but their goals against column doesn't look too shabby- would make an ideal understudy to Lees, Loovens and/or Zayatte and/or one other experienced CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Is Mandaric back at the helm then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Is Mandaric back at the helm then? No, which is why we might actually be able to sign some of the best players from the division below for once. Just like Bournemouth, Brentford & Derby have done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes, let's buy Swindon's midfield; they'll get us to the prem in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes, let's buy Swindon's midfield; they'll get us to the prem in no time. Brentford and Bournemouth's seem to be doing them alright! There's some decent players in league one, not suggesting we buy Swindons midfield but one of three, complemented with McGugan and other midfielders could set us up with a strong midfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If they're all under 24 then they're only going to get better, I'd love a bench full of promising 22 year olds (no euphemism intended! ) If you want a more experienced CB to get on the first team- why not look to Europe? Eric Brotteghin's spent the last four years playing 30+ games in the Dutch top league for FC Groningen and guy is a giant. Would love him and Lees together with Melo in front: That defense would have the right mixture of pace and shear physicality and height to stop a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I don't care where they come from, as long as they are good footballers. Our biggest issue next season will be expectation. People expect us to spend a few quid, and cruise to promotion. Personally, I expect us to spend a few quid, finish around 8th and hit the play offs the season after. I fully expect us to go through at least 2 managers, 40 players and a play off heartbreak prior to hitting the Premier League. Maybe it's the experience of watching this club for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton_Swfc Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Swindon's midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) So, if we do it on the cheap...we're doing a Burnley? If we buy from below, we're following Bournemouth or Brentford's lead? We were told by Milan that Chansiri would be aggressive. Early signs suggest exactly that - noting his 2yr plan. I wouldn't expect him to copy anybody. I'm sure he has a strategy of his own. I doubt he recruited Pearson and Roeder to raid the lower leagues. Edited April 24, 2015 by wilyfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Luongo would cost around £2m That's not doing it on the cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The same Luongo being linked with Villa? You'd spend £2m on a centre-mid in addition to buying McGugan and retaining Kieran Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 To be fair, nobody would've accused us of doing it on the cheap if we'd signed Assombalonga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The same Luongo being linked with Villa? You'd spend £2m on a centre-mid in addition to buying McGugan and retaining Kieran Lee? No which is why my original opinion was Gladwin would be a good signing. Don't understand what your point is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 No which is why my original opinion was Gladwin would be a good signing. Don't understand what your point is? Is he the second best midfielder in Swindon's team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Is he the second best midfielder in Swindon's team? Not sure, for the type of player we need I'd say yes. Definitely wouldn't say no to Luongo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerowl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Id be lying if I said id seen any of them play. Heard that Luongo before though. Is he better than what we've got then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yep but as you said would cost a lot and much more than Gladwin. Kasim also for Swindon is another tidy player I'd have at Wednesday F*ck me I'd have all their central midfield I'd much rather raid Preston. Garner has been awesome this season. Daniel Johnson looks absolute class. Left footed 22 year old they signed from Villa in January. 8 goals already from midfield. Definitely one to look out for. Also Chris Humphrey. Fast powerful winger who can whip a reyt ball in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack-Abusi Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Ben Turner is out of contract at Cardiff along with Nicky Maynard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Luongo is being linked with Prem teams. I would expect that we could pay 2M for him but he may well go for more than that. Can't deny I'd love to see him here and yes, with Lee and McGugan. Chances are over the season, there will be plenty of need for rotation, injury cover and form. I shall just have to console myself with Leckie and Sainsbury. Wouldn't say no to Gladwin either. That name's got to be an omen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Gladwin signed a new 2 and half year deal in December so not going to that cheap (albeit cheaper than Luongo). Probably done as they are expecting him to leave and want to guarantee a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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