Ante's Bubbly Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Philb125 said: Was just thinking this half had been better. Hard to tell with fitness levels and their first team vs subs etc. But encouraged by many of the younguns. Maybe it's the extra pace, real players in their best positions and enthusiasm for the game, all things which we have missed from most of the older overpaid players in recent years. I like the way things are going at last. It just shows that above average amounts of football knowledge can get you better players than ones on above average wages, especially when they are provided via a below average rip off merchant like Paixo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstyslaces Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Just now, Hirstyslaces said: A good run out for us. BB and Josh Windass dominant in first half. Plenty of youth and pace in second half. Trialist Number 35(name unknown) looked quite calm and assured in defence, in second half. Unfair to give ratings in an early pre-season friendly, IMHO, but I personally was particularly impressed with Adedoyin, Hunt, Galvin and Brennan. Playing a high pressing game throughout, I feel we will be much better with Iorfa back. Early days, but some good signs! UTO! Think Number 35 was Bola.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ante's Bubbly Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Southie_Owl said: Any ideas who is the beast at the back now? Number 35? He's looked decent in both games hasn't he? Again, very composed and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlinexile Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Bola is a full-back, isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonOwl313 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I feel a bit better about this season now. Wages paid and points deduction avoided, hopefully a more affordable wage bill going forward and signings of the right type, plus retained some of our ok players. Should be well clear of relegation.. would be happy with mid table and some entertaining games whilst we build a side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 minute ago, owlinexile said: Bola is a full-back, isn't he? He is, not sure if he was playing as the left sided centre back today - seemed to spend a lot of time there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 minute ago, owlinexile said: Bola is a full-back, isn't he? 6’2” according to Wikipedia so could maybe double up as a centre half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, ChapSmurf said: I thought Adeniran, the lad we signed yesterday/today scored the 2nd goal? I think @basegreenowl is referring to Adedoyin. Are we signing another one from Everton called Addedconfusion? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlinexile Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Just now, Utah Owl said: Are we signing another one from Everton called Addedconfusion? No, he was the one from Southampton, wasn't he? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hirstyslaces said: Think Number 35 was Bola.... Thought Bola plays for Middlesbrough ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 How did Adeniran play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff74 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, smhouston said: Totally disagree. If we was allowed to pay transfer fees then I'd be open to it, but loans / frees only we'd struggle to get any decent experienced strikers in. In today's football world, £1m for a championship level striker is peanuts That maybe the case, but we all know, that every other club knows what a state we are in, and that normally means that clubs will try to raid us on the cheap. There is also the dynamic of the player potentially wanting out. Whilst the club always makes the call, it won't do much for his motivation levels if he suspects that we are turning down bids from Championship clubs. Moore has tagged him as a key man this season, and I hope that Josh is fully on board, but there is so much uncertainty in terms of the club's finances at the moment, that I can see a struggle in keeping him here, and we might need to cash in eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Apparently two trialists came on? Bola and the lad from Chelsea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstyslaces Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, Hookowl said: Thought Bola plays for Middlesbrough ? I believe that Tolaji Bola is on trial from Arsenal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s29wfc Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 It's Marc Bola that plays for Boro, Completely different player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstyslaces Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, pazowl55 said: How did Adeniran play? He did well. A strong and commanding presence. Thought that Dele Bashiru did ok when he came on. I think that he will maybe be in direct competition with Adeniran. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hirstyslaces said: I believe that Tolaji Bola is on trial from Arsenal? Oh right thanks I'd not heard of him. Would this be for a loan deal ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlinexile Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hookowl said: Oh right thanks I'd not heard of him. Would this be for a loan deal ? No, he's a free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstyslaces Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Hookowl said: Oh right thanks I'd not heard of him. Would this be for a loan deal ? I am not sure if he's a loan possibility, or if he's out of contract. Very comfortable on the ball, in this game at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Could be far worse could be Elijah Bola ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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