the_mighty_bosh Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 My two penneth which could change after Crewe. Bold for the players who we'll keep, normal for the possibles, red for the players who won't be here for one reason or another. Oxley - I get the feeling that him being here permanently could be best for all parties by the summer. Keep Brown - Keep. A League One full back, we could do worse. Grounds - Keep but in reality I'd imagine he'll go to a big budget League 1 club, possibly run-of-the-mill Championship. Wesolowski - Keep but aside from the Championship bit, same as above. Kusunga - I've rated him whenever I've seen him play but injuries and suspensions will probably tip the balance the other way. Release. Smith - Based on our track record with our top players this season, I doubt he'll stay. The fee needs to be good. MacDonald - Same as Kusunga minus the suspensions. Release. Mellor - Not really convinced by him going off this season but if Grounds goes then he could have enough plus points to make the cut. JCH - Keep Winchester - good footballer and while we need to find him a regular position, his versatility is currently a good thing for us. Keep. Wilson - Not a clue yet. If him and Lockwood form a good partnership between now and May then they could be crucial for stability next season. Rodgers - Not been good enough when I've seen him. If it's a choice between him and Winchester then I know who I'd choose. Release. Lockwood - See Wilson. Dayton - I guess we'll have to keep him unless he's out of contract, but he's not produced enough. If he gets a run in the side between now and May he'll need to make a big impact. Kissock - Not a clue. Millar - Release Belezika - Release Philly - Keep. Worrall - Unless he really enjoys it with us then I'd imagine that he could find a bigger League 1 club next year. I doubt he'll be far off the Rotherham first team tbh. Rachubka - If he's cheap and is looking for coaching opportunities then he could be the perfect backup. Keep Harkins - A realistic quality signing. Next year he could be a hero or he could be the next Robbie Simpson. I hope the club are willing to take that risk. Keep Turner - He was bought for the future. Keep Gosset - At Orient last year he was obviously lightweight due to his age, but he certainly showed ability on the ball. Keep. Truelove - See Gosset. Coleman - Not a clue. Clarke - Not a clue Bove - Not a clue Pritchard - Not a clue. Dunfield - Not a clue. As much stability as possible could be important but with Grounds and Wes likely to go on a free and Smith going to get strong interest I get the feeling it may be out of our hands. The 2nd tier of players (Brown, Winchester, Oxley, Dayton, JCH etc.) could be the be the best chance of continuity for next season. A little grim if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Wouldn't say it's given that Smith will move on, he's no better a player now than he was last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 With continuity in mind, I don't think the following starting lineup is beyond the realms of possibility come August New Keeper (outside chance of Oxley) Brown Lockwood Grounds/Wilson Mellor/Grounds Worrall Wesolowski New CM/Winchester/Mellor/Smith if he stays Harkins Philliskirk Clarke Harris/New Striker I'd be happy with that, especially with a new creative CM and/or quality striker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 What do people see in Wilson? I'm sure he's relatively solid and all the rest of the clichés attributed to a hoofballer, even though it appears Lockwood, who I've been miles more impressed with, has been leading him so far, but his inability on the ball has been really detrimental to our style of play since he's been a starter. At 25 I can't see him improving in that respect. Maybe it's more noticeable as he's replaced Tarky who was obviously brilliant passing and dribbling, but Wilson appears to be so uncomfortable we'd have to play another way, far less attractive than the one we began the season with, to accomodate him. He doesn't fit the tactics LJ initially wanted so I wouldn't offer him a contract for next season unless we've got 3 other CBs. Grounds will be one of them I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 What do people see in Wilson? I'm sure he's relatively solid and all the rest of the clichés attributed to a hoofballer, even though it appears Lockwood, who I've been miles more impressed with, has been leading him so far, but his inability on the ball has been really detrimental to our style of play since he's been a starter. At 25 I can't see him improving in that respect. Maybe it's more noticeable as he's replaced Tarky who was obviously brilliant passing and dribbling, but Wilson appears to be so uncomfortable we'd have to play another way, far less attractive than the one we began the season with, to accomodate him. He doesn't fit the tactics LJ initially wanted so I wouldn't offer him a contract for next season unless we've got 3 other CBs. Grounds will be one of them I hope... Even before Tarkowski went the style of play had been like this for a while. Wilson seems fine to me, he's not eyecatching but does little wrong. He reminds me of Reuben Hazell but without the regular clangers, so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) New GK Rachubka New RB Kusunga Wilson Grounds New CB New LB Truelove Worrall Dayton Smith Mellor Winchester Rodgers Harkins (Would use him in CM as we tried with Baxter) Gosset New Winger (Ideally pacey) Philly JCH Turner New ST (Ideally a target man) Then some of those coming to end of their two year youth deal if wages are cheap enough. Edited March 9, 2014 by RobOAFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 new gk new rb new cb new cb new lb new lw new cm new cm new rw new striker Harkins oh and if we go doen new manager. and a new chairmen whose got a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 new gk new rb new cb new cb new lb new lw new cm new cm new rw new striker Harkins oh and if we go doen new manager. and a new chairmen whose got a clue. I'm getting the vibe that you aren't too pleased with LJ as our manager right? Am I right? I am aren't I, I'm right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) A squad of strong, fit, fast, well organised players with a positive mentality, If PNE can do it signing the likes of Jack King who spent 8 years in non league until he was 27 years of age surely we can find some similar quite cheaply. Supplement them with a couple of lads on loan for the season from Fulham, Burgess and Sambou and a play off place at least is assured. Bring in dedicated experienced first team scout. Managing is easy isn't it from the sidelines? Edited March 10, 2014 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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