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Maybe Macclesfield will but Carlisle and Forest Green certainly won't. I'm still concerned that our squad isn't strong enough and with Alabi being one of our four main strikers, I fear we're in for a season of real struggle .Kitch’s Magic Toes wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:46 pm 12 more months of deadwood. Hurrah! Season of struggle coming up and then we can offload all the sentimental contract decisions like Dayton, Harrold and this latest move (though this one is more based on Alabi’s refusal to move to Torquay, amongst others). Carlisle, Macc and FGR should save us from returning to the wilderness.
RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 2:43 pmMaybe Macclesfield will but Carlisle and Forest Green certainly won't. I'm still concerned that our squad isn't strong enough and with Alabi being one of our four main strikers, I fear we're in for a season of real struggle .Kitch’s Magic Toes wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:46 pm 12 more months of deadwood. Hurrah! Season of struggle coming up and then we can offload all the sentimental contract decisions like Dayton, Harrold and this latest move (though this one is more based on Alabi’s refusal to move to Torquay, amongst others). Carlisle, Macc and FGR should save us from returning to the wilderness.
I don’t remember a single person saying it would be a long old season last year. You’ve just made that up.O Superman wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:42 pmPossibly. Then again, I seem to remember a lot of people on here saying the same thing about last season because we had basically the same squad as the previous year. Last season didn't end too badly, as I recall.Disoriented wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:46 pmMy goodness you are so right.CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:11 am Take it this means no on else is coming in.
It's going to be a long old season.
Personally, I've liked watching Alabi, even though he hasn't scored as many as he probably should have, and there is no doubt that he seems to be very popular within the squad. One thing that Justin was pretty hot on was building a squad that was bigger than the sum of its parts. I'm pleased that Ross appears to be carrying that on, albeit apparently going against Justin's thoughts on the player in question (which arguably, makes him his own man).
I'm pleased for Alabi and I hope he does well. For the record, I think he WILL do well.
And before anyone asks, I don't really know why - It's just a feeling in the same way that I don't know why I thought Bonne would do OK when plenty dismissed him as a third rate reject when we signed him.
Anyway, I'm prepared to give him and the team a chance.
We can see who is right at the end of the season.
CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:47 pmI don’t remember a single person saying it would be a long old season last year. You’ve just made that up.O Superman wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:42 pmPossibly. Then again, I seem to remember a lot of people on here saying the same thing about last season because we had basically the same squad as the previous year. Last season didn't end too badly, as I recall.
Personally, I've liked watching Alabi, even though he hasn't scored as many as he probably should have, and there is no doubt that he seems to be very popular within the squad. One thing that Justin was pretty hot on was building a squad that was bigger than the sum of its parts. I'm pleased that Ross appears to be carrying that on, albeit apparently going against Justin's thoughts on the player in question (which arguably, makes him his own man).
I'm pleased for Alabi and I hope he does well. For the record, I think he WILL do well.
And before anyone asks, I don't really know why - It's just a feeling in the same way that I don't know why I thought Bonne would do OK when plenty dismissed him as a third rate reject when we signed him.
Anyway, I'm prepared to give him and the team a chance.
We can see who is right at the end of the season.
It's good to read a positive post every now and again on hereKitch’s Magic Toes wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:46 pm 12 more months of deadwood. Hurrah! Season of struggle coming up and then we can offload all the sentimental contract decisions like Dayton, Harrold and this latest move (though this one is more based on Alabi’s refusal to move to Torquay, amongst others). Carlisle, Macc and FGR should save us from returning to the wilderness.
Agreed. The problem is this time until then.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:40 am I seriously doubt Alabi will still be with us this time next year. I think most of us know he's simply not good enough.
point nine one eight wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:06 amIt's good to read a positive post every now and again on hereKitch’s Magic Toes wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:46 pm 12 more months of deadwood. Hurrah! Season of struggle coming up and then we can offload all the sentimental contract decisions like Dayton, Harrold and this latest move (though this one is more based on Alabi’s refusal to move to Torquay, amongst others). Carlisle, Macc and FGR should save us from returning to the wilderness.
You just did
As many as he can just like any other player in a Orient shirtDisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:54 am Lucky, how many goals do you predict Alabi to score this season?
It could be that Sotiriou is now 4th choice with Alabi 5th.ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:56 am Alabi will not start while Wilko & Angol are both available. He will come on 10/15 mins from the end, to add 'something different' to the mix. My worry is, if Wilko or Angol get injured and are out for a long time, we are in trouble, because Alabi isnt good enough. He wasnt good enough in a league below, so logic tells us he wont be now either.
Also, its disappointing, as this puts young Ruel further down the pecking order, which is a shame as I believe that young man could turn out to be a prolific striker one day soon
Come on Lucky - don’t dodge the question. At least give a NOMinal amount.Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:08 pmAs many as he can just like any other player in a Orient shirtDisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:54 am Lucky, how many goals do you predict Alabi to score this season?
That is my amount MungODisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:24 pmCome on Lucky - don’t dodge the question. At least give a NOMinal amount.Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:08 pmAs many as he can just like any other player in a Orient shirtDisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:54 am Lucky, how many goals do you predict Alabi to score this season?
It’s a copout Tony. Until you get off the fence, don’t disagree with fair predictions from others?Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:30 pmThat is my amount MungODisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:24 pmCome on Lucky - don’t dodge the question. At least give a NOMinal amount.
Like it or lump it
I really hope youre right RedRedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:09 pmIt could be that Sotiriou is now 4th choice with Alabi 5th.ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:56 am Alabi will not start while Wilko & Angol are both available. He will come on 10/15 mins from the end, to add 'something different' to the mix. My worry is, if Wilko or Angol get injured and are out for a long time, we are in trouble, because Alabi isnt good enough. He wasnt good enough in a league below, so logic tells us he wont be now either.
Also, its disappointing, as this puts young Ruel further down the pecking order, which is a shame as I believe that young man could turn out to be a prolific striker one day soon
Fair predictions?Disoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:40 pmIt’s a copout Tony. Until you get off the fence, don’t disagree with fair predictions from others?Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:30 pmThat is my amount MungODisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:24 pm
Come on Lucky - don’t dodge the question. At least give a NOMinal amount.
Like it or lump it
Every comment on Alabi so far has been fair.Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:25 pmFair predictions?Disoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:40 pmIt’s a copout Tony. Until you get off the fence, don’t disagree with fair predictions from others?
Did you think this one out
You said predictions not comments make your mind up hereDisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:29 pmEvery comment on Alabi so far has been fair.Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:25 pmFair predictions?Disoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:40 pm
It’s a copout Tony. Until you get off the fence, don’t disagree with fair predictions from others?
Did you think this one out
You still bemoaning the absence of Holman then?
You are getting desperately pedantic now fella.Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 2:00 pmYou said predictions not comments make your mind up hereDisoriented wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:29 pmEvery comment on Alabi so far has been fair.
You still bemoaning the absence of Holman then?