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Any team can have only5 loan players . With Cooper we had 5 so someone had to be returned to enable us to loan a forward which we need. Therefore Cooper was the obvious choice. He won’t be missed with his reputation
What yet again !CambridgeshireO wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:53 pmAdam Thompson is nearing full fitnessStory of O wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:42 pm So do we get someone to replace him or stick with 3 centre backs?
I would not bet on Thompson being sent out on loan, more likely Os will keep trying to get him fit then he can be useful as a spare defender who can be used on the on the subs benchgshaw wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:45 pm Was effectively cover for whilst Beckles was out, with Omar back in both form and fitness not so much need to keep Cooper.
Thompson hasn't been much more than a last resort so ideally he'd go out on loan to sort a move for summer (surely won't be extended?) and either cheaper loan come in so we can use budget upfront
Clubs are allowed up to 8 loan players but the maximum allowed in the match day squad is 5. Therefore him staying or going has no bearing on our ability to bring in a loan striker.moonwalk19 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:33 pmAny team can have only5 loan players . With Cooper we had 5 so someone had to be returned to enable us to loan a forward which we need. Therefore Cooper was the obvious choice. He won’t be missed with his reputation
You are right 8 loan players can be signed but only 2 can be over 23 years old You are allowed to play up to 5 loan players in any matchDohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:15 amClubs are allowed up to 8 loan players but the maximum allowed in the match day squad is 5. Therefore him staying or going has no bearing on our ability to bring in a loan striker.moonwalk19 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:33 pmAny team can have only5 loan players . With Cooper we had 5 so someone had to be returned to enable us to loan a forward which we need. Therefore Cooper was the obvious choice. He won’t be missed with his reputation
As it stands our squad is now weaker than it was.
This, ideally a Whing / Turley type player who can do CB and LB / RB to give us cover in two spotsMistadobalina wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:37 am
Wouldn't be surprised if we manage to move on Thompson and bring in a longer term player for that 4th centre back role. We need to gradually upgrade our squad and that is one position where we don't have the quality we need to progress upwards.