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It's almost as if they didn't plan for us losing a manager in unprecedented circumstances.BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:09 am They knew Bonne and Koroma were f*** off this summer, since January at least. They’ve had time to scout potential targets. I hope the money raised from those 2 leaving gets reinvested into the squad.
It’s not going to be a great look for the club if they got a substantial amount for Bonne and Koroma, raised season ticket prices and didn’t invest into the squad beyond free transfers
What does that have to do with anything? Ling is in charge of recruitment and he’s appointed JE’s staff to take over the job. You don’t get to the summer and then decide what you need and who you will buy and sell.Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:29 amIt's almost as if they didn't plan for us losing a manager in unprecedented circumstances.BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:09 am They knew Bonne and Koroma were f*** off this summer, since January at least. They’ve had time to scout potential targets. I hope the money raised from those 2 leaving gets reinvested into the squad.
It’s not going to be a great look for the club if they got a substantial amount for Bonne and Koroma, raised season ticket prices and didn’t invest into the squad beyond free transfers
Pretty much this.gshaw wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:41 am If we had two other strikers in the building you could make that argument but we'd already released Simpson and Alabi (to all intents and purposes) so replacing those should've been well in motion before the tragic loss of JE, unless of course the club doesn't intend to bring in signings for either (bad mistake if so).
It seems the Koroma and Bonne transfers were pretty much done before his passing but just been announced later out of respect.
Before those two left we needed 2 strikers to match our squad strength last season, that's now up to 4 so why hang around to get the first ones in? With being back to 7 subs the squad is far more important in L2 - if we're down to the bare bones in December time Iike last season the opposition will be far better placed to take advantage in a way most couldn't in NL.
The concern isn't so much replacing Bonne and Koroma but rather than being the only business we do in that area of the squad. If so we'll start the season at a higher level with a comparably weaker squad than we had at the end of last season.
You want a Marquee signingJman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:59 pm Would hope for at least one 'marquee' signing and a statement of intent from the board. A 20+ goal striker would be brilliant but they are few and far between. Think we missed a trick with McCallum personally. I trust those inside the club to get this right for next season. There's very little to fault how they've gone about the last 2 years.
Because it cheaper and easier than buying season tickets for Charlton & Huddersfield or having to decide upon one of them?Article_50 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:58 pm Our two best players have been sold within the space of a week...……….
In view if this, can someone please explain to me why I should renew my season ticket ??
Yes, of course he will have. Buuuut transfers take time to complete and WE ARE NOT EVEN AT PRE-SEASON YET. Thickies also don’t seem to understand that we’ll have potential signings training with us, not just those currently under contract. The season is still six weeks away ffsBiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:50 pmPretty much this.gshaw wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:41 am If we had two other strikers in the building you could make that argument but we'd already released Simpson and Alabi (to all intents and purposes) so replacing those should've been well in motion before the tragic loss of JE, unless of course the club doesn't intend to bring in signings for either (bad mistake if so).
It seems the Koroma and Bonne transfers were pretty much done before his passing but just been announced later out of respect.
Before those two left we needed 2 strikers to match our squad strength last season, that's now up to 4 so why hang around to get the first ones in? With being back to 7 subs the squad is far more important in L2 - if we're down to the bare bones in December time Iike last season the opposition will be far better placed to take advantage in a way most couldn't in NL.
The concern isn't so much replacing Bonne and Koroma but rather than being the only business we do in that area of the squad. If so we'll start the season at a higher level with a comparably weaker squad than we had at the end of last season.
Also, it’s Martin Ling’s full time job. If people don’t think he’s had lists of players that Orient could/should sign, for both L2 and NL, then he shouldn’t be doing that job. They knew 2 months ago what league Orient would be in. You’d expect them to have 2 or 3 possibilities for every position and work through the list. I hope and I think they’ve got the 2 ‘easy’ deals done and now they know what transfer budget they’re working with, can aim for the first choice targets and offer them competitive wages.
Oh to be as intelligent as you.Millennial Snowflake wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:30 pmYes, of course he will have. Buuuut transfers take time to complete and WE ARE NOT EVEN AT PRE-SEASON YET. Thickies also don’t seem to understand that we’ll have potential signings training with us, not just those currently under contract. The season is still six weeks away ffsBiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:50 pmPretty much this.gshaw wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:41 am If we had two other strikers in the building you could make that argument but we'd already released Simpson and Alabi (to all intents and purposes) so replacing those should've been well in motion before the tragic loss of JE, unless of course the club doesn't intend to bring in signings for either (bad mistake if so).
It seems the Koroma and Bonne transfers were pretty much done before his passing but just been announced later out of respect.
Before those two left we needed 2 strikers to match our squad strength last season, that's now up to 4 so why hang around to get the first ones in? With being back to 7 subs the squad is far more important in L2 - if we're down to the bare bones in December time Iike last season the opposition will be far better placed to take advantage in a way most couldn't in NL.
The concern isn't so much replacing Bonne and Koroma but rather than being the only business we do in that area of the squad. If so we'll start the season at a higher level with a comparably weaker squad than we had at the end of last season.
Also, it’s Martin Ling’s full time job. If people don’t think he’s had lists of players that Orient could/should sign, for both L2 and NL, then he shouldn’t be doing that job. They knew 2 months ago what league Orient would be in. You’d expect them to have 2 or 3 possibilities for every position and work through the list. I hope and I think they’ve got the 2 ‘easy’ deals done and now they know what transfer budget they’re working with, can aim for the first choice targets and offer them competitive wages.
Because you support the club, it's that simple. Good players have always come and gone at Orient but we managed before and we'll manage again. We're all disappointed to have lost Bonne and Koroma but I'm sure they'll be replaced. Hopefully they 'll be good signings but even if Koroma and Bonne had stayed, nothing is guaranteed in football.Article_50 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:58 pm Our two best players have been sold within the space of a week...……….
In view if this, can someone please explain to me why I should renew my season ticket ??
Definitely there's work to be done to bring in new players ASAP. Yes, I wouldn't be surprised to see Alabi given a squad number although it's obvious being on the transfer list he has no future at Orient.dOh Nut wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:44 pm Being that we are constantly told how important a good preseason is for players I’m looking forward to the squad being pretty much sorted when preseason starts. Strikers was always going to be an issue especially with the probability of Bonne and Koroma going. Ling said he had players identified. Proven by the speed replacing Bonne.
I have no doubt it’s all in hand and announcements will be made next week. One, maybe two strikers and a CM.
Don’t panic.
Though it wouldn’t surprise me to see Alabi given a squad number.
I think it was mentioned in a post somewhere that we are ‘looking at’ Matt Stevens of Peterborough.
How many squads are ever sorted when pre-season starts?dOh Nut wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:44 pm Being that we are constantly told how important a good preseason is for players I’m looking forward to the squad being pretty much sorted when preseason starts. Strikers was always going to be an issue especially with the probability of Bonne and Koroma going. Ling said he had players identified. Proven by the speed replacing Bonne.
I have no doubt it’s all in hand and announcements will be made next week. One, maybe two strikers and a CM.
Don’t panic.
Though it wouldn’t surprise me to see Alabi given a squad number.
Pretty much sorted. Which means not completed but pretty much. Of course we enter the trialing period when further additions are possible. But we will pretty much know the core group.Millennial Snowflake wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:34 pmHow many squads are ever sorted when pre-season starts?dOh Nut wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:44 pm Being that we are constantly told how important a good preseason is for players I’m looking forward to the squad being pretty much sorted when preseason starts. Strikers was always going to be an issue especially with the probability of Bonne and Koroma going. Ling said he had players identified. Proven by the speed replacing Bonne.
I have no doubt it’s all in hand and announcements will be made next week. One, maybe two strikers and a CM.
Don’t panic.
Though it wouldn’t surprise me to see Alabi given a squad number.
Ok, thanks . Was on loan at Slough ?. That doesn't fill me with much confidence .Cheshunto wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:23 pmI think it was mentioned in a post somewhere that we are ‘looking at’ Matt Stevens of Peterborough.
I think he did well on loan at Slough last season.
Apart from that I don’t know much about him.
Most squads are not pretty much complete when pre-season begins and many aren’t even complete by the first league game.dOh Nut wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:58 pmPretty much sorted. Which means not completed but pretty much. Of course we enter the trialing period when further additions are possible. But we will pretty much know the core group.Millennial Snowflake wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:34 pmHow many squads are ever sorted when pre-season starts?dOh Nut wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:44 pm Being that we are constantly told how important a good preseason is for players I’m looking forward to the squad being pretty much sorted when preseason starts. Strikers was always going to be an issue especially with the probability of Bonne and Koroma going. Ling said he had players identified. Proven by the speed replacing Bonne.
I have no doubt it’s all in hand and announcements will be made next week. One, maybe two strikers and a CM.
Don’t panic.
Though it wouldn’t surprise me to see Alabi given a squad number.