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Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:15 pm
by Mistadobalina
Could see one of Coleman or Brown being an ok squad option. They were brought into a squad in awful form with a manager mentally checked out, a full pre season and better atmosphere might make all the difference. If Moncur is one of the two main central midfielders, it'll be Pratley/Clay as the partner anyway which is fine imo.
At this point more concerned about attacking depth. If one of that starting front 3/4 gets injured, there's not much to come in.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:17 pm
by gshaw
Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:15 pm
Could see one of Coleman or Brown being an ok squad option. They were brought into a squad in awful form with a manager mentally checked out, a full pre season and better atmosphere might make all the difference. If Moncur is one of the two main central midfielders, it'll be Pratley/Clay as the partner anyway which is fine imo.
At this point more concerned about attacking depth. If one of that starting front 3/4 gets injured, there's not much to come in.
I'd be concerned about relying on Clay. Another year older recovering from a serious injury. We need players pushing each other for a spot in the first XI, not fillers that weaken the side if they have to start.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:24 pm
by Give it to Jabo
I know that he had his loyal supporters, but I have never been convinced by Clay. I know he runs around a lot, but he is not consistently formidable.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:28 pm
by Chelmsford Swimmer
Qin wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:54 pm
Grimsby will have two players now, that will be working their bits off, to get one over us now, on the opening day
Not sure I ever saw Maguire-Drew work his bits off, if he did he would be playing higher up the league.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:37 pm
by PutneyO
You can just see him playing brilliantly for Grimsby and scoring the winner
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:54 pm
by LittleMate
Technically proficient and skilful but I never saw him beat a player for pace and he didn’t really take players on. Can see why Richie didn’t play him and moved him on.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:35 pm
by essexfootball
I wonder if he isn't the great in the dressing room, maybe but not a bad egg but to go through ten teams already is going some, considering he isn't exactly a bad player either.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:39 pm
by BiggsyMalone
RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:49 pm
BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:46 pm
Signed on a free in January. Sold for a fee 6 months later. He played all over the place for us and didn‘t nail a position down. Good business.
IMO , it’s only good business if we can bring in a better replacement.
What position are we replacing? RB, CM, RW, AM or LW?
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:40 pm
by BiggsyMalone
Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:24 pm
I know that he had his loyal supporters, but I have never been convinced by Clay. I know he runs around a lot, but he is not consistently formidable.
He does all the sh*t to cover for other players. He’s good positionally and can pass a ball. He isn’t a world beater but he’s an important player to have in the squad at this level.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:17 am
by RedDwarf 1881
Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:24 pm
I know that he had his loyal supporters, but I have never been convinced by Clay. I know he runs around a lot, but he is not consistently formidable.
I'm one of Craig's supporters . He held our midfield together during our promotion winning season and was playing arguably the best football of his career with us until he got his injury . The question is how is he going to recover . For that reason plus losing Khan I would definitely bring in another midfield player . I'd also like to see us bring in another striker .
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:25 am
by RedDwarf 1881
BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:39 pm
RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:49 pm
BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:46 pm
Signed on a free in January. Sold for a fee 6 months later. He played all over the place for us and didn‘t nail a position down. Good business.
IMO , it’s only good business if we can bring in a better replacement.
What position are we replacing? RB, CM, RW, AM or LW?
Point taken , that's a good question . Although Otis Khan is a good player he couldn't seem to nail down any one particular position . Personally though I would bring in another midfielder to replace Khan.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:41 am
by BiggsyMalone
RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:25 am
BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:39 pm
RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:49 pm
IMO , it’s only good business if we can bring in a better replacement.
What position are we replacing? RB, CM, RW, AM or LW?
Point taken , that's a good question . Although Otis Khan is a good player he couldn't seem to nail down any one particular position . Personally though I would bring in another midfielder to replace Khan.
Maybe that was Moncur. Seems like they’re getting stuff done, so we’lo see over the next few weeks
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:45 am
by RedDwarf 1881
gshaw wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:17 pm
Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:15 pm
Could see one of Coleman or Brown being an ok squad option. They were brought into a squad in awful form with a manager mentally checked out, a full pre season and better atmosphere might make all the difference. If Moncur is one of the two main central midfielders, it'll be Pratley/Clay as the partner anyway which is fine imo.
At this point more concerned about attacking depth. If one of that starting front 3/4 gets injured, there's not much to come in.
I'd be concerned about relying on Clay. Another year older recovering from a serious injury. We need players pushing each other for a spot in the first XI, not fillers that weaken the side if they have to start.
I agree with you gshaw. I've always liked Craig but how well will he recover from his injury . IMO, we definitely need two more central midfielders . Oh and like I said before , another striker .
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:53 am
by essexfootball
From the Wellens interview he basically said no one know where he plays or what he position he is
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:57 am
by Currywurst and Chips
He also said he's not a wing back then played him at wing back
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:29 am
by RedDwarf 1881
Currywurst and Chips wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:57 am
He also said he's not a wing back then played him at wing back
I think Richie had too because of injuries to other players and Moss wasn't good enough for League 2. That's why Moss is now at Woking .
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:44 am
by Max Fowler
essexfootball wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:53 am
From the Wellens interview he basically said no one know where he plays or what he position he is
When did he say that?
I’ve been saying this from day one.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:34 pm
by gshaw
Gary the Plumber wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:44 am
essexfootball wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:53 am
From the Wellens interview he basically said no one know where he plays or what he position he is
When did he say that?
I’ve been saying this from day one.
I heard it mentioned in the post-match interview after the Haringey game
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:41 pm
by Max Fowler
Ta.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm
by gshaw
Also said Khan wanted to be guaranteed first team football and that wouldn't be the case at Orient. Given Moncur's arrival rightly so.
Re: Khan joins Grimsby
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:43 pm
by Scuba Diver
Wouldn't have minded keeping him as a squad player, but if we got a fee that's good business, and I think he is eminently replaceable.
Makes himself busy, but flatters to deceive...