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Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:50 pm
by Red_Army
dOh Nut wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:10 pm
FargO wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:48 pm
eagwgw wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:49 am
Andy Harris was pretty poor at right-back. Before he got moved into central midfield and then opinions changed.
Perhaps the same thinking with Ling this year? Where did he play when Judd came on?
Although I don't really see him as a similar player to Harris.
Ling moved to central midfield when Myles Judd came on.
Is that what happened? Seemed to me they were swapping roles at times, not too sure what they should be doing or where. Sort of making it up as they went along. Summed up the whole game for me. Probably Ok for minutes and fitness but not too sure any further forward about tactics and formation. Though corners to the far post was tried a lot.
What on earth are you talking about?
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:07 pm
by Rich Tea Wellin
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:22 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:20 am
actually thinking back, we've never really had any great right backs in the last 20-30 years, have we?
Even in 2006 when we went up Tan and Miller weren't exactly spectacular. In 2013/14 Scott Cuthbert basically covered the whole year, good player but a centre back. Last season it was probably our weakest position overall...
Best one was probably Matt Joseph...
Andrew Whing did a good job for us in the 2010 season where we had the FA Cup run. Scored the best goal I've seen an RB hit too. Matt Joseph gets my all-time favourite vote though.
One of my favourite all time goals, that.
He was steady, wouldn’t say he was outstanding. Did a job though, for sure.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:09 pm
by Lucky7
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:07 pm
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:22 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:20 am
actually thinking back, we've never really had any great right backs in the last 20-30 years, have we?
Even in 2006 when we went up Tan and Miller weren't exactly spectacular. In 2013/14 Scott Cuthbert basically covered the whole year, good player but a centre back. Last season it was probably our weakest position overall...
Best one was probably Matt Joseph...
Andrew Whing did a good job for us in the 2010 season where we had the FA Cup run. Scored the best goal I've seen an RB hit too. Matt Joseph gets my all-time favourite vote though.
One of my favourite all time goals, that.
He was steady, wouldn’t say he was outstanding. Did a job though, for sure.
Jeez was that Whing goal 9 years ago
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:20 pm
by gshaw
Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:09 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:07 pm
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:22 pm
Andrew Whing did a good job for us in the 2010 season where we had the FA Cup run. Scored the best goal I've seen an RB hit too. Matt Joseph gets my all-time favourite vote though.
One of my favourite all time goals, that.
He was steady, wouldn’t say he was outstanding. Did a job though, for sure.
Jeez was that Whing goal 9 years ago
Yeah I know, crazy eh
I loved how laissez faire it was, he just picked the ball up, kept running and without breaking stride whacked it true into the top corner. Boom
Think even Whing himself was surprised judging by his facial expression at the time!
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:22 pm
by Lucky7
Fantastic strike quite similar to the hit by 1 Moses Odabajo on his debut
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:23 pm
by Eat The Rich
No one was doing cartwheels when we signed Whing but he was exactly what was needed at that time. Joseph, I think would be everyone's number one pick for best right back but I always thought Cuthbert was excellent there. He was a tad too passive centrally but at right back he could make use of his good passing to really support play whilst being extremely solid in defence to allow the player in front of him to dazzle. Obviously some dazzled more than others, *cough* Jimmy Smith *cough*.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:56 pm
by gshaw
Eat The Rich wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:23 pm
No one was doing cartwheels when we signed Whing but he was exactly what was needed at that time. Joseph, I think would be everyone's number one pick for best right back but I always thought Cuthbert was excellent there. He was a tad too passive centrally but at right back he could make use of his good passing to really support play whilst being extremely solid in defence to allow the player in front of him to dazzle. Obviously some dazzled more than others, *cough* Jimmy Smith *cough*.
Yup he was a solid, no-nonsense player and you need those in a side. Turley being the 2018-19 equivalent and no surprise he did a similarly effective job.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:19 pm
by F*ck The Poor & Fat
Turley has to be a contender. Though he has yet to play a game In preseason
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:20 pm
by Disoriented
Turley was a pleasant surprise last season and will be important to us this one too.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:47 pm
by PoundhillO
Signing Shaq Coulthirst will show how much ambition our club has got !!!
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:20 pm
by MrB
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:22 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:20 am
actually thinking back, we've never really had any great right backs in the last 20-30 years, have we?
Even in 2006 when we went up Tan and Miller weren't exactly spectacular. In 2013/14 Scott Cuthbert basically covered the whole year, good player but a centre back. Last season it was probably our weakest position overall...
Best one was probably Matt Joseph...
Andrew Whing did a good job for us in the 2010 season where we had the FA Cup run. Scored the best goal I've seen an RB hit too. Matt Joseph gets my all-time favourite vote though.
Matt Joseph was just awesome.In my opinion one of the most underrated players I’ve seen down the O’s.He was class
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:12 pm
by Smendrick Feaselberg
PoundhillO wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:47 pm
Signing Shaq Coulthirst will show how much ambition our club has got !!!
Absolute rubbish
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
by Buddy Manucci
PoundhillO wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:47 pm
Signing Shaq Coulthirst will show how much ambition our club has got !!!
Doubt he is good enough for league football.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
by Buddy Manucci
Rotherham fans reckon they are in talks to sign Ekpiteta.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:40 pm
by Lucky7
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
PoundhillO wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:47 pm
Signing Shaq Coulthirst will show how much ambition our club has got !!!
Doubt he is good enough for league football.
? He has played in the EFL before why wouldn’t he be good enough?
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:43 pm
by Redcard
Coulthirst would do for me.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:25 pm
by RedDwarf 1881
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
Rotherham fans reckon they are in talks to sign Ekpiteta.
I hope this isn't true . We've sold enough of our best players already . IMO, its crucial we keep our current defence together for at least one season back in the EFL.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:42 pm
by Disoriented
No chance. Marv will not go.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:08 pm
by Buddy Manucci
Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:40 pm
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
PoundhillO wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:47 pm
Signing Shaq Coulthirst will show how much ambition our club has got !!!
Doubt he is good enough for league football.
? He has played in the EFL before why wouldn’t he be good enough?
With a minimal goal ratio, and hardly set the world on fire in non league. Would be an improvement on Alabi for sure, but wouldnt want to pay a fee for him.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:09 pm
by Disoriented
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:08 pm
Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:40 pm
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
Doubt he is good enough for league football.
? He has played in the EFL before why wouldn’t he be good enough?
With a minimal goal ratio, and hardly set the world on fire in non league. Would be an improvement on Alabi for sure, but wouldnt want to pay a fee for him.
Is he available on a free?
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:18 pm
by Lucky7
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:08 pm
Lucky7 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:40 pm
Buddy Manucci wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:22 pm
Doubt he is good enough for league football.
? He has played in the EFL before why wouldn’t he be good enough?
With a minimal goal ratio, and hardly set the world on fire in non league. Would be an improvement on Alabi for sure, but wouldnt want to pay a fee for him.
His goal ratio is on the same par as Koroma for last season 1 in every 3 is that really bad? so not sure why we wouldn’t pay a fee as he’s still under contract
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:46 pm
by AckneyAwks
Did you not see Phil Hoadley score a fantastic goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:47 pm
by AckneyAwks
Sorry wrong thread
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:53 pm
by F*ck The Poor & Fat
With two forwards as starters whoever comes in will be somebody prepared to be the third striker. Unlikely fees will be involved.
Re: Midfielder and Striker Incoming
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:44 pm
by LOFC1948
gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:22 pm
Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:20 am
actually thinking back, we've never really had any great right backs in the last 20-30 years, have we?
Even in 2006 when we went up Tan and Miller weren't exactly spectacular. In 2013/14 Scott Cuthbert basically covered the whole year, good player but a centre back. Last season it was probably our weakest position overall...
Best one was probably Matt Joseph...
Andrew Whing did a good job for us in the 2010 season where we had the FA Cup run. Scored the best goal I've seen an RB hit too. Matt Joseph gets my all-time favourite vote though.
Yep - I go with you on Whing - very decent.
