Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:49 pm Our problem last season wound up being depth and quality in a couple of positions (full back, maybe keeper). We haven't finished recruiting yet but there's reason to be relatively confident that we'll be better on both fronts, accepting that Mizouni is a big loss and was always going to be.

A lot rides on the no.10 position. We bring someone in who can contribute goals and we'll be much better balanced in our attacking threat. Think it'd also take the pressure off of having another forward - Kelman becomes more serviceable as a first reserve if there's goals from elsewhere.

Likes of O'Neil, Galbraith, Brown, Simpson and Cooper should also continue to improve as well.

Caveating all that by saying I have no idea if any of the new guys are any good. DJ and Clare haven't exactly had glowing reviews...

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:29 pm I don't see us bringing in another FB, Clare RB James can play LB plus Sweeney if needed.

Reading had a lad up front on loan from Southampton last season called Ballard he's quality, quick and really mobile and would be a great option on loan to go with Dan A and Kelman in the striking department. Was injured in the latter part of the season but now fit. Monkey Boy liked him too so must be good !

If the rumours are correct and creative midfielder Noah Chilvers comes in and George Moncur goes where ever, That would be an excellent window IMHO.

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:29 pm I don't see us bringing in another FB, Clare RB James can play LB plus Sweeney if needed.

Reading had a lad up front on loan from Southampton last season called Ballard he's quality, quick and really mobile and would be a great option on loan to go with Dan A and Kelman in the striking department. Was injured in the latter part of the season but now fit. Monkey Boy liked him too so must be good !

If the rumours are correct and creative midfielder Noah Chilvers comes in and George Moncur goes where ever, That would be an excellent window IMHO.

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:37 pm

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:29 pm I don't see us bringing in another FB, Clare RB James can play LB plus Sweeney if needed.

Reading had a lad up front on loan from Southampton last season called Ballard he's quality, quick and really mobile and would be a great option on loan to go with Dan A and Kelman in the striking department. Was injured in the latter part of the season but now fit. Monkey Boy liked him too so must be good !

If the rumours are correct and creative midfielder Noah Chilvers comes in and George Moncur goes where ever, That would be an excellent window IMHO.

Yes , I think Ballard would be an excellent signing and would fit in with Richie's style of play .

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:29 pm I don't see us bringing in another FB, Clare RB James can play LB plus Sweeney if needed.

Reading had a lad up front on loan from Southampton last season called Ballard he's quality, quick and really mobile and would be a great option on loan to go with Dan A and Kelman in the striking department. Was injured in the latter part of the season but now fit. Monkey Boy liked him too so must be good !

If the rumours are correct and creative midfielder Noah Chilvers comes in and George Moncur goes where ever, That would be an excellent window IMHO.

Long slender neck wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 9:51 am Thought RB was Galbraiths most effective position.

Not sure why we havent brought in a first choice left back.

Stan1972 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:55 pm Ballard would be a very good signing
But I think RW will go for experience over youth, If we are def going to sign a No.9
For that reason I believe it will be Mo Eisa

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_Eisa

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:14 am Like you just said , that's the problem , we still only have one decent striker in Dan Agyei . We need another striker

Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:26 am

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:14 am Like you just said , that's the problem , we still only have one decent striker in Dan Agyei . We need another striker

Yes we do,but they don’t grow on trees as you know Red,we have missed out on some decent signings due to our procrastination in the transfer market. There must be some money left in the kitty?which in my opinion should be spent on a decent left back and striker. RW seems to know his defenders and midfielders but is a bit lacking in the goalkeeping position (understandable) and striking position. I would assume if there is any truth in the rumour about the lad from Colchester (hope he does sign) then I think there might be compo involved? Which could affect the so called budget.
Patience , most were moaning about a keeper but yesterday Ling played another blinder .Richie will get the players he wants , Martin won’t get any praise, but in my book he should get a knighthood,arise Sir Martin Ling

DaveDunmore wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:51 am

Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:26 am

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:14 am Like you just said , that's the problem , we still only have one decent striker in Dan Agyei . We need another striker

Yes we do,but they don’t grow on trees as you know Red,we have missed out on some decent signings due to our procrastination in the transfer market. There must be some money left in the kitty?which in my opinion should be spent on a decent left back and striker. RW seems to know his defenders and midfielders but is a bit lacking in the goalkeeping position (understandable) and striking position. I would assume if there is any truth in the rumour about the lad from Colchester (hope he does sign) then I think there might be compo involved? Which could affect the so called budget.
Patience , most were moaning about a keeper but yesterday Ling played another blinder .Richie will get the players he wants , Martin won’t get any praise, but in my book he should get a knighthood,arise Sir Martin Ling

I know what I would do with that sword if I swung it,him and Southgate

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 9:05 am

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:29 pm I don't see us bringing in another FB, Clare RB James can play LB plus Sweeney if needed.

Reading had a lad up front on loan from Southampton last season called Ballard he's quality, quick and really mobile and would be a great option on loan to go with Dan A and Kelman in the striking department. Was injured in the latter part of the season but now fit. Monkey Boy liked him too so must be good !

If the rumours are correct and creative midfielder Noah Chilvers comes in and George Moncur goes where ever, That would be an excellent window IMHO.

3 isn't enough, Galbraith needs to be the main man in midfield now Mizouni is gone and we can't have him covering that position again. If we're going into the season a body lighter in midfield, that's where we need another signing.

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 12:30 pm

Mistadobalina wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 9:05 am

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:29 pm I don't see us bringing in another FB, Clare RB James can play LB plus Sweeney if needed.

Reading had a lad up front on loan from Southampton last season called Ballard he's quality, quick and really mobile and would be a great option on loan to go with Dan A and Kelman in the striking department. Was injured in the latter part of the season but now fit. Monkey Boy liked him too so must be good !

If the rumours are correct and creative midfielder Noah Chilvers comes in and George Moncur goes where ever, That would be an excellent window IMHO.

3 isn't enough, Galbraith needs to be the main man in midfield now Mizouni is gone and we can't have him covering that position again. If we're going into the season a body lighter in midfield, that's where we need another signing.

Excluding wide players I think we have Pratley, Brown, Galbraith, Warrington, Obeiro and possibly Chilvers/Moncur - I don't think we are light in that area If we bring in another one it potentially holds back the excellent Obeiro and also Makai Welch who is making rapid progress.

DuvB wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 12:44 pm My impression was we would play James at RB and Clare LB
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Clare is right footed and plays RB. James would play LB

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 1:06 pm

DuvB wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 12:44 pm My impression was we would play James at RB and Clare LB
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Clare is right footed and plays RB. James would play LB

Richie let Rob Hunt go because he wanted a more athletic LB . With what you’re saying then we still need to sign a new LB. Possibly Chilvers for Moncur and please God another striker . So 3 new players yet to come in ?