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Team for Bolton
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:42 pm
by Adz
To be updated as players join:
Howes
James Simpson Cooper Sweeney
Brown Pratley
Graham Galbraith Archibald
Agyei
Bench from
Happe
Beckles
Moncur
O'Neil
Sanders
Obiero
Pigott
Phillips
Pegrum
Perkins
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:55 pm
by gshaw
That's a grim lineup as it stands, 5-6 quality senior pros required to avoid a battering.
Also no way Archibald will be playing anytime soon so swap him out for O'Neill
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:12 pm
by RedDwarf 1881
Adz wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:42 pm
To be updated as players join:
Howes
James Simpson Cooper Sweeney
Brown Pratley
Graham Galbraith Archibald
Agyei
Bench from
Happe
Beckles
Moncur
O'Neil
Sanders
Obiero
Pigott
Phillips
Pegrum
Perkins
Archibald won't be ready to return from injury until around Christmas time. You shouldn't have included him
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:31 pm
by faith1234
Need a better keeper
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:03 am
by Brigs
Adz wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:42 pm
To be updated as players join:
Howes
James Simpson Cooper Sweeney
Brown Obiero
Graham Galbraith O'Neil
Agyei
Bench from
Happe
Beckles
Moncur
Pratley
Sanders
Pigott
Phillips
Pegrum
Perkins
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 3:37 am
by Adz
As suggested updated with injury list, is Graham fit for the start of the season?
Howes
James Simpson Cooper Sweeney
Brown Pratley
Graham Galbraith O'Neil
Agyei
Bench from
Happe
Beckles
Moncur
Sanders
Obiero
Pigott
Phillips
Pegrum
Perkins
Injured:
Archibald
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:09 am
by faith1234
Perking not happy with this player let's hope that the next forward in the building is a bit better
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:51 am
by Hoover Attack
Could argue over the 4 CBs all day long, doubt it’ll be those 2.
ONeill/Archibald another one up for debate.
I hope Obeiro is challenging for a starting spot in place of Pratley very, very soon as well. I can see this being a big season for the kid.
But that’s it. Other than that, the team picks itself. Which shows just how weak the squad is until we get all these new signings in, whenever that may be. And these new signings need to be players ready to contribute immediately, not more untried and untested kids.
The starting XI needs a new keeper, new left back and new 6/8 in midfield but otherwise is pretty decent. These are the three important acquisitions.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:53 am
by Friend or fart
You had all better register your phone numbers with the club just in case. But please bring your own kit.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:20 am
by BIGRON
Archibald is out for months , has he signed yet ? , strange if he hasn't
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:43 pm
by gshaw
Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:51 am
Could argue over the 4 CBs all day long, doubt it’ll be those 2.
ONeill/Archibald another one up for debate.
I hope Obeiro is challenging for a starting spot in place of Pratley very, very soon as well. I can see this being a big season for the kid.
But that’s it. Other than that, the team picks itself. Which shows just how weak the squad is until we get all these new signings in, whenever that may be. And these new signings need to be players ready to contribute immediately, not more untried and untested kids.
The starting XI needs a new keeper, new left back and new 6/8 in midfield but otherwise is pretty decent. These are the three important acquisitions.
Indeed, we've not had a chance to try the pairing yet but Simpson and Happe would look like the two, it's one area that you can confidently say we have L1 quality in the starters and the backups.
Agree on the big 3 signings though I'd say we also need another fullback who provide proper competition for James and keep Galbraith away from RB (not because he's bad there, but because he's too useful in midfield to waste in defence)
Out wide and upfront we have no options at all really so need multiple signings there to avoid falling into the same situation as last season where one injury to Agyei leaves us completely nullified as an attacking threat.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:48 pm
by Ski Sunday
I'm actually dreading next season, I dont think this squad is good enough to keep Orient in the L1
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:01 pm
by gshaw
Ski Sunday wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:48 pm
I'm actually dreading next season, I dont think this squad is good enough to keep Orient in the L1
Until we hit the first game I'm hoping there's a few big signings to come in that will change the situation considerably. Conversely if all we get are inexperienced youths that aren't threatening the current starting XI I agree it's going to be a long season.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:07 pm
by EastDerehamO
gshaw wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:01 pm
Ski Sunday wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:48 pm
I'm actually dreading next season, I dont think this squad is good enough to keep Orient in the L1
Until we hit the first game I'm hoping there's a few big signings to come in that will change the situation considerably. Conversely if all we get are inexperienced youths that aren't threatening the current starting XI I agree it's going to be a long season.
Agree it’s too early to call, and it feels like L1 is tougher next season so the first priority is always to survive.
I’d like to think we will finish higher than Burton / Cambridge/ Crawley/ Exeter/ Mansfield/ Shrewsbury, and have a fair chance with Bristol Rovers/ Northampton/ Stevenage/ Wycombe, and there are other teams not mentioned we finished above last season.
But close season is always an uncertain time.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 3:40 pm
by Sid Bishop
gshaw wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:55 pm
That's a grim lineup as it stands, 5-6 quality senior pros required to avoid a battering.
Also no way Archibald will be playing anytime soon so swap him out for O'Neill
And will Graham be ready to play ?
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:42 pm
by WilliamTell
BIGRON wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:20 am
Archibald is out for months , has he signed yet ? , strange if he hasn't
Not signed, neither has Phillips.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:50 pm
by RedDwarf 1881
Ski Sunday wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:48 pm
I'm actually dreading next season, I dont think this squad is good enough to keep Orient in the L1
I agree . At this moment in time we are considerably weaker than we were last season .
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:43 pm
by gshaw
Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 3:40 pm
gshaw wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:55 pm
That's a grim lineup as it stands, 5-6 quality senior pros required to avoid a battering.
Also no way Archibald will be playing anytime soon so swap him out for O'Neill
And will Graham be ready to play ?
Touch and go I suspect, saw a post where he's doing a pre-pre season doing what looked like running drills and basic ball work. Then have to see how he reacts to full training and contact I imagine
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 11:24 pm
by Legend
Galbraith is off
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:15 am
by PKM
Team for Bolton
Kid on loan from a big club
James Becks Simmon Kid on loan from a big club
Obiero. Kid on loan from a big club
O’Neill. Kids on loan from a big club
Agyei
Sub
Lots of kids on loan from big clubs.
Ritchie said I’m excited to develop other clubs talent for them.
This is a great economic option for the club.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:41 am
by Rich Tea Wellin
The staffs optimism on Sanders will play a part on our signings. If he can stay fit and they deem him good enough I can see him starting in midfield or in the ten role. And we have ample midfielders assuming we sign an el miz replacement.
I’m excited by our wide players. We should be very dynamic up top but we desperately need depth
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:05 am
by gshaw
Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:41 am
The staffs optimism on Sanders will play a part on our signings. If he can stay fit and they deem him good enough I can see him starting in midfield or in the ten role. And we have ample midfielders assuming we sign an el miz replacement.
I’m excited by our wide players. We should be very dynamic up top but we desperately need depth
As you say there's some quality in attack but only with the first choice players and no options beyond that.
O'Neill / Agyei / Graham is a quality attack but you've got two in there with question marks over fitness and nothing on the bench at the same level to rotate them with.
Midfield all hinges on El Miz / new CDM, can't afford to get that one wrong.
Our CBs are strong but fullbacks weak, need the pacey athletic player Richie talked about to be signed. Lack of a #1 GK at present speaks for itself and needs sorting.
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:19 am
by RedDwarf 1881
gshaw wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:55 pm
That's a grim lineup as it stands, 5-6 quality senior pros required to avoid a battering.
Also no way Archibald will be playing anytime soon so swap him out for O'Neill
I agree . Currently we're not good enough and with the prospect of shortly losing Galbraith we could be even weaker .
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:05 pm
by gshaw
Two signings in and that starting XI hasn't changed, Kelman takes the place of Pegrum on the bench
Re: Team for Bolton
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 4:02 pm
by PKM
My team forecast spot on so far
2 kids on loan from bigger clubs
3 more kids loans are due.
