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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2020 23:02:24 GMT 1
Given our recent revival I doubt if we will see much in the way of incomings in a notoriously difficult transfer window. I do wonder if SC could use his contacts to get in more of a goal scoring forward on loan from a Championship club - that would be the main area we need to strengthen for me. There is another proven goal scorer. At a L1 club, only signed this season, played a handful, coming back from injury, fans seem unhappy that he has not already bagged 20 this season and reckon the manager should get rid..... perhaps we may be interested in Leon Clarke......ooooohhhhh
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 23, 2020 23:08:25 GMT 1
Wouldn't mind betting we'll see somebody in from bristol city
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Dec 24, 2020 1:06:16 GMT 1
Based on our last 3 games against the top clubs in the division - do we actually need a goalscoring forward for the second half of this season?
That is based on our results, performances and performance stats. We seem to be doing quite well in all of those without a goalscoring forward.
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Post by champagneprince on Dec 24, 2020 6:28:58 GMT 1
I think 'yes'. All clubs need an attacking threat otherwise the opposition feels confident in getting men forward. It may well be that other teams work out Cotterill's approach and we may need to start scoring two, not just the one.
We are far from safe, even a small loss of form will see us right back down there. Needs to strengthen where it's needed and that's up front.
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 24, 2020 11:23:50 GMT 1
Deffo another forward in, cant expect whalley at 33, to do it every game.need a nippy little player in, who gets round the pitch well.think cotterill will get one in, and another defender or two, as cover
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Post by shrewdracer on Dec 24, 2020 11:38:10 GMT 1
Speaking of strikers.... isn't Pyke supposed to be back anytime soon? Haven't heard any news at all of his injury or return?
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 24, 2020 13:20:39 GMT 1
Pyke might improve under cotterill and wilbraham
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Post by randomtictacs on Dec 24, 2020 13:35:17 GMT 1
Looking to redecorate already are we ? Too much of Mr Ricketts still in evidence ? (like - its the squad he assembled that suddenly looks half-decent)
Finances aside......I'm not convinced we need anything other than a permanent replacement for Beckles.
The new manager still needs to prove that he can actually improve players, rather than just organise them better. Let us see if he can do that. Mid-table or above with some value added to the players he may eventually move on.
Fudging the issue by bringing in a load of his own signings too early, just won't convince. Besides which, its unlikely he'll be able to get the key players he might want mid-season.
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Dec 24, 2020 13:45:58 GMT 1
Looking to redecorate already are we ? Too much of Mr Ricketts still in evidence ? (like - its the squad he assembled that suddenly looks half-decent) Finances aside......I'm not convinced we need anything other than a permanent replacement for Beckles. The new manager still needs to prove that he can actually improve players, rather than just organise them better. Let us see if he can do that. Mid-table or above with some value added to the players he may eventually move on. Fudging the issue by bringing in a load of his own signings too early, just won't convince. Besides which, its unlikely he'll be able to get the key players he might want mid-season. Agree that a CB permanent replacement is essential. Need someone else to come in and compete for one of the 3 CB slots, canโt see Sears pushing them this season after injury
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Post by northwestman on Dec 24, 2020 13:54:32 GMT 1
Looking to redecorate already are we ? Too much of Mr Ricketts still in evidence ? (like - its the squad he assembled that suddenly looks half-decent) Finances aside......I'm not convinced we need anything other than a permanent replacement for Beckles. The new manager still needs to prove that he can actually improve players, rather than just organise them better. Let us see if he can do that. Mid-table or above with some value added to the players he may eventually move on. Fudging the issue by bringing in a load of his own signings too early, just won't convince. Besides which, its unlikely he'll be able to get the key players he might want mid-season. Agree that a CB permanent replacement is essential. Need someone else to come in and compete for one of the 3 CB slots, canโt see Sears pushing them this season after injury Not to mention that the other CB option, Walker, is out for some time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2020 14:04:25 GMT 1
Speaking of strikers.... isn't Pyke supposed to be back anytime soon? Haven't heard any news at all of his injury or return? Shrewsbury Town have confirmed that striker Rekeil Pyke is set to miss up to four months due to a thigh injury. that was the 25/9/2020, then you have to get him match fit, your talking at least mid Feb. I think we can cope until then, we have Cummings, Walley, Udoh and Clarke for 2 spots.
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Post by blazey on Dec 24, 2020 16:36:46 GMT 1
Cotterill didnโt seem too impressed with our fringe players in the Trophy and has been fairly consistent with his team selections in the league so far, so despite a large squad we are pretty reliant on a small core of players within it. Thankfully it looks like Sam has left us some wiggle room with the short term deals and loans
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Post by Pilch on Dec 24, 2020 17:14:45 GMT 1
Cotterill didnโt seem too impressed with our fringe players in the Trophy and has been fairly consistent with his team selections in the league so far, so despite a large squad we are pretty reliant on a small core of players within it. Thankfully it looks like Sam has left us some wiggle room with the short term deals and loans thats a standard comment for a new manager hardly going to say he inherited an amazing squad ricketts actually has brought in some very good players despite the early mockings he got when they were seemingly all from either wrexham or wolves saying that, i would say rash harry from wolves was probably the stand out signing that cost him his job
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Post by Exkeeper on Dec 24, 2020 17:21:24 GMT 1
Remembering how Wolves s**t on us by recalling Giles and then loaning him to Coventry, we need to think about the keeper situation. Sarkic is our best by a distance and Burgoyne would benefit from a loan spell where he could get the regular games that all keepers need to maintain sharpness.
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Post by Bob Rickerton on Dec 24, 2020 20:56:18 GMT 1
Saw a few murmurings on Twitter about Godfrey coming back on loan in January. As per my previous thoughts on the topic in the summer, I can't emphasise enough that I think it's unlikely, especially in light of his good start for Everton.
But certain household appliances have told me he's unhappy with his bit-part role at the Toffees and to "watch this space."
Could he challenge Vela for a spot in the XI? I think Norburn probably keeps him out of the team on current form, but it's certainly healthy to have competition on the bench to keep the first-teamers sharp.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2020 12:06:32 GMT 1
Interesting to hear Cotterill in this interview confirming that there are targets already identified and in talks with though they may not come in in the order he might like - my lad mentioned ex loan midfield player David Davies as a possible target and perhaps keeper Frank Fielding having both featured in SCs teams at previous clubs, who knows but an interesting few weeks ahead and will Keith Burt recommend any player from Cambridge Utd? www.shrewsburytown.com/news/2020/december/steve-cotterill-previews-towns-boxing-day-clash-with-wigan-athletic/
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Post by Pilch on Dec 26, 2020 12:26:06 GMT 1
Saw a few murmurings on Twitter about Godfrey coming back on loan in January. As per my previous thoughts on the topic in the summer, I can't emphasise enough that I think it's unlikely, especially in light of his good start for Everton. But certain household appliances have told me he's unhappy with his bit-part role at the Toffees and to "watch this space." Could he challenge Vela for a spot in the XI? I think Norburn probably keeps him out of the team on current form, but it's certainly healthy to have competition on the bench to keep the first-teamers sharp. if he came here and played right back, several fans would be starting threads questioning the manager, after all playing a player out of position at shrewsbury is about as acceptable as being homosexual is in qatar
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Post by martinshrew on Dec 26, 2020 12:27:40 GMT 1
Saw a few murmurings on Twitter about Godfrey coming back on loan in January. As per my previous thoughts on the topic in the summer, I can't emphasise enough that I think it's unlikely, especially in light of his good start for Everton. But certain household appliances have told me he's unhappy with his bit-part role at the Toffees and to "watch this space." Could he challenge Vela for a spot in the XI? I think Norburn probably keeps him out of the team on current form, but it's certainly healthy to have competition on the bench to keep the first-teamers sharp. if he came here and played right back, several fans would be starting threads questioning the manager, ย after all playing a player out of position at shrewsbury is about as acceptable as being homosexual is in qatar It's easier to justify playing people out of position when you can actually manage a team to victory on multiple occasions.
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Post by bordersalopian on Dec 26, 2020 12:30:40 GMT 1
Max OโLeary in from Bristol City on a permanent move?
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Post by Pilch on Dec 26, 2020 12:33:12 GMT 1
if he came here and played right back, several fans would be starting threads questioning the manager, after all playing a player out of position at shrewsbury is about as acceptable as being homosexual is in qatar It's easier to justify playing people out of position when you can actually manage a team to victory on multiple occasions. its easier not to play players out of position when you dont have an injury crisis this season vela at left back for less than a game, norburn attacking midfielder for 15 minutes, and our top scorer pierre went in search for a goal for 20 mins if you looked at b&a those days you had to double check to see if armageddon wasnt occuring
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Post by martinshrew on Dec 26, 2020 12:47:42 GMT 1
It's easier to justify playing people out of position when you can actually manage a team to victory on multiple occasions. its easier not to play players out of position when you dont have an injury crisis this season vela at left back for less than a game, ย norburn attacking midfielder for 15 minutes, ย and our top scorer pierre went in search for a goal for 20 mins if you looked at b&a those days you had to double check to see if armageddon wasnt occuringย Because it was blindfolded pin board stuff, random irrational decisions. Cotterill seem to have a plan at least. Most the time you're on the wind up but I think there's a part of you that wants Cotterill to fail.
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 26, 2020 13:00:24 GMT 1
Better change cotterills first name to SAM hadn't we ๐๐๐๐
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Post by Pilch on Dec 26, 2020 13:02:18 GMT 1
its easier not to play players out of position when you dont have an injury crisis this season vela at left back for less than a game, norburn attacking midfielder for 15 minutes, and our top scorer pierre went in search for a goal for 20 mins if you looked at b&a those days you had to double check to see if armageddon wasnt occuring Because it was blindfolded pin board stuff, random irrational decisions. Cotterill seem to have a plan at least. Most the time you're on the wind up but I think there's a part of you that wants Cotterill to fail. i've never wanted any town manager to fail, you are so far off the mark its a joke i'm just having a pop at some of our fans who seriously did want the previous manager to fail, and great enjoyment in mocking every decision, team selection, tactic, signing,substitution, goal, that occurred and i'm enjoying it ;-)
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Post by Pilch on Dec 26, 2020 13:03:47 GMT 1
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 26, 2020 14:58:15 GMT 1
Same as you then when hurst was manager.by the sound of it you had your hands over your eyes,every time town played that season!!๐๐๐
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Post by block17nick on Dec 26, 2020 15:10:46 GMT 1
Saw a few murmurings on Twitter about Godfrey coming back on loan in January. As per my previous thoughts on the topic in the summer, I can't emphasise enough that I think it's unlikely, especially in light of his good start for Everton. But certain household appliances have told me he's unhappy with his bit-part role at the Toffees and to "watch this space." Could he challenge Vela for a spot in the XI? I think Norburn probably keeps him out of the team on current form, but it's certainly healthy to have competition on the bench to keep the first-teamers sharp.
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Post by Pilch on Dec 26, 2020 15:13:14 GMT 1
Same as you then when hurst was manager.by the sound of it you had your hands over your eyes,every time town played that season!!๐๐๐ confused.com ? ? ?
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Dec 26, 2020 15:25:13 GMT 1
It's easier to justify playing people out of position when you can actually manage a team to victory on multiple occasions. its easier not to play players out of position when you dont have an injury crisis this season vela at left back for less than a game, ย norburn attacking midfielder for 15 minutes, ย and our top scorer pierre went in search for a goal for 20 mins if you looked at b&a those days you had to double check to see if armageddon wasnt occuringย Interesting you mention an injury crisis. We had one for most of the time SR was manager. Doesnt seem to be half as bad with SC as manager, more or less a settled side. How much of the injury crisis was down to SR the tinkerman and how much were genuine injuries? ๐ณ
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 26, 2020 15:28:06 GMT 1
You,moaned and groaned about hurst every time I've been on this board, and the boring football they played, even tho they finished third I'm confused.com๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ฅด
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Post by Pilch on Dec 26, 2020 15:51:17 GMT 1
You,moaned and groaned about hurst every time I've been on this board, and the boring football they played, even tho they finished third I'm confused.com๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ฅด you arrived and mentioned Sam, and now youre on about hurst, askey next ?
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