Swello Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Desp said: I think, if it is to be one in today, we'll get a wing back in. I imagine we'll then get another forward in next week from the free agent market. Yep - if it really is one in, It has to be a left wing back. Soare doesn't have the feel of a 1st choice player and I'm pretty sure Spencer is there to replace O'Donnell. I might be wrong but getting a forward in the post-window market would be a hell of a lot easier/more likely than a fast wing back of the Johnston/Furlong/Spencer profile that we need for our system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome_Devil Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Swello said: I might be wrong but getting a forward in the post-window market would be a hell of a lot easier/more likely than a fast wing back of the Johnston/Furlong/Spencer profile that we need for our system. Agree completely. There will be all kind of solid pros available next week, chances are the young whippet we're after to run the line will be a teenager under contract. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Kirk Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 My random prediction is Furlong in on loan for the season later tonight . If Efford or McGinley go I can see us going back for Fletcher next week. Incidentally I know he was pish on Saturday but that was Effords first start in 10 months so on reflection we have maybe been harsh to chuck him on the scrap heap. Could he not perhaps offer cover for the Spittal role? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casagolda Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Link A young left back from Blackburn apparently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Add me to the it'll likely be a LWB crowd - for exactly the reasons @Desp, @Swello and @Handsome_Devil have posted. Kettlewell has spoken about us needing balance, we currently don't really have that with Soaré apparently being viewed as our only option there and us having had to shuffle RBs into that position. Feels like the specific profile of LWB we're looking for is likely to be contracted whereas we could probably source another striker or midfielder from Free Agency if needed. So aye, a Furlong-style regen would be my bet. Edit: this post feels incredibly redundant being placed directly after @Casagolda has just posted that it is, indeed, a left back/LWB. Edited September 1, 2023 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casagolda Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, capt_oats said: So aye, a Furlong-style regen would be my bet. https://x.com/rovers/status/1696263603240784130?s=46 Not much about him online but here’s highlights of him playing for the Blackburn U21’s last week. Scored the first and sets up the second Pacey with a wand of a left foot? Count me in. Him and Spencer flying down the flanks should hopefully help recreate some of the pace and width we had with Johnston/Furlong last season. While Sods and Souare both provide experienced cover for both sides. Edited September 1, 2023 by Casagolda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MearnsWell Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 https://x.com/record_sport/status/1697551386387390545?s=46&t=81Wsl9Kpz_PvASjksaG7_g 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, MearnsWell said: https://x.com/record_sport/status/1697551386387390545?s=46&t=81Wsl9Kpz_PvASjksaG7_g I saw that. There's absolutely no mention from Kettlewell that we're after a striker to make them draw that conclusion this is the copy posted, they've just made an assumption and completely fucked it.: Edited September 1, 2023 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayWell Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, MearnsWell said: https://x.com/record_sport/status/1697551386387390545?s=46&t=81Wsl9Kpz_PvASjksaG7_g May well be a striker, but nothing in the quotes from Kettlewell suggest that. I think it's maybe a reporter who hasn't paid attention to us signing Shaw yesterday and assuming it'll definitely be a striker. EDIT: @capt_oats beat me to it. Edited September 1, 2023 by MurrayWell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, MurrayWell said: May well be a striker, but nothing in the quotes from Kettlewell suggest that. I think it's maybe a reporter who hasn't paid attention to us signing Shaw yesterday and assuming it'll definitely be a striker. EDIT: @capt_oats beat me to it. That is my take on it. Lazy journalism alert. If it is another striker and LB then the manager is being economical with the truth 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisGRAEME Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Aye, a quick scout of WyScout tells me he's quick. That'll do fine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadStar Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Casagolda said: Link A young left back from Blackburn apparently. Nothing to add to this other than the UI on this site has unfortunately given me eye cancer and I'm now blind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Casagolda said: https://x.com/rovers/status/1696263603240784130?s=46 Not much about him online but here’s highlights of him playing for the Blackburn U21’s last week. Scored the first and sets up the second Pacey with a wand of a left foot? Count me in. Him and Spencer flying down the flanks should hopefully help recreate some of the pace and width we had with Johnston/Furlong last season. While Sods and Souare both provide experienced cover for both sides. Just got a chance to watch those highlights on a screen bigger than my phone and...the photos that ran alongside the news stories linking him do him a disservice - he looks a big laddie. Looking at his profile on Blackburns site he's marked down as playing "anywhere on the left side of the pitch" which is interesting as he looked to be playing almost as a winger in that clip which I suppose with us playing the shape that we do is broadly what we're looking for in a player in that position. I'm sold. Incidentally I see Hull are looking at Furlong on a permanent deal and Campbell to Millwall. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, capt_oats said: Just got a chance to watch those highlights on a screen bigger than my phone and...the photos that ran alongside the news stories linking him do him a disservice - he looks a big laddie. Looking at his profile on Blackburns site he's marked down as playing "anywhere on the left side of the pitch" which is interesting as he looked to be playing almost as a winger in that clip which I suppose with us playing the shape that we do is broadly what we're looking for in a player in that position. I'm sold. Incidentally I see Hull are looking at Furlong on a permanent deal and Campbell to Millwall. Wee Al will be getting an honorary EDL membership at this rate. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, capt_oats said: Just got a chance to watch those highlights on a screen bigger than my phone and...the photos that ran alongside the news stories linking him do him a disservice - he looks a big laddie. Looking at his profile on Blackburns site he's marked down as playing "anywhere on the left side of the pitch" which is interesting as he looked to be playing almost as a winger in that clip which I suppose with us playing the shape that we do is broadly what we're looking for in a player in that position. I'm sold. Incidentally I see Hull are looking at Furlong on a permanent deal and Campbell to Millwall. Millwall would be a tremendous move for wee Al I think. Style wise would suit him right down to the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Casagolda said: https://x.com/rovers/status/1696263603240784130?s=46 Not much about him online but here’s highlights of him playing for the Blackburn U21’s last week. Scored the first and sets up the second Pacey with a wand of a left foot? Count me in. Him and Spencer flying down the flanks should hopefully help recreate some of the pace and width we had with Johnston/Furlong last season. While Sods and Souare both provide experienced cover for both sides. The comments under that are "get him in't first team" - they might be annoyed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Luton to Millwall? My word. Only a 2026 move to Middlesbrough and the Brexit hat-trick will be completed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I frickin' hate Millwall. If he moves there I'll have to cash in my Wee Al Love-In points 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, Desp said: Luton to Millwall? My word. Only a 2026 move to Middlesbrough and the Brexit hat-trick will be completed. Tbf, he’s pretty good at taking back control. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisGRAEME Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 We all just accepting "Georgie Gent" as a real name of a real human being aye? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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