Stewart was a great defender and his biggest strength was when players were attacking him. This is not the modern central defender. He had one pass in his locker a diagonal long ball. One of my favourite pairings was the Johnson/Williamson partnership where Williamson could coast through games as he was always in the right place. Johnson was a heart on his sleeve, blood and thunder defender always willing but not always graceful.
This time last year we would all crap ourselves if Taff was injured. We regarded him as one of the best in the league. If there is no fall out between him and MB, he would surely be able to step up when fit. Between him and Skura we have two centre halves that would make most League 1 starting XI's.
Love taf but lack of pace would hurt us now , Taylor and Low are different level , Skura looked good at times but feel he is not ready as a starter for a promotion chasing team
I don’t think I have ever witnessed a January window like this one. We could lose two of our 4 loan players and there is also speculation surrounding Lowe and Kone.
As @glasshalfempty said, we have also been linked with quite a number of players.
Not sure what all this uncertainty will mean to us but I guess we are about to find out pretty soon.
It’s frustrating and a great endorsement that doing a quick search on socials see 2 of our players in such demand. It’s been a while since we’ve had two bankable talents. I always felt the Mehmeti transfer was a bit of a stitch up but that’s the cynic in me.
Clutching at straws and of no real importance but I wouldn't classify Morelys recall as confirmed until he has gone or Blooms confirms we aren't pursuing him, and even then he'll be on our rumoured "In" list until he retires.
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Stewart was a great defender and his biggest strength was when players were attacking him. This is not the modern central defender. He had one pass in his locker a diagonal long ball. One of my favourite pairings was the Johnson/Williamson partnership where Williamson could coast through games as he was always in the right place. Johnson was a heart on his sleeve, blood and thunder defender always willing but not always graceful.
Jamie bates and Jason cousins..... now that's a cb partnership I wouldn't fancy taking a tackle from on a cold January saturday
And can we get decent hot chocolate at the kiosks amen
I think Low is the best CB we've ever had, including Mawson. He's just as good on the ball but far stronger.
I love Joe Low, but he's not as good as Mawson
No-one we've ever had is as good as Mawson
Personal opinions and all that, but I think he’s not far behind.
Alfie almost played for England. I bet Joe Low never even gets called up.
Phew, the joke landed 😅
Three hours before the January transfer window opens - here's a recap of the news and rumours so far.
IN
Right-back Danny Imray (Crystal Palace) - loan
Centre-back Harry Williams (Walsall)
Centre-back Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic)
Centre-back Sil Swinkels (Aston Villa) - loan
Midfielder Arthur Read (Colchester United)
Midfielder Dan Crowley (Notts County)
Winger Ethon Archer (Cheltenham Town)
OUT
Caleb Taylor (West Bromwich Albion) - loan recall
Jason McCarthy [CONFIRMED]
Joe Low (Swansea City) - bid rejected
Aaron Morley (Bolton Wanderers) - loan recall [CONFIRMED]
Tyreeq Bakinson (Luton Town)
Richard Kone (everyone!)
If you are not rooting for Sil Swinkels to join, you have no soul.
Just discovered that Blooms played for Wycombe against Joe Low's dad
its imperative that we keep at least of 1 of taylor and low
Looking at his dad's career, he must have played against us a bunch of times
This time last year we would all crap ourselves if Taff was injured. We regarded him as one of the best in the league. If there is no fall out between him and MB, he would surely be able to step up when fit. Between him and Skura we have two centre halves that would make most League 1 starting XI's.
Love taf but lack of pace would hurt us now , Taylor and Low are different level , Skura looked good at times but feel he is not ready as a starter for a promotion chasing team
I fought Joe Low and his dad won.....
hmmm....
Needs work. That bloke on here who loves The Clash can take over from me.
I decided it was time to....cut the crap....and I asked the I Ching if we are going up in 2025.
Cast Hexagram:
14 - Fourteen
Ta Yu / Great Treasures
The Fire of clarity illuminates the Heavens to those below:
The Superior Person possesses great inner treasures -- compassion, economy, and modesty.
These treasures allow the benevolent will of Heaven to flow through him outward to curb evil and to further good.
Supreme success.
True. Low and Taylor are a championship level pairing.
Isn't that the oracle book from The Man in the High Castle?
It's the phone book from Takeshi's CastleIt's over 1.000 years old and Chinese so must be good.
Now we go Shaolin..... (5 at the back)
I don’t think I have ever witnessed a January window like this one. We could lose two of our 4 loan players and there is also speculation surrounding Lowe and Kone.
As @glasshalfempty said, we have also been linked with quite a number of players.
Not sure what all this uncertainty will mean to us but I guess we are about to find out pretty soon.
We signed anyone yet? We’d announced Kone at this point last year.
Another sign Dan isn’t backing Matt as manager.🤔
and yes, this is sarcasm.
Can we add Aaron Morley to the IN section as well? I think that one has been rumoured…
It’s frustrating and a great endorsement that doing a quick search on socials see 2 of our players in such demand. It’s been a while since we’ve had two bankable talents. I always felt the Mehmeti transfer was a bit of a stitch up but that’s the cynic in me.
The Mehmeti price could have been way higher, but then he probably wouldn't have re-signed if we hadn't put the clause in.
Just really hope there's no similar "reducer" with the Kone deal.
Please could you say ‘any’ Kone deal @Malone !!
Aaah, sorry. Did you mean in his recently extended contract?
Clutching at straws and of no real importance but I wouldn't classify Morelys recall as confirmed until he has gone or Blooms confirms we aren't pursuing him, and even then he'll be on our rumoured "In" list until he retires.
Yes, a deal can also mean when you sign a contract.
Few more seconds before jumping in son ;-)