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Good thread, some well thought out reasoning, I think I’m more optimistic after reading it  To me, upfront we still need an experienced (but not knackered!) “lump” option to give us a plan B when our sumptuous Artell ball isn’t working. Think Taylor, Jones, Livvo etc. |
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I’m relatively relaxed in terms of where we are, the defence looks pretty solid so far and the midfield is gradually getting there. It’s the wings and strikers where we look a little short. Vernam, Jason, Rose & Wilson are the core of a decent side but how many of those are we keeping fit on a regular basis?
I’d like to see 3 or 4 more in those forward positions, two of which are genuine starters, plus maybe another body in midfield.
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I'm a bit worried about how far behind Rose is. A few signings lack experience at this level, but we have to trust the process and we will have an idea by the end of September whether or not the summer transfer window has been a success or not. It's quite clear that the recruitment strategy has changed. I think we need another CB, and it looks like Artell agrees given he's had trialists in that position.
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I've taken a bit of a sabbatical from all things Town during the summer, and I've quite enjoyed the break. And I've also taken the decision not to renew my season tickets this season. Not because of anything remotely connected to Town's poor performance last season by the way. Merely because my Son enters the next phase of his own football education and development journey with Boston United, and he will now be playing Saturday football instead of Sunday's with the GTFC Academy. So with the uncertainty of being able to attend every home game, I didn't think it was going to be worth getting the season tickets. The upshot of this is that I am not entirely sure how the squad is looking for next season and what is left to do in order to complete the squad for the commencement of the season. So what are peoples thoughts please on the business we have been doing both in and out during the closed season? We all know its never really possible to judge what we are looking at until we start kicking balls in anger. But what is the gut feeling of people please? Hoping to hear some real positivity around the business the club has done so far in addition to the players we retained. ? ? ? All the best Dale The eternal optimist
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13 have left and 6 have come in .In my opinion we are still well short in the centre midfield ,wide and up top
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13 have left and 6 have come in .In my opinion we are still well short in the centre midfield ,wide and up top
I am presuming a few still to come in as all we will need at the beginning of the season is a couple of injuries and we will be in a mess. I would gamble that a few of the proposed deals have not come off. I never like a squad where you have no forward options on the bench. I really like the defensive look of the squad but not the offensive side.Utm |
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As I get older I have found not to set the bar too high in terms of the forthcoming season and how I think we will do. I have enjoyed the break away from Town if I am honest as last year, and some of the turgid stuff we produced, almost finished me off.
My own personal requirements are simply to be entertained and enjoy the football once again.
I can't really tell if we have made good signings only time will tell I guess, but as others have stated, we are still short in various positions and hope we can still add some much needed creativity to the team.
I always want new managers to succeed but I find myself wanting Artell to succeed more than most. It took me a long while to warm to him but I think he is a good guy who is pretty genuine in his desire to work his hardest to bring success to the club. I think he realises that that over 5000 season ticket sales after last year is something pretty special - and so do I. Let's hope we all get our just rewards this year.
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I am presuming a few still to come in as all we will need at the beginning of the season is a couple of injuries and we will be in a mess. I would gamble that a few of the proposed deals have not come off. I never like a squad where you have no forward options on the bench. I really like the defensive look of the squad but not the offensive side.Utm
DA has always the loan option to fall back on. Having two off is a large chunk of a small pool, always the problem of both coming back and having to manage disappointed players. Loanees come in with a different assumption/attitude to a fully contracted player. |
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13 have left and 6 have come in .In my opinion we are still well short in the centre midfield ,wide and up top
Not sure how many, if any, of those 13 we would want to have kept. We are aiming to improve the quality of the squad. I agree we need a few more incoming in the areas you suggest, but I think the players we have brought in so far look like upgrades on what we had last season. |
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Not sure how many, if any, of those 13 we would want to have kept. We are aiming to improve the quality of the squad.
I agree we need a few more incoming in the areas you suggest, but I think the players we have brought in so far look like upgrades on what we had last season.
Only clifton and Mullarkey really .The 11 we released I agreed with .But we seriously need some numbers in .The friendlies we have played could not have fielded a squad without under 18s and triallists due to injuries .We have about 12 fit senior players which includes 2 keepers |
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