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Poojah
January 31, 2019, 8:52pm
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It's not a signing I expected 24 hours ago; almost as left field as Brodie back in 2013 (though hopefully this one has a happier ending). I recall some chatter about Dennis back in the summer and I was against signing him at the time as he was always going to command a six figure fee and big wages. That didn't seem a sensible investment for a 28 year old given our relatively tight budget.

Under these circumstances however, I think it looks a really smart signing. Every club in the division would love to sign a 'proven goalscorer' in January, but they're so few and far between (not to mention in demand) I never really felt that was realistic. Given that, I think Dennis is better than we could have possibly hoped for. Last three seasons prior to this:

- 23 goals in a mid-table Conference side
- 10 goals in a relagated League One side
- 21 goals in a relagated League Two side

To anyone suggesting that our issue isn't finishing but rather creating chances, that didn't seem to be an issue for him last season. I don't know how many chances Chesterfield created last season but he scored very nearly half their goals. I can forgive him for his less impressive form this season; three managers in half a season and a cóck-tweeting, fruit loop of a chairman. They're a basket case - he must be relieved to be out of there (for now).


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Impressive to have done that before he was out of his teens. What's his recent record like?  


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I'm more than happy with a strike team of Thomas, Vernam and Dennis. Feel like we're building something and it's slowly coming together!

Only part I worry about is Welsh, how long a contract is he on? I can't imagine he's cheap wage wise coming from a Championship team and it's all just a waste at the moment.
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January 31, 2019, 9:14pm

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Goals per game career ratio.

Padraig Amond: 0.42
Omar Bogle 0.44
Christian Dennis 0.40


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I'm more than happy with a strike team of Thomas, Vernam and Dennis. Feel like we're building something and it's slowly coming together!

Only part I worry about is Welsh, how long a contract is he on? I can't imagine he's cheap wage wise coming from a Championship team and it's all just a waste at the moment.


Not necessarily, as a 35 year old midfielder i doubt anyone was throwing cash at him, he probably just hoped for a bit more football, shame for him because he comes across a really good guy on twitter. He’s got good experience and showed why he’s useful to have against MK the other day, im not too worried about it all personally
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Not necessarily, as a 35 year old midfielder i doubt anyone was throwing cash at him, he probably just hoped for a bit more football, shame for him because he comes across a really good guy on twitter. He’s got good experience and showed why he’s useful to have against MK the other day, im not too worried about it all personally


Yeah, I really like his attitude. Hasn't made it obvious that he's drunk at being dropped (if he is) and posts a lot of praise on Twitter to other players and the fans. Hopefully he's come here more as a transitional thing into becoming a coach but the fact he was made captain before he'd played makes me think otherwise.
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I think it is clear that Welsh was signed to play in a 3-5-2 formation, the holding role as such, to be fair most of the season we haven't played that formation and he clearly isn't mobile enough to play in a 2 man centre mid role...

Still think it could work, but in a diamond 442, however no width..

I would like us to sign a couple of proper wingers so we can vary our approach...
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Dennis Simply a Great singing.

Regarding Welsh I  still think we'll see him get more game time at some point he's been unlucky in both the formation and form of those around him. Also with such a young team we need experience in and around the first team to help them along Welsh and Collins have that in abundance.
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Hooper or Dennis? Hmmmmm I think we're getting better players.

05/06 - 26 goals in BSP
06/07 - 10 goals in League 1
07/08 - 21 goals in League 2.

Yes please!!!


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