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Abdul19
January 22, 2021, 11:22am

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The LJL we last saw would be a decent short term option for us I think. However, 5 and a half years (and a couple of serious injuries) is a hell of a long time.


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That's supposing you just look at his scoring record, not the physical attributes and non stop running that he brought to the team. If nothing else, he was a right handful for defenders.

Not suggesting we sign him, and I wasn't particularly a fan first time round, but as I've said before, there's more to forward play than putting the ball in the net.

If Hanson is fit and remains so, a more mobile option to play alongside him would be a better option than LJL.


He can do the job Hurst is asking Green to do but maybe better. I was never a fan either as I said above but when you are in this position you need chasers of lost causes and people who can hold the ball up until reinforcements arrive. That's the sort of side Hurst is good at building.


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John Oster? Conor Townsend? Clearly there's a massive difference in players returning from a level well above us than a player who last played for us at a lower level than we are at now and is currently plying his trade two divisions lower, but you can always point to examples where a 'similar' type of signing did or didn't work.

I'd imagine that at clubs like Town, where most players ultimately fade into forgettable mediocrity, fans have a relatively poor record of identifying the ones who will go on to make a real impression, on the day they signed.

Not that I'm expecting us to sign LJL by the way, just making a broader point.


Paul Groves can be added to this list too.
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Hurst has said Coke is still training with us and he'll make a decision next week. No more signings before tomorrow. From Radio Humberside.
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Hope Hanson and Scannel are fit then, as we seriously need some nous up top.

A front three of Bennett, Hanson and Scannell would be pretty good if they are all on it.
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Hope Hanson and Scannel are fit then, as we seriously need some nous up top.

A front three of Bennett, Hanson and Scannell would be pretty good if they are all on it.


The fact you have neglected Morais is almost criminal !!!!!!

Best player for us this season - not that it takes much.

Bennett definitely the most improved under PH
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See, we have too many options now.  

Wasn't sure if Morais is fit or not after he missed last weeks game. I like him too and would be in my starting 11.

Going back to my previous post, I don't think for one minute that PH will play a front three anyway.
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Hurst has said Coke is still training with us and he'll make a decision next week. No more signings before tomorrow. From Radio Humberside.


So who starts with him tomorrow then?
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See, we have too many options now.  

Wasn't sure if Morais is fit or not after he missed last weeks game. I like him too and would be in my starting 11.

Going back to my previous post, I don't think for one minute that PH will play a front three anyway.


haha I'm only messing with you ginny.

I long for the days where can confidently say we have too many options!

We already look stronger with these 3 signings. It seems PH has pinpointed the weak areas and is strengthening accordingly.
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Also, 4-3-3 is far too Dutch and expansive for PH, but I do not mind in the slightest going back to 4-4-2 and us staying up!
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